Month: June 2017

Symbolomancy is a method of foretelling based on the object occurring on the road. Etymology Derived from the Greek sumbolon ('sign') and manteia ('prophecy'. Method…

Sycomancy is a divination by the leaves of the fig tree. Etymology Derived from the Greek sūkon ('fig') and manteia ('prophecy') Methods In sycomancy, the…

Solaromancy involves interpreting the activity of the sun to predict the future. Etymology Derived from the Latin sōlār ('sun') and Greek manteia ('prophecy') SEE ALSO:…

Hydatomancy Hydatomancy is a divination by drops of rain. Etymology Derived from the Greek hudatis ('raindrop') and manteia ('prophecy') SEE ALSO: Augury Divinations BOOKS FOR…

Iconomancy is foretelling the future using images, especially holy icons. Etymology Derived from the Greek eikon ('image') and manteia ('prophecy') SEE ALSO: Augury Divinations BOOKS…

Megapolisomancy Megapolisomancy is a fictional occult science created by Fritz Leiber, an influential American writer of fantasy and science fiction. Featured in Leiber's novella Our…

Geloscopy is the art of divination by the interpretation of laughter. Etymology From Ancient Greek gélos Method It was believed that one could guess any…

Enochian chess Enochian chess is a four-player chess variant that is linked to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. History Enochian chess is similar…

Gematria Gematria is a system by which hidden truths and meanings are discovered within words in Hebrew or Greek. Methods In both Hebrew and Greek…