My divination break has been wonderful.
After diving into a heavy daily divination practice, I reached points in my skill level that I never thought were possible.
I wasn’t ready to talk about it at the time, but I accessed the ability to channel messages about things I could not have possibly known. This was the first time something like this happened since I started reading in 2010. Practice really does work.
I took a break because I had no idea what source I was pulling the messages from. For example, I have no interest in and actively refuse to channel messages from the dead. I need to protect myself energetically first and foremost, no matter what gifts I may have. Or, I need a really good teacher.
Honestly, I won’t be channeling anytime soon. I also suspect I won’t be reading for myself for a while, but I will probably read for friends on the occasion.
I’m about to start traveling again for a period. While I’m away, I’m going to consider returning to a daily card pull and writing about divination theory again.
There’s so much to reflect on since I paused my practice and the space has given me time to process my relationship to divination. I think all readers should take a break once in a while. It’s been great returning to just being “normal” for a bit.
I also relied pretty heavily on divination for some degree of hope during a year of struggle and transition. When I’m ready to return to my practice, it won’t be from a place of survival, but there’s a lot to be said of the ‘interstitial’ aspect of divination in times of peril.
I’ll save that for future writing. Until then, be well!