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Subject: Re: geomancy
Date: 27 May 1997 16:21:37 -0700
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pazuzu <9608192@narga.sun.ac.za>:
>>does anyone know how geomancy works?? you make random dots on paper, but
>>what is the real procedure??? i've read about the Ifa tribe and their
>>shell (or necklace) method which utilizes the geomantic figures...... 

there are a number of types of 'geomancy', East (feng shui) and West (often
just 'geomancy').  they are all forms of divination in which configurations
of objects or dots display to the reader a certain meaning.  in the case of
the East this appears to amount to a type of 'spatial arrangement' such that
beneficent forces and configurations of living conditions can be used to
promote one's health and welfare.  I have never heard the Western version
described as to its best application, though its form appears to be an
important element of the Golden Dawn and general ceremonial traditions.


duo@teleport.com (Tom Schuler):
>The original method, as far as I know, is to make marks on the earth.  
>Hence, "geomancy".  

this is the Western version, yes.  often with some sort of stick, a whole
bunch of holes, which would be interpreted as to their overall configuration.
there are other methods described in popular books, however.


>Another method is simply to pick out patterns already present in 
>geographical features.

this could relate to any generic type of 'geomancy'.  biological features,
geologic, botanical, even atmospheric if you want to get loose.


>Geomancy works the way all other forms of divination work.  You create some 
>sort of random effect, contemplate it,and pick out patterns in it to 
>interpret.  You can use whatever symbology you want.

again, the Western variety.  the East seems to focus less on discerning a
kind of 'communication to the reader' and instead a 'reading of the current
forces now in effect at this location'.

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