Traditional Astrological Geomancy Readings

A personalised written geomancy reading from Nick Farrell, author of The Complete Book of Geomancy, using the traditional methods of astrological geomancy instead of the vague modern fortune-telling mush that has somehow survived by wearing beads.

This reading draws on the older geomantic tradition preserved in medieval, Renaissance and early modern sources. It is shaped by the work of Christopher Cattan, one of the most important Renaissance writers on geomancy, and John Heydon, who carried astrological and geomantic material into the English esoteric tradition. It also returns to the older Arabic meanings of the sixteen figures, in which many are more precise, more practical, and far less sentimental than their later popular interpretations.

Geomancy begins with a clear question. From that question, a chart is generated and the sixteen figures are placed into the astrological houses. The chart then shows how the matter stands, where the real pressure lies, what is strengthening or weakening the situation, and where the outcome is likely to move. Unlike a purely intuitive reading, traditional geomancy works through a structured symbolic grammar, which means the judgement comes from the pattern of the chart rather than from vague inspiration or whatever the reader had for breakfast.

Each reading is entirely personalised. You provide your question and the necessary background, and Nick casts the chart specifically for your situation. The answer is based on the figures, the houses, the witnesses, the judge, the repetitions in the chart, and the relationships among the figures. The aim is to give a clear traditional judgement, not a generic spiritual pep talk with incense smoke around the edges.

Geomancy is useful when a situation needs judgement rather than atmosphere. It can clarify whether a relationship is opening or closing, whether a project has real momentum, whether a conflict is likely to deepen, or whether a magical operation is being supported or resisted by the pattern of events. It is especially strong where the visible facts do not quite explain the situation, because the chart can show whether the matter is moving, blocked, weakening, concealed, supported, or likely to resolve in your favour.

You will receive a written interpretation explaining the chart and its judgement in plain English. The reading will show the central figure of the matter, the forces acting upon it, the likely direction of events, and any practical considerations suggested by the chart. Where timing, delay, loss, gain or hidden influence is shown, this will be included in the interpretation.

For best results, ask one clear question. Geomancy is at its strongest when the matter is sharply defined, because no divinatory system should be forced to untangle the entire human condition before lunch.

Delivery: written reading by email

Method: traditional astrological geomancy

Reader: Nick Farrell, author of The Complete Book of Geomancy

Archetype Deck Readings

Archetype Deck Readings with Paola Farrell offers a different kind of reading. It is not a fortune-telling deck in the usual sense, and its main purpose is not to predict external events. Instead, it identifies the deep symbolic forces active within a person, relationship, situation or life phase.

Kim Krans’ Archetypes Deck grew out of her encounter with depth psychology, myth, image, creativity, shadow work and inner transformation. In the guidebook, she explains that the deck emerged after she began studying within a Jungian approach to creativity, where archetype, dream, image, theatre, alchemy and myth became central ideas. She places the deck within a lineage shaped by C. G. Jung’s concept of archetypes as primordial images within the psyche, alongside the influence of writers and teachers such as Robert Bly, James Hillman and Michael Meade, whose work brought myth, soul, image and depth psychology into modern spiritual and creative practice.

The deck defines an archetype as the “original of its kind,” “the first image,” an “inherited emerging pattern,” and an “initial and eternal energy.” The 78 cards explore the roles, instincts, wounds, strengths and unconscious scripts that shape human behaviour. These patterns appear in dreams, stories, relationships, spiritual crises, and recurring life situations, revealing the symbolic forces behind love, fear, creativity, secrecy, conflict, healing, and transformation.

An Archetypes reading helps uncover which of these forces is active and what deeper story may be shaping the situation. It can reveal the role someone is unconsciously playing, the role another person occupies in their life, the pattern that keeps repeating, the shadow material asking for attention, the inner resource that needs to awaken, the stage of transformation currently unfolding, and the emerging symbolic lesson.

This makes the reading especially valuable for personal growth, spiritual questions, creative blocks, identity issues, recurring relationship patterns and major transitions. It is useful when a situation feels intense or strangely familiar, as if life has changed the costumes but kept the same script. The Archetype Deck looks beneath events and emotions to reveal the mythic pattern shaping the experience.

Classical Tarot Readings

Paola Farrell offers classical tarot readings for clients seeking a rich, psychological, and symbolic exploration of a situation. Tarot works through images, with each card carrying emotional, spiritual, practical and relational meaning. A spread can reveal the past influences behind a matter, the present dynamics, hidden motives, obstacles, advice and the likely direction of events.

Classical tarot is especially suited to questions involving relationships, emotional conflict, personal choices, life transitions and complex human situations. It shows not only what may be happening outwardly, but also the inner states shaping the matter: fear, attraction, defensiveness, nostalgia, confusion, readiness, avoidance or desire. Irritatingly useful, given how often people act from motives they have not bothered to introduce to themselves.

Where geomancy provides a structured chart of the situation, tarot offers a symbolic map of the experience. It is ideal when a question needs emotional intelligence, psychological depth and a layered interpretation of the forces moving beneath the surface.

Materialist occultists

In late December last year I told Mr J Jonah Jameson and his drop dead gorgeous redattrice I'm done writing articles for their smashing occult magazine because I was all out of actual meaningful relevant topics for it. I considered I had written everything I was thinking of adding on this blog, containing helpful information concerning some concepts and notions of possible interest for occultists who want to make the best of their work by considering as many details as possible.

But recent events occurring at the periphery of the occult, that actually belong in another sphere altogether, have determined me to drop another article. While for the most part it's nothing but a critical rant, it does contain practical magical details at the end.

Mercury talismans for financial gain

Five Mercury talismans for financial gain were made. I made use of opal crystals, based on 777. Each crystal was inscribed with the astrological glyph of Mercury alongside the divine name Azbugeh/Asbogah (Aleph-Zain-Beth-Vav-Gimel-Heh), as per good ol' Cornelius' as well as Uncle Al's works.

Prices: 

$130 + shipping / talisman

$260 + shipping / 2 talismans 

$360 + shipping / 3 talismans

$440 + shipping / 4 talismans 

$500 + shipping / 5 talismans 

Each talisman will be accompanied by a presentation and instructions of use.

House talismans for gaining money

This is a first for me when it comes to commercialization of house talismans. So far I've made a handful of these, but these are the first for gaining money, being by far the most demanding up till now. I have addressed this particular Picatrix working in relation to my natural dimness. I remember the first time I came across this talisman years ago and simply reading its description made me dizzy.

Here is the description alone in case you don't want to go through my astro ramblings.

"An image to increase sales and profit. Fashion images, and make fortunate the Ascendant and the tenth house and their lords, and the lord of the house of the lord of the Ascendant, and the lord of the house of the lord of the tenth. to the second house and to their master, the Moon and the lord of its house, as well as the second house and its lord, and place the lord of the second house in reception with the lord of the Ascendant by trine or sextile aspect, and place a fortune in the second house, and place the Part of Fortune in the Ascendant or tenth house, and have the lord of the Part of Fortune aspecting it with a good aspect. And when this image has thus been made, carry it with you, and hide it secretly so that no one might see it, and you shall gain money in great quantities and have good fortune in all your undertakings."

Before stepping on the occult path

People who are drawn to the occult path usually show a curious and enthusiastic nature. Beneath the surface through there is a feeling of uneasiness and uncertainty. Any eagerness to get started is counterbalanced by apprehension. The existence of both these states is more than understandable and people ought not to shy away from the latter (and anyone who laughs at them because of the latter, and there are those out there, ought to eat a bag of dicks).

More than once have I seen people who come into occult themed online groups, stating they are new and know not how to begin. They then ask for a book or someone to guide them along. This too is understandable, being more or less common sense. But whether they are pointed towards a book that tells them how to LBRP, or someone will offer them more or less solid guidance until their training wheels fall off (or not), isn't the first (proper) step in my opinion.

One can begin to prepare even before they start actual occult practice (and starting to gather tools). Depending on the curriculum they come across and end up working, they will find exercises and techniques fit for beginners, which will help them move further towards building a solid foundation. Such elements, alongside meditation and so on, complement the usual LBRP-ing and MP-ing one can find with a quick search. But any structure does not start with the foundation.