Word of the Day - Arithmancy

Another great word (and predictive technique) from Word Of The Day

arithmancy (AR-ith-man-see) noun

   Divination by numbers.

[From Greek arithmos (number) + -mancy (divination).]

Arithmancy is also known as arithmomancy and numerology. It is one of the
subjects taught at Hogwarts School where Harry Potter studies the art of
wizardry. You don't need to go to Hogwarts to know the numbers related to
your name and to find out what they reveal. Try it at:
Sorcerers Companion

-Anu Garg (garg AT wordsmith.org)

  "Jim practices his techno-arithmancy and works his magic on Simon. Like
   a hungry fish, Simon takes the lure of obscene riches and drags others
   along with him."
   Graham Mitchell; What Bank?; Metro; Sep 10, 2001.

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