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==Methods== | ==Methods== | ||
The most basic form of Oneiromancy involves the use of [[dream | The most basic form of Oneiromancy involves the use of [[dream interpretation book]]s, which would list different things which might appear in one's dreams alongside what they may represent. In a similar vein, [[lot books]], which oftentimes were printed with dream books at the end, would also frequently include questions inquiring about the nature or meaning of a dream, such as [[Napoleon's Oraculum]] or [[the Royal Book of Fate]]. | ||
Through the use of these books, the practice came into more common usage for some time. | Through the use of these books, the practice came into more common usage for some time. | ||
Astrological considerations may be taken into account as well, such as in [[Theomagia]], where the [[Lunar | Astrological considerations may be taken into account as well, such as in [[Theomagia]], where the [[Lunar mansion]]s and the signs of the [[Zodiac]] are taken into account when making interpretations. | ||
The dream may also be interpreted through the use of a [[Geomancy|geomantic]] shield chart. | The dream may also be interpreted through the use of a [[Geomancy|geomantic]] shield chart. ''[[The Royal Book of Dreams]]'' by [[Robert Cross Smith]] gives an additional method, which involves a method of converting the Witnesses and Judge into two new "Sephromantic Signs," which are used to find the interpretation within the book. | ||
[[Category:Methods of Divination]] | [[Category:Methods of Divination]] | ||
[[Category:Oneiromancy]] | [[Category:Oneiromancy]] | ||