Necromancy
Necromancy describes practices and stories of consulting the dead for knowledge within religious, magical or literary settings.
How to approach it
A reading begins by recognising a sign and relating it to a question. Describe the observation first, then explore its associations: the image opens a reflection rather than imposing a conclusion.
An important distinction
Related historical terms sometimes encompassed magic more broadly. Describing a belief does not verify contact with deceased people.
An example to explore
In a story, distinguish a character's beliefs from the narrator's statements and the work's historical context.
Taking the idea further
To explore further, compare the related concepts and note differences in material, procedure and interpretation. If you open a related tool, read its own rules; sharing a symbol does not mean carrying out the same practice.