Geomancy
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Geomancy, a compound of Greek roots denoting "earth divination", was originally used to mean methods of divination that interpret geographic features, markings on the ground, or the patterns formed by
Geomancy tool
Geomantic instrument, Egypt or Syria, 1241–42 CE, by Muhammad ibn Khutlukh al Mawsuli. When the dials were turned, random designs of dots would appear, which were then interpreted. British Museum.
Feng shui
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Feng shui is a traditional form of geomancy that originated in ancient China. The term feng shui means, literally, "wind-water". From ancient times, landscapes and bodies of water were thought to dire
Geomancy
…and Muslims across the medieval era. In other regions and cultures, geomancy practices include Sikidy and Ifá (found in West Africa), I Ching and Feng shui (found in China), Kumalak (found in parts of Central Asia), Vastu shastra (in India), Kahuna kuhikuhipu'uone (in Ancient Hawai'i). The word geomancy…
A feng shui spiral at Chinatown station (Los Angeles Metro)
A traditional turtle-back tomb of southern Fujian, surrounded by an omega-shaped ridge protecting it from the "noxious winds" from the three sides
A modern "feng shui fountain" at Taipei 101, Taiwan
Sycee-shaped incense used in feng shui