Scavenger Hunt Divination Set
New witch looking for divination tools?
Broke witch unsure what to do?
Old witch wanting something fun to do?
Look no further!
In this post I am showing you how to make divination cards through a scavenger hunt!
All you will need are scissors and glue and access to trash.
Maybe a pen.
Let's start with some notes:
1. In this post I talk about making a deck, but in this same way you can also collect a trinket/bone throwing set. It's the way I collected mine, but now want to try it out on a divination deck.
2. Don't look up "inspiration" pictures on the internet, that's not what we are doing here. We are here to dig through the trash, so setting expectations is just not what we want.
3. Don't look up "what symbolizes X" or "Y symbolism", this is an exercise to get to know yourself, your gut, your own expression and connections. What someone sees as symbol of something, might not be the same for you.
4. You will not make this deck in one day, it's a scavenger hunt, things will come to you at different times. This will teach you to keep your eye out for connections.
5. The deck will change as you go on. You will start with a baseline list, but trust me, that will change as you go. You will notice that some parts just don't fit for you or that you need to add something. This deck is not set on stone, and neither are you, so let it change along with you.
First things first, we need to make a list of things we want.
Simple things to start growing our deck.
I will make a list of examples to get you started. In the list might be things that are quite similar to each other, this is just to give options and to show there are many ways to show something.
Pick what feels relevant to you, leave out anything that is not fitting, add anything you feel like you want in your deck. Personalise. Make it yours.
This is also just a base line, your list can change as you get going and get an idea of what you need. Work on it as you go.
Love (romantic/platonic/friendship)
Money / Success
Home
Health
Family / Close circle of people
Mother figure / Father figure / Sibling / Supporter / Child
Work
School / Studying / Learning / Lessons
Obstacle
Path / Journey / Travel
Change / Beginning / End
Growth
Dream / Hope / Goal
Warning / Keep an eye on
Hobbies / Art / Music / Magic
Hidden / Missing piece
Key / Lock
Connection - Detachment
Balance - Unbalance
Stability - Instability
Strength - Weakness
Open path - Closed path
Clear - Unclear
Towards - Away from
Negativity - Positivity
Calm - Chaos
Reward - Punishment
Give - Take
Danger - Safety
Some things can be presented by a card being upside down to mean the opposite, but if you shuffle your cards too controlled (like I do) that wont work, so I have chosen to list both options, choose what route fits you.
What do we make the cards on?
You could get a playing card deck from a second-hand shop if you feel like it, or if you or someone you know have weird worthless "collection" cards laying around you could use those. Paint sample cards from hardware stores are also good material to use.
But some of those options might need money, so lets dig out some trash.
Cereal boxes, or anything similar, are great for this. Depending on what size you want, you can measure and cut the cardboard to size, or trace with something like your bankcard or id.
As always, be careful with the scissors.
Make more than you have on your list, that way its easy to add more when needed or change things up.
You can either write the things you have chosen on the cards, or just keep the list on you (physical or digital).
----Let the Hunt begin----
Start finding. Start looking.
Newspapers, advertisements, pamphlets, old wall calendars, magazines, receipts, old notebooks, anything.
You wont find everything right away, that's the point! Newspapers and magazines change with the seasons and you might come across something just walking on the street!
When you find something, cut it to size and glue it on your card base.
And these are fully YOUR cards, so feel free to write on the card the meaning. Human memory is fickle. This is your deck. Do what suits you, do what helps you.
Trouble seeing what fits?
Consider taking a postcard or something, and cut in the middle the shape of your card. This helps you frame specific areas and to see better what would fit.
Don't focus on what looks "good", focus on what makes you think about the intended meaning of the card.
This is also when you might come across something that makes you think of possible card meanings that you don't have om your list - add them.
You might find unintended treasures on a scavenger hunt!
There you have it. Go forth, craft freely and play around.
Feel free to tag me to any creations (or message me pictures of them!) because I would just love to see what all of you come up with.
