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Onmyōdō (meaning "The Way of Yin and Yang") is Japanese-style [[Functional Magic|spell-casting]]. Methods range from Yin/Yang, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godai Five Elements], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shikigami Shikigami], and Divination to O-Fuda and Alchemy. ''Onmyodo'' is a very eclectic blend; while it can be treated as simply ''Rule Magic'', it also has elements of ''Force Magic'' and ''Theurgy''.
Onmyōdō (meaning "The Way of Yin and Yang") is Japanese-style [[Functional Magic|spell-casting]]. Methods range from Yin/Yang, [[wikipedia:Godai|Five Elements]], [[wikipedia:Shikigami|Shikigami]], and Divination to O-Fuda and Alchemy. ''Onmyodo'' is a very eclectic blend; while it can be treated as simply ''Rule Magic'', it also has elements of ''Force Magic'' and ''Theurgy''.


Over the centuries, the various arts and practices of ''Onmyodo'' gradually became absorbed into [[Useful Notes/Shinto|Shinto]] and [[Useful Notes/Buddhism|Buddhist]] tradition, and also into the disciplines of the ''Shugenja'', and other ascetic groups. Thus, in many anime and manga works, ''[[Miko]]'' (shrine maidens) are shown as knowing how to summon and control Shikigami.
Over the centuries, the various arts and practices of ''Onmyodo'' gradually became absorbed into [[Useful Notes/Shinto|Shinto]] and [[Useful Notes/Buddhism|Buddhist]] tradition, and also into the disciplines of the ''Shugenja'', and other ascetic groups. Thus, in many anime and manga works, ''[[Miko]]'' (shrine maidens) are shown as knowing how to summon and control Shikigami.
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;Gobosei (pentagram)
;Gobosei (pentagram)
: In Japanese culture, this is a symbol of magical power, associated with Abe no Seimei; it is a diagram of the "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Xing#Overcoming overcoming cycle]" of the [[Elemental Powers|five Chinese elements]] (Wu Xing).
: In Japanese culture, this is a symbol of magical power, associated with Abe no Seimei; it is a diagram of the "[[wikipedia:Wu Xing#Overcoming|overcoming cycle]]" of the [[Elemental Powers|five Chinese elements]] (Wu Xing).


;[[Paper Talisman|Ofuda]]
;[[Paper Talisman|Ofuda]]
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;[[Kuji-In]] and Kuji-kiri
;[[Kuji-In]] and Kuji-kiri
: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuji-in The Nine Syllable Seals] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuji-kiri the Nine Symbolic Cuts] are also among Onmyodo techniques, though they were never unique to Onmyodo.
: [[wikipedia:Kuji-in|The Nine Syllable Seals]] and [[wikipedia:Kuji-kiri|the Nine Symbolic Cuts]] are also among Onmyodo techniques, though they were never unique to Onmyodo.


;[[Eastern Zodiac]]
;[[Eastern Zodiac]]
: One of the divination means ''Onmyoji'' employed. During the Heian era, ''Onmyoji'' were also responsible for making calendars. <ref>Japan used the Chinese calendar until after the opening of Japan.</ref> As part of that system, [[The Four Gods]] were thus also incorporated into Onmyodo.
: One of the divination means ''Onmyoji'' employed. During the Heian era, ''Onmyoji'' were also responsible for making calendars. <ref>Japan used the Chinese calendar until after the opening of Japan.</ref> As part of that system, [[The Four Gods]] were thus also incorporated into Onmyodo.


;[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feng_shui Feng Shui]
;[[wikipedia:Feng shui|Feng Shui]]
: Another Chinese influence amalgamated into Onmyodo.
: Another Chinese influence amalgamated into Onmyodo.


More information can be found, of course, at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onmyodo Wikipedia].
More information can be found, of course, at [[wikipedia:Onmyodo|Wikipedia]].
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