DIVINATION HOW TO'S - ONIMANCY

WHAT IS ONIMANCY?

The ancient mantric art of Onimancy, uses Olive Oil as a means of divination.

First practiced in Roman, it was very popular until the Middle Ages, when it became concidered a practice of Witchcraft. 

Onimancy was the method Nostradamus (1503-1566), used for his catalogue of over 1000 predictions, many of which have come true. For this he used a bowl of water set upon a large brass tripod.

OLIVE OIL

• Magickal Properties: Peace, Happiness, Fertility, Consecration, Goodness & Purity
  

The Olive has had a long history of being a sacred herb in many cultures through out the world. Widely used in Egypt, Rome & Greece, Olive Oil was the preferred choice for the sacred temple lamps. 

The Olive tree is associated with many Solar Deities, as well as Athena & Poseidon. 
As a male aphrodisiac, Athenian brides wore crowns of olive leaves to encourage fertility. Whilst at the Olympics, the winner had their crown anointed with Olive Oil & wore a Olive victory wreath on their head.

As in ancient times Olive Oil can still be used to today to consecrate incense burners before their first use. It may also be used in rituals to honour either human or deity. When used in magickal workings or rituals, you can dress candles with the Oil, anoint yourself or bless the ritual water with a drop.

Placing springs of Olive leaves around the house & over the front door, promotes a peaceful home environment.

ONIMANCY INSTRUCTIONS

Their are numerous forms of Onimancy, ranging from very simple, to incredibly complex.
Listed below are three very simple versions that anybody can get interesting results from.

Before any type of divination, it is always good to take a few deep breathes to clear your energy. This also helps you to be grounded & to bring yourself into the present moment.

1. PALM OF YOUR HAND 

Although I'm rather more likely to do this type of divination when i'm in the kitchen, it can be practiced anywhere quiet at any time of day.

• Think of a question
  
• In the palm of your left hand, mix 1/2 teaspoon of Olive Oil with 1/2 teaspoon of Cocoa Butter. Organic is always best. (Originally Tallows where mixed with the Olive Oil, but Cocoa Butter is a good vegetarian substitute that works just as well today)
• Drop a coin on to the mixture in your left palm, the direction which it moves once dropped indicates the answer to your question
  
• North; yes, South is no, East or West; indicates indecision or you need to ask at another time

2. NAIL TRANCE

Best to be practiced in a darkened room at night. Not only is this an insightful & relaxing form of divination, it's also great for your skin too.

• In a quiet room, light a candle & switch the main light off
  
• Think of a question
  
• Massage a small amount of Olive Oil into your hands, particularly your nails
  
• Leave enough Olive Oil on your thumb nails for their to be a shiny surface
  
• Allow the light of the candle to reflect on the surface of both of your thumb nails
  
• Take note of symbols real or imaginary that appear in the reflection of the candle light 
  
• Once you have seen the symbols appear on your thumb nails, look into the candle for another 10 mins & meditate on what those symbols mean to you in relation to your question

3. THE NOSTRADAMUS METHOD

This method can be practiced anywhere quiet, at any time of day.

• Think of a question
  
• Fill a medium to large bowl, half-full with water (I like to place a couple of crystals at the bottom of the bowl; Quartz crystals to help energise the water & Labradorite as it's has strong psychic intuitive vibrations)
  
• Pour a tablespoon of Olive Oil in the water
  
• Look at the patterns the the Oil forms, take note of symbols real or imaginary that appear
  
• Once you have seen the symbols appear in the water, take another 10 mins & meditate on what those symbols mean to you in relation to your question

Hope you have a relaxing & insightful time practicing these ancient art.

Much love Natta )O(