oneiromancy

noun

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as in astrology

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  1. astrology
  2. geomancy
  3. divination
Noun
  • Interwoven into the memoir is his musings on astrology, which Orzabal has studied since 1986.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • People are going out for drinks and astrology readings, or using astrology apps.
    — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 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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  • The competition series featured masters of shamanism, tarot, face and foot reading, saju and other divination disciplines competing in challenges that tested their abilities, using tools including fans, bells, dowsing rods and modern-day laptops.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • The dichotomy exists then and now, which is why Plath’s work has longevity, and tarot is still a powerful form of divination because both speak to the soul.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Definition of divination
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