Geomancy is a medieval Islamic form of divination that, like many other medieval Islamic sciences, became popular in the West in the thirteenth century. I first became interested in geomancy when I ...

Geomancy, known as ilm al-raml in the Islamic world, is a divination practice involving interpreting markings on the ground . It has historical roots, associated with figures like Prophet Idris and ...

On a recent podcast with Dr Ayodeji Ogunnaike, we explored how ancient geomancy can help us reconnect with the universe and find balance in our lives. Geomancy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times When ...

The author is former emeritus professor of history at Konkuk University. In the West, geomancy has continued to be an important part of geography since Plato. His theory is documented in detail in ...

Calligraphic standard in the shape of a falcon (Golconda, India, 17th-century), perforated gilt copper (© Victoria and Albert Museum, London) Although it has manifested in ways that are manifold, the ...