hydromancy; water divination
A form of divination using water, often by observing ripples, reflections, or the behavior of objects in water. The term is relatively rare and may be encountered in historical or occult contexts.
In ancient times, hydromancy was used to foretell the future.
He is known as an expert in water divination.
Compound of 水 (water) and 占い (divination). The exact historical origin of the practice in Japan is uncertain, but the term follows a common pattern for naming divination methods.