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Libanomancy is an ancient form of divination involving the interpretation of incense smoke. The size, shape, and color of the smoke can all influence the answer to your question. Libanomancy charts can help you understand your spiritual journey and warn you of any challenges you might face. If you’ve never read a libanomancy chart before, there’s no need to worry. We’ll walk you step-by-step through creating your chart, focusing on your question, and interpreting your answer.
Things You Should Know
- When creating a libanomancy chart, focus on your question. Let incense burn over a piece of paper and interpret your answer from the smoke.
- If the smoke rises straight up, expect a “yes” or a positive answer. If it struggles to rise, expect a “no” or a negative answer.
- White smoke represents purity, black smoke represents negativity, and grey smoke is neutral.
Steps
Section 2 of 4:
How to Create a Libanomancy Chart
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Gather your supplies and prepare your space. To create and read a libanomancy chart, you’ll need incense and an incense holder , a bowl of water, and a piece of paper. [2] X Research source Make sure you’re in a quiet space with no drafts or airflow.
- Ensure the bowl is one you can comfortably hold in your hand, and test your burner and incense beforehand so you know they work correctly.
- Try placing a towel under the door or window to help prevent drafts, and turn off any fans or air conditioning. [3] X Research source
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Choose your question. This can be anything you want, though “yes or no” questions are common. You may want to know if you’ll get the new job you applied for, if an ex is going to come back into your life, or if you’re on the right spiritual path.
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Clear your mind. Calm yourself by taking deep, cleansing breaths. You want to have an open mind that’s willing to accept the good and the bad. Focus on your question and avoid letting other thoughts cloud your mind. [4] X Research source
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Light the incense. Let the incense burn for a few seconds before blowing it out. Set the lit incense in the incense holder and hold the bowl of water in your left hand. Focus on your question as you do so. [5] X Research source
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Soak the paper in the bowl of water. Dip the paper into the water for a few seconds, then lay it on a flat surface in front of the incense. [6] X Research source
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Allow the smoke to waft over the paper. As the incense burns, continue to focus on your question and open your mind to any possible answers. After a few minutes, remove the paper and see what patterns the smoke has formed to interpret your answer. [7] X Research source
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References
- ↑ https://isac.uchicago.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/shared/docs/ois6.pdf
- ↑ https://www.wickedobscura.com/blog/2022/9/5/what-is-libanomancy
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