Bibliomancy, not just for librarians

​Bibliomancy is the practice of seeking guidance or answers to questions through the use of literature, specifically by randomly selecting a passage or verse from a book. This practice has been used for centuries, with references dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Bibliomancy was also used by medieval scholars and was popular in the Renaissance period.

In ancient Greece, bibliomancy was known as "sortes," and it was used to consult the works of Homer and Virgil for guidance. The Romans also used bibliomancy, and it was a common practice in the Middle Ages, particularly among Christian monks and scholars. They would consult the Bible, often using the Psalms, for guidance and inspiration.

In the Renaissance period, bibliomancy was particularly popular among scholars and intellectuals. They would consult classical literature, such as the works of Ovid and Virgil, for guidance on various matters. The practice of bibliomancy was also popular among the wealthy and aristocratic classes, who would consult books of divination, such as the "Liber Sortium," to predict the future.

In modern times, bibliomancy is still used by some people to seek guidance or answers to questions. Many turn to the Bible or other religious texts for inspiration or guidance, while others use books of poetry, literature, or even fortune-telling cards.

Bibliomancy has been used by many famous people throughout history. The poet William Butler Yeats was known to use bibliomancy, and he would consult the works of Shakespeare for inspiration and guidance. The author J.R.R. Tolkien also used bibliomancy, and he would randomly select passages from the Norse sagas to help him with his writing.

To practice bibliomancy, one can use any book or text that holds personal significance. It can be a religious text, a book of poetry, or even a novel. To begin, one should focus on the question or problem they are seeking guidance on. Then, the book should be opened at random, and a passage or verse should be selected. The passage should be read and interpreted in the context of the question or problem at hand.

One variation of Bibliomancy is called "Bibliomancy Online" where people use the internet to randomly select a passage from a book, article or poem, They can even use search engines like Google to type in a word or phrase and select a random link that pops up.

Bibliomancy is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to seek guidance and inspiration. It has been used by many famous people throughout history, and it can still be used today. To practice bibliomancy, one can use any book or text that holds personal significance and randomly select a passage or verse to interpret in the context of the question or problem at hand. It's important to remember that bibliomancy should not be used as a form of divination or a way to predict the future, but rather as a way to gain insight and guidance.

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