This article is about Omens as divinatory portents. For the 1976 Horror Film, see The Omen. Omens or portents are signs encountered fortuitously that are believed to foretell the future. Their interpretation is a form of divination. The augur and haruspex of ancient Rome were professional readers of omens. The augurs tried to read the future in the flight of birds. The haruspex sought omens in the entrails of sacrificed animals. Other omens are less subject to putting into a system, and are not voluntarily sought. The superstition that if you break a mirror you will suffer seven years ...

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In various forms of astrology both past and present, solar and lunar eclipses are thought to be omens for notable births, deaths, or other important world developments. Princess Diana is sometimes cited as an example of such phenomenon, due to solar and lunar eclipses occurring on or close to the day of significant events in her life, to include her wedding to Prince Charles, on July 29, 1981 (solar eclipse) and the birth of her son, Prince William, on June 21, 1982 (solar eclipse). Additionally, she was formally separated from Prince Charle ...

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Crowley can refer to Aleister Crowley, the 20th century occultist. Anthony Crowley, a fictional demon in the novel Good Omens, whose name is based on the above. John Crowley, an American author of science fiction. Crowley Foods, a food manufacturer and retailer based in Binghamton, New York. Crowley Maritime Corporation, a diversified transportation and logistics company, based in Oakland, California David Crowley, a Cincinnati city council member from 2001-current.

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Aziraphale is a fictional angel in the novel Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. He was supposedly the angel of the flaming sword who guarded the Garden of Eden after Adam and Eve were cast out (Genesis 3:24). Concerning the character's name, Pratchett says "It was made up, but from real ingredients". Aziraphale's name is an anglicisation of Aziraphael, and from the Hebrew elements we can glean that his name means "God heals my Strength." He is a Principality, possibly demoted from the ran ...

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A. J. Crowley is a fictional demon in the novel Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Originally named Crawly, he was supposedly the serpent who tempted Adam and Eve with the Fruit of Knowledge. He went on to become Hell's agent on Earth, under the guise of a stereotyped yuppie. He is fascinated by humanity's ability to do worse things to each other than the legions of Hell could imagine (largely because the legions of Hell have no imagination). The personal achievements he himself is most satisfied with include Welsh-language television, value-adde ...

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Aumakua is a Hawaiian word meaning family or personal god, often a deified ancestor. The 'aumakua frequently manifested him or herself as an animal, such as a shark or an owl. 'Aumakuas were worshipped, often at localities or rocks where they were believed to 'dwell'. The appearance of an animal one regarded as an 'aumakua was often believed to be an omen, to be noted and interpreted for good or ill. There are also many stories of 'aumakuas, in animal form, intervening to save their descendants from harm. It was ...

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American Gods is a novel by Neil Gaiman. The novel is an ambitious blend of Americana, fantasy, and various strands of ancient and modern mythology, all centering on a mysterious and taciturn protagonist, Shadow. It was Gaiman's fourth prose novel, being preceded by Good Omens (a collaboration with Terry Pratchett), Neverwhere, and Stardust (a fairy tale illustrated by Charles Vess). Several of the themes touched upon in the book were previously glimpsed in The Sandman ...

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Omen: A sudden occurrence that is interpreted as being a sign of good or evil. Often it will be small yet significant like a vase falling over or a cup of water spilling.

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inauspicious: Not favorable. Not a good time to perform certain actions or undertake projects. Ill-omened.

See: auspiciousness, muhurta.

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OMEN

Strictly, a sign conveying an earnest of the future, either good or bad. Actually associated with evil portents. To designate good portents use "auspicious."

OMNISCIENCE

(See COSMIC SWITCHBOARD.) There are no "imponderables." Everything being the creation of the human psyche, all mysteries are soluble.

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Omen

A sign or event which is interpreted as being a sign of good or evil in a future event. Often it will be small yet significant; for example. a vase falling over or a cup of water spilling.

There are two basic kinds of omen:

1)    normal occurrences of nature (the hooting of owls, or howling of dogs, for example), which are interpreted in a specific context to augur good or bad fortune; and

2)    unusual occurrences, such as flights of sacred birds, or eclipses, or comets, that are believed to be direct manifestations of the gods.

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Omen

A sign or event which is interpreted as being a sign of good or evil in a future event. Often it will be small yet significant; for example. a vase falling over or a cup of water spilling.

There are two basic kinds of omen:

1)    normal occurrences of nature (the hooting of owls, or howling of dogs, for example), which are interpreted in a specific context to augur good or bad fortune; and

2)    unusual occurrences, such as flights of sacred birds, or eclipses, or comets, that are believed to be direct manifestations of the gods.

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Angels in art - Books. Good Omens His dark materials Angels in art - Anime and Manga. Angel Sanctuary D.N. Angel Haibane Renmei Megatokyo Neon Genesis Evangelion Oh My Goddess! Tenshi ni Narumon The Vision of Escaflowne Angels in art - Movies. Aniol w Krakowie ...

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The various rituals suggested by the sources, though they widely differ one from another, share a common element of the uncanny, and the reverse of what is considered good-omened and auspicious. A rabbit is an animal that shapeshifting witches such as Isobel Gowdie claimed to be able to transmogrify themselves into. Witches were said to be active at the times of the full and new moon. Silver bullets, of cour ...

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auspicious: Mangala. Favorable, of good omen, foreboding well. One of the central concepts in Hindu life. Astrology defines a method for determining times that are favorable for various human endeavors. Much of daily living and religious practice revolves around an awareness of auspiciousness. Endowed with great power and importance, it is associated with times, places and persons. See: jyotisha, muhurta, swastika, Tai Pongal.

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auspicious: Mangala. Favorable, of good omen, foreboding well. One of the central concepts in Hindu life. Astrology defines a method for determining times that are favorable for various human endeavors. Much of daily living and religious practice revolves around an awareness of auspiciousness. Endowed with great power and importance, it is associated with times, places and persons. See: jyotisha, muhurta, swastika, Tai Pongal.

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The similarities and differences of twins has long held a fascination for writers. Perhaps the oldest depiction of this idea is the biblical story of Cain and Abel in which one brother is the jealous counterpart of the other. Dualism and the conflict between good and evil is an important element in religion and mythology. The concept also has its roots in the notion of a doppelgänger, a ghostly double whose appearance is an ill omen. The evil twin expands on this by being concrete and i ...

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Makobo is the daughter of Princess Makheala and is the only Rain Queen to be formally educated. She was crowned Rain Queen in 2003, two years after the death of her mother Makheala and the previous Rain Queen, her grandmother Mokope Modjadji. Her mother, the designated successor, had died two days before Mokope Modjadji had died, therefore Makobo was selected as the next Rain Queen. On the day of the coronation, a slight drizzle fell which was interpreted as a good omen. The coronation was an elaborate ceremony but it is believed tha ...

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The White Eagle is said to have originated when Poland’s legendary founder Lech saw a white eagle’s nest, and considering this a good omen, founded the city of Gniezno (from gniazdo - nest). As the eagle spread its wings and soared into the heavens, a ray of sunshine from the red setting sun fell on the eagle's wings, so they appeared tipped with gold, the rest of the bird was pure white. Some historians place the origins of the White Eagle in the Roman Empire or the Holy Roman E ...

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