What is Geomancy? Derived from the Greek language, "Geo" - meaning 'of the earth,' and "Mancy" - referred as 'of a soothsayer' or 'prophetic;' corresponds with astrological roots. (Geomancy is also applied in the Chinese practice of Feng-shui.) Geomancy is a means of exploration where the realm of human consciousness intercedes and communicates with Spirit of the Earth. Geomancy then enables a balanced inter-relation between person and location. Geomancy allows correct alignment of both temporal and spiritual edifices in areas where we reside and places of worship. By finding and structuring harmony in both physical and spiritual environment, geomancy can be achieved.
Geomancy is a divine system where pebbles, sand grains, or seeds are scattered upon the earth. A reading is then taken of their shape and positioning. The geomancy reading is based on intuition and a system closely resembling I Change hexagrams. Common with acupuncture pressure points on the body, geomancy utilizes the same technique by discovery of "pressure points" of nature and its energies.
An older method of geomancy is by using a stick to poke sixteen rows of holes or marks in the ground. Each row is stabbed in order from right to left; the next row starting below it. Releasing conscious power, the querent will ask a question of concern. Intuitively, the spirits will guide the stick or rod until the adequate amount of strokes are made.
Modern techniques utilize pencil marks on paper, coin tosses, die casting, or card draws from a deck; thus, generating a sequence of 16 random even and odd numbers. The sixteen geomantic products relate to planet and sign correlations. Theoretically, geomancy gives us an association of intersteller alignments. In turn, geomancy allows us to make decisions based on favorable or nonfavorable outcomes.
In any event, geomancy can be practiced by a professional geomancer or by novices alike. In closing, geomancy can be an insightful, thought-provoking experience to all. If you wish to submit an article on your geomantic event, feel free to do so in our "Articles" submission forum today at Holistic Junction.
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