Geomancy
noun
A system of prediction that interprets patterns on the ground or how dirt or rocks thrown by a person land on the ground.
The ancient art of geomancy was often used to predict the future.

Often appears as...
- practice geomancy
- ancient geomancy
noun
A method of arranging buildings or other sites harmoniously with the natural surroundings based on geomancy principles.
The park was designed with respect to geomancy, believing it would bring good luck to the area.

Often appears as...
- geomancy in architecture
- geomancy principles
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A system of prediction that interprets patterns on the ground or how dirt or rocks thrown by a person land on the ground.
The ancient art of geomancy was often used to predict the future.

Often appears as...
- practice geomancy
- ancient geomancy
noun
A method of arranging buildings or other sites harmoniously with the natural surroundings based on geomancy principles.
The park was designed with respect to geomancy, believing it would bring good luck to the area.

Often appears as...
- geomancy in architecture
- geomancy principles
Usage tips
Technical
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Historical Practice
Geomancy is an ancient practice, often associated with mysticism and history.

She was fascinated by the historical practice of geomancy.
Prediction Tool
Geomancy is used for predicting future outcomes, similar to other divination methods.

He used geomancy as a tool to predict his business success.
Cultural Nuance
Different cultures have their unique interpretations and techniques of geomancy.

While traveling, she learned about the local form of geomancy.
Historical Practice
Geomancy is an ancient practice, often associated with mysticism and history.

She was fascinated by the historical practice of geomancy.
Prediction Tool
Geomancy is used for predicting future outcomes, similar to other divination methods.

He used geomancy as a tool to predict his business success.
Cultural Nuance
Different cultures have their unique interpretations and techniques of geomancy.

While traveling, she learned about the local form of geomancy.
Historical Practice
Geomancy is an ancient practice, often associated with mysticism and history.

She was fascinated by the historical practice of geomancy.
Prediction Tool
Geomancy is used for predicting future outcomes, similar to other divination methods.

He used geomancy as a tool to predict his business success.
Cultural Nuance
Different cultures have their unique interpretations and techniques of geomancy.

While traveling, she learned about the local form of geomancy.
Video examples
Ron Eglash: The fractals...
Leibniz, the German mathematician, talked about geomancy in his dissertation called "De Combinatoria." And he said, "Well, instead of using one stroke and two strokes, let's use a one and a zero, and we can count by powers of two." Right? Ones and zeros, the binary code.
Video examples
Ron Eglash: The fractals...
Leibniz, the German mathematician, talked about geomancy in his dissertation called "De Combinatoria." And he said, "Well, instead of using one stroke and two strokes, let's use a one and a zero, and we can count by powers of two." Right? Ones and zeros, the binary code.
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