The origin of divination
The origin of divination can be traced back to the Shang Dynasty in ancient China. During the Shang Dynasty, people believed in fate and thought that their fate was controlled by gods. Therefore, they began to use divination to predict the future or solve problems. Oracle Bone Inscriptions divination was originally carried out by observing the cracks in tortoise shells or cattle bones. Later, people began to use divination tools, such as copper coins, dustpans and sieves.
Classification of divination
Divination can be divided into two categories: one is divination by observing images, and the other is divination by Daoism.
Reading hexagrams is to predict the future or solve problems by observing natural phenomena, such as the sun, moon and stars, weather and meteorology, geography and landforms. The representative of divination is Zhouyi.
Daoism uses Daoism to predict the future or solve problems. Daoism is an ancient geomantic omen, which holds that there is a mysterious connection between man and the natural environment. Daoism is the representative of divination.
Operation steps of divination
The operation steps of divination can be divided into the following steps:
1. Prepare the divination instrument. Divination tools can be copper coins, dustpans, sieves, etc.
Ask questions. Before divination, you need to ask questions. Questions can be about occupation, marriage, health and so on.
3. Throw divination instruments. Throw the diviner on the ground or on the table and observe the position and orientation of the diviner.
4. Interpret the divination results. According to the position and orientation of the divination instrument, the divination results are interpreted. Interpretation of divination results requires some knowledge and experience in divination.
5. Give the answer. According to the result of divination, give the answer. The answer can be good omen, bad omen, mixed luck and so on.