hydromancy

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as in crystal gazing

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  1. astrology
  2. geomancy
Noun
  • In Pasadena, Romani communities set up seasonal caravan camps, where Saar first encountered astrology and palmistry charts that inspired her interest in the unknown.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Here’s why the astrology of this Mercury retrograde is causing chaos—in my life, and very possibly, yours.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of astrology
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  • Different geomancy masters may interpret the data differently, but there is usually a consensus on what the year means for each zodiac animal based on the positions of the stars.
    — CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Some refer to it as Chinese geomancy; others pass it off as early Taoist ideology.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 8 Mar. 2023
Definition of geomancy
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