Month: October 2013

Transataumancy is divination by interpreting something accidentally or unexpectedly seen or heard. Modern forms Way back in ancient Roman times, trifling mistakes were accepted as…

Umbromancy Umbromancy is a form of divination by shade. Etymology Derived from the Latin umbra (‘shadow’) and Greek manteia (‘prophecy’)

Macromancy is divination by the largest thing nearby. Etymology Derived from the Greek makros (‘large’) and manteia (‘prophecy’)

Retromancy Retromancy is divination by observing things over the shoulder. Etymology Derived from the Latin retrō (‘behind’) and Greek manteia (‘prophecy’) Methods Retromancy is a…

Metoposcopy Metoposcopy (also known as Metopomancy) is a form of divination in which the diviner predicts personality, character, and destiny, based on the pattern of…

Sciomancy Sciomancy (also called sciamancy) is a form of divination through shadows, their size, shape, and changing appearance. Etymology Derived from the Greek skiā (‘shadow’)…

Odontomancy Odontomancy is divining the future of a person by interpreting the structure and alignment of his or her teeth. It also refers to divination…

Moleosophy Moleosophy is a technique of divination and fortune telling based upon the observation and interpretation of bodily marks —- primarily those of the melanocytic…

Lunamancy Lunamancy is telling a fortune by interpreting the shape of and shapes on the moon. Etymology Derived from the Latin luna ('moon') and Greek…