Divination is the general practice of seeking insight or guidance through a method or tool, rather than through logic or ordinary reasoning alone. It's an umbrella term covering a wide range of specific practices, tarot, pendulum, runes, I-Ching, and many others, all sharing the same underlying purpose: uncovering information that isn't otherwise accessible.

Different divination methods rely on different mechanisms; some interpret symbols or cards, others read physical movement or patterns, but nearly all treat the tool itself as a focal point that helps access intuitive insight, rather than a source of information on its own.