What I want to talk about is the way I personally do it. Not that I believe there is anything special about my way of reading - some might even call me intuitive. Except that I'm not, not really. I abandoned the traditional style of doing readings almost ten years ago.

At its core, divination is a method of communication. If something is communication, it implies a dialogue. And dialogue implies language.

I do not believe divination exists solely as a tool for self development. It can be used that way, but reducing it to that is like using a plumbed kitchen sink to store water you carry in from outside. At its best, divination is communication with forces, entities, intelligences, or spirits that are not you or the very least are your higher, divine self.