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Post by bran_sinnach on Jan 7, 2007 15:13:55 GMT -5
Here is a useful list of different divination methods, and yes, all of these are real and applied forms of divination
Anthroposcopy- Observing facial features
Bletonism- Analyzing currents of water
Capnomancy- Studying the passage of smoke
Augury- Behavior of birds
Pyromancy- Looking into fire
Belomancy- Examination of arrows
Leconomancy- Interpreting oil poured on water
Haruspicy- Studying the entrails of animals
Sciomancy- Shadows or ghosts
Spodomancy- Examination of ashes
Osteomancy- Studying bones
Arithmancy- Analysis of numbers
Bibliomancy- Interpretation of random texts
Gyromancy- Becoming dizzy and falling
Pegomancy- Looking at fountains and springs
Sortilege- Randomly drawing lots
Ornithomancy- Studying patterns in the flights of birds
Lampadomancy- Observation of lights or candles
Hieroscopia- Examining the entrails of a sacrificial victim
Geloscopy- Interpretation of laughter
Sideromancy- Burning straw on hot iron
Pessomancy- Analysis of pebbles
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Post by Levi Pheonix on Jan 7, 2007 21:26:00 GMT -5
interesting at best...lol...
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Post by mbikis on May 7, 2008 12:03:47 GMT -5
...well there is wery many ways to try observing future... Gyromancy seems the strangest(spining and falling is part I can do), although I think they all are strange, I just can't understand how divination is possible. Although there is many things that can't be explaned, like meaning of dreams.
Is there some articles abaut it? I'm confused-its so many information in the site, that it's hard to orientate...
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Post by Lady Anastasia on May 9, 2008 3:35:47 GMT -5
...well there is wery many ways to try observing future... Gyromancy seems the strangest(spining and falling is part I can do), although I think they all are strange, I just can't understand how divination is possible. Although there is many things that can't be explaned, like meaning of dreams. Is there some articles abaut it? I'm confused-its so many information in the site, that it's hard to orientate... I'm not quite sure what the question here is. divination One entry found. divination Main Entry: div·i·na·tion Pronunciation: \ˌdi-və-ˈnâ-shən\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English divinacioun, from Latin divination-, divinatio, from divinare Date: 14th century 1 : the art or practice that seeks to foresee or foretell future events or discover hidden knowledge usually by the interpretation of omens or by the aid of supernatural powers 2 : unusual insight : intuitive perception — di·vi·na·to·ry \də-ˈvi-nə-ˌtȯr-ç, də-ˈvî-nə-, ˈdi-və-nə-\ adjective Yes, as the list shows there are many ways to foresee or tell the future, did you have a specific question about one of the methods listed? Also, you go on to state that dreams can not be explained. There are many people that would disagree.... Often times a dream is a method of the subconcious mind delivering a message to the person having the dream. While I don't suggest relying on books, dream dictionaries and other people to explain a dream that you have, I do believe that the individual already has the answers within themselves to understand what the underlying message of the dream is. |
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Post by Senbecc on May 9, 2008 3:35:51 GMT -5
...well there is wery many ways to try observing future... Gyromancy seems the strangest(spining and falling is part I can do), although I think they all are strange, I just can't understand how divination is possible. Although there is many things that can't be explaned, like meaning of dreams. Is there some articles abaut it? I'm confused-its so many information in the site, that it's hard to orientate... Many welcomes, and forgive my lateness in getting to your question. Yes - there are indeed many forms of divination available in today's world, many of which can seem strange. My advice to you, is to study the forms of divination available from with your cultural interests. i.e. If your interests lie in Celtic culture, you might try ogham fews, or some Celtic styled tarot. |
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Post by mbikis on May 10, 2008 18:28:31 GMT -5
Guess my question was little indirect, sorry! Thakss for information, I will try going through forum.
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