14. Floromancy

What signs are there, following intuition, letting spirit guide you

It’s time to escape all of the noise and become still with the guidance that is pulling you inward.

Have you ever pulled flower petals while saying 'They love me, they love me not'? This is a form of floromancy, something many of us have spent countless hours doing in our youth. While it may have seemed like a silly schoolyard game, it was actually your soul pushing you to let spirit guide you, and receiving this card is your soul again calling on you to listen to your intuition.

You may have depended too much on external forces to offer you the answers that are already residing in your consciousness. It’s time for you to realign with your magick and trust that you know what the right call is for your situation. Think about your first thought or feelings about someone or something; did you notice anything like a shape, color, word or symbol? It may have felt silly at the time, just like the innocent days of pulling flower petals, but allow yourself to reflect on the signs you have collected and, in doing so, cultivate a sense of inner knowing.

The most straightforward guidance for this card is to dance among the flowers, listening for answers in nature. Mother Earth is always whispering to you, offering her advice and support. You might hear something on the wind, look up and see a butterfly dancing in the sun or walk along a path with a flower that you just happen to know corresponds with your situation.

This ritual is perfect for moments when you feel stuck or simply want to check in with yourself on a decision or concern you may have. In a quiet place, place a mirror in front of you or stand or sit in front of a mirror. Light a white candle. Take a deep breath, then repeat twice more. Bring your hands together in front of you, and with your hands cupped quickly clap 20 times. Hold your hands slightly apart with the palms facing each other, and allow the energy ball between them to vibrate for a moment. Move your hands towards the mirror and push that energy into the mirror. If you have trouble feeling the energy ball, envision it as a bright white ball of light.

Turn to the candle and whisper your question three times, then face the mirror, take three deep breaths and close your eyes. Be still and pay attention to any words, messages, symbols, colors, and so on. Reflect on what came through, and when you are ready blow out the candle to close.