This class – exploring implements and instruments for performing and empowering both geomantic divination and operative geomantic magic – is cohered around three central foci: Sand, Sticks, and Stones.

Firstly, we pay homage to Sand itself; the original medium upon which geomancy was marked. In thinking about how we mark our shields, we will consider the importance of a dedicated shield-book for keeping your charts and notes safe and secure. The proper gathering of real-world sands and soils for our geomantic work will be explored. We will also assess foundational uses of various planetary tables and seals to plate and ground our geomantic spellcrafts.

In investigating Sticks we not only explore squilling wands, slender switches used to mark figures in sand or earth; but also the two-sided stick-dice known as “druid sticks”, as well as spindle-dice, and a whole range of other dice which may be used to generate geomantic figures. We even consider some grimoiric treatments of “Solomonic stationary” which we might want to incorporate in our markings and inscribings.

Our third focus, Stones, opens up analysis and appreciation of various lapidary charms and amulets which can assist us in our divinations: from planetary tokens for helping read on particular matters, to encircling beaded ritual loops for demarcating reading-spaces.

Lastly, we discuss various Consecrations – from simple empowerment by exposure to more complicated rites and accompanying incantations for asperging, fumigating, and interring in sympathetic sands and soils – to enliven the tools considered throughout this class.

This class-bundle includes:
·       An illustrated lecture of 170-minute duration
·       The accompanying slide-deck
·       Bibliography of primary and secondary source recommended reading
·       Information about further geomantic magic classes and courses

A full table of contents of the lecture itself runs:

•        Generating Figures
•        Dice
•        Wands
•        Cards
•        Augury
•        Charting Figures
•        Sand & Soil
•        Blanks & Books
•        Divination Aids
•        Planetary Token-stones
•        Planetary Circlets
•        Blockbreaking Amulets & Charms
•        Figural Talismans
•        Figural Circlets & Bracelets
•        Figural Charm-Bundles
•        Figural Spirit-Houses
•        Putting Into Practice
•        Necessities & Extras
•        Geomantic Consecrations
•        Notes on (Expanding) Your Toolset
•        Some Parting Remarks

By purchasing this class-bundle, you agree that you understand that no part of the material dictated or provided throughout the duration of the course may be reproduced, distributed, or used in any other form (neither electronic nor mechanic, including photocopies and recordings), without the direct and written consent of the instructor, Dr Alexander Cummins.