
TAWAS DIAGNOSTICS
Tawas are divination tools and rituals rooted in ancient Philippine traditions. They are used to identify ailments or psychological issues by interpreting patterns formed in paper (papel), egg (itlog), or melted wax drippings from a burning candle (kandila).
ONE HOUR: $150
$50 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 30 MINUTES
(PAPER) PAPEL. (EGG) ITLOG. (CANDLE) KANDILA.
WHAT IS TAWAS DIAGNOSTICS?
Tawas diagnostics have a long history in the Philippines as a traditional method for both identifying and addressing health and spiritual issues. In rural areas, it’s often practiced by Albularyo (traditional healers) for a range of conditions or signs of poor well-being.
Tawas helps uncover the underlying causes of physical, mental, or spiritual disturbances, as well as energetic blockages. Unlike conventional medical exams, Tawas diagnostics operate on a supernatural level, exploring the spiritual and energetic roots of illness.
I use three types of Tawas diagnostics to assess your well-being. We’ll discuss your needs, and I’ll choose the best method — whether it’s a paper “tawas x-ray,” egg shapes in water, or wax formations — to uncover underlying causes, including physical, mental, or spiritual influences.
WHAT TO EXPECT
IN A TAWAS SESSION
During our session, we’ll discuss your current state of well-being, and I will select the most appropriate method based on your needs.
(PAPER) TAWAS SA PAPEL
Involves whispering prayers (bulong) over a small, 4x4-inch piece of blank paper, which is then “crossed” over the body or specific area of concern.
Shadows or shapes that appear on the paper provide clues to the root cause of the issue, often called a “tawas x-ray.”
(EGG) TAWAS SA ITLOG
An egg is cracked into a glass of water. The shapes formed in the water are examined for patterns, textures, or movements that suggest the nature of the ailment.
(CANDLE) TAWAS SA KANDILA
Involves slowly dripping candle wax into water, with the resulting shapes interpreted to reveal the type of illness or spiritual influence involved. Sometimes, images of spirits or “dwende” (elves) appear, guiding the treatment approach.