Bone throwing is one of the oldest forms of divination and can be found across multiple cultures throughout history. Because of this, there are multiple ways to practice throwing the bones and ways to interpret their meanings. If you come from reading traditional tarot or runes, you may find bone throwing frustrating and difficult. Unlike other forms of divination, throwing the bones is highly intuitive and bone sets are extremely personalized; no two sets or readers will be the same. Because of this, it's a highly effective form of divination, whether you are reading strictly for yourself or others. What is Used in a Set? There are a variety of ways to set up your "bone tarot" set depending upon the tradition(s) you may prescribe to or lack thereof. Most sets consist of bones, shells, stones, and small curios such as dice, coins, or other little trinkets while some are composed only of chicken bones, sometimes even painted to have different meanings. What the set is made up of is completely up to you and, honestly, not very important. However, the meaning behind each item and the item's relation to each other is important. How did they fall? Where are they located? Are they touching each other? How far apart are they? Together, the set works to answer the question the caster has asked of it. How Do You Read Bone Tarot? Again, there are multiple ways to read bones. You can work heavily with your ancestors for a more interpreted reading, relying on them to bring you inspiration while reading the bones. Others with a more scientific mind rely on a more analytical approach, connecting meaning to the pieces based on science and their placement on the cloth. Others still work with the spirits that live in the individual objects, listening to them as they whisper back details. Personally, I like to use a combination of these methods, using my prescribed meanings and the spirits to guide my interpretation of the reading. When you are first starting out, you may find a more analytical approach to be best, because its more like traditional tarot in that the location is associated with a specific question, body part, or event while each piece of the bone throwing set is also prescribed a predetermined meaning, such as a wing bone meaning travel. When it doubt, go with your gut. Despite the different ways to read bones, many practitioners use some similar techniques. To begin with, a question is always asked. Bone throwing can provide a narrow or wide perspective, depending on the situation, and therefore the question needn't be perfectly worded or specific. Most people find asking a question about something that is weighing heavily on you that you may or may not be able to completely put into words is best. However, if you come with a specific and perfectly worded question, bone throwing will still work just fine and allows for a more focused reading. Once the question is asked, the reader shakes the bone throwing set and casts them. Where you cast them is up to you. Some cast on a hard surface or on a fur or cloth with nothing on it; others on a cloth with designated regions; while others still cast in a design drawn in the dirt. Again, where you cast is entirely up to you. I have thrown on cloth with designated regions and on blank surfaces. I like both methods and choose a surface based on the type of question I am asking. For vaguer questions, I prefer a mat with designated regions. This allows for a more focused reading. If my question is more specific, I tend to ignore the designated locations and focus on proximity and reading left to right. Once the bones are cast, they are analyzed and meaning is prescribed to their placement to offer insight into the question asked. Remember to record all your readings in your journal or Book of Shadows. Sometimes it takes a little while for the full message to come into view, so return to your notes for a couple of days after the reading and add to your notes. Once cast, there are many ways to read the bones: Left to Right- The bones are considered on a timeline from left to right, with the bones on the left representing the past, those in the middle the present, and those on the right the future or possible outcomes. Distance from the Reader- Those closest to the reader represent the past, middle present, and those furthest away represent the future or possible outcome. Non-Linear Orientation- The items are not read in a linear sequence, but instead interpreted as a whole based on their placement on the surface and to each other. This relies more heavily on spiritual guidance. Of course, these are only a couple of ways to read and by no means the only ways. I encourage you to use your intuition while reading and change up how you read based on the questions being asked. How to Construct a Bone Set? Want to make your own "bone tarot?" Creating your own set is pretty fun, but a little time-consuming. Sure, you can buy a set online, and this is a great place to start, but building your own will create a stronger connection between you and the bones. I've talked to other witches who began by buying a set and removing the items that didn't resonate with them and incorporating items into it that did. There is no right or wrong way to do this, and I am still building my own set! When you begin creating your bone set, start by setting the intention that you are open to receiving objects for use in divination. Then begin going through items you may already have. Check junk drawers and other places you stash random objects. If there is something small that you've never quite been able to let go of, it may be something that belongs in your bone throwing set. Remember, not everything has to be a bone! In fact, you don't need bones at all if that's what you want. Buttons, crystals, small pieces of driftwood, bottle caps, dice, small carved figures, pieces of cardboard tags, seeds and beans, and a variety of other small objects all work! If it speaks to you and feels right in your set, then it's meant to be. However, I do have a couple of things you should keep in mind. First, you should have an object that represents you. Generally, this object is slightly bigger than the others. Next, the items in your set should mean something. Think about tarot and rune meanings. There is a card or rune that represents health, wealth, love, family, etc. You want a set to have the same sorts of representations so you can get a good reading. I also suggest you add objects that mean yes and no, evil, and decision (a coin is great for this), but you don't have to have these things. Below is a list of items you may want to include in your bone tarot and some possible meanings for those objects: feather- flight, travel, communication, messages from the dead coin- yes/no wishbone- luck, prosperity, good fortune skeleton key- transition, open doors, opportunity, crossroads, decisions quartz point- amplification, positivity, protection, versatility amethyst- soul, afterlife, psychic ability fossil- past, ancestors, perseverance claw- past, present, or future depending on the size white shell- purity, hope, innocence curved bone- yes/no sors bone- fate, destiny, external influences (this is not an actual bone in the body. Instead, its a term, originating from another form of divination, to refer to the smallest, thinnest, or rarest bone in your set. You do not have to prescribe this meaning to any of your small/thin/rare bones. I personally prefer to work with the bones function in the body to determine meaning.) human finger- singling out an issue white river rock- purity, innocence, food intentions black river rock- banishment, bad luck, evil barnacle- smothered, overwhelmed, chaos alligator claw- luck, prosperity, opportunities, success penis bone- love, fertility, luck coyote bone- trickery, apprehension, fooled by appearances bean- growth, fertility, opportunity buckeye nut- abundance, fertility, luck, achievement, employment hag stone- protection, spiritual transformation, messages dice- numbers button- connection, bonds tooth- communication, truth, lies, rumors (depending on how it faces) This list is just to give you some ideas and you should prescribe meaning to your objects based on your intuition. As you gather items, spend time holding them and meditating on them to figure out their meaning. Be sure to keep your notes on each item in your Grimoire or Book of Shadows. Items can be removed or added as you see fit, but always write down what you have removed or added an object so you know what your set contains and the meanings of each object. But overall, have fun with it and practice often. It's a truly magical experience to work with a bone tarot set and will flex that intuitive muscle. And that concludes my series on Bone Magic! I hope this series has been informative and has inspired you to work with animal remains in your practice. Maybe you'll start constructing your own bone throwing set or set out to find your first animal skull. However you decide to work with animal remains, remember to keep their spirits in mind. Always treat them with respect and honor your contracts with them. Your magical practice will surely benefit. Interest in the rest of the series? Here's what's to come! Bone Magic Series Introduction A Brief History of Animal Remains in Magic Bones and Skulls: How to Use Them in Magic Furs and Pelts: How to Use Them In Magic Feathers, Fangs, and Claws: How to Use Them in Magic How to Ethically Acquire Animal Remains Cleaning and Preserving Animal Remains Working With the Spirits of Animal Remains: Crossing Over & Contracting Feeding Your Bones Throwing the Bones + Build Your Own Bone Tarot

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“Dem Bones! Dem Bones! Dem Dry Bones!” ( Song by James Weldon Johnson ) Back by popular demand! Throwing Bones & Curios Divination Sets Throwing Bones is a ancient custom deep in the Hoodoo and Folk Magick History. Almost every culture around the globe has some form of “bone throwing” divination. The Vikings has runes, some cultures threw shells, stones, dice, coins, or natural curios such as nuts. No mater what bones and curios a set is made up of, It's all called “Bones” in reference to getting to the “Bare Bones”. Bones have been used for centuries as a form of divination. Bone throwing is making its way back into popularity. In this set you receive 20 pieces of bones and other curios, with 5 bonus pieces for a total of 25, ( a standard starter set usually contains 13), along with full instructions, a practice grid, and a pouch to store them in. Since each set is unique and one of a kind, I will intuitively choose a set for you. the sets pictures are examples. I have created many sets that are similar, but so much individually unique. ***BONUS*** This is a deluxe bonus starter set as you not only receive 5 extra pieces, but you receive my complete Thowin' Bones Booklet and the Hint, Tricks, & Ideas Sheet. “The Most Accurate form of divination. ”Mg Howard – Elder, Sisters of the Sacred Circle. Bone throwing is the most accurate form of divination due to the fact that the owner of the set assigns the meaning of each piece according to what a piece may represent to them. For example. In my set I have a penny. On the side with Honest Abe, it makes me think of an important person, like a boss, or attorney. On the other side of the penny is the Lincoln Memorial. If this side shows up in a throw, I see it as an important meeting, or place of business, etc. I have a white skull bead in my set that represents the ancestors, a small cross represents high powers, a clear quartz means a situation needs clarity. Other examples of assigning meanings to your pieces are: A charm of a shoe, maybe a symbol of "walking away" or "walking into" depending on how it lands in the spread. A ring may indicate marriage, partnership, friendship, or business relationship, or a cycle with out end. Another example may be a tooth you incorporated, representing the truth needs to be said, or open communication. If the tooth lands upside down, it may indicate, lies, rumors, deceitfulness, or other. Let's take these three, a shoe lands next to a tooth laying upside down, and a ring. This could read as "someone has been deceitful in a relationship and it's about time to walk away. Assigning your own meanings to each piece, assists in allowing your intuition to freely flow. It has been three years since I have been able to offer my bone throwing starter sets again, there are many on the market, but only one who truly knows and appreciates this art. My Art of the Bones booklet is going to be a treasure for anyone who is wanting to get started in a truly unique and personal form of divination. I also just want to say thank you to everyone who has email me over the past couple of years asking me to bring my bone sets back. Your emails and your encouragement has meant the world to me. Again, thank you kindly for the deepest part of my heart. As I list these as starter sets, they are complete sets of bones that are ready to be thrown and read. However, I feel it is important for each diviner to add pieces of things that mean something to them. This may include, rings, charms, crystals, etc.. As I have spend days creating these beautiful sets, each are unique and one of a kind sets. The sets pictures are an example of the different pieces that make up the individual sets, all are beautiful and magical. I will intuitively choose a set of bones and curios for you. Please be sure to check out my post for special bone and curios pieces. There is no limit to the number of pieces you may have in your set. My personal set has over 70 pieces. I do not throw them all at once. I draw a small hand full from their pouch and throw those. Once I read those, I will draw again and throw. I usually throw three times in one session. Note: Please understand as these are bones, they do hold weight, so unfortunately, shipping is set at a higher standard rate. Thank you for your kindness in understanding. Policy: This product, as well as all the product in this shop are sold for entertainment purposes only and we do not claim or guarantee any results of any kind, I'm sorry but I do not do cancellations, refunds, or returns, Bones and Curios Sets are not recommended for any one under the age of 12 as they have small parts and could become a choking hazard.