Auspice

An auspice is an omen based on natural phenomenon and more precisely the behavior of birds. Etymology From Latin auspicium , auspex, literally “one who…

Auramancy

Auramancy Auramancy is the art of divination by looking at the auras. From Greek aurā (breath). SEE ALSO: Divinations by Observation Divinations BOOKS FOR YOU…

Astrapomancy

Astrapomancy is an ancient form of divination that involves interpreting the patterns, intensity, and direction of lightning to gain insights into future events, answer questions,…

Archeomancy

Archeomancy is the art of divination by using sacred relics Etymology From Greek arkhaios (ancient) Methods Roman diviners would have foreseen future events by scattering…

Apantomancy

Apantomancy is a form of divination based on articles at hand or things or living creatures that present themselves by chance. Etymology From Greek 'apantomai'…

Anthracomancy

Anthracomancy is divination by using a burning coal. Etymology From Greek anthrax, 'charcoal' Methods This practice is used in some areas of the United States…

Anemoscopy

Anemoscopy is divination by means of the study of winds. This type of divination involves the observation of wind direction and strength, including the shape…

Ambulomancy

Ambulomancy is the divination by walking, usually in circles. Etymology From Latin ambulare, ‘to walk’ and Greek manteia, ‘prophecy’. SEE ALSO: Divinations by Observation Divinations…

Alveromancy

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]lveromancy is the practice of using sounds for divination. Method There are many examples of natural sounds that can be interpreted as oracles or answer…

I Ching

The I Ching (Yijing) is an ancient system of Chinese wisdom, often consulted for oracular Divination. The I Ching, which means “Book of Changes,” consists…