Tarot:
(Ta-row) a special deck of cards used for divination;
a system of divination claimed to have originated in Egypt in ancient
times. These cards are the ancestors of modern playing cards. Traditionally
numbering 78 cards, of which 21 make up the Major Arcana & the rest
are divided into 4 suits (cups, wands, pentacles, & swords) of Minor
Arcana. The Major Arcana or GREATER SECRETS were lost through the efforts
of the Christian clergy.
Palmistry:
One of the oldest known forms of divination, Palmistry
uses the lines in the palm of the hand (hence the name) to predict characteristics
and life patterns for an individual. This interesting subject involves
much more than just reading 'The Lines', there is shapes of the hand
& fingers to consider; how they are held; 7 mounts of Venus, Moon, Mars,
Sun, Mercury, Jupiter, & Saturn; nail shapes; there are 'lines' for:
affection, fate, head, heart, life, & sun; there are fans, islands,
stars, triangles, grilles & branches! Some hands carry the Cross of
Intuition' or the rarer 'Ring of Solomon' or maybe just a pinker Moon
Mount.
Numerology: The study of the magical meanings of numbers
and of their influence on human life. It is a calculative means of obtaining
information about one's personality, capabilities, and future. The basis
of numerology is that numbers have an "inner nature" and "vibration."
Numerological considerations include an individual's full name, birthplace,
and birth date. (Numerological interpretation of one's name is called
"onomatomancy.") For example, the number eleven is connectable with
the eleven loyal apostles of Jesus Christ; the number twelve with the
entire group of apostles, the twelve divisions of the zodiac, and the
twelve months of the year.
Runes: A set of symbols that are used both in divination
and magickal workings. There are several types of runes with different
origins. A few are the Norse, Scandinavian and Germanic runes. Unlike
the Tarot, they are an integral part of the magickal system with its
own pantheon, should you care to use it. They can function as an alphabet
and are useful in vision questing, dream recall and controlling your
environment.