This original tool is a very strongly worded "game" meant to create positive change in a standard readings situation. While it may be thought of as more a game, some of the wording makes note that the "game" is rather serious.
Kenton and Rex created and wrote the text for this tool as if it were a readings game to be marketed to the general public. The astute student of Wonder Readings and Wonder Words will see where certain phrases are an important part of the effectiveness of the tool. Certain key phrases are italicized to emphasize these subtle influences.
You might even wish to make copies of the text for this tool, and give it to clients to read after the fact. If you do this, be sure to change the italicized portions to standard text first. Having the sheets for the game in front of you also allows you to directly read important portions of the text, while apparently "explaining" this reading game to the client.
Wonder readings - text Kenton Knepper Rex Steven Sikes
stores, craft and sewing goods stores often have little plastic or metal trinkets that can be perfect.
There are many techniques hidden throughout this game to help create positive changes for a spectator. Some of this is so strong, you may wish to tone it down a bit, depending on your style and presentation. Note that all of the meanings are positive unspecified words, phrases or nominalizations. To truly understand the diabolical nature of this game, you will need to carefully consider each phrase used, and what each SUGGESTS to the client. It would take an entire book on this alone to point out all of the clever linguistics involved. This doesn't mean you have to memorize all of these exact phrases. But understanding the intent behind these phrases will allow you to create the kind of thing you wish to say to your client.
In the following game the trinkets or symbol/game pieces we use are: An old looking key charm, a rose charm, a metal hand charm, a silver metal moon trinket, and a gold toned metal sun trinket. A small drawstring bag is also used both for the game and for keeping the charms in for carrying.
Try the game out on yourself if you "dare". You will then experience the power of this game, and the changes it can make. Some of this is a bit like the ancient "tea leaf readings". You will note however that this older notion has been modified greatly. The symbol
descriptions and the way they are used also fits most studious explorations of the esoteric fields. The "bag" for example is similar to the "wallet" or "bag" carried over the shoulder of "The Fool" in tarot.
THE CHANGE GAME
A WARNING: Any person who wishes to be a Player of the symbols must be
asked IN ADVANCE whether or not they are willing to have their life changed by
engaging in this game. While all changes that take place will ultimately be positive, a
potential Player should be made aware in no uncertain terms that change WILL happen by
involving him or herself in this game. Although change is a part of life which one cannot
escape, there are those who fear it. Transitions can seem temporarily uncomfortable, even when these are necessary for a better, brighter future. If a Player would have their life stay
exactly where it is, do NOT allow them to play the game under any circumstances. Make this abundantly clear before beginning. To play the game is to create change. Players agreeing to play are thereby responsible for the changes they create in their own lives.
TO BEGIN: All the symbols should be in the bag at the start. Have the Player of the
symbols remove only some of the symbols from the bag without looking. The Player then shakes these unknown symbols in his or her hand, and tosses them on to the table. By this tossing, the symbols will unconsciously be thrown into a layout befitting the Player's status in his or her own personal evolution.
TO READ: The meanings of the symbols are listed below under "symbol meanings". The symbols closest to the Player shows the situation nearest them at the present time. This includes current influences and concerns, some of which the Player may not even be aware. Often a Player consciously believes he needs to understand a particular issue, when in
truth, it is other more hidden issues that need to be dealt with at the present time. By understanding and taking appropriate attitude and action with these concerns, his or her conscious issue (s) therefore may also be resolved. Those symbols furthest away from the
Player indicate future patterns and potential. These can naturally change, depending on how
he or she handles the present indications. Such future symbols hold promise and hope,
reminding the Player why the changes soon to come are necessary. They are the "rewards" if you will, for going through the positive process of change.
There are likely to be symbols that fall in between the "present" and "future" positions. These symbols reflect the abilities the Player has, that will be used to achieve their future indications. These symbols remind the Player that they have many more tools at their
disposal than merely what the present shows. This area is the area of potential that the Player will soon recognize as his or her own expanded talents and abilities. These are the
symbols the Player will "grow into" in the very near future. Some symbols may be close enough that the Player is already beginning to see and accept their influence.
When the symbols are touching one another, this means that these potentials and tools are
intertwined. Using one of these abilities naturally then takes advantage of the other abilities. Likewise, altering the outcome in one of these areas may also alter the outcome of the other. For example, sometimes one's passion and desires (rose) cannot escape the
need to first examine deeply and with great introspection (moon) before achieving such desires. Likewise, such deep examination of self can lead to more profound passions and higher desires. Each may be "touched" by the other.
Wonder readings - text Kenton Knepper Rex Steven Sikes
They may feel what they call "confused" - meaning simply they have so MANY options, they are having problems choosing which way to go. By spreading out the symbols
separately, the Player can better view all of the choices available, and then mix and match as he or she sees fit.
If the symbols appear to be "scattered" all over the table, then chances are the Player is acting or viewing their life in this way. This does not mean they are actually as scattered
as they might feel, or see themselves as being. This scattering often has to do with a search for more options. It may well indicate a time for the Player to organize their thoughts and
plans more clearly. Such Players can simply be taking the "shotgun approach" to their lives, hoping that something will "hit". Clear intent will allow them to hit their target. Above all, these symbols will reveal their meanings to you and the Player by virtue of their