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Bibliomancy

Bibliomancy is a way of finding out information or answers to questions by opening a book at random and reading the first words or passage that you see. It's kind of like asking a book for advice! To practice bibliomancy, first think of a question or problem you have. Then, find a book that you think has good advice or answers, like a religious text, poetry book, or even a novel. Now close your eyes and open the book to any page. Read the first words or passage you see. This is your answer! Repeat this process a few times to get a better idea of what the book is saying.
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