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Using Playing Cards in Taoist Divination

Playing cards are a popular form of entertainment even in our digital age. While many indulge in video games, the charm of face-to-face card games still remains. But have you ever considered utilizing playing cards as a magical tool for divination? In this article, you’ll discover how to harness the power of playing cards to consult your personal god, known as the Yuen Sun or the “god of time,” for divine guidance.

The Yuen Sun 元神 serves as your personal spiritual deity. It’s not just an abstract concept; it’s a potent force encompassing your life’s potentials and capable of offering invaluable guidance. To engage with the Yuen Sun effectively, visualize it as a wise elder. The communication occurs at a preheaven level, requiring you to tap into your preheaven energy situated in your heart.

To channel this preheaven energy, remember: avoid using your soul energy, which means do not engage in thinking or pondering. When you think, your soul is active, and the heart’s power diminishes. Preheaven communication is instantaneous and should not include hesitations like “uh..” or “um…” or “let me think…” It’s a timeless, intuitive connection that bypasses rational thought.

Begin by assembling a standard deck of 52 playing cards. Declare the first rule: red cards symbolize positive outcomes, while black cards represent negative ones. Shuffle the cards thoroughly. Now, you’re ready to commence your divination session.

Pose a simple question to your Yuen Sun, for example, “Should I buy this machine on Amazon?” Keeping your query straightforward allows for clearer answers. You can always ask follow-up questions later.

After forming your question, cease all thinking. Shuffle the cards for as long as you feel is necessary and then stop. Lay the cards on the table and randomly select two. Evaluate the cards according to the following interpretations:

  • Two Reds = Positive, akin to a smile,
  • Two Blacks = Negative, similar to a frown,
  • One of each = ST, neutral, sometimes an accurate reflection of the situation.

For instance, if you draw two red cards, it suggests that your personal god agrees with the purchase. To validate your interpretation, shuffle and draw two more cards. An ST means your interpretation was spot-on; another positive means you’re mostly correct but not entirely; and a negative implies disagreement. Continue drawing pairs to clarify and confirm the guidance received.

Perceive your Yuen Sun as a person who can express emotions like smiling, frowning, or showing a neutral face. Sometimes, it may even offer a sarcastically affirmative nod, much like a human would.

Drawing a single pair of cards gives you your deity’s opinion. If you seek more comprehensive insight, draw three pairs. The first offers the god’s current sentiment, the second pertains to the subject matter after examination, and the third delivers the final judgment.

Suppose your three pairs yield Negative, ST, ST; this could mean that your god is sarcastically applauding the idea. Negative doesn’t always imply bad; it depends on the context and the additional pairs drawn to confirm your interpretation. The crucial point is to corroborate your understanding by seeking the deity’s agreement through multiple card draws.

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