Definitions

1. noun

A form of divination in which the positions of the feet or other parts of the body after falling asleep are interpreted.

“The fortune teller practiced various forms of scatomancy to predict the future of her clients.”

2. noun

A type of dream incubation in which the positions of the body after falling asleep are believed to reveal hidden truths or future events.

“The ancient civilization practiced scatomancy as a means of understanding the will of the gods.”