geomancy

/'dʤi:oumænsi/

Thân thiện

A practitioner of geomancy interprets patterns in the sand.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Divination by means of signs connected with the earth: Geomancy is a method of divination that interprets patterns formed by tossed handfuls of soil, rocks, or sand, or the arrangement of natural features in the landscape.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The ancient practice of geomancy involved reading the future from random marks made in the earth.
  • He consulted a master of geomancy to determine the most auspicious location for the new building.

Advanced Usage

• "to practice geomancy": to engage in the art of earth divination.
  • In some cultures, certain elders were known to practice geomancy.
• Geomantic (adj): relating to or characteristic of geomancy.
  • The geomantic principles were used in designing the garden's layout.

Variants and Related Words

• Geomancer (n): a person who practices geomancy.
  • The geomancer studied the patterns in the sand for an answer.

Synonyms

• Divination: the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.
• Augury: the interpretation of omens.

Notes on Different Meanings

• In some modern contexts, particularly in East Asian traditions, the term "geomancy" is often used synonymously with Feng Shui, which is concerned with harmonizing individuals with their surrounding environment. However, in its original and broader historical sense, geomancy refers specifically to divinatory practices involving the earth.

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Noun

1. divination by means of signs connected with the earth (as points taken at random or the arrangement of particles thrown down at random or from the configuration of a region and its relation to another)