The Devil (XV) is the fifteenth trump or Major Arcana card in most traditional Tarot decks. Iconography According to Waite, the Devil is standing on an altar. In his left hand, the
Arithmomancy Arithmancy is the art of divination by means of numbers and a precursor to numerology. Etymology Sometimes wrongly called Arithmomancy, it is a simplified version of ancient Greek Isopsephy or Hebrew/Aramaic Gematria, as adapted to the Latin alphabet. History
Zygomancy is divination by using weights, balance or scales. The original form of Bibliomancy (being weighed against the Bible) is a form of zygomancy. Etymology Derived from the Greek zugon (‘yoke, balance’)
Conchomancy, a form of geomancy is the art of divination by casting shells. Etymology From ancient Greek konche muscle, cockle, shell. Methods Cauris or Cypraea moneta are small shells that are the
Colourmancy Colourmancy is divination by colours. Etymology Derived from the English colour and Greek manteia ('prophecy') History Colour has been used for centuries. It was a popular method of cure even in
Cineromancy Cineromancy or Ceneromancy is a rare term for divination by ashes, the more common term being tephramancy. Etymology From Latin cinerem (ashes). SEE ALSO: Sortileges Augury Divinations by Observation Divinations BOOKS
Chartomancy Chartomancy is the art of divination by interpreting inscriptions written on paper or cards. Etymology Derived from the Latin charta ('a paper') and the Greek manteia ('divination'), Methods Chartomancy is an
Chalcomancy Chalcomancy is the art of drawing omens by listening to the sounds and tones made by striking metal bowls or chalices with special mallets. Etymology Derived from the Greek khalkos ('copper')
Causimancy Causimancy or Causinomancy, a form of Pyromancy, is an ancient system of divination that draws omens by observing objects placed in a fire. Etymology Derived from the Greek kaustos ('burned') and
Carromancy Carromancy is a form of divination that draws omens from the shapes formed by melting wax. Etymology From the Greek carro ('waxen') and manteia ('divination'); also known as Ceromancy, Ceremancy and
Batraquomancy Batraquomancy or batrachomancy is divination by frogs, newts or toads. Etymology From Greek batrakhos (frog) Method The diviner will observe the motion of the frog and the way it moves towards
Axiomancy Axiomancy or axinomancy is a form of divination that makes use of hatchets. Etymology From Latin axinomantia, from ancient Greek axine 'an axe', also 'an axehead'. History A mode of divination
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