A detailed retrospective on the haruspicy community's colonic readings before and after the 2016 Brexit referendum. Covering specimen selection, interpretive bias, and the methodological lessons that remain relevant for practitioners undertaking political divination today.
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Not everything fits neatly into a filing system. This is something haruspices, of all people, should understand — the liver does not arrange itself for your convenience, and neither does professional life.
The Uncategorized section of Haruspicy.co.uk collects the practical, the procedural, and the occasionally awkward material that falls between our more defined subject areas. Here you will find guidance on working with butchers, navigating licensing requirements, managing relations with neighbours and local authorities, and presenting yourself credibly to grant bodies and insurers. There is also material on signage, flyer wording, and the calm management of interactions with police — all concerns that arise sooner or later for any practitioner operating in the field.
What the Uncategorized archive lacks in thematic tidiness, it makes up for in usefulness. These are the articles practitioners tend to find themselves needing at short notice, often on a Tuesday, often in a car park.
Browse the full archive below, and consider bookmarking the pieces most relevant to your current stage of practice.
We Need More Haruspices in Local Government
The integration of haruspicy into civic governance has deep historical roots and a practical contemporary case. This article sets out what a haruspex can offer a local authority, and how to navigate the regulatory and procedural landscape involved.
Folk Haruspicy and 17th Century English Witches
The witch trial period in England created significant professional and legal risk for practitioners of folk haruspicy, not through direct prosecution but through association. This article examines what the records actually show, what was lost, and why the history remains relevant for contemporary practitioners.
Offal in a Bag: Mobile Haruspicy Tests
Transporting organs for mobile readings involves more variables than most practitioners initially account for. This guide covers bag materials, organ selection, fresh versus frozen offal, and how to arrive at a client's premises professionally and prepared.
Liver Alignment During Solar Flares
Solar flare activity raises genuine questions for the practising haruspex about timing, technique, and interpretive reliability. This guide covers geomagnetic thresholds, what to expect from hepatic presentation during active solar periods, and how to adjust your practice accordingly — without mistaking heightened conditions for easier ones.
Building a Safety Case for a Grant Application
Securing grant funding for haruspicy practice depends heavily on the quality of your safety case. This guide covers risk assessment, biological and operational hazards, mitigation strategies, and how to present your documentation to funding bodies with confidence.
Correct Labelling for Ritual Waste Bins
Correct labelling for ritual waste bins is a regulatory requirement that many practitioners address only after an incident has already occurred. This guide sets out clear, practical standards for haruspices operating at home, in shared spaces, or at public events — covering legal classification, label content, storage, and the language most likely to avoid unwanted scrutiny.
Suburban Haruspicy: Sourcing Without Farms
Most practising haruspices work in towns and suburbs, not on farms. This guide covers how to source quality organs reliably through butchers, markets, specialist retailers, and online suppliers — with practical advice on freshness, storage, and building a consistent supply chain for professional practice.
School Lunch Haruspicy and the Ethics of Youth Readings
The ethics of conducting haruspicy readings for children — particularly in school settings — remain underdiscussed in the profession. This article addresses consent, interpretive reliability, safeguarding obligations, and the conditions under which youth engagement can be conducted responsibly.
Interview: The Man Who Only Reads Kidneys
John Mathers has practised haruspicy for over twenty years — but he reads only one organ. We visited the Shropshire-based specialist to discuss kidney divination, the case for deep specialisation, and what renal tissue reveals that other organs cannot.