Bedridden witch: Divination edition

heatherwitch:

heatherwitch:

Ideas for practicing divination while bedridden: Varying in energy + mobility required – please don’t push yourself, hopefully there’s options for everyone! Quick note: I’ve only included forms of divination I personally do.

Tarot:

  • Sleep with the deck under your pillow.
  • Do a two-card (or more!) spread – you don’t have to lay it out if you can’t sit up, you can hold them in your hand or place on your lap.
  • Pick one card that represents what you want from the next day and slip it under your pillow or mattress for the night.
  • Play around with a tarot app (I like the products from Labyrinthos but there’s loads out there.)
  • Memorize the meanings of the cards.
  • Make or buy a mini deck for easier use.
  • Do the easy “find this card and whatever is above or below it =X” spreads.

Scrying:

  • Use a black mirror or picture frame with black cloth/paper behind it.
  • Get a mini scrying bowl and fill with water, cradle it in your hands.

Pendulum:

  • Wear it around your neck.
  • Shorten the string so you don’t have to sit up.
  • Prop your hand on a pillow if you need the strength/steadiness.
  • Use off of the side of your bed if it’s too long (this can be a bit awkward)
  • Keep it under your pillow.
  • Use a mini pendulum or a necklace as a pendulum.
  • Make a simple board or don’t use one at all, just condition your pendulum with basic movements.
  • *You CAN use a pendulum even with shaky hands, it just takes a bit of bonding and conditioning.*

Tasseomancy:

  • Get a mug with two handles.
  • Keep in a sealable container until you’re ready.
  • Put a towel over yourself in case you spill.
  • Use a Tupperware container. No shame.

Other ideas + Posts

Runes:

  • (With a huge thanks to @adragonspath for compiling a list of suggestions!)
  • Sleep with your runes next to you.
  • Memorize their meaning.
  • Draw one rune and meditate on their meaning and how you can manifest them in your life.
  • Charge them with sun/moon light by your window.
  • Study their origin and reading methods.
  • Crystal and wooden runes: connect with the element Earth and the intent corresponding to the crystal/type of wood.
  • Other materials: meditate on the origin and developement of that material. Connect with the corresponding element and intent.

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