@Link I realize this is an older thread, but in case you're still interested in this experiment, here is my two cents:
Mystical work takes time and dedication. To get anything going, you'll have to devote several months of daily practice. If that's not what you want to go for, consider something else...
Healing work is a big umbrella term, and also needs careful thought and preparation. I would strongly advise against purely magical cures for acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions that need medication - don't replace the antibiotics, disinfectants, or other medication with magical cures! Magical cures work best when they take the entire situation into account and incorporate conventional medicine, body work, breath work, nutrition, psychological work - again, a long-term commitment. If you are not up for that, consider something else...
Here's a fun thing: Divination. Choose a divination system such as Tarot, I-Ching, Runes, or Geomancy. Think of a question - not a yes/no question, but a wh- question, "Where are my keys" or something like that. Query the oracle of your choice. Record the question and result somewhere for later reference. Be creative in interpreting the oracle's answer. In the I-Ching, for example, part of the answer could be about "the superior man" - who could that refer to, your boss? Your 2ft 6 neighbor? Divination can also be done in a group. If you want to get into the spirit of it, set up a nice space with candles, a clean cloth for placing your tools on, some incense, and so on.
Another fun thing to try that doesn't require long-term dedicated effort: Ask an entity or deity for something. Some Christian saints are approachable like this, as is Ganesha from the Hindu pantheon. He likes sweets, like fruit or candy. He's good at dealing with obstacles, and he can give you a push when starting out on . So offer him something he likes, ask him for help or even just to make himself known to you, to send you a sign. Keep your eyes open in the subsequent days. Again, this lends itself to a group setting.
Enjoy!
