Tag: divination
Dactylomancy: Ring Divination and Its Meaning
Dactylomancy might not be as well known as tarot reading or palmistry, but this ancient method of divination holds a unique place in the pantheon…
Exploring Ceromancy: The Ancient Art of Divination by Wax
When it comes to divination, one might immediately think of tarot cards, palmistry, or perhaps astrology. However, throughout history, people have found various intriguing ways…
Aleuromancy: An Ancient Form of Divination That Used Flour
Aleuromancy is an ancient form of divination that has its roots in ancient Greece. The word “aleuromancy” comes from the Greek word “aleuron,” which means…
Exploring the Ancient Art of Aeromancy
Aeromancy is a form of divination that involves interpreting the patterns and movements of the air and sky. This can include studying the clouds, winds,…
Jumping the Candle – Halloween Divination With Candles
Jumping the candle was divination used on Halloween night to predict what month a person might be married. However, this charm could be easily adopted…
How to Tell Your Fortune With Dominos – Instructions and Meanings From 1913
The following instructions and meanings of dominos was originally published in New Jersey newspaper back in 1913. Domino Fortunes Most children have a box of…
Crystal Ball Scrying and Divination
Scrying with a crystal ball takes practice and patience, but it can be learned by anyone who sets their mind to it. The crystal ball…
History and Use of Playing Cards for Divination
The history of playing cards is a long and intriguing one. There is much debate over when playing cards were invented, with some believing that…
How Dice Were Used In Divination
People used dice for divination and gaming throughout ancient history. And it is easy to understand why dice were so popular. Dice were bagged and…
Fortune Telling With Playing Cards – Year 1920
The people of the early 1900s loved their ouija boards and telling fortunes with playing cards. It was something they did in the evenings to…