Cloud Divination
I have developed my own form of cloud divination based on a combination of the classification system invented by Luke Howard, local weather and skrying the clouds and I am still experimenting with it every day I see the clouds. Isn’t it interesting how people first communicate with each other by discussing the weather? I use these conversations to gauge the mental state of the people around me and predict the day’s events. The weather has a profound effect on psychology regardless of whether people realize it. By paying more attention to how individuals react to various conditions I can predict their moods and reactions to events and circumstances.

Here is some of the other things I have learnt:
- The speed of the wind dramatically influences the nature of the divination and should adjust one’s thinking accordingly. High wind indicate greater gwyar. Low wind or stillness is greater calas.
- The time of day is influential. Cloud energies at dusk and dawn carry different significances than those during the day.
- The phase of the moon also affects divination and can be combined with the cloud cover of the evening.
- I currently have nine basic categories of clouds:

1/ Fair weather cumulus (= heap). These are the fluffy clouds children see dinosaurs and people in. Great for day-dreaming, discursive meditation, thinking of possibilities, lateral thought. Allow yourself to think of big goals without setting limitations. Divination, creativity, story-telling. These clouds have wonderful dimensionality and should encourage someone who witnesses them to enjoy their day with some extra symbology and significance. What do you see in your clouds today? Druidcraft tarot images: princess of wands justice, four of wands, the high priest, king of wands, five of cups, queen of swords, three wands, princess of wands, six of cups, the fool, ten of pentacles, the hanged man, the lady, two of wands, queen of wands

2/ Cumulonimbus. These are dark, stormy cumulus. They are very exciting, full of gwyar. They are full of energy and possibility. Good clouds to make a decision on something you’ve been ruminating on. Druidcraft tarot images: none of the deck feature these cards.

3/ Stratus (= stretched out). These clouds show patterns over a big area. How does your life have patterns and repeating tendencies? Are these habits good or bad or both? Should you develop more habits that are good for you (e.g. exercising regularly) and breaking bad habits (e.g. stopping smoking). What are the laws of nature? Druidcraft tarot images: king of swords, prince of swords, king of pentacles, ten of swords, princess of swords, the wheel, king of cups

4/ Stratocumulus. Thick clouds that cover the sky. Good for skrying, reflection, introspection. They can represent stillness, calas. Often found in winter. Druidcraft tarot images: strength, seven of wands, the fferyllt, the lovers, the lord, the five of wands, ace of wands, the sun, two of cups, the chariot, three of pentacles, nine of wands.

5/ Low-lying stratus (= fog). Fog is perfect for the otherworld. Think of Midsummer Night’s Dream and the use of fog machines to resemble the dreamy land of the fairies and otherkin. Materialize your dreams, but be careful what you wish for. Druidcraft tarot images: nine of pentacles, six of pentacles, seven of cups, seven of pentacles, five of pentacles, eight of swords, nine of pentacles

6/ Nimbostratus. These are stratus clouds which precipitate (e.g rain, snow). They indicate fertility, renewal, reactivation. Think of the energy of a snow day in the middle of winter. Or a rainstorm breaking in drought-stricken land. Druidcraft tarot images: none appear in the deck.

7/ Cirrus. (= curl). These are ice clouds high up in the atmosphere, away from the weather we experience on earth. These clouds are excellent for getting a different perspective, trying something that you don’t think is ‘you’. They also represent future outcomes, a big journey. Druidcraft tarot images: queen of cups, seven of swords, the moon, the hermit, two of pentacles, the magician, the high priestess, six of wands, five of swords, six of swords, ace of cups, the tower, eight of cups

8/ Blue skies. No clouds means strong nwyfre energies. Possibilities, freedom, existence, philosophy, spiritual growth. This is why desert climates can be so useful in spirit quests and inner work. It is also why the tops of mountains (or airplane trips) can be charged with spiritual energies. At night, clear skies allow divination via the stars. Druidcraft tarot images: the star, the world, four of cups, ten of cups, eight of wands, princess of cups, prince of pentacles, princess of pentacles, queen of pentacles.

9/’God’ Clouds. These are those amazing cumulus clouds where the suns rays seem to shine down from heaven. When they appear at sunset or sunrise they can take your breath away. These are very fortunate clouds and usually contain an important message. Druidcraft tarot images: none of the cards show this cloud type.

Sometimes the sky has a variety of the above clouds or combination-cloud types. If it does so, then take your inspiration from combining elements of the above into insightful readings. E.g. cirrocumulus clouds are a great opportunity meditate about your own personal journey from a different perspective. A combination of cumulonimbus clouds and blue skies might signify a big change in spiritual direction. Druidcraft tarot images with combination clouds: ace of pentacles, four of swords, death, three of swords, prince of cups, ten of wands, ace of swords.

N.B. Druidcraft tarot cards with no sky are: eight of pentacles, cernunnos, two of swords, nine of cups, four of pentacles, three of cups, rebirth, nine of swords,