fortune-telling; divination; augury
General term for predicting the future or seeking hidden knowledge through supernatural or ritual means.
In ancient times, national policies were sometimes decided through divination.
He is well-versed in fortune-telling and often reads people's fortunes.
Compound of 卜 (divination, fortune-telling) and 占 (divination, fortune-telling). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination reinforces the meaning of divination.