Readings with Dice, Dominos & Cowrie Shells
From the author of "Spirit Readings With Cards" comes another original manuscript filled with practical ideas to help you immediately position yourself as a truly unique and desirable professional reader.
Right, then -- let's address the somewhat unusual title of John's latest effort, and who better than the man himself to provide an explanation:
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"Sorcery in its literal meaning is not the conjuration of loose spirits, but the drawing of lots, 'sortes' in Latin. Thus, this is a text about divination by lots, or sortilege. I term it Applied Sorcery, taking a cue from my study of music in which "applied music" considers the practical aspects of translating dots on a score into sound." |
In this 66-page monograph, John covers some very practical oracular tools for the working pro. These tools all share what John considers to be three essential qualities:
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• Easy to use: The required tools should be minimal, and the system to be used with them should
be such that an intelligent reader could commit it to memory without excessive effort. • Traditional: The tools should carry the weight of time and the authority of cultural acceptance in their use as oracles, or should be plausibly identifiable with some divinatory tradition. |
One Code To Rule Them All
In this book, John teaches you how to use the same simple code to interpret the possible rolls of two dice, a spread of dominos or a casting of cowrie shells. In essence, this means you actually get three vehicles for readings, but only have to learn one system. John's system is both straight-forward and dead simple to learn, especially with his suggested memory cues.
And there's a good chance you may already have a head start on this system, since it's primarily based on the Tarot. While an understanding of the Tarot will be very helpful when learning John's system, it's not essential, since John has included enough detailed information on the necessary Tarot cards to get started right away.
As a long-time student of the Tarot, I found many of John's interpretations to be very insightful, and his system was so easy to learn, I couldn't wait to add a pair of dice and a set of dominos to the briefcase I take to psychic fairs.
Mix and Match = Guaranteed Uniqueness
As you probably know from my writing elsewhere on this website, I'm convinced that the key to success in this business is to make yourself unique in the eyes of potential clients. And while I believe it's imperative that you learn the classic systems -- Tarot, Palmistry, Numerology, for example -- inside and out, I also believe that this education is just the start, because mastering these systems simply puts you on a level playing field with every other professional in our art. To rise above this playing field, the secret is to gain an edge by creating a unique blend of persona, systems and tools that is yours alone.
The beauty of having a variety of systems in your repertoire is that you can create one-of-a-kind readings for every client, depending on which combination of tools best fits their particular need, as well as what you feel like doing, according to your mood or inclination.
Oh, and don't be misled by the fact that this book is only 66 pages long -- it is packed with practical and commercial information. Here's a partial listing of this book's contents:
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• The Conjure Man's Bones • The Five Spreads • The Spirit Mouths • Mother Lenormand's Pack • The Curandero's Pack • The Reading Rainbow • Opening the Book of the Secret Word • The Symbolism of Colors and Numbers • Sample reading • Ways to practice/get experience • Recommended Resources |
Modular Pro Shop Systems
If the idea of "jazz readings" appeals to you, you may already know how well many of the offerings found here on the Pro Shop website lend themselves to the mix-and-match approach. The systems from both of John's books (this one and "Spirit Readings With Cards") could easily be incorporated into a palette of tools that included Ron Martin's Old John's Swamp Cards and C. Dayton's Yes/No+, since they all find inspiration in the rich culture of Southern mysticism.
An Essay in Applied Sorcery
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