ennustamist
Ennustamist is the practice of trying to predict future events or interpret personal destinies through symbols, signs, or perceived messages from outside forces. The term comes from Estonian and refers to activities that aim to reveal what may come or what patterns underlie present circumstances. Ennustamist can be found in many cultures and has both religious and secular dimensions. It is typically categorized as a form of divination rather than science, though it overlaps with popular culture, psychology, and personal reflection.
Common methods include astrology, where planetary positions are interpreted; Tarot or other card-reading systems; numerology, which
The scientific consensus regards ennustamist as lacking empirical support for reliable forecasting. Critics point to cognitive