pyromancy

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  1. geomancy
  2. astrology
  3. divination
Noun
  • 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
  • Some refer to it as Chinese geomancy; others pass it off as early Taoist ideology.
    Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Mar. 2023
Definition of geomancy
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  • In our charts, the South Node of Destiny, known as Ketu in Vedic astrology, presents itself in the sister sign and same degree of the North Node placement.
    Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Venus is the planet of love, beauty and values in astrology.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of astrology
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  • Following her magnificent turn as a Sicilian divination witch in Agatha All Along, Patti LuPone is returning to the small screen for another flashy role.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Here are five examples of divination techniques that different cultures have developed to cope with life’s uncertainties.
    Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of divination
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