Infotainment Oct 30, 2009
A rare collection of unique, ornate books of divination consulted by shahs, sultans and Muslim laymen in 16th century Persia and Turkey are on show at Washingtons Smithsonian Institution. It wont happen again, its a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the brilliantly painted manuscripts, Massumeh. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Who Dat? Secondary playing well for Saints Oct 29, 2009
Divination, I assume you are a Saints fan, so welcome. I do have to say as a Falcons fan, I truly believe you are wrong. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
5 things we learned from the Dallas game Oct 27, 2009
10:29 am October 26, 2009, by D. Orlando Ledbetter. Tony Romo ducks out of sack attempt by Jonathan Babineaux. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
This madness must be stopped immediately!! Oct 23, 2009
At least, placed within the larger national contextand considering the dire circumstances under which the students function in the various institutionsone doesnt need any divination to know that whoever dreamt of this walantu walansa project for the graduates is a trouble-maker. How does one expect the graduates to reconnect with the reality of their career aspirations after this diversionary movement into what they havent prepared themselves for. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Blue Eagle shop expands, changes name Oct 22, 2009
It now offers music, psychic readings, stones and crystals and divination tools. Vincent died in 2007 and Rubin, his partner, has continued to run the business and expand. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
More turning to psychics for economic advice Oct 10, 2009
Astrologer: An individual who studies the divination of the supposed influences of the stars and planets on human affairs. They use charts developed based on the location of the planets at the time and location of an individual's birth to forecast events, evaluate relationships and determine character traits. (AZCentral -- Business)
Imagine That Oct 5, 2009
He's a huckster who wears a white feather in his hair while claiming his Native American heritage confers superior powers of divination. Given the genesis of the global financial crisis, this idea could be the basis for a bit of robust satire at the expense of the corporate world but the film's writers don't really have the taste or stamina for it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Aromatherapy Essential Oils Oct 3, 2009
Associated with divination, frankincense is also used for spiritual growth, along with enhancing psychic abilities. Besides burning an essential oil, certain oils can be inhaled and used for medicinal purposes such as lemon, eucalyptus, and mountain pine. (Suite101.com)
Dear Michael: Its in the cards Oct 3, 2009
A tarot card reader is someone who uses cards for divination, which is a technique for looking into the future by using the cards powerful symbology. Only after years of practice do readers gain proficiency. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
8 comments Sep 23, 2009
As for Dowd's divination that "some people ... will never accept" a black president, we'll just have to assume she's projecting or engaging in wishful thinking -- the kind of thinking that leftists engage in about conservatives. Indeed, many liberals like Dowd believe (I'm not assuming; they've told me) that conservatives -- based solely on conservatives' ideology -- are racists. (Human Events Online)
Dowd and Carter Guilty of That Which They Decry Sep 18, 2009
As for Dowd's divination that "some people ... will never accept" a black president, we'll just have to assume she's projecting or engaging in wishful thinking -- the kind of thinking that leftists engage in about conservatives. . (Townhall.com)
Making a Keepsake Umbilical Cord Sep 16, 2009
his book The Golden Bough, A Study in Magic and Religion (1998), Sir James Frazer tells of African cultures in which the umbilical cord of a woman's first child is used as a tool of divination. Midwives "read" the cord for clues to the mother's future fertility. (Suite101.com)
Free Online Tarot Card Reading - Th... Sep 16, 2009
The Vertical Oracle and The Book of Mystical Rapture are a slightly different breed of divination ... Comprised of four different divination tools, combined with a traditional seven circuit labyrinth, the Labyrinth by Barry Hoon is a unique free reading tool. (Suite101.com)
Marvellous Mawangdui Sep 9, 2009
One of the manuscripts is a work called Divination by Five Stars, namely Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. The museum has a model illustrating the theories expounded in this work which clearly shows that the ancient Chinese knew about the movement of the five planets, as well as of the Earth and the moon, around the sun a full 1,700 years before the concept first appeared in the western world. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Should Christians Celebrate Hallowe... Aug 19, 2009
The Bible clearly teaches that followers of God are to have nothing to do with sorcery, divination, witchcraft, or the like. However, the apostle Paul does provide one possible "out.". (Suite101.com)
Woman Flogged for Drinking Beer Aug 2, 2009
In Surah Al-Maaidah verse 90, it is stated "O Ye who believe! Intoxicants and Gambling, Sacrificing to Stones, and (divination by) Arrows, are an abomination, of Satan's handiwork; Keep away from such, that Ye may prosper.". Differences in Interpretation. (Suite101.com)
* KMT amendment is a step back Jul 20, 2009
In the case of the Baishatun (F) Matsu procession, the route cant be reported in advance because organizers cast divination chips at each intersection to ask the deity which way to go. Article 4 of the KMTs draft says prior notice is not needed for religious activities, but makes it compulsory for processions of a political or social nature. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Political prisoners enriched lives of island residents Jul 15, 2009
They could only take the red clothes offered by fishermen at the Guanyi Temple after a big haul of fish and with the god's permission through divination blocks to cover the lower part of their bodies. The prison had no walls when the first batch of political prisoners arrived on the island on May 17, 1951. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
• Law and disorder in Cassia County Jul 14, 2009
According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, salvia divinorum, also known as "seer's sage," is a psychoactive herb that can cause hallucinogenic effects, used by Mazatec shamans for ritual divination and healing. No charges were filed, but, because the boys were on probation, the report was forwarded to the probation office. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
"Telephone sex" prevailing in second cycle schools Jul 11, 2009
Nana Awuku said research conducted in Akrofi Christaller Institute at Akropong in October 2006 revealed that out of 50 students involved in occultism, 56 per cent of them said they were engaged in medicinal occultism, 30 per cent in magic and 14 percent in divination. She said 40 per cent of the students said they got into it for protection, 10 per cent for powers, 30 per cent for success, 04 per cent to threaten colleagues and 6 per cent for love. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cleansing Sacred Objects Jul 8, 2009
One belief among Pagans is that these objects can be charged with the energy they are to be used for such as healing, divination or devotion ... A favorite incense can be used and tailored to the item's purpose such as using lavender for a healing tool or patchouli for a divination object. (Suite101.com)
Witches in Ancient History Jun 23, 2009
Those who practiced magic (the term witch is an Old English derivation), divination, and the performance of supernatural acts served both a positive and a negative purpose ... In Exodus 22:18 Hebrew law declares, thou shalt not suffer a witch to live, (or sorceress ) while Deuteronomy 18:10 states There shall not be found among you anyone;who uses divination, one who practices witchcraft;or a sorcerer; Such passages were used in the late 15th Century Malleus Maleficarum to justify the witch... (Suite101.com)
It’s not harmless fun Jun 2, 2009
Check out Deuteronomy 18:15-11, ;Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son of daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord and because of these detestable practices, the Lord your God will drive out those notions before you. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
How to Phrase the Right Tarot Quest... May 28, 2009
Tarot is the name given to a deck of 78 cards that can be used for meditation, reflection, self analysis and divination. When used in fortunetelling, Tarot cards can offer a glimpse into the future. (Suite101.com)
* Man fined 100 kowtows by god for peeking at women while throwing divination blocks Yk @n May 28, 2009
Man fined 100 kowtows by god for peeking at women while throwing divination blocks Yk @n ... Wu inadvertently took a peek as his mind wandered, with the result that he drew the one divination stick with the text insincere intent, do 100 kowtows ... Whenever there was a problem taking a major decision, people would go to Emperor Guan to ask for direction by throwing divination blocks and drawing divination sticks. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
poets ranked by beard weight May 9, 2009
Moreover, in keeping with the tenets of such sister systems as palmistry, numerology, and phrenology, Underwood posits the power of the ancient art of pogonomancy, or divination by beard reading, to forsee future events. Not only does Underwood credit this doctrine with all but infallible accuracy in assessing behavioral tendencies, he insists on its irrefutable validity for purposes of prophecy and prediction and for unerring analyses of fortune and fate. (Harper's Magazine)
PhotosBudget Traveler: Harry Potter fan trip packages from $799 May 5, 2009
A big summer school Fan Trip will be held in Chicago where fans of HP books and movies can walk the halls with Harry and attend classes like Astronomy, Magical Creatures, Divination, Herbology, History of Witches, Potions, and much more ... - Divination Classes and materials. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Exhibit opens Hogwarts to Potter fans Apr 29, 2009
Hogwarts' teachers are showcased in classroom settings that include objects identified with their characters: Divination Professor Trelawney's crystal ball, Potions Professor Slughorn's apothecary jars with labels such as "concoction #1029," Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor Lockhart's books, including Travels With Trolls. Hogwarts' Great Hall, complete with lighted candles overhead, is the most dramatic stop on the tour. (USA Today)
* Haitians visit Taiwan and worship the Golden Mother ai x Apr 16, 2009
It was an eye-opener for local worshipers to see these dark-skinned visitors holding joss sticks, worshiping the Queen Mother and casting bamboo divination chips to pray for good fortune ... It was eye-opening for the local believers to see a crowd of dark-skinned men and women holding joss sticks and worshiping the Queen Mother, especially when protocol officer of the Office of the Prime Minister of Haiti Immacula Caze skillfully cast bamboo divination chips before the Queen Mothers statue to... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Portsmouth area community calendar Apr 13, 2009
y April 28: Elisa Tarot The Ancient Tool of Divination and Wisdom. y May 5: Barbara King Let's Face It What's Safe in Skin Care Products. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Voice: Obama policies bring death Apr 13, 2009
" This is the crux of the problem, rico. Some folks just can't leave well enough alone, can't keep their noses out of the business affairs of others, and are forever attempting to impose their moral standards on others. Thus the required, and necessary, abortion rights codification. Without Roe vs Wade, religious zealotry would gain an imposing foothold over the rights of women, forcing those women seeking relief from an unplanned, unwanted, unhealthy pregnancy to look at a back alley.I agree... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Suffolk tarot reader lays all her cards on the table Apr 2, 2009
Tarot, which originated during the Middle Ages, is a form of divination that uses cards to discern answers to specific questions. A person shuffles the deck, picks a certain number of cards depending on a very specific question asked and a reader does their best to interpret the cards. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
* Google executives received US$1 paychecks last year Mar 26, 2009
Examples given by Wilder and Allon included a search in Russian for fortune-telling with cards yielding search results that included tarot and divination. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Why Study the Kabbalah or Tree of L... Mar 26, 2009
Tarot Pathworking, Kabbalistic Astrology, I-Ching, and other forms of divination can be elucidated from incorporating symbols and correspondences from the Tree of Life. Understand Human Personality Traits (Enneagram). (Suite101.com)
Oracle at Delphi in the Ancient Wor... Mar 15, 2009
Oracle at Delphi in the Ancient World: The Most Famous Shrine of Divination in Antiquity ... The Most Famous Shrine of Divination in Antiquity ... High above the slopes of Mt. Parnassus, the Oracle of Delphi represented the epitome of ancient divination. (Suite101.com)
Pagan Symbols: Spring Flower, Cryst... Mar 11, 2009
June: Pearl (Love, Luck, Protection, Money), Moonstone (Psychicism, Divination, Sleep, Protection, Gardening, Love, Youth), Alexandrite (Love, Luck). Aries: Bloodstone (Victory, Healing, Courage, Strength, Wealth, Business, Agriculture), Ruby (Joy, Wealth, Protection, Power, Anti-nightmare), Garnet (Strength, Protection, Healing). (Suite101.com)
Dalai Lama still a `wolf' to China Mar 10, 2009
By the time Buddhist elders had used traditional divination and tests to find their highest tulku, or reincarnate lama, they had already recognized his oldest brother as the tulku Taktser Rinpoche. "It was almost unthinkable that more than one tulku could be born into the same family, and certainly, my parents had no idea that I would be proclaimed Dalai Lama," he said on his official website, www. (Sify.com, India)
* People turning to temples amid economic recession Mar 3, 2009
Career guidance has been the top concern of people visiting temples in recent months, ranking ahead of the usual marriage and health concerns, said Lee Chu-hua (), a volunteer who is responsible for interpreting divination slips drawn by believers at the Hsingtien Temple (c) in Taipei. In normal times, the number of people asking for guidance on careers, marriage or health based on the divination slips were evenly distributed, but since the economy has turned sour, more than 60... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Scrying: A Divinatory Art Mar 1, 2009
Scrying is a method of divination using flames, crystal balls and bowls, crystals, water, mirrors and other reflective surfaces ... It s best to scry at night, because this method of divination is closely related to the Moon. (Suite101.com)
* Candidates turn to temple for exam success qDn] Feb 19, 2009
In the temple, there are 100 bamboo divination sticks that everyone can draw. Lin says the content of the poem referred to on the stick is for reference only, and whether or not one will pass the examination will depend on ones own efforts before the god can help. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Ghosts in Ancient Greece and Rome Feb 16, 2009
Persians and Egyptians had long reputations for magic, divination, and the ability to deal with the supernatural. Magic and even the assistance of gods and goddess as in the case of Odysseus were often vital. (Suite101.com)
