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The Art of Bone Casting: the ancient way of divination
Learning how to cast bones as was done in the ancient past. Become your own shaman and know the ways of the spirits. Wisdom is just a cast away and in that cast lays the world.
14 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 29, 2014
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December 8, 2019
Please do not tell people they can become a Sangoma just because they throw bones
Yes, the art of throwing bones exists among different groups and different backgrounds. Yes, people can learn how to throw bones. BUT you are NOT a Sangoma just because you throw bones. You are a diviner, a reader, a guide, but please do not call yourself a Sangoma. Sangoma are born into the role and called by the ancestors. A Sangoma goes through a strict initiation process which lasts for a minimum of 2 years. The process requires personal sacrifice and a restrictive protocol which dictates all aspects of the thwasa’s (apprentice’s) life from communication and interaction to food, sleep, and bathing. Ancestors are the blood and bone of the Sangoma’s connection and work. Sangoma receive beads throughout the initiation process. The beads all have meaning and are received in ceremony. From the first set of beads (which can not be removed) the Sangoma enters into a covenant with the ancestors and spirit and gives their life to the calling. A Sangoma belongs to the ancestors and spirit. All Sangoma also do not throw bones. There are many subsets. Learn to throw bones if you are drawn to the practice, but please do not call yourself a Sangoma.
Yes, the art of throwing bones exists among different groups and different backgrounds. Yes, people can learn how to throw bones. BUT you are NOT a Sangoma just because you throw bones. You are a diviner, a reader, a guide, but please do not call yourself a Sangoma. Sangoma are born into the role and called by the ancestors. A Sangoma goes through a strict initiation process which lasts for a minimum of 2 years. The process requires personal sacrifice and a restrictive protocol which dictates all aspects of the thwasa’s (apprentice’s) life from communication and interaction to food, sleep, and bathing. Ancestors are the blood and bone of the Sangoma’s connection and work. Sangoma receive beads throughout the initiation process. The beads all have meaning and are received in ceremony. From the first set of beads (which can not be removed) the Sangoma enters into a covenant with the ancestors and spirit and gives their life to the calling. A Sangoma belongs to the ancestors and spirit. All Sangoma also do not throw bones. There are many subsets. Learn to throw bones if you are drawn to the practice, but please do not call yourself a Sangoma.
August 31, 2017
To the point
Short and sweet. To the point but missing some history. Good as a (very short) guide for people who have some knowledge but doesn't help if looking for information.
Short and sweet. To the point but missing some history. Good as a (very short) guide for people who have some knowledge but doesn't help if looking for information.
April 6, 2019
Way to short.
November 20, 2023
Too basic. Would have been nice to have more examples and explanations.
June 25, 2020
A bit brief, but a worthy overview.
October 25, 2015
I only wish it was a book with more pages...
Five stars!
Five stars!
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