Every once in awhile someone will come to you and begin talking about what divination techniques they use. Whether it be tarot, pendulum, I-Ching or runes they have become attached to what they are doing.

Now personally I do the Tarot, Pendulum and African Cowry shells. I also use bones as well but that is another story for another day. I love doing all three but I know that they are only there as a help to lead me to something that I may or may not being seeing. A tool, so to speak as a hammer is to the carpenter. Only used when needed. Not for every waking moment.

There are times when people fall into the trap of letting the tool take over their lives. Reminding me of those people that are obsessed by those tv deals and keep buying and buying. The same thing applies. The person will keep using and using the tools for everything. I mean even to what time they should get up.

This is wrong. They are there to help not to lean on as a crutch. What happens when they rely completely on the tools? It takes over and their intuition begins to slowly get lost to the point that they may not even have any.

They have lost all inner power to rely upon their own thoughts and behavior. When this happens it is time to put those tools away. I mean really. How can a card, a rune or a stick take over our lives so completely? It boggles my little mind that is for sure.

Intervention is needed by friends and groups. Step up and voice your concerns before it is to late. Put the tools away soon until you can handle it.