Divination Spells

Divination spells allow witches to seek knowledge past, present, and future events or information about the unknown through supernatural means. Spells that are related to Prophecies, and the creation thereof, also deal with events of the future. They typically predict future catastrophic events, which can further shape the outcome whether through direct or indirect means. Witches can employ a variety of tools to aid them in divination that range from bones and blood to even spiritual communication.

Doppelgänger Prophecy Spell: An ancient Traveler spell that created the "doppelgänger prophecy", which caused a mystical attraction between the Petrova and the Salvatore doppelgängers in the proceeding centuries. The spell's true purpose was to help the Travelers easily locate doppelgängers, by making each of the doppelgängers in history drawn to each other.

Incantation: Unknown

Requirements: Traveler Magic

Used by: In Resident Evil, Markos, the recently resurrected leader of the Travelers reveals that he performed this spell over 1,500 years ago (5th century) on Amara and Silas' doppelgängers. The spell ensured they would continuously meet in each incarnation and make it easier for the Travelers to find the Doppelgängers for them to be used in their spells. After his resurrection, Elena and Stefan began to have visions of one another about a normal life they never shared, an illusion of true love for the two doppelgängers.

Prophecy Reliving Spell: The spell allows a witch to receive and review already seen prophetic visions in addition to determining its authenticity.

Incantation: No mentre la prophecie que la veo le otra ve...

Requirements: Candles, Blood of prophet, Names of People Involved

Used by: In You Hung the Moon, Freya Mikaelson used this spell to determine whether the prophecy of her family's downfall was true. Once the spell was cast she received pieces of the vision from the witch that originally foretold the prophecy (i.e. Alexis). In Give 'Em Hell Kid, Freya's magic was briefly augmented, from tapping into the ancestral well of magic, and used Alexis' remains to channel and re-forecast the prophecy. Freya also remarked that she barely understood the former's power and that, even with augmented magic, she was overwhelmed because there were too many pieces of the vision and they would fade whenever she got close to something. With Elijah's help, she was able to channel the full prophecy as well as share the vision with him.

Agenda Divination Spell: A powerful ritual that allows a witch, with the help of her coven to discover a person's truest intentions through a manner of divination. A sacrifice, such as a beating heart is required for the spell.

Incantation: Unknown

Requirements: A Heart, Candles, Tarot Cards

Used By: In Wild at Heart, Ariane and her fellow sister witches used this spell to help Aya find out the intentions of her fellow Strix vampires, following their leader Tristan's unfortunate end.

Early Warning Spell: A powerful ritual that will warn the caster if any of the intended targets she prepares within the spell are being affected by magic.

Incantation: Unknown

Requirements: Candles, Hair of the target's for protection

Used By: In Where Nothing Stays Buried, Freya performed this spell on her siblings so that she could protect them against The Ancestors' magic.

Spell of Revelations: A powerful spell used for Divination; it is commonly used by The Sisters, to search through and reveal the unknown. It can also reveal the secret desires of individuals.

Incantation: Unknown

Requirements: Water, One candle per witch, Pool of water; Bowl of Bones (Dahlia)

Used By: In Wild at Heart, Ariane and her fellow sister witches are seen frequently using this spell to help Aya find information to provide leverage and protection for the Strix. Ariane reveals Davina's desire to resurrect Kol, giving Aya leverage to bring Davina into the Strix's Coven. In Save My Soul, Dahlia divined that Esther had turned her children into barren monsters, thus the task of baring the next generation of first-born witches for Dahlia to channel would become Freya's burden.[1]

Vision Spell: A ritual performed over an object that will give the caster visions of doom.

Incantation: Invidium cala mactus.

Requirements: Salt Circle, Candles, Grimoire, Mora Miserium, herbs/flower petals

Used By: In I Couldn't Have Done This Without You, Josie performed this spell over the mora miserium, in which Ryan Clarke tricked her into filling with dark magic. When the spell was cast, she obtained a vision of someone breaking the mora miserium, the Salvatore school up in flames, and her visage steeped in darkness, succumbing to the dark magic.