Part 1 Geomancy and Magic - Ancient Earth, Modern Power

Part 1 : Geomancy and Magic - Ancient Earth, Modern Power

What is Geomancy?

Geomancy is a traditional system of earth-based divination that interprets patterns formed through binary processes (single or double dots) into 16 symbolic figures. These figures are then arranged into a Shield Chart and House Chart to provide insight into specific questions.

Geomancy History:

Rooted in ancient North African, Arabic, and medieval European traditions, geomancy draws from the elements of Fire, Air, Water, and Earth, and resonates with planetary spirits and cycles.

While once practiced widely by popes, scholars, artists, and peasants alike, geomancy was eventually driven underground as it was no longer considered “scientific” knowledge.

Why Geomancy Still Matters

Geomancy is not purely abstract, you can use the earth to divine. Some ways to cast this divination process is by tossing stones or marking the sand, and translating these living movements into a “readable” psychic map. Its basis is that spirit is not separate from nature.

It provides yes/no answers, clear timing, spiritual direction, and concrete strategies. It integrates, astrology, elemental magic, and planetary work.

Its sixteen figures are accessible yet layered with complexity—each linked to elemental dynamics, planetary spirits, zodiacal signs, and life forces.

The Sixteen Figures: Earth’s Alphabet

Each figure consists of four lines, corresponding to Fire (will), Air (mind), Water (emotion), and Earth (matter). These are expressed through one (active) or two (ive) dots per line. Some figures are expansive and fortunate (Fortuna Major, Acquisitio), while others are restrictive or warning signs (Carcer, Rubeus). Others are liminal or neutral (Conjunctio, Populus)—indicating change, fate, or flux.

Each figure has a core meaning but is influenced by:

Its role in the chart (Mother, Daughter, Niece, Witness, Judge)

The life sector it's placed in

Its planetary, elemental, and zodiacal correspondences

Its quality (stable vs mobile)

The Four-Part Series

In this blog series, we’ll explore how geomancy integrates with magical practice:

Blog 1 (this post): Geomancy and Magic — introducing the system and its magical relevance

Blog 2: Consecrating Instruments for Geomancy — how to build and ritually empower your geomantic box, wand, and tools for more accurate, spirit-connected readings.

Blog 3: Meditation and Scrying with the Figures — how to use the 16 geomantic figures as gates for inner vision, magical meditation, and symbolic trance journeys.

Blog 4: Sigils and Talismans — how to convert figures into active magical glyphs, bind them to talismans, and craft rituals using the planetary spirits.

Geomancy as a Magical System

Geomancy is not just a method of divination—it is a magical language you have about yourself and your environment.

Each figure is a spirit: What figure(s) you cast gives you an insight into each element. Is Fire, Water, Earth, Air are ive/active? Also, each symbol can be invoked, visualized or mediated on.

Each chart is a spell:  Whether its the shield chart or the House chart you add your figures to it reveals the pattern you are inside of, so you can act with harmony or shift what is in front of you.

When divining the charts its a magical act: to the Earth’s own spirit (anima mundi) and the astrological associations to these figures.

Because of this geomancy can be diagnostic and operational—it can tell you what’s happening and guide what to do about it magically.

For example:

If Fortuna Major (Big FORTUNE) appears in a question about success, it doesn’t just predict favorable conditions—it can also be invoked in a success spell as a planetary force allied with Jupiter and the Sun.

If Cauda Draconis (This of this somewhat like the Death card in the Tarot) arises before performing a spell, it warns of unfinished endings or karmic loose ends that need resolution before new magic is begun.

You can use geomancy to:

Time rituals by observing which figure rules the hour or day

Call on planetary spirits through geomantic invocation

Consecrate talismans with the figures that rule the desired outcome

Receive clear divinatory guidance before performing spells or workings

Deepen your psychic sensitivity through meditation and trance with the figures

Geomancy brings magic back to the Earth. It honors the living soil, the movement of chance, and the intimate conversation between your hands and the cosmos. See you guys in Post #2!

Also, I’ll be offering free readings tomorrow, as I’ve received a few requests in my DMs