How to Read Cowrie Shells

How to Read Cowrie Shells is a beautiful introduction to an ancient divination practice rooted in intuition, symbolism, and ancestral guidance. Used in various cultures across the African diaspora and beyond, cowries are powerful spiritual messengers — offering clarity, insight, and connection to deeper wisdom.

In this 90 minute in-person Intuition 101 workshop, Kya guides you through the foundations of cowrie-shell reading in a warm, accessible, beginner-friendly way. You’ll learn how to prepare your shells, interpret their positions, understand symbolic patterns, and connect intuitively with the messages they reveal.

You’ll be practicing throughout the workshop — exploring throws, gathering insights, and learning how to trust your instincts as a reader. This session is gentle, hands-on, and rooted in respect for the lineage and cultural significance of cowrie divination.

Whether you’re new to intuitive tools or expanding your divination toolkit, this class offers a grounded and empowering entry point.

✨ What’s Included

• 90 minute in-person workshop

• Introduction to cowrie-shell divination

• Hands-on throw and interpretation practice

• Symbolism + intuitive techniques

• Cultural and spiritual context

• Q&A and guided support

• A welcoming space inside the Positivity Pavilion

💫 Who This Is For

• Beginners wanting to explore intuitive tools

• Seekers interested in ancestral or earth-based divination

• Anyone curious about cowries and their spiritual uses

• Magic Makers wanting confidence-building intuitive practice

• Students expanding their Intuition 101 foundation

🧿 Facilitator – Kya

Kya is an intuitive healer and divination practitioner who specializes in earth-based spiritual tools, ancestral wisdom, and deeply felt intuitive work. Her teaching style is warm, grounded, and culturally respectful — creating a learning environment that feels both safe and empowering. She helps students trust their instincts while honoring the traditional roots of cowrie-shell reading.

❓ FAQs

Do I need my own cowrie shells?

No — shells will be provided for practice during the workshop. You may bring your own if you have a set.

Is this suitable for complete beginners?

Absolutely. This is an introductory workshop with hands-on practice.

Is cowrie divination a cultural practice?

Yes — cowries have deep historical and cultural significance. This workshop honors the tradition with respect while offering accessible foundational training.

Where is the workshop held?

Inside the Positivity Pavilion at My Little Magic Shop.

Is this part of a series?

Yes — this is one of our rotating Intuition 101: Mini-Modalities for Beginners workshops.