1999 1st edition (based on mfg. code 10-1); Chronicle Books publishers, San Francisco; larger hardbound; well illustrated; 224 pages with index; very good as-new condition with unmarked pages; dust jacket very good.
 
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What does the future hold in store for you? What secrets lie hidden in your stars (or in your cup of tea)? Since ancient times, humankind has sought to divine the future, devising myriad ways to decipher and even control the mysterious workings of fate. The details of these fortunetelling practices have been kept closely guarded through the ages. Now they are revealed in one comprehensive illustrated volume. 
 
The Book of Divination leads readers on a fascinating exploration of the great divinatory practices of the Western world from astrology and tarot to haruspicy (not advised for the squeamish: this is divination by the reading of animal entrails). With wry humor and explanations clearer than a crystal ball, author Ann Fiery recounts the remarkable histories of these various occult systems and explains how each method is used. Brimming with fabulous illustrations from ancient texts and little-known art collections, The Book of Divination illuminates the essential secrets of these esoteric practices for the modern-day seeker.