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scry

 (skrī)
intr.v. scried (skrīd), scry·ing, scries (skrīz)
To see or predict the future by means of a crystal ball.

[Short for descry.]
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scrying

Divination by gazing into a reflective surface. There are many different forms, including crystallomancy, catoptromancy, and hydromancy.
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Students of the metaphysical sciences will discover in-depth information and how-to instruction for more than thirty divination practices, including: Tarot; Astrology; Palmistry; Numerology; Pendulums; I Ching; Automatic Writing; Candle Reading; Coin Divination; Flower Reading; Dowsing; Runes; Scrying; Geomancy; Bibliomancy; and so much more!
She'll be packing up by now, all her palm readings and aura readings and scrying done for the day.
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