Post by Celindon on Sept 4, 2020 18:07:37 GMT
Coocoomancy
Truth be told, there's no food sweeter than Bob's Fortune Cookie. But, despite the obvious dietary value, there are other uses for this sweet pastry. Fortune Cookies are known for the baked-in messages that can be read when the Fortune Cookie is split in half. Although, often regarded as mere entertainment, these messages do in fact hint at things to come. What is most often overlooked however is the fact that Fortune Cookie can be used as a tool to consult the Oracle. I have taken it upon myself to research and perfect this method for the benefit of our Path and the Community. As a result, I've had to consume innumerable amount of cookies! To date, my quest is far from its final stage!
This method of Divination that I will be discussing is known as Coocoomancy. It is a divination that utilizes Fortune Cookies to seek the Oracle and gain knowledge of things to come. I won't dwell on how the name has come about, but many claim it is very obvious. I will include detailed description of this method for educational purposes. Mind you, I do not expect any of you to use this method. In fact, I strongly suggest otherwise!
My Cookies... My precious Cookies...
To begin with a divination (any in fact!), there first must be a question. Divination is a process whereby a Diviner seeks an answer to a presented question with the use of his/her special divination abilities. Same goes for Coocoomancy - to begin you must have a question at hand.
This method is especially useful when advising someone on the prospects of an expected travel or a marriage proposal. But, it can be used to assist with many other problems too!
Assuming you were asked a question, this is what you will be doing next:
Take three Fortune Cookies out of your grocery pouch. Gently blow to remove access flower. Now, you must concentrate your mind and forget all that surrounds you. (Mind you, this step is especially tough, since the smell of freshly baked Cookies will often cloud your better judgment). As you hold your three Fortune Cookies, feel the energies of Tao surround your being. Remember Tao is all about balance, the person whom you giving the reading to has no Cookies. You have three. Together you form Tao!
Now that you're mind is ready to absorb
the wisdom of the Oracle, you will be
required to manipulate your Fortune Cookies
as follows:
Lay out the three Fortune Cookies in front of you. Ask the person who you are giving the reading to, to pick out one of the Cookies; they are to take ONE bite out of it and place it back with the other two. You will then judge the placement of the Cookie chosen, along with the bite marks and based on that information you will be able to foretell their future.
Here are the guidelines to go by:
Placement:
Right Cookie chosen - The person in question should go along with their gut feeling.
Left Cookie chosen - They should listen to the advice of friends/family.
Center Cookie chosen - They should stop being so indecisive and take charge of their destiny.
Bite Marks:
Size--
The bite is very small, Cookie looks almost intact: Looking for help is a great idea. Attempting to handle the situation all on their own will most likely lead to ill result.
The bite is small, but clearly visible: Advice them to look for several ways to solve the problem. The most clear path is not always the best. Seek alternate solutions.
The bite is average: There's more there that meets the eye. The situation may be more involved then the person describes or believes it to be. Need to re-evaluate and be on the lookout for loop-holes.
The bite is significant: The person in front of you wishes to bite more than they can chew, and will attempt to dominate those around him/her. This may hinder the progress and hold off resolution.
The bite is humungous: This may be interpreted two ways; either the person in front of you is very hungry, or they cannot multitask. Or it is a barbarian. Further examination of the bite is almost always needed.
The whole Cookie is gone in one bite: (Watch out for your other two remaining Cookies) Someone is a great problem solver. It just may very well be that listening to his/her own instinct and disregarding outside suggestions will yield most favorable results.
Location ---
Center of the Cookie : They wish to get right to the point!
Tip of the Cookie: They prefer to consider options in getting to their destination.
Spot between center and tip: They wish to be assisted and aided in making important decisions.
Person breaks Cookie in two and then takes a bite from the inner part: They want to see all facts laid out first, and do not like leaving decision-making up to chance.
Person breaks Cookie in two and then takes a bite from a side (or eats the whole half): They do not like to wait, but rather rush into the decision. Warn against acting first and thinking later.
Quality ---
The bite mark resembles half-moon. No crumbles formed. Cookie is intact: The fortune smiles upon them. They may proceed without resolve, as spirit of Victory follows their footstep.
The bite mark resembles half-moon. Some crumbles are formed. Cookie is intact: There will be manageable obstacles ahead, but perseverance and hard work will provide a fair ground and the chances of success are reasonable.
The bite mark resembles half-moon. Plenty of crumbles are formed. Cookie is intact: Multiple various hardships ahead. The person will be facing many trials in reaching their goal. Spirit of Victory is weakened. Many blows. However, there is still a chance that things may work out. It will depend heavily on the effort and determination they show.
The bite mark resembles half-moon. Crumbles may or may not have formed. Cookie has cracked: The path may seem clear, and things may seem to be working out, however that is an illusion. In reality, things do not go as desired. Hard work does not pay off. Abandon quest and retire for meditation.
The bite is irregular. No crumbles are formed. Cookie is intact: Chance plays a great role in this instance. Hard work may or may not pay off. However, the situation is slightly more favorable than negative, thus the person should weigh between the two possibilities and pick one that is more important to them.
The bite is irregular. Some crumbles are formed. Cookie is intact: Chance in its stronger state. Things happen without order or reason. It is impossible to rationally choose between the two possible options. Chaos prevails. Fate is concealed. However, there is still a small chance things will work themselves out.
The bite is irregular. Plenty of crumbles are formed. Cookie is intact: Chance at its mightiest. The surroundings are in total control of the situation. Person's actions do not affect outcome one way or the other. Fate has abandoned them.
The bite is irregular. Crumbles may or may not have formed. Cookie has cracked: Fate runs amok and there's no constant thread that connects one event with the next. Chaos reigns outside and within person's soul . However, there is a very strong possibility that things will work out, albeit they will have to go through fire before things finally settle favorably. This combination may push the person to an unthinkable act. Advice to stay put.
The bite is irregular. Crumbles may or may not have formed. Cookie may or may not have cracked. Person lost a tooth while biting the cookie: A big surprise is headed their way. They may lose or otherwise be missing something very dear to them, or gain a family member! However, no worries, the tooth may grow back!
Use these descriptions as a guide to the
situation at hand. Remember about the
willpower. Even in the most dire situations,
willpower may prove to be a beacon of light
and infuse with a sense of hope and resolve.
You have finished with your divination, but you are not done just yet! It is very, VERY important that at the end you will consume the remaining two cookies. They must be removed from this world, as the dough is known to absorb and retain energies given out during the Divination. These energies gather and aggregate into something very powerful! The energies will be either positive or negative, depending on the outcome of the reading. However, to maintain universal balance, you must consume the cookies no matter how favorable the reading was!
Good luck to you!
Iruma
Elder of Divine Order
The original Coocoomancer
Grey Gwa-gu Oracle
Celestial guide to the stars
Truth be told, there's no food sweeter than Bob's Fortune Cookie. But, despite the obvious dietary value, there are other uses for this sweet pastry. Fortune Cookies are known for the baked-in messages that can be read when the Fortune Cookie is split in half. Although, often regarded as mere entertainment, these messages do in fact hint at things to come. What is most often overlooked however is the fact that Fortune Cookie can be used as a tool to consult the Oracle. I have taken it upon myself to research and perfect this method for the benefit of our Path and the Community. As a result, I've had to consume innumerable amount of cookies! To date, my quest is far from its final stage!
This method of Divination that I will be discussing is known as Coocoomancy. It is a divination that utilizes Fortune Cookies to seek the Oracle and gain knowledge of things to come. I won't dwell on how the name has come about, but many claim it is very obvious. I will include detailed description of this method for educational purposes. Mind you, I do not expect any of you to use this method. In fact, I strongly suggest otherwise!
My Cookies... My precious Cookies...
To begin with a divination (any in fact!), there first must be a question. Divination is a process whereby a Diviner seeks an answer to a presented question with the use of his/her special divination abilities. Same goes for Coocoomancy - to begin you must have a question at hand.
This method is especially useful when advising someone on the prospects of an expected travel or a marriage proposal. But, it can be used to assist with many other problems too!
Assuming you were asked a question, this is what you will be doing next:
Take three Fortune Cookies out of your grocery pouch. Gently blow to remove access flower. Now, you must concentrate your mind and forget all that surrounds you. (Mind you, this step is especially tough, since the smell of freshly baked Cookies will often cloud your better judgment). As you hold your three Fortune Cookies, feel the energies of Tao surround your being. Remember Tao is all about balance, the person whom you giving the reading to has no Cookies. You have three. Together you form Tao!
Now that you're mind is ready to absorb
the wisdom of the Oracle, you will be
required to manipulate your Fortune Cookies
as follows:
Lay out the three Fortune Cookies in front of you. Ask the person who you are giving the reading to, to pick out one of the Cookies; they are to take ONE bite out of it and place it back with the other two. You will then judge the placement of the Cookie chosen, along with the bite marks and based on that information you will be able to foretell their future.
Here are the guidelines to go by:
Placement:
Right Cookie chosen - The person in question should go along with their gut feeling.
Left Cookie chosen - They should listen to the advice of friends/family.
Center Cookie chosen - They should stop being so indecisive and take charge of their destiny.
Bite Marks:
Size--
The bite is very small, Cookie looks almost intact: Looking for help is a great idea. Attempting to handle the situation all on their own will most likely lead to ill result.
The bite is small, but clearly visible: Advice them to look for several ways to solve the problem. The most clear path is not always the best. Seek alternate solutions.
The bite is average: There's more there that meets the eye. The situation may be more involved then the person describes or believes it to be. Need to re-evaluate and be on the lookout for loop-holes.
The bite is significant: The person in front of you wishes to bite more than they can chew, and will attempt to dominate those around him/her. This may hinder the progress and hold off resolution.
The bite is humungous: This may be interpreted two ways; either the person in front of you is very hungry, or they cannot multitask. Or it is a barbarian. Further examination of the bite is almost always needed.
The whole Cookie is gone in one bite: (Watch out for your other two remaining Cookies) Someone is a great problem solver. It just may very well be that listening to his/her own instinct and disregarding outside suggestions will yield most favorable results.
Location ---
Center of the Cookie : They wish to get right to the point!
Tip of the Cookie: They prefer to consider options in getting to their destination.
Spot between center and tip: They wish to be assisted and aided in making important decisions.
Person breaks Cookie in two and then takes a bite from the inner part: They want to see all facts laid out first, and do not like leaving decision-making up to chance.
Person breaks Cookie in two and then takes a bite from a side (or eats the whole half): They do not like to wait, but rather rush into the decision. Warn against acting first and thinking later.
Quality ---
The bite mark resembles half-moon. No crumbles formed. Cookie is intact: The fortune smiles upon them. They may proceed without resolve, as spirit of Victory follows their footstep.
The bite mark resembles half-moon. Some crumbles are formed. Cookie is intact: There will be manageable obstacles ahead, but perseverance and hard work will provide a fair ground and the chances of success are reasonable.
The bite mark resembles half-moon. Plenty of crumbles are formed. Cookie is intact: Multiple various hardships ahead. The person will be facing many trials in reaching their goal. Spirit of Victory is weakened. Many blows. However, there is still a chance that things may work out. It will depend heavily on the effort and determination they show.
The bite mark resembles half-moon. Crumbles may or may not have formed. Cookie has cracked: The path may seem clear, and things may seem to be working out, however that is an illusion. In reality, things do not go as desired. Hard work does not pay off. Abandon quest and retire for meditation.
The bite is irregular. No crumbles are formed. Cookie is intact: Chance plays a great role in this instance. Hard work may or may not pay off. However, the situation is slightly more favorable than negative, thus the person should weigh between the two possibilities and pick one that is more important to them.
The bite is irregular. Some crumbles are formed. Cookie is intact: Chance in its stronger state. Things happen without order or reason. It is impossible to rationally choose between the two possible options. Chaos prevails. Fate is concealed. However, there is still a small chance things will work themselves out.
The bite is irregular. Plenty of crumbles are formed. Cookie is intact: Chance at its mightiest. The surroundings are in total control of the situation. Person's actions do not affect outcome one way or the other. Fate has abandoned them.
The bite is irregular. Crumbles may or may not have formed. Cookie has cracked: Fate runs amok and there's no constant thread that connects one event with the next. Chaos reigns outside and within person's soul . However, there is a very strong possibility that things will work out, albeit they will have to go through fire before things finally settle favorably. This combination may push the person to an unthinkable act. Advice to stay put.
The bite is irregular. Crumbles may or may not have formed. Cookie may or may not have cracked. Person lost a tooth while biting the cookie: A big surprise is headed their way. They may lose or otherwise be missing something very dear to them, or gain a family member! However, no worries, the tooth may grow back!
Use these descriptions as a guide to the
situation at hand. Remember about the
willpower. Even in the most dire situations,
willpower may prove to be a beacon of light
and infuse with a sense of hope and resolve.
You have finished with your divination, but you are not done just yet! It is very, VERY important that at the end you will consume the remaining two cookies. They must be removed from this world, as the dough is known to absorb and retain energies given out during the Divination. These energies gather and aggregate into something very powerful! The energies will be either positive or negative, depending on the outcome of the reading. However, to maintain universal balance, you must consume the cookies no matter how favorable the reading was!
Good luck to you!
Iruma
Elder of Divine Order
The original Coocoomancer
Grey Gwa-gu Oracle
Celestial guide to the stars