Divination: Setting the Tone
Divination is a practical tool that many--if not all--witches and magical people. There are several purposes and benefits we can obtain from divination, such as guidance, general insight, healing from our past, and planning for our future. Typical tools for divination are runes, tarot, and scrying.
As an easily-distracted person, it is necessary for me to have a proper routine and structure for all of my magical practices, large or small. Typically, the first step in ritual is meditation; but before I can meditate, the tone of the room must be set. The best thing about witchcraft is that it is a tailored experience for each individual, which means all aspects of the craft are customized to your own personality, craft, and goals.
I have composed a simplistic yet thorough structure for my spiritual works ranging from tarot readings, divination, meditation, and rituals. This structure is as follows:
physically cleaning/organizing the room
energetically cleansing the room with incense
gathering materials
self-cleanse
meditation
(when in ritual) casting the circle, ritual, closing the circle
self-cleanse
The element I am going to focus on in this post is the significance of meditation music in my magical practices. Due to my inability to focus well and maintain the "right" level of focus, I listen to music to help ground me in the present moment. Doing so allows me to prepare and participate in meditation with a clear mind and intention.
There are a handful of songs that I use regularly. During the inception of my Pagan path, I would typically choose a Laura Sullivan song to align with--typically off of Mystical America or Pianoscapes for the Trails of North America. Sullivan has created numerous works--many of which have won awards and special recognition--that attune with natural elements, thus, creating a deeper connection for the listener. This is especially useful for witches, as we call upon the Earth's natural forces to aid our magical works.
Many of Sullivan's works are in reverence of nature with seemingly Pagan undertones. (I tried digging around her website and social media but couldn't find direct statements regarding her spirituality. I think it's safe to say that she at least has a love of the natural world and takes inspiration from love, life, and her spirituality.) While I could not find information regarding her own spiritual path, there are Pagan and other spiritual elements from other cultures within her album artworks. For example, on the cover art of Pianoscapes for the Trails of North America features a unique collage of forest paths found in North America. Mystical America, contains a three triskeles and female figure with a divine aura.
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For the last year or so, my go-to meditation music is (judge me--I dare you 😂) is a Sith Meditation. It suits my recent spells and rituals--the deep hum of its haunting tones allows me to focus my mind with intent and harness a darker, more profound level of attunement with deities and overall goal/purpose.
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Obviously, all songs are linked above and I encourage everyone to check out these song suggestions out, as they have helped elevate my spiritual life and may benefits yours!
Do you utilize music in your spiritual practices and preparations? What are your go-to songs?
Works Cited
Myers Music. “Sith Meditation - A Dark Atmospheric Ambient Journey - Deep and Mysterious Sith Ambient Music.” YouTube, YouTube, 22 Dec. 2022, www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ4e4XVQQcY&t=7771s.
Sullivan, Laura. “Mystical America | Full Album.” YouTube, YouTube, 11 Feb. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHpA5fvl_ds&list=PLdVwgFMqKpSfhdCUEJ6p9qWr3maAuEUuA.
Sullivan, Laura. “Pianoscapes for the Trails of North America | Full Album.” YouTube, YouTube, 5 Nov. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZvoO4IKak&list=PLaUK8mH0KhtFqG4q5RJAoWdQjahLfMfQ7.
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