pyromancy

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  1. geomancy
  2. astrology
  3. divination
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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
  • 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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  • 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
  • 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
Definition of astrology
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  • Advertisement Judging from the torrent of polling divinations, spirited debate and reportage dedicated to the potential ballot choices of our sons, brothers, husbands and uncles, women’s voting trends must be stagnant or just simpler, right?
    Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
  • So yellow is yellow was was air and Lilia divination trial, and orange was Alice in the fire trial.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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