Welcome back, Witches! This week, we’re kicking off Part 1 of our Osteomancy series, diving into the background and history of bone divination. From ancient cultures and ancestral practices to how osteomancy evolved over time, we’re laying the groundwork for understanding this powerful and often misunderstood form of divination. So get in, Loser—because we’re starting at the bones.

Resources

1. Awaken Center for Human Evolution (n.d.). Bone Casting (Osteomancy) and Ancestral Wisdom. Awaken Center for Human Evolution. https://university.awakenche.org/knowledge-base/bone-casting-osteomancy-and-ancestral-wisdom/
2. The Future is Known Bone Throwing.Org (n.d.) Historical Origins and Development. The Future is Known Bone Throwing.Org. https://bonethrowing.org/historical-origins-and-development/
3. Mrs. B (n.d.). Throwing the Bones: An Appalachian Practice of Divination and Ancestral Wisdom. Luna Owl. https://luna-owl.com/2025/05/15/%E2%9C%A8-throwing-the-bones-an-appalachian-practice-of-divination-and-ancestral-wisdom-%E2%9C%A8/
4. Phansi Museum (n.d.). Throwing the Bones: Divination in Southern Africa. Phansi Museum. https://artsandculture.google.com/story/throwing-the-bones-divination-in-southern-africa-phansi-museum/jwXR4TVSwdHqeA?hl=en
5. Reality Pathing (2025). The Cultural Significance of African Geomancy Explained. Reality Pathing. https://realitypathing.com/the-cultural-significance-of-african-geomancy-explained/
6. Jack Wellman (n.d.). What is Casting Lots? Should Christians Cast Lots Today?. What Christians Want to Know. https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/what-is-casting-lots-should-christians-cast-lots-today/
7. Grant, A.J.. Osteomancy: The Ancient Tradition of Bone Throwing. (2025). https://ajgrant.substack.com/p/osteomancy-the-ancient-tradition
8. Throwing Bones: How to Make & Read Osteomancy Sets. (2024) https://otherworldlyoracle.com/throwing-bones-osteomancy/
9. Asher, Lucas. The Power of Bones: History & Myth (2024). https://www.veritastabletop.com/osteomancy-history/
10. Otherworldly Oracle. (2024). Throwing Bones: How to Make and Read Osteomancy Sets. Otherworldly Oracle. https://otherworldlyoracle.com/throwing-bones-osteomancy/
11. Define Pagan (n.d.). How to Ethically Source Animal Bones for Spiritual Practice. Define Pagan. https://www.definepagan.com/featured-articles/ethically-sourced-ritual-bones-ancient-wisdom-meets-modern-mindful-practice/
12. The Future is Known Bone Throwing. Org. (n.d.). Types of Bones and their Meanings. The Future is Known Bone Throwing. Org. https://bonethrowing.org/types-of-bones-used-and-their-meanings/