In this wide-ranging, authoritative and accessible guide, Karcher has compiled a unique historical and cultural record of humanity's preoccupation with divining the future. He provides practical guidance on various divinatory methods and reveals many secrets previously unavailable to the public. Color illustrations throughout.

Interpreting dreams and omens, dowsing, interrogating gods and spirits, reading the stars -- these are just some of the methods people use to explore the future. Divination (DN) has helped us to understand our place in the world and to connect us with the forces that are active in our lives and to work with them in creating our future. This authoritative guide includes info. on: the ancient roots of DN, its culture, myths and mysteries; seers, prophets, shamans and mediums, ancient and modern; reading the symbolic meaning of signs and omens; working with the great "books of fate": I Ching, Cabala; how to interpret Tarot, Runes and Geomancy; how DN works and how it can connect you to your inner self or guide; and DN and its assoc. with spiritual practices. Lavishly illustrated!

A look at Fortune Telling and Divination from the author of Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft Best-selling Wiccan seer and gypsy mystic Raymond Buckland focused his attention on the intuitive art of prognostication in this tome. A master of his art, the late Buckland designed fortune-telling decks, read cards, and did other types of fortune telling for over fifty years. A comprehensive A-to-Z exploration of all that peers into tomorrow, The Fortune-Telling Book: The Encyclopedia of Divination and Soothsaying divines the meanings of 400 key topics relating to this oft-misunderstood, oft-consulted-upon science. Written in clear, concise language, it discusses everything from aeromancy (seeing by observing atmospheric phenomena) to zoomancy (divination by the appearance or behavior of animals) and the 398 others in between. This fascinating encyclopedia is illustrated with 100 pictures and includes a detailed index and additional reading recommendations. Packed with colorful histories, people, and significant events, The Fortune-Telling Book shows readers how to foretell their own fates. It’s sure to please fortune-telling enthusiasts, whatever their powers.

Kuan Yin, the ancient Chinese goddess of Compassion, is the principal goddess in the Eastern firmament. Wherever there are Chinese or Japanese speaking people in the world - in homes, restaurants, workplaces, small urban temples and shrines - Kuan Yin's image can be found. The ritual of consulting her has brought solace, hope and insight to countless people and it continues to be an integral part of the lives of tens of millions of people throughout the East today. Stephen Karcher's interpretation of this ancient text presents 'The 100 Poems of the Goddess', as relevant today as they were 1000 years ago, in an extremely easy to use and amazingly insightful form. Simply ask the oracle a question. By opening your heart to the answer, you allow yourself to be 're-arranged' by the symbol or figure Kuan Yin gives you. Then turn to the relevant page for that symbol in the book, where you will find directions to help you focus your energy and choose the right path to find an answer.

Step-by-step instructions and the history of tarot cards, i ching, hand of fate, palmistry, mystic cabala, mystic oracle, tasseomancy, and many other methods of prophecy.

Answer Questions and Predict the Future with this Comprehensive Collection of Proven Tips and Techniques Explore the Profound Wisdom and Fascinating Secrets of Divination Richard Webster, one of the world's bestselling new age authors, explores the incredibly wide variety of divination systems from around the world. Discover in-depth information and how-to instruction for more than thirty divination practices, including: Tarot Astrology Palmistry Numerology Pendulums I Ching Automatic Writing Candle Reading Coin Divination Flower Reading Dowsing Runes Scrying Geomancy Bibliomancy And Much More Llewellyn's Complete Book of Divination also features helpful tips for choosing the best form of divination for your specific needs and preparation methods to practice before a divination session. Learn about the history of divination and the historical figures who could see the future. Find out how raising your intuitive skills can improve nearly every aspect of your life, from relationships and health to money and career. Whether you're just getting started or are a seasoned expert, this thorough guide holds sacred wisdom and wonderful surprises for you.