The Druidic Art of Divination

ONE The Theory of Pre-Celtic Divination Introduction: Keepers of the Knowledge The Role of Pre-Celtic Divination The Oral Tradition of the Pre-Celtic Druids A Cautionary Note Some Definitions and Clarification 1 The Cultural Context of Pre-Celtic Divination The Druid in Pre-Celtic Society The Arrival of the Celtic Influence The Tri-eminence of the Druid 2 The Rudiments of the Pre-Celtic Druidic Worldview On Creation On Nature On God(s) On Humanity On Divination and Foresight On the End of Time TWO The Praxis 3 Divination The Function and Objectives The Modern-Day Science The Marriage of Science and Tradition The Three Methods Chosen and Why Processes Common to All: The Eight Successions of Druidic Divination 4 Interpretive Divination by Learned Wood: The Sevens Woods Symbols/Inscriptions Casting Interpretation The Session: The Nine Successions of Divining with the Sevens 5 Inductive Divination by Water: Captured-Water Skrying Collecting and Storing Water in Its Various Forms Distilling Hydrosols or Hydrolats (Floral Waters) Using a Variety of Botanicals Tools and Mediums Preparing the Working Environment Potentializing the Portal Skrying Meditation Interpretation Scattering the Working Environment Reflection 6 Intuitive Divination by Slate Skrying: The Slate Speculum Tools and Mediums Preparing the Working Environment Potentializing the Portal Meditation Interpretation Scattering the Working Environment Reflection 7 Intuitive Divination by CupStone Skrying: The Bullaun Tools and Mediums Bullaun Preparation Preparing the Working Environment Potentializing the Portal Skrying Meditation Interpretation Scattering the Working Environment Reflection Conclusion: The Praxis THREE Crafting Introduction and General Guidelines 8 Crafting Your Own Mediums Moon-Cleansed Water Botanical Compounds Oil Compounds Crafting Libations 9 Crafting Your Own Tools Harvesting and Crafting Skrying Wands The Crafting of a Slate Speculum Conclusion: Divination as Art Index