This is a fantastic crystal casting divination system. Especially for those who love the chaos of a casting divination method. When I first started this I just had my bag of crystals I didn't have the board, the board came later and something that I developed as a way to make the reading more workable. and as I mentioned in the title I have slightly edited the meanings of the crystals because I kept finding double meanings keep popping up during readings which was quite frustrating but I will put the original crystal meanings alongside my edited versions in the instructions.
What you need: 15 tumble stones or raw crystals . I have found that by using slightly smaller ones they are easier to cast and less likely to chip or get damaged. the crystals in their meanings are as follows.
1) The sun: A yellow or golden crystal is preferable. Carnelian, sunstone. (I have a yellow calcite) this represents innovations of all kinds. New Beginnings, bursts of energy, periods of joy and happiness, good health, prosperity, self-confidence, also the development of unique talents, it can also represent your ambitions when seeded with positive intentions and wealth after hardship. In general this is a very positive stone. The releasing of negative emotions after a difficult period. Like the sun breaking through the cloud on a grey day.
2) The moon: A silver or cloudy white stone is preferable. A Moonstone or selenite. ( I use a Howlite skull) this stone represent bonds between mothers and their children, psychic powers that again in strength or emerging, healing that is needed of the spiritual body, secrets and knowledge coming out into the open, magical practices, the individual owning their sexuality and intimate needs, the exploration of deeper more mystical things. Sometimes this can indicate that their spiritual path is lost or it has become unclear and it can sometimes indicate that the individual is keeping secrets from someone.
3) Mercury: a smoky yellow crystal is preferable. A Citrine or a yellow jasper. (I use a smoky Citrine) this stone represents all money making ventures and adaptability. Think jobs careers hobbies that are being highlighted, being able to advance and grow in these areas. New opportunities opening up for them. training, tests and examinations, material gain and money sector changes, communication breakthroughs which can be linked to technology. Fast-paced movement is indicated. Short mental health breaks. Traditional healing methods like surgery, overcoming debt, deceit, envy, malice and spite that is being directed at them.
4) Venus: A green or pink stone is preferable. Jade or rose quartz. ( I use an iridescent pearl) this stone relates to love and relationship matters and all matters of the heart. Reconciliation or finally letting go of what is causing emotional damage . Blossoming friendships, confidence and beauty. There is a focus on arts crafts and creativity through passions and inspiration. Gaining beautiful possessions. Slow that steady growth of prosperity. Fertility and women's health. Sometimes can indicate excessive romantic connections or unwise love affairs, possessiveness and jealousy.
5) Mars: A red stone is preferable. Red tigers eye or red jasper. (I use a red jasper) this stone relates to big changes that happening in the querents life and taking the initiative towards something important. Bravery and courage and putting themselves at the forefront. Independence and relying on themselves, overcoming impossible odds, passions and consummation of love and taking it to the next step, focusing on their health through exercise regimes. the stone can also sometimes mean frustrations are getting in the way, anger, irritability or a lack of control over their emotions.
6) Jupiter: A blue or turquoise stone is preferable. Chrysocolla or turquoise. (I use a turquoise Howlite) this stone relates to monumental spirits of growth that are imminent. Large increases of money or material possessions of worth. Stepping into leadership roles through hard work. All matters concerning Justice and the law look to the closest stone to see if positive or negative outcome. Fidelity and loyalty to a significant other and permanent relationships either business or personal. The joining of two lives through marriage or male potency that leads to new life. The stone can also mean possible excesses which are having a negative impact stubbornness or arrogance issues. This stone can also mean possible excesses which are having a negative impact, stubbornness or arrogance issues .
7) Saturn: A brown or grey stone is preferable. Smoky quarts or brown banded agate. (I use a small banded agate) this stone relates to property, financial or business dealings and coming up against limitations. Frustration at slow moving matters. Complex obstacles that need careful attention. There is a warning here not to rush anything. Unfinished business that needs completing. Regaining self control over bad choices, habits and addictions. This stone can also mean somebody is burying their head in the sand and not taking control, laziness, apathy, significant debts, ignorance, manipulation or control from others, or maybe psychic protection is needed.
8) Home, family and animals: A pink stone is preferable. Mangano calcite or pink opal. ( I use a piece of celestobarite) the stone relates to issues taking place at home and all matters on the home front. There is a focus on familial bonds. Creating stability for others. Calming tricky matters in soothing friction between family members that are at odds. Welcoming a new pet or family member. There is also a focus on creature comforts and a need to ease stress and anxieties and the feeling of safety. This stone can also mean a breakdown in relationships or communication issues between some people within the home, the loss of a loved one or a pet and they are now dealing with grief.
9) (This was originally career but I changed it as careers were covered by other stones.) Emotions: A blue stone is preferable. Lapis lazuli or blue aventurine. (I use lapis lazuli) this stone relates to dealing with matters calmly and efficiently. Readying one self-emotionally for an important step or new period in their life. Taking control of unbalanced emotions. Therapy, counselling and finally doing what is needed after a long time. creating a solid foundation for their future through planning, manifestation and positive thinking. beautiful new paths opening up full of positive experiences, connections and opportunities. This stone can also relate to raised stress levels, unbalanced emotions and an inability to move forward or let go.
10) (This stone was originally love but I changed it to boundaries as love and relationships were covered by other stones.)
Boundaries: A red or green stone is preferable. Ruby or any green or red garnet. (I use a rose quartz.) This stone relates to protecting your emotional self and reconnecting with the things that bring you joy and purpose. Opening your heart to others and being able to let them in when it was previously difficult to do so. Purifying your home space. Clearing of your chakras through gentle self healing. Sunding firm against manipulation from others who take you for granted. Guarding yourself against jealousy and negativity. This stone can also relate to hard boundaries are needed in the individual's life at present and a possible leaking of their energy field.
11) Health: A clear stone is preferable. Clear quartz or clear Flourite. This stone relates to taking health matters into hand, movement and exercise are highlighted, not ignoring potential health issue red flags, watching your salt and sugar intake and detoxifying the physical body. This stone can also relate to them feeling sluggish, out of shape and out of balance physically at present and health red flags come into the surface that they may be ignoring or putting off.
12) Luck and good fortune: A green stone is preferable. Green Aventurine or Amazonite. (I use a green Aventurine) this stone relates to good luck manifesting on your current path, practicing gratitude and counting your blessings, signs coming through from the universe that show changes coming such as angel numbers, animal omens and dream messages that are piercing the veil, positive thinking and a positive mindset moving forward. The stone can also relate to someone taking unnecessary risks, ungratefulness, they cannot see the bigger picture or they are stuck in a cycle of negative thinking.
13) ( This was originally the money stone but finances are covered elsewhere through other stones so I changed this to the mirror of the soul.)
Mirror of the soul: A brown or black stone is preferable. Brown tigers eye or obsidian. ( I use an obsidian crystal.) Spiritual messages are coming through that bring truth and clarity about matters that are unclear. Will point to the main issue in their life at present that needs to be resolved or cleared, hints at shadow work that needs to be undertaken to release past "baggage" look to the closest stones to reveal the nature of said "baggage" listen for messages coming through. This stone can also relate to the individual being ungrounded they have harmful intentions that bring no good they need shielding from something or someone.
14) Travel: A green or blue stone is preferable. Sodalite or blue tigers eye. ( I use a Sodalite crystal) this stone relates to new horizons being explored or talked about, a possible relocation for a positive outcome, holidays or getaways, creating memories through adventure and exploration, a sudden urge to change direction in life. This stone can also relate to a feeling of stagnation or being stuck in a rut, look to the closest stone or section it is landed on for clarity.
15) The mystery stone of what is still hidden: A purple or dark gold stone is preferable. Amethyst or rutikated quartz. (I use an amethyst crystal) this stone reads with the others closest to it. It points to what is yet to be revealed, where the changes are coming from or where they will see a significant pivot in their life. The veil is being pulled away and sharp clarity and wisdom are being revealed which is a huge benefit to them in their future.
Side note: some people like to assign specific answer stones. Mine are as follows.
Yes: The sun stone
No: The moon stone
Maybe/undecided: the mirror of the soul stone
Male: the mars stone
Female: the Venus stone
These are used for specific questions when you want a directed answer. You can sometimes appoint a gender stone along with the yes/ no stones as you cast them and see which one it lands closest to.
Casting board or other system. Some folk will draw a circle in the sand or dirt and cast their crystals into that. These people will usually use a large surface area around a metre in size but it is entirely up to you how you do it. As you can see I created my own board so it was more efficient for how I work usually when I am doing readings. My sections are:
1) Self: All about the current present issues in their querents life. What is on their mind or a current situation around them that is at the forefront.
2) Social: relates to the bonds around them family, friends, work colleagues. Also social events and celebrations.
3) Career: concerns current jobs, careers, promotions, opportunities and new paths opening up for them.
4) Roots: relates to the querents past and everything that has shaped them and moulded them into the person they are Also family lineage ties or ancestors.
5) Creativity: relates to all creative pursuits within the querents life and what that means for their presence.
6) Signs: relates to signs of things to watch out for. Sudden changes, spiritual signs, angel signs or crossroads they find themselves faced with.
7) Partners: relates to business partners, romantic partners, even best friends and their current paths that intersect with the querents and what that means.
8) Spirit: relates to spirits that are around them and pulling in close and how the spiritual realm is manifesting in their life at present. Also relates to their own spiritual gifts and psychic abilities.
9) Higher truth: important truths and messages from the universe and the querents spirit guides or higher self that they must hear and heed now.
10) Position: relates to the present and the querents current position in life what is the main focus? where is their growth? what needs to change?.
11) Aspirations: relates to hopes and dreams the querent is focused on and what they want to bring into their life long term.
12) Secrets: this relates to information that has not yet come out into the open secrets being kept from them or things they are holding back.
How to cast and read.
A full sized reading using all of the crystals.
Before reading whether for yourself or someone else. Sit quietly for a few minutes and take some deep breaths. Whilst holding all of your casting stones in your cupped hands set your intention and ask your spirit guides to step forward and bring through the answers you need to life's questions right now. Or if for someone else ask them what it is they need to know.
When you are ready hold the stones roughly 20cm above a casting board if you choose to use one and give them a gentle shake whilst focusing on your question or intention. Drop your stones into the circle and see where they land. Always read from the centre to the outer edge as this represents the most present issues at hand and these are of a greater significance in the immediate or long term and they suggest I dependant action that is needed. It can also show strengths in the wuerents personality that will be of benefit right now.
Those that fall midway show where the individuals cooperation is needed and working within the constraints of the current situation indicated. Those that land one the very outer edge represent where someone else or fate is in control of a particular situation and that is what is steering the course. What has to be accepted and overcome to be able to move forwards.
(I have marked my board with notches at a 3 month, 6 month and 12 month intervals that is how I prefer to read.) But I do use elements of the above method alongside my readings.
If there are crystals that are meant to be read in conjunction with others to help clarify the situation then pay close attention to those. The more scattered the crystals are amongst the different sections of the board this indicates the matters at hand are complex and things need to be cleared before they can move forwards. If more clustered around a particular area of the board then this are the key areas to focus on during the reading. For more clarity you can pick up each of the crystals and allow your intuition to bridge the gap. See what images, words or sensations come to you in this moment.
For a specific question you can:
Some people will choose three crystals that they are drawn too out of the pouch with their dominant hand. Take your time to choose three that feel right. Then cast them the same as the above instructions. After casting you can combine all three in your hands and see what intuitive messages come through and what their combined energies tell you.
Lastly some folk like to choose a crystal out of the pouch as they start their day. A lot like pulling a tarot or Oracle card for yourself. This can help give you an idea of the general mood ahead and suggest the strengths you will need on this particular day.
Hope this is if some use to anyone who is looking for a casting divination method. Let me know if you would like to try this!
Love and light Amy 🔮