Lesser-known forms of divination pt1
ABACOMANCY - the practice of divination by reading omens in patterns of dust (particularly the ashes of the dead)
ALEUROMANCY - the practice of divination by messages baked inside special cakes which are then selected at random
ALOMANCY - the practice of divination by interpreting the symbolic patterns made by sprinkling salt. Another method involves casting a handful of salt into a fire and then interpreting the omens that may appear in the flames
ART OF THE LITTLE DOTS - a relatively modern form of geomancy. It is performed in the following way: hold a pen or pencil in your non-writing hand over a blank piece of paper. Close your eyes, clear your mind, and then quickly tap the tip of the pen on the paper one hundred times. Open your eyes and focus on the dot pattern until you are able to interpret its meaning
AUGURY - the practice of divination by the flight patterns or songs of birds. This was a common practice in ancient Rome where appointed religious officials known as "augurs" foretold future events by observing and interpreting many bird omens, which ranged from the type of bird seen to the direction of its flight.
BIBLIOMANCY - the practice of divination by means of opening a book at random and then interpreting in prophetic fashion the first words or sentences read
CATTABOMANCY - the practice of divination by vessels made of brass. Perfumed water, oil, ink, or some other liquid is poured into the vessel and the diviner gazes into the liquid without blinking, until they enter a trancelike state and is able to experience prophetic visions.
CERAUNOSCOPY - the practice of divination by the interpretation of thunder and lightning.
[Source: A Wiccan's Guide to Prophecy and Divination by Gerina Dunwich]
