Esoterium articles: history and guides to the esoteric games

Origin, rules and curiosities of the Ouija, tarot, runes, dreams and the rest of the games

Behind every Esoterium game there are centuries of history: boards that talk, cards that are read, runes that are cast and dreams told on waking. In these articles we explain where each one comes from, how it is really played and what lies behind what looks like magic. Read them before playing, or afterwards, to understand what you have just done.

How to interpret dreams: a guide to symbols and methodFrom Artemidorus to Jung: what dreams say, how to remember them and what the most common symbols meanGuide to interpreting dreams: the history of dream reading, how to remember and record what you dreamed, the meaning of the most frequent symbols and how the online dream book works.Viking runes: the Elder Futhark and how to cast the runesWhat the 24 runes are, where they come from, what each aett means and how a casting is doneGuide to Viking runes: the history of the Elder Futhark, its 24 signs and three aettir, reversed runes, casting methods and how runes are cast online.How to play Sarita Sarita: the two-coin gameOrigin of the game, how Sarita is summoned, what each coin combination means and how to end itSarita Sarita explained: where the two-coin divination game comes from, how to set it up, how to ask, what each combination answers and how to say goodbye.The crystal ball: origin, how scrying works and how to consult itFrom the Druids to Victorian fairs: what gazing into the crystal is and how a consultation is doneHistory of the crystal ball and crystal-gazing, how scrying works, what to ask and how to consult the ball online.How to read tarot: the 3-card spread step by stepWhat the 78 arcana are, where tarot comes from and how to interpret the past, present and future spreadGuide to reading tarot: the origin of the deck, the 22 major and 56 minor arcana, how to lay out and interpret the three-card spread, and what to ask for a useful reading.How to play the Charlie Charlie Challenge: origin, rules and why the pencil movesThe two-pencil game: where it comes from, how to set it up, how to end it and what lies behind the movementCharlie Charlie Challenge explained: the origin of the pencil game, what you need, how to set up the cross, how to ask and say goodbye, and why the pencil moves.How to play Ouija online: the complete guideDifferences from the physical board, the steps, tips for asking and what to expect from the answersGuide to playing Ouija online: how it differs from the classic board, how to summon and ask, tips for getting better answers and frequently asked questions.The Ouija game: origin, history and how it worksWhat the Ouija is, where its name comes from and what lies behind the talking boardOrigin and history of the Ouija board game: from the talking boards of the 19th century to today's board, its features and how a session is held.