crystallomancy


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crystallomancy

(ˈkrɪstələʊˌmænsɪ)
n
(Alternative Belief Systems) a form of divination using crystals or a crystal ball
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crystallomancy

a form of divination involving crystal-gazing.
See also: Divination
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crystallomancy

A form of scrying which in this case involves divination with a crystal ball.
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Christopher Whitby points out that there are subtle differences between the crystallomancy that Dee advocated, where the scryers used a crystal stone to see visions, and the scrying that used mirrors, known as catoptromancy.
Shows in the showstone: a theater of alchemy and apocalypse in the angel conversations of John Dee (1527-1608/9)

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