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
