Divination
Divination
Divination (/dɪvɪˈneɪʃən/; from Latin divinare "to foresee, to be inspired by a god", related to divinus, divine) is the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.
Etymology
The word Divination is derived from Latin divinare which means "to foresee, to be inspired by a god", related to divinus, divine.
Definition
Divination is a practice that involves seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means. It is often associated with religious or shamanic rituals, and is considered a form of magic.
Types of Divination
There are many types of divination, including but not limited to:
- Astrology: The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.
- Tarot reading: The use of tarot cards to gain insight into the past, present or future by formulating a question, then drawing and interpreting cards.
- Palmistry: The claim of characterization and foretelling the future through the study of the palm, also known as palm reading.
- Numerology: The belief in the divine or mystical relationship between a number and one or more coinciding events.
Related Terms
- Prophecy: A message that is claimed by a prophet to have been communicated to them by a deity.
- Oracle: A person or agency considered to provide wise and insightful counsel or prophetic predictions, most notably including precognition of the future, inspired by deities.
- Augury: The practice from ancient Roman religion of interpreting omens from the observed behavior of birds.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Divination
- Wikipedia's article - Divination
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