Full Description
How did the Oracle of Delphi obtain her prophecies? Can you access information just by holding an object? Are itches actually messages? Is it really possible to read the future in the bottom of a teacup? In this condensed book, experienced seer Jewels Rocka outlines the theory and practice of divination, using illuminating examples from all over the world. Packed with useful information and miniturised reference tables, this is the essential pocket volume for the travelling prophet. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
Contents
Introduction 1 The Elements of Divination 2 Divinatory Preparation 4 Fire 6 Tasseomancy 7 Tarot 8 Runes 12 Dice 14 Geomancy 16 Yi Jing 18 Earth 20 Omens 21 Animal Behaviour 22 Fortunes from Food 24 Aeromancy 26 Air 28 Gematria 29 Physiognomy 30 Astrology 32 Selenomancy 34 Nine Star Ki 36 Water 38 Dowsing 39 Psychometry 40 Anthromancy 42 Scrying 44 Ether 46 Clairvoyance 47 Oneiromancy 48 Aura Reading 50 Channelling 52 Vision Quest 54 Appendix: Types of Divination 56
