Divination Quote by Nicholas Clulee
““The earliest surviving manuscript containing Artephius’ ‘Ars Sintrillia’ is from the seventeenth century, titled ‘Artetti ac Mininii Apologia in Artem Magicam’ under the heading ‘De Scientia Praeteritorum Praesentium ac Futuorum’. This describes the use of three vases of different materials filled with water, wine and oil in which there are semi-precious stones. These are arranged in several ways with candles, and by the reflection of the rays of the sun, moon and stars into the liquids from several instruments, including a sword, make possible various kinds of divination, especially knowledge of the past, present and future””
About This Quote
Source Manuscript: Artetti ac Mininii Apologia in Artem Magicam, 17th century
A medieval alchemical text describes using three vases with water, wine, oil and stones, illuminated by celestial light and reflected by instruments, to divine past, present, and future events.
In simple terms: Ancient ritual uses liquids, stones, and light to predict time.
Key Takeaway
Explore symbolic tools for insight.
Themes
alchemy
divination
symbolism
history
science
mysticism
Mood
curious
reflective
inquisitive
Type
historical
esoteric
analytical
When to use this quote
- Historical research
- theatrical performance
- personal meditation
- creative storytelling
- experimental art
Key Concepts
Artesia
reflective optics
ritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How might symbolic rituals influence perception of time?
- What role does material symbolism play in belief systems?
A Different Perspective
Modern scientific methods cannot verify such predictions.
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