I Ching - This is also known as the Book of Changes, and is the ancient Chinese art of divining the future using an intricate system of trigrams that represent yin and yang.
Necromancy - This is the art of conjuring spirits of the dead and asking them questions concerning the future.
Numerology - Another familiar form of divination, this involves numbers, and uses the date of your birth and the number representation of the letters in your name. It's used as a way to determine whether things like your address, license number, etc. are compatible with your numbers.
Ouija Board - This is a board containing the alphabet, numbers and signs by which the questioner can divine answers to his question. Ouija means, simply, yes - no, the simplest answers to many questions. Use care when playing with the Ouija board, as it may be dangerous and a pathway for evil spirits to come into your life.
Palmistry - This is also known as cheiromancy, and is the art of divination by means of the lines and marks in the palm of the hand.
Planchette - This is similar to the Ouija board, it's a small heart-shaped board on casters with a suspended pointer. It's used to produce automatic writing.
Pendulum - An object suspended on a thread or string used to answer questions. The object can be a ring, button or round pendant. It's possible to purchase pendulums made from amber, crystal and many other materials. Practitioners claim that the user moves the pendant at the direction of impulses from the subconscious mind.
Runes - This system of Divination uses small stones painted with esoteric pictures. These stones are cast or thrown onto the ground (or a table) and then read, much like the I Ching or Geomancy.
Tarot - Another very familiar face in the Divination family. Using a special deck of seventy-eight cards that are set down in specific layouts and then read in a prescribed order. There are many Tarot decks available, some of them having pictures that are true works of art. Ordinary playing cards can also be used for divining the future.
Tea Leaf Reading - This is a common sight in small tea rooms throughout the world, and is a favorite of the Gypsies (and pseudo-Gypsies).
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