Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ceromancy

Noun
/sɛˈroʊ.mæn.si/
Definition
A method of divination using melted wax to interpret symbols and shapes.
Examples
  • The ancient practice of ceromancy was often consulted by those seeking guidance.
  • During the ceremony, the seer demonstrated ceromancy by pouring wax into a bowl of water.
  • Many believe that the shapes in ceromancy reveal hidden messages from the universe.
Meaning
Ceromancy involves analyzing the shapes formed when wax is melted and poured into water, with the resulting patterns believed to provide insights and predictions about the future.
Synonyms
  • Wax divination
  • Wax fortune-telling