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Botanomancy
In this ancient form of divination, soothsayers seek to foretell the future by burning herbs, leaves, and tree branches. Although many plant species could be used, there were two that were most popular. Vervain, also known as verbena, are herbs that produce a display of five-parted flowers. Brier, on the other hand, was a prickly or thorny shrub. Both were used in fortune-telling. As branches and leaves were burned, the smoke and ashes were studied for omens. In one form, the branches had to be carved with the relevant questions before burning. Another technique preferred leaves, commonly from figs or sage. A word was written on each leaf, and the leaves were left for the wind. Any leaves that remained would indicate the answer. Other soothsayers would foretell the future by studying living plants – their growth patterns, overall appearance, and even behavior were used to tell the future. Ancient Druid priests had a deep respect for the Earth. Tree spirits, especially from the oak tree, were sacred. These ancient Druids are responsible for giving us the practice of botanomancy. Other references include the Old Testament, and there is proof that ancient Romans also used this method. In addition to … Continue reading Botanomancy →
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Richard Cassaro is a journalist, speaker and author of “Written In Stone: Decoding The Secret Masonic Religion Hidden In Gothic Cathedrals And World Architecture.” The book uncovers a lost Wisdom Tradition that was practiced globally in antiquity, found memorialized in pyramids, Triptychs, and identical images worldwide. The central tenets of this tradition have been perpetuated in Western Secret Societies. The most visible of these is the so-called “Masonic Fraternity,” an age-old chivalric Order whose ranks have included Europe’s Gothic cathedral builders and America’s Founding Fathers. Richard has two websites: www.DeeperTruth.com and www.RichardCassaro.com
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