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Divining The Future

 


Whether in movies or books or in life, it is human nature to be curious about “what happens next”, what the future holds in store.  Because of this curiosity divination methods were developed, some even centuries old.  There are several tools and ways to divine the future.  Forms popularized by gypsies (as related in tales) are crystal (ball) gazing, tarot card reading, palmistry, tea leaves, bones, etc.

Divination is anything but an exact art or science.  People who have the gift of divination are often called fortune tellers.  This is actual a mislabel, because it really isn’t fortune that the diviner sees but possibilities of a person’s future live, love, finances, etc.  All these based on decisions that a person makes now.  In the Filipino language, diviners are called manghuhula which literally translates to “guessers”.  Essentially, this means that fortune tellers are supposedly just guessing.  Amazingly, their guesses hit the mark often enough that divination became a thriving business.

Despite its many forms, the one that appears to be most trusted is astrology.  There are different types of astrology but the ones most popularly known are the Chinese astrology (one of the oldest divination techniques created centuries ago) and the western astrology (created by Babylonian astronomers).

Chinese Astrological signs change on an annual basis, based on the cycles of the moon.  Hence, their year starts with the first full moon of the year.  The Chinese zodiac is based on 12 animals.  Your animal is based on the year of your birth.  The twelve animal signs are:  rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar.

The zodiac that people are more familiar with is the one that changes by the month.  Depending on your birth date you could fall under the sign of Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, or Capricorn.

Nowadays divination nuts (whether diviners or those who want to have their future read) seem to be everywhere!  From the café at the corner, to bookstores, to the funny section in newspapers, to radio, to TV, to websites, and even, yes, to call centers.  Psychic hotlines have been all the rage for many years now.  One notable personage to get on the band wagon is Dionne Warwick and her psychic circle of friends. Diviners who use astronomy employ a lot of math and research before they give their predictions.  The result depends on the position of the stars and the alignments of the planets plus the date and time of your birth for them to feel that they can come up with a more or less accurate prediction.

The diviners of the 21st century are more than fortune tellers.  They also act as counselors or advisers to their clients.  They provide more than advice; they also provide comfort, and an attentive ear at a very affordable price.  Your favorite diviner becomes a part of your life and at times transforms from being a simple diviner to a good friend.


Summary:

Whether in movies or books or in life, it is human nature to be curious about “what happens next”, what the future holds in store.  Because of this curiosity divination methods were developed, some even centuries old.  There are several tools and ways to divine the future.


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