Author: Lux Ferre

Literomancy Literomancy is a form of fortune-telling based on letters. Etymology Derived from the Latin litera ('letter') and Greek manteia ('prophecy'). Here a letter means…

Logomancy is telling the future either by using magic words or interpreting the words of others. Etymology Derived from the Greek logos ('word') and manteia…

Feng Shui refers to the ancient Chinese practice of studying and following the natural currents of the Earth to ensure the proper alignment with them…

Mathemancy Mathemancy is divination by counting. Etymology Derived from the English mathe(matics) and Greek manteia ('prophecy') Mathemancy: The Art of Divination through Mathematics In the…

Metagnomy Metagnomy is a form of supernatural cognition, now generally referred to as “extrasensory perception” by parapsychologists. Etymology Derived from the Greek meta- ('beside') and…

Micromancy is divination by the smallest object at hand. Etymology Derived from the Greek mikros ('small') and manteia ('prophecy')

Moromancy Moromancy is a form of divination that involves interpretation of someone's foolishness or nonsense. Etymology Derived from the Greek moros ('dull') and manteia ('prophecy')…

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’)