as in augury
the art or practice of foretelling future events by interpreting omens
if her powers of divination are so great, why doesn't she know what the stock market will do?
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Recent Examples of divination
Textual evidence of divination with sortes, or lots that are drawn to predict the future, dates back to ancient Greece and Egypt and continues into the early Middle Ages.
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Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
As divination witch Lilia (Patti LuPone) does one final tarot reading to complete her quest, the clairvoyant sees the true identity of their wayward traveling companion.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Requesting divination from a shaman gave ordinary women, too, a chance for psychological release.
—Katharine H.s. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 1 Dec. 2016
Shin conducted divination rituals to guide royal decisions and kept tabs on the Buddhist monks who, like Catholic priests in medieval Europe, exercised power over the court.
—Katharine H.s. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 1 Dec. 2016
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Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
As divination witch Lilia (Patti LuPone) does one final tarot reading to complete her quest, the clairvoyant sees the true identity of their wayward traveling companion.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Requesting divination from a shaman gave ordinary women, too, a chance for psychological release.
—Katharine H.s. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 1 Dec. 2016
Shin conducted divination rituals to guide royal decisions and kept tabs on the Buddhist monks who, like Catholic priests in medieval Europe, exercised power over the court.
—Katharine H.s. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 1 Dec. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divination
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These signs seem to confirm Sahm’s augury that the economy remains healthy.David Thomas, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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The auguries were not favorable for a Pétain acquittal.Robert O. Paxton, Harper's Magazine, 17 Dec. 2023
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For more culturally immersive activities, try an astrology reading from the monks at Pangri Zampa, who blend ancient Buddhist wisdom with cosmic patterns to provide spiritual and practical guidance, or make local dishes during a hands-on private Bhutanese cooking lesson.Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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In astrology, Neptune is the planet of dreams, illusions and spirituality, which is naturally fitting as Pisces’ modern ruler.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Different geomancy masters may interpret the data differently, but there is usually a consensus on what the year means for each zodiac animal based on the positions of the stars.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2024
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Some refer to it as Chinese geomancy; others pass it off as early Taoist ideology.Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Mar. 2023
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“Divination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divination. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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