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After rounds of testing and refining, I present to you, the completed Three Kings Divination Spread! This is a spread used for getting advice (which, in my opinion, all good tarot spreads should do to varying degrees).

Feel free to use this for yourself or for free readings, but do not use it for paid readings and do not claim that you invented this particular spread. I went through a lot of trouble to figure this whole thing out and troubleshoot it over on @jasper-tarot-reader. Other than that, I don't care what you do with it. Print it out, eat it, shit on it, I don't care.

Finally, if you independently decide to invent your own Three Kings-inspired tarot thing, great! More of us should be poking at Creepypastas for inspiration, and there are a shitload of other ways to approach this ritual-story and turn it into a spread, some of which I worked on before I narrowed down to this. Get silly with it.

The Story

The Three Kings Ritual was originally posted on Reddit's r/NoSleep under the title "Please don't actually try this." by FableForge. This is a ritual creepypasta focused on helping you tap into (but not travel to) a place that the OP calls the Shadowside in order to ask questions and have them answered, sometimes with more questions.

It's a very short Creepypasta and it's worth reading in full to understand this spread in its entirety. You need the context of the source for the reading to help it make sense, even moreso than the average pop culture tarot spread.

We are not going through all that trouble to tap fully into the Shadowside. Instead, we are using the general theory of this ritual-story as a framing device for a standard advice-seeking reading, potentially tapping into other entities (pop culture or not) for their perspectives.

The Setup

There are several things you need in order to get started:

three tarot decks

a strong appreciation for and decent understanding of the elements that line up with the tarot suits

a large surface to do the readings on, ideally with you sitting facing the north (or north-ish) so you have plenty of room for cards

something to prop up the Kings/Queen and Fool so that they can "see" both you and the other card

Ideally, you will want to use two decks with incredibly established "characters" for the Court cards, and one deck with unestablished "characters" for the Court cards for the querent.

You will then sit roughly as seen below:

The red cards are your significators, which we will talk about more in the next section, while the white cards with the black details are the actual ones you draw for the reading. I usually cap it at two cards each. You will be sitting facing the north (as is seen in the original Creepypasta) at a table or desk with plenty of space for the cards and reading to spread out.

This spread is broken up into two categories: In Court and Out Of Court. It is entirely up to you about whether or not your question is for within your Court or from outside of it. Regardless of the version, you choose the Court whose element you are most connected to.

In Court readings are typically best for questions in which you are the primary decision-maker but would like advice. This version has you as the King (represented by the King/Queen card) and grants you the Queen (represented by the other Queen/King of the same suit) and the Fool (represented by the Knight/Page of the same suit).

Out Of Court readings are typically best for questions in which you are on equal decision-making footing with others (typically spirit guides or deities) or you need advice from someone who is an equal. This version has you as a King (represented by the King/Queen) and involves picking two equivalent Kings (if you use a King card yourself, use two more Kings; if you use a Queen card, use two more Queens) from other suits.

If your tarot deck has renamed the Court members, choose from the "top two". For example, in the Transient Light Tarot, I would choose from the Crown (King) or Keeper (Queen) instead of the Champion (Knight) or Apprentice (Page).

(Since my practice with the four elements involves them having an allied element, an enemy element, and a neutral element, I typically pick the allied and neutral elements to the querent's element.)

This is why you need three decks - the Querent deck, the Queen/King deck, and the Fool/King deck - to represent their respective advice. Fandom decks for pieces of media you enjoy can actually be useful for this even if they otherwise suck as divination tools, since you already know the characters quite well.

I tend to work clockwise - the querent in the middle, the Queen/one of the Kings at the northwest/11 o'clock position, and the Fool/the other King at the northeast/1 o'clock position. But I've also accidentally reversed it a few times and it still came out fine as long as the cards were in their right spots.

The Reading

This is the most standard part of this reading. You are going to refer to yourself as King [Querent Name] or Queen [Querent Name] and use the formal titles of your Queen and Fool/other two Kings (if they have them) while asking your question. You will also have to repeat your query and any background information three times.

Do not belittle yourself in the reading - you are the querent, you are the one with the most agency in this reading, you are a King getting advice from your Court or speaking to Kings of other Courts, and there is nothing to fear. You are merely getting advice from beings that you respect the opinions, thoughts, and advice of.

When drawing cards for the reading, keep it balanced. Don't draw one card for yourself, three for the Queen, and two for the Fool. Everyone gets equal say in this spread.

Don't be surprised if the "advice to yourself" portion (the Querent part) just reiterates the problem. This is helpful too, because it gives you a good look at the situation in the context of the rest of the cards. You are both reading the cards separately (as advice from the different Court members) and together (as one giant clusterfuck reading, just separated into understandable chunks).

A tarot/oracle spread I made! I used this one for the new year, and got some interesting results. Amazingly, for the Companion card I pulled a card that signifies the Lady of Flowers, and one card that is "the Unicorn", so that could not be clearer, lol. This year I am working on "gamifying my life" and I want to bring some more play and RPG elements into my practice, which is what inspired this spread.

an Adventure - what is the journey or the adventure that you will go on?

a Divine Boon - a gift from your deity/spirit/the universe/etc. that will aid you on your journey

an Amulet of Empowerment - from where can you draw strength? Who or what is empowering you?

a Companion on your Journey - this can mean anything from a tarot card to a spirit to a deity. Who will accompany you and aid you on your quest?

a Spark of Hope in the Dark - we all know that quests can sometimes lead us to dark dungeons and to situations that can seem bleak. From where can you draw hope?

It's February, or soon at the time of this post being published, so I figured I'd make a February themed challenge. (Though you can do this whenever or do it all in one go)

The point of this challenge is to perform 28 days of devotional acts, some a bit more time consuming than others. The most of it is just talking about your chosen guide though as a devotion. Every 5 days there's an extra challenge, something to do versus just answering a question.

So, pick a guide, or multiple, for the 28 days, and let's go!

OMG HI YES IM SO SORRY I ANSWERED THIS IN MY HEAD AND THEN FORGOT TO TYPE IT OUT!!

So how I figure out what ones have domains over what is I mainly look at canonical associations as well as fanon associations. Let’s use dabi as an example as I am nothing if not consistent in my talk of Dabi. So Dabi in my practice rules over child abuse, parental neglect, self liberation, and chaos. These are all things that can be explained through canon. Child abuse and parental neglect are things he experiences or witnesses with his siblings. Self liberation is because he decided to fake his own death and escape his family (and therefore abuse) to go and live a life for a cause he thought was worth fighting. And finally chaos because he’s a villain who likes to bring destruction and mayhem wherever he goes.

For a more fantastical pce I’ll use twilight sparkles from my little pony as an example. Her domains would be knowledge (because she is shown to value learning and information), friendship (because that’s the entire point of the show honestly), and magic (because she is considered the element of magic in canon). Even though she is a pony in a magical universe where humans don’t necessarily exist, there are still human ideals and morals found in her characterization as she was made by humans. Honestly if you’re having a hard time figuring out what a pce’s domain is I recommend looking at their traits, canonical characterization, common associations they have, and if need be you can always ask others for help.

Inb4 "set a repeating alert."

There are a few methods you can take. For me it basically comes down to a few options:

Permanently plug in the servitor to an energy source

Plug all the servitors into a power strip so you charge all of them at once

Plan ahead and prepare vessels and energized substances so each feeding is easier.

The first approach is to design (or later modify) servitors so that they're plugged into an energy source. This is like leaving a phone constantly plugged in: on the one hand, the servitor becomes tethered to the energy source. On the other hand, it's always charging.

This old tumblr post is still my go-to online resource for this.

There is some fuss about servitors becoming "corrupted" if you attach them to energy sources and walk away, the idea being that new programming can flow through energy, and so over time - if you are not monitoring the servitor - they can start to change in unwanted ways.

I find this to be sort of true, but "corruption" shouldn't be taken as some kind of evil Jekyll and Hyde situation. Probably a better word is fragmented, but even so the effects aren't all that bad in my experience. And I doubt a very well constructed servitor, even a decently made one, would have too many issues with this.

The only real issue I have with plugging servitors (or anything) into an energy source so you don't have to remember it, is that you might forget it.

One thing you can do to keep things more hands-on is centralize the operation. Witches do this all the time with spellcasting altars. Bind each servitor to an object, or all of them to a single object (like extension cords plugged into a power strip), and energize all of them at once.

This can be done cyclically, perhaps around the full moon, but especially when you anticipate actually having the time/energy to do work.

Of course there is nothing at all wrong with just slotting in magic where it fits, but if someone has a lot of work they need to upkeep, I imagine sooner or later a person might actually need to free up one weekend a month to focus on it.

But you don't have to rely on direct energy work to feed servitors. Here's a post on making a feeding oil to anoint vessels, where you spend all the energy enchanting the oil in one go.

This other post about feeding spells may also be applicable (as what is a servitor but a spell with a personality?).

If you do just want to slot things in where they fit, excess energy gathered during other spellwork, energy exercises, prayer, and so forth, can then be used to charge servitors. Of course only you'd know if the energy is suitable for such, but you could do it. If grounding is a part of your practice, funnel energy into servitors rather than into the earth.

I made my first money bowl with Hermes today!

INGREDIENTS: Salt for protection, Rice for wealth, Basil for prosperity, Chamomile & Lavender for positivity & peace, Cinnamon for abundance, & Bay leaves for intention

I also added citrine, quartz, pyrite, and obsidian for an extra boost of abundance and protection!

The rune written on the bay leaf is one I created using the Elder Futhark runes Fehu (wealth), Elhaz (protection), Jera (renewal), and Nauthiz for activation!

 You will need:

• One white candle • 3 pieces of blue lace agate • 3 pieces of amethyst • A small cloth bag in light blue • Dried lavender buds

Light the candle. Watch the flame for a few minutes then take the stones in your hands. Close your eyes and let yourself relax. Take long deep breaths, counting slowly to 4 with each inhalation and then to 4 again with each exhale.

Psyching Warding Visualisations

Here’s a list of visualizations for psychic warding, which are designed to create energetic barriers or protections around your space, rather than just around your body. These visualizations help protect your home, belongings, or personal energy from unwanted influences.

These psychic warding visualizations are designed to protect your personal space, whether it’s your home, workplace, or other important areas. Use whichever resonates most with you to keep unwanted energies at bay and create a safe, energetically balanced environment.

Crystal Grid Ward

Visualize a grid of protective crystals (such as obsidian, black tourmaline, or amethyst) surrounding your home or space. Each crystal amplifies the protective energy of the grid, creating a barrier that blocks out negativity and harmful energies.

Flaming Circle Ward

Picture a circle of fire around your home or space. The flames burn brightly, purifying the energy around you and preventing any negative forces from entering the protected zone. The fire is a symbol of transformation and protection.

Thorny Hedge Ward

Visualize a thick, impenetrable hedge of thorns surrounding your home or area. Any negative energy or ill intent that tries to pass through is caught and neutralized by the thorns, keeping your space safe and protected.

Iron Wall

Imagine tall, solid iron walls surrounding your home or space. The iron is unbreakable, deflecting any psychic attacks or harmful energies. This ward creates an impenetrable fortress that protects everything within its boundaries.

Web of Light

Picture a glowing web of light woven around your space. The threads of the web are strong, catching and dissolving any negative energy or psychic attacks that try to enter. The light acts as a powerful ward against any harmful influences.

Cloaking Ward

Visualize a cloak of invisibility draping over your home or space. This cloak makes your space energetically invisible, hiding it from unwanted attention or psychic attack, while keeping it safe and protected.

Stone Circle Ward

Envision a protective stone circle around your home. Each stone is imbued with grounding and protective energy, creating a powerful ward that deflects negativity and keeps your space secure from outside influences.

Mirror Wall

Picture walls of mirrors surrounding your home or space. These mirrors reflect any negative energy or harmful intentions back to their source, ensuring that nothing harmful can penetrate your space.

Protective Vortex

Visualize a swirling vortex of protective energy spinning around your home or space. The vortex pulls in any negative energy and disperses it, preventing it from entering your protected zone while keeping the energy within clear and safe.

Elemental Ward

Imagine the four elements—earth, air, fire, and water—surrounding your home. Earth grounds and stabilizes, air sweeps away negativity, fire burns away harmful energy, and water purifies the space. Together, they create an elemental ward that protects your home on all fronts.

Guardian Spirits

Visualize protective spirits, animals, or deities standing guard at the four corners of your home. These guardians act as sentinels, warding off any negative energies or ill intentions from entering your space.

Sigil Barrier

Picture glowing protective sigils or runes inscribed around the boundaries of your home or space. Each sigil is charged with protective energy, forming a magical barrier that repels any harmful energy or psychic interference.

Black Obsidian Shield

Envision a large, black obsidian shield placed at the front and back entrances of your home. This shield absorbs and neutralizes any negative energy or psychic attacks that try to enter, acting as a powerful protective ward.

Lattice of Light

Imagine a lattice of pure light surrounding your home or space. This lattice is a fine but strong network of energy that blocks out all negativity while allowing positive energy to flow freely inside.

Sacred Flame Ward

Visualize sacred flames burning at each corner of your home. These flames purify the energy surrounding your space, creating a ward that keeps negativity and harmful influences at bay.

Crystal Dome

Picture a large, shimmering dome made of protective crystals (like quartz or selenite) covering your entire home or space. This dome radiates protective energy, warding off any negative influences or psychic attacks that might approach.

Wind Barrier

Envision a powerful wind circling around your home, sweeping away any negative energy or harmful intentions. The wind creates a protective ward, ensuring that only clear, positive energy can enter your space.

Moonlight Veil

Visualize a veil of silver moonlight covering your home or space. The moonlight creates a protective, calming energy that wards off any negativity or harmful energy, keeping your space peaceful and serene.

Rune of Protection

Picture a glowing rune of protection (such as the Algiz rune) at each entrance to your home or space. These runes act as wards, deflecting any negative energy or psychic attack and keeping your space secure.

Phoenix Fire Ring

Imagine a circle of phoenix fire surrounding your home or space. The flames of the phoenix burn away any negative energy, and their regenerative power ensures that your space remains protected and free from psychic harm.

Waterfall Ward

Visualize a waterfall of cleansing, protective energy pouring down around the boundaries of your home. The waterfall washes away any negativity and creates a continuous barrier of protection, keeping harmful energy out.

Candle Flame Ward

Picture a row of candle flames burning at the edges of your space. Each flame represents a point of protection, burning away negativity and creating a circle of light that wards off psychic attacks.

Barrier of Thorns

Visualize a thick barrier of thorny vines wrapping around your space. The thorns are sharp and protective, allowing no negative energy to pass through while keeping your home or area safe and secure.

Shield of Stars

Envision a protective shield made of starlight surrounding your space. The light from the stars is powerful and ancient, creating a ward that keeps out any harmful energies and protects your home from psychic intrusion.

Sunlight Wall

-fire safe bowl

-green candle

-coins

-pink salt

-basil

-cinnamon

-mint

-pyrite

-quartz

-bay leaf

If you don't have these herbs that's okay. There are many herbs for abundance and money. This is merely some that can be used. If you wish you can carve what you wish into the candle along with bindrunes for success and prosperity. You can also write them on the bay leaf.

green candle

salt

oregano

rosemary

coins

bay leaves

send your best wishes

Ingredients

Rice- to make the spell manifest in the physical world

2 Magnets- to attract

Basil- for monetary prosperity

Cinnamon- for success and to make the spell happen faster

Coins- number according to intention

Bay- with sigil according to intention

Petition- according to intention

8 or 3 Candles (green or white)- to add power and activate the spell

Bowl or vessel

Instructions

Cleanse bowl and ingredients

Mark one magnet with what you want to attract (money), and mark the other magnet with a tag lock

Add all ingredients other than candles and petition in bowl

Set the bowl on the petition

Surround the bowl with candles

Light the candles with intention and let them burn down *pay attention- fire hazard*

Add any wax remnants to the bowl once cool

Remove the bowl from petition

Fold the petition towards you and add it to your bowl

Non-ingredient materials:

A bowl or dish

Green or yellow candle (can use white)

Spare change/cash

Money oil

Ingredients I use:

Alfalfa - prosperity, wealth

Aventurine - fortune, motivation, wealth, prosperity

Bay leaf - wish granting, catalyst

Cinnamon (powdered or sticks) - fortune, protection, wealth, attraction

Clove - wealth, attraction

Coffee - catalyst, speeds things up, amplifier

Dill - fortune, wealth

Garnet - catalyst, prosperity

Geode - fortune

Goldstone - wealth, luck

Malachite - wealth, fortune

Mint - protection, wealth

Money Oil

Pinecone - prosperity, wealth

Pyrite - wealth, luck

Clear Quartz - amplifier (can replace any other stone)

Rice - abundance, prosperity

Rutilated Quartz - fortune, wealth

••••••••••

Cleanse your space and materials however you see fit. I like to smoke cleanse with pine or corresponding incense, but do whatever feels right to you

Add your rice to your bowl. Visualize money and abundance coming your way. Imagine the different ways it can come to you; maybe you got a new job or a bonus on your check. Think about all the good things you would like to come your way

Add your herbs into your rice(except the bay leaf and cinnamon if using sticks). As you add each herb, make sure to set your intention and thank your herbs. I've found that showing gratitude makes a world of a difference. If you're using crystal chips, I would also add them at this time

After your herbs and possible crystal chips are added, stir it all in clockwise, while repeating affirmations or simply thinking about what you want to bring in. Concentrate on what it is specifically that you want, and feel that energy pouring from yourself into the bowl

Move onto your candle and bay leaf. Carve sigil to match your intention or currency symbol into the candle as well as your name and anyone else included within the spell. Write the same on the bay leaf. Then anoint both with the money oil

Place your candle in the center of the bowl. Then begin adding your crystals. Again, remember to take your time setting your intentions and thanking your crystals. After your satisfied with that, add the spare change if you have it and then, you guessed it, thanking it for the job it's about to do

Sit back and admire your work. You just made a money bowl!!!!

To cast, light the candle with intention.

Herbs: 

cloves

basil

thyme

cinnamon

ginger

chamomile

nitmeg

bay leaf

Crystals:

pyrite

green aventurine

jade

citrine

malachite

selenite

quartz

tiger’s eye

Etc:

coins

dollar bills

mushrooms

green candle

yellow candle

honeycomb

carnations

dafodils

jasmine

Money bowl: 

Salt

Cinnamon

Cloves

Orange peel

Pyrite

Green aventurine

Jade

Components:

Container (I used a clean cat food tin)

Rice (purity, stability, and growth)

Sugar (sweeten the spell) (Can be omitted if it'll attract bugs)

Cinnamon (abundance)

Rosemary (cleansing and luck)

Thyme (luck)

Allspice (good fortune)

Cloves (abundance and good fortune) (whole or ground)

Gold glass (wealth)

Pine needles (wealth and prosperity)

Red jasper (luck)

Coins (wealth) (I used pennies and dimes)

Green candle (I used a birthday candle but a chime would work I suppose)

Process:

Optionally light altar candle and incense.

Cleanse materials (I use smoke).

Fill container with rice as a base, smoothing the rice anticlockwise to banish negativity and then clockwise to welcome in wealth.

Add various herbs and spices.

Add pine needles, glass, jasper, and coins with intention.

Light candle and stick it so that it's standing up in the center of the bowl, stuck into the rice to stabilize it.

Focus energy/pray while the candle burns down. Optionally, you can write down your intentions/manifestations, fold the paper three times toward you, and place it under/beside the bowl.

Blow the candle out before it gets all the way down to the rice (fire safety is important kids).

I let mine sit on my altar with the intentions under it. I first did it about a month ago, and just refreshed it with the Hunter moon. I also periodically burn new candles in it and add more energy to keep it working.