Geomancy (Noun)
Meaning
Divination by means of signs connected with the earth (as points taken at random or the arrangement of particles thrown down at random or from the configuration of a region and its relation to another).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The ancient practice of geomancy involved interpreting the patterns of stones and sticks thrown onto the ground to gain insight into the future.
- Geomancy was used by medieval scholars to understand the relationships between the earth and the heavens.
- The diviner used geomancy to analyze the layout of the land and predict the outcome of the upcoming battle.
- In traditional African cultures, geomancy is still used today to communicate with the spirits of the land and ancestors.
- The art of geomancy involves reading the subtle energies and patterns of the earth to gain a deeper understanding of the world and our place in it.