As @Hannah Semple pointed out yesterday in her comment on our weekly theme post, a lot of superstitions appear to reinforce common sense. I think this can be true of a lot of them. There are also a lot that leave a person thingking "what the holy heck is that all about?" Many superstitions are based in cultural beleifs that someone outside of that culture wouldn't understand. I did some rabbit hole digging on weird superstitions this morning, and these are the oes that stood out to me: Witch Windows - at one point it was a practice to install 1 window in a house tilted or crooked. This was because it was believed that witch cannot fly into a tilted window, trherefore keeping them out of your home. Chewing Gum - In Turkey people are discouraged from chewing gum after dark, because it turns into the flesh of the dead after sundown. Pillows - If you sleep alone, you shouldn't have extra pillows on your bed because it invites spirits/ghosts to sleep with you. What is your favorite Weird Supersition?

Thanks to @Donna Conrad for making space for us to share. I have been invited to speak about Tarot in the Purple Light Lounge this week. You know the individual cards… but have you gotten to know your deck as a whole? 👀✨ On October 21, Leona Hass joins us inside the Fortune Teller’s Tent to explore oracle and tarot decks and how to better understand their guidance! We’ll look at your deck’s imagery, themes, and messages to explore where its strengths lie. Whether you use oracle cards, tarot, or both, bring your decks and discover what makes their voices unique! 🗓️ Check the community calendar for the time in your time zone. You’ll need to reach Level 2 before the event appears for you. 👇 Which oracle or tarot deck will you bring?

There are hundreds of different types of divination and some have been around for thousands of years. Cartomancy - use of cards Tasseomancy - tea leaves or coffee grounds Bibliomancy - books Iridology - eye color Numerology - numbers Weather Horoscopes Astrology Dice Scrying - mirrors, water, smoke, flames Palmistry Pendulums Theriomancy - animal behaviour This is just a very short list. What is your favorite type of divination? Is there one you find particularly interesting? Are there any you find odd?

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With reaching 100 Members today, I wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU, to all of you. This community wouldn't be here without you. I appreciate every post, comment and feedback everyone has contributed since I started this adventure. Thank you for trusting me to be your guide on this spiritual journey.