#geomancy

The sixteen geomantic figures, consulted on questions of travel, illness, marriage, and lost property. The Golden Dawn. vol.4. 1940.

Query: Will their organization receive funding from the state for FY27?

Note: The experimental system that I’m using is detailed here. Also, as this query has more than one grammatical object, I chose “the state” to be represented by the 3rd figure.

Interpretation: The 6th figure representing the basic answer is Populus, which, in this context, I’m inclined to interpret more in terms of “inertia” than “people” or “multiplicity”. As such, I cannot help but conclude that this figure is answering “pending” to the query, especially considering its stationary quality of movement, ruling element (earth), and the adjacent Carcers that produced it (addressed elsewhere in this narrative). ¶ The 1st figure representing the client’s organization is Albus, perhaps reflecting their experience/expertise in the field of violence intervention. However, the 4th figure (Carcer) doesn’t share any correspondences with the 6th, indicating that it represents a factor related to their organization that’ll be working against the answer to the query previously noted. Carcer here might therefore be tipping the odds in an unfavorable direction, possibly suggesting that the limitations of their interventions or previously reported setbacks are being taken into consideration. ¶ The 3rd figure representing the state is also Albus, which may be highlighting its prudence during the evaluation process, especially in light of the state’s budget deficit. Moreover, the 5th figure (Carcer) doesn’t share any correspondences with the 6th, indicating that it represents a factor related to the funder that is also working against the aforementioned answer to the query. As such, Carcer here is likely either referring to the state’s limited funds or tighter restrictions that are being applied to the approval process. ¶ Lastly, the 2nd figure representing the main factor driving/underlying this entire matter is Puella, which I’m admittedly struggling to interpret at the moment. However, if read literally (“girl”), Puella could be an indication that the decision hinges primarily on the judgment of one particular individual within the Govenor’s Office.

Summary: Based on what I’m seeing in this chart, the prospect that they'll be funded again doesn’t look great, but let’s see what happens. Any insights or alternative interpretations that readers have to offer are welcome and appreciated.

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Day 1 - Divination Use your favorite form of divination to ask “What should my focus be for this month?” Reflect on the themes of your divination reading. What answer speaks to you the most?

I've decided to do this challenge over others because it's light and fluffy, and that is what my brain really needs at this moment in time.

Right now I'm kind of obsessed with geomancy. Like... a lot. I've been really enjoying pulling apart this blog and Al-Buruni to learn more. I have some thoughts on decolonizing geomancy, but that's not in the scope of this post and honestly I'm not prepared to rant right now.

I've used this tool to generate a shield. I love this tool. If you follow the idea that the universe is a closed system (which I tend to) digital is still part of that system. One day though I'll play around with lots instead.