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Divination is the practice of seeking knowledge or insight into the future or unknown through various methods and techniques. Throughout history, different cultures and societies have developed their own unique types of divination. These can be broadly categorized into several main types: 1. Astrological Divination: This type of divination involves studying the positions and movements of celestial bodies, such as stars and planets, to gain insight into future events or personal characteristics. Astrologers interpret these celestial patterns to predict and analyze various aspects of life, including relationships, career, and health. 2.

Here’s another Spellcaster: the title of Wondery’s new schaden-fraud series. And, yes, I mean schaden-fraud: it’s my label for that subset of true crime podcasts in which a charismatic huckster convinces crowds to part with their money, proceeds to soar to the top by riding those billions, and then… crashes. Think The Dropout, about Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes, or The Missing Crypto Queen, about Ruja Ignatova. These podcasts have a tendency to end up as Netflix series.

Historian Ronald Hutton says that, actually, when it came to witch-killing, the UK divided along Anglo-Saxon Celtic lines Wales and the Scottish Highlands on one side, England and the lowlands on the other. Like so many others since The Blair Witch Project , Blair Witch tries to immerse us into the action and give us that little extra bit of scare and unease by pretending to be real.

2. Tarot Reading: Tarot cards are a popular tool for divination, originating from the 15th century. The cards are shuffled and drawn, then interpreted by a reader based on their symbolism and imagery.

The week in audio: Witch; Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried; History’s Secret Heroes – review

India Rakusen, host of the excellent 28ish Days Later, which looked at the process of menstruation day by day, is back on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Once again, she’s chatting lady stuff. Be scared, chaps! Yeah, you’d better be: because Rakusen is talking about – and to – witches.

I’ve heard the first three episodes of Witch, and the ones Rakusen encounters are a long way from claw-fingered, black-robed pointy hats. Instead, they’re normal-ish young women who’ve simply continued the spells and incantations of childhood. One burns unwanted bills and invitations in a May Day ritual. Another talks Rakusen through her teas (“That’s very poisonous! It’s nightshade; don’t even open the jar”). A wicca follower mentions they schedule their projects according to the waxing and waning of the moon. Everyone’s having a lovely time.

But life wasn’t always so good for a witch. In Edinburgh, Claire Mitchell KC is leading a campaign for the city to acknowledge that 2,500 innocent people – mostly women – were accused, tortured and killed for witchcraft from the 1560s onwards. We hear about the 1486 Malleus Maleficarum – the Hammer of the Witches – a madly sexist, initially ridiculed text that gradually gained respect and somehow got entwined with the papal bull of 1484, so that killing witches appeared to be church-approved. Then there’s Daemonologie, written in 1597 by King James VI of Scotland, later James I of England. His wife and daughter had been endangered in a storm at sea and he blamed witches. Historian Ronald Hutton says that, actually, when it came to witch-killing, the UK divided along Anglo-Saxon/Celtic lines: Wales and the Scottish Highlands on one side, England and the lowlands on the other. The Celts believed in fairies and so thought witches were OK; the Anglo-Saxons, influenced by Germany, did not.

Surprise! At the centre of this tale is a deeply flawed individual who makes others believe he’s some sort of messiah

As you can tell, there’s a lot of highly interesting research in this series. Prepare to have your cynical mind expanded. It helps that Rakusen is an excellent presenter. Her scripts are a delight: beautifully written and delivered. You sense that she really hopes that she too is a witch. An understandable desire: who hasn’t wanted the ability to point a finger at an enemy and turn them into a toad? The non-magic world has a way of wearing women down. I’ll be happy if Rakusen turns out witchy; but I hope that even if she does, she continues to weave her audio magic.

Here’s another Spellcaster: the title of Wondery’s new schaden-fraud series. And, yes, I mean schaden-fraud: it’s my label for that subset of true crime podcasts in which a charismatic huckster convinces crowds to part with their money, proceeds to soar to the top by riding those billions, and then… crashes. Think The Dropout, about Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes, or The Missing Crypto Queen, about Ruja Ignatova. These podcasts have a tendency to end up as Netflix series.

Spellcaster is about crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried. Which, let’s face it, is an amazing name for a crypto bro. A fried banker. Or, given the American pronunciation of Fried, a freed banker. Either way, a money guy without the usual restraints. Anyway, just over a year ago, Bankman-Fried was seen as the future of crypto-currency. He had two companies: FTX (a crypto exchange platform) and Alameda Research (a crypto trading company). The ridiculous profits they made were, said Bankman-Fried, to be invested into ethical projects. For – lo! – he was making money to save the world.

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried speaking at a Senate hearing in Washington, DC last year. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Bloomberg reporter Hannah Miller is our host, and she’s a good one: not only an excellent journalist but someone with a proper “in” to the story. Via a bachelorette party she gets to know Caroline Ellison, Bankman-Fried’s sometime girlfriend and head of Alameda Research. Miller interviews her and feels that something is off…

Crypto is not something I’m interested in. (It really does remind me of dark magic: it only works if you believe it does.) But Miller, along with fellow reporters Max Chafkin and Annie Massa, is wise enough to make this podcast a story about people, rather than witchy money. And – surprise! – at the centre of this tale is a deeply flawed individual who makes others believe he’s some sort of messiah. Honestly, if I were a financial adviser, I’d make every one of my clients listen to a schaden-fraud podcast series before opening their wallet. Everyone would be richer – though we’d have fewer excellent stories such as this one to enjoy.

Speaking of brilliant stories, Helena Bonham Carter has one about a fascinating spy. In History’s Secret Heroes, she turns her script-reading skills to good effect, recounting tales of derring-do from the second world war. Written by the clever historian and author Alex von Tunzelmann, these stories are true and fabulous. First up is Virginia Hall, a posh American who moved to Izmir, where she managed to blow her own foot off in a shooting accident. To save her life, her left leg was amputated below the knee. This, as you might surmise, was a turning point in Hall’s life. But instead of taking it easy, she resolved to live adventurously and ended up as a spy in Vichy France, masterminding the breakout of prisoners in a more efficient, less soil-down-trousers Great Escape.

Bonham Carter is a lovely reader, fruity and upbeat, propelling the story along without showboating. If the rest of the episodes are as fun as this one, it will be a thoroughly enjoyable series.

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Tarot readings can provide insight into different aspects of life, including love, finances, and personal growth. 3. Palmistry: Palm reading, or palmistry, is the interpretation of the lines and patterns on a person's palm to gain insight into their past, present, and future. Different lines and markings on the palm are believed to represent various characteristics and events in a person's life. Palm readers analyze the size, shape, and texture of the hand, as well as the lines and mounts on the palm. 4. Numerology: Numerology is a divination method that assigns numerical values to letters and uses these values to gain insight into a person's character traits, life path, and future events. By calculating and interpreting these numbers, numerologists can provide guidance on various aspects of life, such as career choices, relationships, and personal development. 5. Runes: Runes are ancient symbols used for divination, primarily by Norse and Germanic cultures. These symbols are engraved on small stones or wooden pieces, then drawn and interpreted to provide guidance. Each rune has its own meaning and significance, and the combination of runes drawn can provide insight into different aspects of life and future events. 6. Ouija Board: The Ouija board is a popular divination tool consisting of a flat board marked with letters, numbers, and other symbols. Participants place their hands on a pointer, or "planchette," which moves across the board to spell out messages from spirits or other supernatural entities. Ouija boards are often used in conjunction with mediums or individuals with psychic abilities. These are just a few examples of the types of divination that have been practiced throughout history. Each method has its own unique approach and tools, but they all share the common aim of seeking insight into the future or unknown. Whether through celestial observations, card readings, palm analysis, number calculations, rune interpretations, or communication with spirits, divination offers individuals the opportunity to gain guidance and understanding in their lives..

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