Divining the Future: Prognostication from Astrology to Zoomancy

by Eva Shaw

Divining the Future is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the methods, techniques and people, both historical and current, involved in forecasting and prediction, also known as prognostication. Besides definitions of terms and words used in the complex world of predictions today, prognostication is also put in a historical context, making this a valuable resource for those interested in divination both past and present. Complete with 125 drawings and an index, Divining the Future will serve as an enjoyable and informative reference tool for many years to come.

293 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1995

About the author

EVA SHAW is one of the country’s premier ghostwriters and is the author of more than award-winning 100 books. Novels with her byline include these faith-based Amazon best sellers: Doubts of the Heart and Games of the Heart. Nonfiction best sellers include: Ghostwriting: The Complete Guide, Writeriffic 2: Creativity Training for Writers, Write Your Book in 20 Minutes, Garden Therapy: Nature’s Health Plan, and What to Do When A Loved One Dies. Visit Amazon, Good Reads and other sellers for reviews.

Eva teaches five university-level writing courses available online at 4000 colleges and universities worldwide. A breast cancer survivor, she's an active volunteer with causes affecting women and children and with her church. She loves to travel, read, shop, garden, play the banjolele and paint, focusing on folk art and California landscapes. When not at her desk, she’s probably enjoying the beach village of Carlsbad, California with Coco Rose, a rambunctious 2-year-old Welsh terrier.

Reviews

[Min · Rating 3 out of 5]

Offers succinct definitions, with a smattering of examples, many types of divination fills the majority of the book. Most entries are rather short, even for far-reaching topics; offering enough to gain a general meaning of the term. There are also brief biographies of various figures in history with connection to mysticism, or esoteric subjects. Each entry is followed by a few select books for further reading.
There are full meanings given for runes, tarot, and dominoes.

An error I note in the formatting is that most of the astrological symbols are on their side, thus, incorrect.