Divination and Crowd-Funding
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crowdfundingThere are many ways that crowd-funding can be advantageous when it comes to divination projects. I started doing the one-card draws because it is in my nature to share what I enjoy doing, especially if it seems to help others in their own lives. In the couple of years that I have been hosting one-card draws, I have learned many things about them and also about crowd-funding.
First we have to look at what kinds of divination are suitable for this type of venture, for not all divination is created equally. What I have found in my experience though is that while people are curious about their own fate, they also enjoy reading the advice that is given to others. In this way, both people are blessed.
Many people expect a 'one-card draw' to feature Tarot, and indeed there are many different Tarot decks from which to choose. As a professional reader and a teacher of divination, I have quite a collection of decks. I favor some more than others for ease of use, particularly when it comes to crowd-funded projects. It is nice for everyone to have a similar reference.
Other divination oracles can be used during the one-card draws. I have used stones with great success. Others have used non-Tarot oracles, and in other venues I have even seen herbs and colored ribbons used as a means for conveying messages and advice. The success of the venture depends both on what the reader enjoys doing, and where the audience's reception lies.
Doing projects like this among the crowd-funding community has many advantages for the reader. It introduces them to a wide audience. It allows them to showcase their skills and talents as a diviner. It gives them a chance to promote the other more detailed readings that they can offer as a paid service. it serves as a platform for them to display any oracles or divination tools which they themselves might be creating.
The community spirit of the one-card draws goes much further than the actual event. It has been my experience to get repeat customers from this type of a showcase, and some of these have become good friends. It gives the audience who requests a reading a chance to see what messages come for others. This can help them to progress on their own path, as well as help those who are interested learn more about the oracle being used. Finally, they do seem to be very popular events for bringing people together. Often I have seen the 'guests' at my readings support each other through the comments thread. In this day and age, none of us can have too many friends.
So where do I see the future of the one-card draw events heading? That is a very good question. I notice they are increasing in popularity, and this in the long run could help readers and diviners become a more integrated part of society, rather than being considered 'evil' or 'sideshow attractions.' I also feel that it would be possible to host teaching seminars on the individual Tarot cards, the different decks being published, perhaps even on how to create a personal oracle.
One-card draws are limited largely by the imagination of the persons who participate in them. My experience in the crowd-funding community has been nothing but positive, and I encourage all who are curios to pop along to the next one card draw. I will be hosting a Tarot draw using the circular deck, The Tarot of the Cloisters, on Monday, 25 July.
First we have to look at what kinds of divination are suitable for this type of venture, for not all divination is created equally. What I have found in my experience though is that while people are curious about their own fate, they also enjoy reading the advice that is given to others. In this way, both people are blessed.
Many people expect a 'one-card draw' to feature Tarot, and indeed there are many different Tarot decks from which to choose. As a professional reader and a teacher of divination, I have quite a collection of decks. I favor some more than others for ease of use, particularly when it comes to crowd-funded projects. It is nice for everyone to have a similar reference.
Other divination oracles can be used during the one-card draws. I have used stones with great success. Others have used non-Tarot oracles, and in other venues I have even seen herbs and colored ribbons used as a means for conveying messages and advice. The success of the venture depends both on what the reader enjoys doing, and where the audience's reception lies.
Doing projects like this among the crowd-funding community has many advantages for the reader. It introduces them to a wide audience. It allows them to showcase their skills and talents as a diviner. It gives them a chance to promote the other more detailed readings that they can offer as a paid service. it serves as a platform for them to display any oracles or divination tools which they themselves might be creating.
The community spirit of the one-card draws goes much further than the actual event. It has been my experience to get repeat customers from this type of a showcase, and some of these have become good friends. It gives the audience who requests a reading a chance to see what messages come for others. This can help them to progress on their own path, as well as help those who are interested learn more about the oracle being used. Finally, they do seem to be very popular events for bringing people together. Often I have seen the 'guests' at my readings support each other through the comments thread. In this day and age, none of us can have too many friends.
So where do I see the future of the one-card draw events heading? That is a very good question. I notice they are increasing in popularity, and this in the long run could help readers and diviners become a more integrated part of society, rather than being considered 'evil' or 'sideshow attractions.' I also feel that it would be possible to host teaching seminars on the individual Tarot cards, the different decks being published, perhaps even on how to create a personal oracle.
One-card draws are limited largely by the imagination of the persons who participate in them. My experience in the crowd-funding community has been nothing but positive, and I encourage all who are curios to pop along to the next one card draw. I will be hosting a Tarot draw using the circular deck, The Tarot of the Cloisters, on Monday, 25 July.
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Thoughts
Date: 2011-07-22 02:20 am (UTC)>>I notice they are increasing in popularity, and this in the long run could help readers and diviners become a more integrated part of society, rather than being considered 'evil' or 'sideshow attractions.'<<
This makes me happy. Divination, like poetry, is something that many people enjoy but is disrespected by mainstream society. I like giving such things a chance to flourish where creators and audiences meet.
Re: Thoughts
Date: 2011-07-22 05:08 am (UTC)I love seeing divination gain some respect and have always enjoyed your draws,