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	==Name==		==Name==
	The word ''geomancy'' comes from the Latin root “Geo” meaning Earth and “mancy” meaning prophecy.		The word ''geomancy'' comes from the Latin root “Geo” meaning Earth and “mancy” meaning prophecy, and is a translation of the Arabic "‛ilm al-raml", meaning "science of the sand".

	==Utilization==		==Utilization==
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	In Renaissance magic, geomancy was classified as one of the seven "forbidden arts", along with [[necromancy]], [[hydromancy]], [[aeromancy]], [[pyromancy]], [[chiromancy]] (palmistry), and [[spatulamancy]] (scapulimancy).		In Renaissance magic, geomancy was classified as one of the seven "forbidden arts", along with [[necromancy]], [[hydromancy]], [[aeromancy]], [[pyromancy]], [[chiromancy]] (palmistry), and [[spatulamancy]] (scapulimancy).

	Techniques for geomancy are contained in specialized [[grimoire]]s known as [[lot books]].		Techniques for geomancy are commonly contained in specialized [[grimoire]]s known as [[lot books]], especially during the 19th century. However, there are examples of instructional manuals for the practice which lack the usual format of what would be considered a "lot book", such as ''The Geomancie of Meister Christopher Cattan Gentleman'' (1591) and the ''Littaafin Kasa'' (time of publication unknown).

	==How geomancy works==		==How geomancy works==

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	In Renaissance magic, geomancy was classified as one of the seven "forbidden arts", along with [[necromancy]], [[hydromancy]], [[aeromancy]], [[pyromancy]], [[chiromancy]] (palmistry), and [[spatulamancy]] (scapulimancy).		In Renaissance magic, geomancy was classified as one of the seven "forbidden arts", along with [[necromancy]], [[hydromancy]], [[aeromancy]], [[pyromancy]], [[chiromancy]] (palmistry), and [[spatulamancy]] (scapulimancy).

			Techniques for geomancy are contained in specialized [[grimoire]]s known as [[lot books]].

	==How geomancy works==		==How geomancy works==

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	Topographical Geomancy includes such practices as:		Topographical Geomancy includes such practices as:
	*[[Feng Shui]]		*[[Feng Shui]]
	*The use of [[~~Songline~~]]s		*The use of [[songline]]s
	*The belief in [[~~Ley Line~~]]s		*The belief in [[ley line]]s

	==Important texts==		==Important texts==

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	Topographical Geomancy includes such practices as:		Topographical Geomancy includes such practices as:
	*[[Feng Shui]]		*[[Feng Shui]]
	*[[P'ungsu]]
	*[[Vaastu Shastra]]
	*The use of [[Songline]]s		*The use of [[Songline]]s
	*The belief in [[Ley Line]]s		*The belief in [[Ley Line]]s

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	==Important texts==		==Important texts==
	Some important texts which explain the function and theory of geomancy include:		Some important texts which explain the function and theory of geomancy include:
	* ''[[Theomagia\|Theomagia Fundamentals of Geomancy]]'' (~~1653~~) by [[John Heydon]]		* ''[[Theomagia\|Theomagia Fundamentals of Geomancy]]'' (1663) by [[John Heydon]]
	* ''Geomanica Astronomica'' (1644) by Gerard Cambrensis		* ''Geomanica Astronomica'' (1644) by Gerard Cambrensis
	* ''The Geomancy Lecture'' (1903) by [[Samuel L. MacGregor Mathers]]		* ''The Geomancy Lecture'' (1903) by [[Samuel L. MacGregor Mathers]]

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	==Important texts==		==Important texts==
	Some important texts which explain the function and theory of geomancy include:		Some important texts which explain the function and theory of geomancy include:
	* ''Theomagia Fundamentals of Geomancy'' (1653) by [[John Heydon]]		* ''[[Theomagia\|Theomagia Fundamentals of Geomancy]]'' (1653) by [[John Heydon]]
	* ''Geomanica Astronomica'' (1644) by Gerard Cambrensis		* ''Geomanica Astronomica'' (1644) by Gerard Cambrensis
	* ''The Geomancy Lecture'' (1903) by [[Samuel L. MacGregor Mathers]]		* ''The Geomancy Lecture'' (1903) by [[Samuel L. MacGregor Mathers]]

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	* ''Theomagia Fundamentals of Geomancy'' (1653) by [[John Heydon]]		* ''Theomagia Fundamentals of Geomancy'' (1653) by [[John Heydon]]
	* ''Geomanica Astronomica'' (1644) by Gerard Cambrensis		* ''Geomanica Astronomica'' (1644) by Gerard Cambrensis
	* ''The Geomancy Lecture'' (1903) by [[S.L. MacGregor Mathers]]		* ''The Geomancy Lecture'' (1903) by [[Samuel L. MacGregor Mathers]]

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	'''Geomancy''' (Greek: γεωμαντεία, "[[earth]] divination") is a term which refers to ~~two~~ methods of [[divination]]~~. The first of these being~~ the ~~interpretation of sixteen quadrigrams which are made by markings on the ground~~ or the patterns formed by tossed handfuls of soil, rocks, or sand which go through a process of recursion and analysis, often augmented with [[astrology\|astrological]] interpretations, before an answer is determined.		'''Geomancy''' (Greek: γεωμαντεία, "[[earth]] divination") is a term which refers to methods of [[divination]] utilizing the earth or materials from the earth.
	The second of these, Topographical Geomancy, refers to the interpretation of different topographical features of a landscape as either auspicious or inauspicious for the placement and positioning of buildings.

			==Name==
			The word ''geomancy'' comes from the Latin root “Geo” meaning Earth and “mancy” meaning prophecy.

			==Utilization==
	Geomancy was practiced by people from all social classes. It was one of the most popular forms of divination throughout Africa and Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.		Geomancy was practiced by people from all social classes. It was one of the most popular forms of divination throughout Africa and Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

	In Renaissance magic, geomancy was classified as one of the seven "forbidden arts", along with [[necromancy]], [[hydromancy]], [[aeromancy]], [[pyromancy]], [[chiromancy]] (palmistry), and [[spatulamancy]] (scapulimancy).		In Renaissance magic, geomancy was classified as one of the seven "forbidden arts", along with [[necromancy]], [[hydromancy]], [[aeromancy]], [[pyromancy]], [[chiromancy]] (palmistry), and [[spatulamancy]] (scapulimancy).

	===Topographical Geomancy===		==How geomancy works==
			Basic geomancy involves the interpretation of markings on the ground or the patterns formed by tossed handfuls of soil, rocks, or sand which go through a process of recursion and analysis, often augmented with [[astrology\|astrological]] interpretations, before an answer is determined.

			Fundamental to this system are 16 talismanic figures (quadrigrams) that have specific meanings and are created through a geomantic divination process. These 16 figures are composed of odd and even points in four lines. They have elemental, [[Zodiac]]al, and Planetary correspondences.

			Two figures are attributed to each of the seven classical "planets," while the remainder are attributed to the North and South nodes of the [[moon]]. Each geomantic [[sigil]] also has a Genii of the astral plane attributed to them.

			===Metaphysical theory===
			[[John Heydon]] believed that all physical manifestations have an invisible spirit (a Genius) existing behind the veil of reality. We can access this hidden rhythm of creation by means of geomancy.

			Geomancy works because every spot on planet [[Earth]] has its own [[occult]] forces and yet is an integral part of the whole, as is every event in time. From the view of old Genius, time is a misinterpretation of the geomantic rhythm. When we cast our [[oracle]], it must be correct, there could be no other pattern of manifestation because the result of the [[divination]] is a direct reflection of Earth's vibration at that very moment, bridge to all other moments.

			==Topographical Geomancy==
			Topographical Geomancy refers to the interpretation of different topographical features of a landscape as either auspicious or inauspicious for the placement and positioning of buildings.

	Topographical Geomancy includes such practices as:		Topographical Geomancy includes such practices as:
	*[[Feng Shui]]		*[[Feng Shui]]
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	*The use of [[Songline]]s		*The use of [[Songline]]s
	*The belief in [[Ley Line]]s		*The belief in [[Ley Line]]s

			==Important texts==
			Some important texts which explain the function and theory of geomancy include:
			* ''Theomagia Fundamentals of Geomancy'' (1653) by [[John Heydon]]
			* ''Geomanica Astronomica'' (1644) by Gerard Cambrensis
			* ''The Geomancy Lecture'' (1903) by [[S.L. MacGregor Mathers]]


	[[Category:Divination]]		[[Category:Divination]]
	[[Category:Methods of Divination]]		[[Category:Methods of Divination]]
	[[Category:Geomancy]]		[[Category:Geomancy]]

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	'''Geomancy''' (Greek: γεωμαντεία, "[[earth]] divination") is a ~~method~~ of [[divination]] ~~that interprets~~ markings on the ground or the patterns formed by tossed handfuls of soil, rocks, or sand~~. The most prevalent form of divinatory geomancy involves interpreting~~ a ~~series~~ of ~~16 figures formed by a randomized process that involves~~ recursion~~, followed by analyzing them~~, often augmented with astrological interpretations.		'''Geomancy''' (Greek: γεωμαντεία, "[[earth]] divination") is a term which refers to two methods of [[divination]]. The first of these being the interpretation of sixteen quadrigrams which are made by markings on the ground or the patterns formed by tossed handfuls of soil, rocks, or sand which go through a process of recursion and analysis, often augmented with [[astrology\|astrological]] interpretations, before an answer is determined.
			The second of these, Topographical Geomancy, refers to the interpretation of different topographical features of a landscape as either auspicious or inauspicious for the placement and positioning of buildings.

	Geomancy was practiced by people from all social classes. It was one of the most popular forms of divination throughout Africa and Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.		Geomancy was practiced by people from all social classes. It was one of the most popular forms of divination throughout Africa and Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
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	In Renaissance magic, geomancy was classified as one of the seven "forbidden arts", along with [[necromancy]], [[hydromancy]], [[aeromancy]], [[pyromancy]], [[chiromancy]] (palmistry), and [[spatulamancy]] (scapulimancy).		In Renaissance magic, geomancy was classified as one of the seven "forbidden arts", along with [[necromancy]], [[hydromancy]], [[aeromancy]], [[pyromancy]], [[chiromancy]] (palmistry), and [[spatulamancy]] (scapulimancy).

	[[Category: Divination]]		===Topographical Geomancy===
			Topographical Geomancy includes such practices as:
			*[[Feng Shui]]
			*[[P'ungsu]]
			*[[Vaastu Shastra]]
			*The use of [[Songline]]s
			*The belief in [[Ley Line]]s

			[[Category:Divination]]
	[[Category:Methods of Divination]]		[[Category:Methods of Divination]]
	[[Category:Geomancy]]		[[Category:Geomancy]]

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