From the Greek Hydro meaning Water and Manteia meaning to prophecy. Hydromancy is commonly known as Water Prophecy, or Water Magick.
Hydromancy is a form of divination by reading the patterns made in the water. These forms of patterns can be from suspended rings disturbing the water or by pebbles being dropped into a bowl or basin.
There are also techniques for the more advanced Hydromancer to read from the reflections on the surface, from the colour and the movements or ripples in fountains or pools of water.
Items you will need
Medium sized bowl
Pebbles and/or rings with a long string attached
For the advanced Hydromancer; Candles
Hydromancy Technique – Method 1
Find a comfortable position to sit in
Have the bowl filled with water and place it in front of you
Begin by slowing your breathing to a rhythmic pattern, like you would do when starting a meditation
Feel your mind go into a trance like state
Pick up the suspended ring and dangle it across the water, just touching it lightly
As you do this, stare into the water and unfocus your vision, letting your mind wander over the patterns in the water
Try to read what you see. If you see nothing, do not worry, it takes time and practice
Hydromancy Technique – Method 2
Find a comfortable position to sit in
Have the bowl filled with water and place it in front of you
Begin by slowing your breathing to a rhythmic pattern, like you would do when starting a meditation
Feel your mind go into a trance like state
Pick up a pebble and drop it into the water
As you do this, stare into the water and unfocus your vision, letting your mind wander over the ripples in the water
Read what you see in the ripples, it could be anything, symbols, forms. Let your mind be open to what the water tells you