pessomancy

/ˌpɛsəˈmænsi/ (PES-uh-MAN-see)

Definitions

1. noun

A form of divination or fortune-telling in which a person’s character or future is revealed by the way they walk or move.

“The old woman was known for her pessomancy, and people would often ask for her insight into their lives.”

Synonyms

  • dowsing
  • scrying

Antonyms

  • certainty
  • predictability