Ornithomancy

Greek Augury - Bird Divination

Reading the type, number, flight patterns, and behavior of birds to acquire messages from the gods.

Birds are special creatures – they bridge the gap between man and heaven.
Birds are messengers from the gods.

Can also be considered psychopomps, which are ones who conduct souls to the other world after death. In Greek mythology psychopomps are connected to Hermes.

Result

Number of Birds (d12): Roll on "Number of Birds (d12)"

Bird Type (d20): Roll on "Bird Type (d20)"

Flight Direction (d4): Roll on "Flight Direction (d4)"

Flight Pattern (d8):  Roll on "Flight Pattern (d8)"

Bird Behavior (d10):  Roll on "Bird Behavior (d10)"

Divine Omen (d6):  Roll on "Divine Omen (d6)"


Subcharts

Flight Direction (d4) (d4)

d4 Flight Direction Result

1

North

| Mating, create something new. Ensure tradition survives. Legacy. Family. Passon

2

South

| Return Home. Comfort. Escape. Motivation.

3

East

| Into the storm. Face a challenge ahead. Not going to be easy, but head winds can lift one up.

4

West

| Unknown, Exploration, Trade, possible chance for riches

Divine Omen (d6) (d6)

d6 Divine Omen Result

1

Bird Dies

| Divine Intervention - Bad Omen

2

Bird Barely Succeeds

| Divine Indifference

3

Unclear

| Divine Indifference

4

Unclear

| Divine Indifference

5

Bird Succeeds

| Divine Indifference

6

Bird Handily Succeeds

| Divine Intervention - Good Omen

Flight Pattern (d8) (d8)

d8 Flight Pattern Result

1

No Pattern

| Chaos. disorganization. No plan.

2

“V”

| Efficiency. Team Work. Be a leader, but be willing to be lead.

3

Undulating

| Alternating. Up & Down. Work hard-Play hard.

4

Line

| Strong. Steady. Direct.

5

Spiral

| Finding a pocket to help drift. Seek assistance.

6

Hovering

| this usually means that someone you’re dealing with is not what they appear to be; someone who you think is your friend may not have your best interest in mind. Beware.

7

Circle

| preparing to land, surveying the surroundings for prey or communicating with others "display flight." perform aerial acrobatics or sing to attract mates. eye on predators and other potential threats. signal a change in direction or a shift in focus, such as when a flock of birds suddenly changes course to avoid an obstacle. maintain their position.

8

Landed

| Grounded. Take a break. Observe. Sense of stability, but lack of Freedom.

Bird Behavior (d10) (d10)

d10 Bird Behavior Result

1

Calling to one another

| Communication.

2

Calling to you

| Resolution comes from within. Others are seeking something from you.

3

Making sounds they normally would

| Calm. Serenity. Routine.

4

Signs of distress

| Warning. Danger.

5

Fighting

| Conflict.

6

Flying away from a predator

| Escape. Danger.

7

Going after prey or gathering food

| Hunting. Predator. Victim. Survival. Gathering. Bountiful. Fulfilled.

8

Trapped or caged

| Pinned. Confinements. Lack of Freedom. Stuck in a situation.

9

Guarding a nest

| Protection required. Youth. Next generation.

10

Keep returning

| Pay Attention. Warning. Important. Imperative. Ritual. Habit. Routine. Consistency.

Number of Birds (d12) (d12)

d12 Number of Birds Result

1

Solitary bird

| Need for individuality. Seclusion. Need to recharge or learn a personal lesson. Study. Personal growth. Focus on self.

2

Solitary bird

| Need for individuality. Seclusion. Need to recharge or learn a personal lesson. Study. Personal growth. Focus on self.

3

Solitary bird

| Need for individuality. Seclusion. Need to recharge or learn a personal lesson. Study. Personal growth. Focus on self.

4

Two birds

| Romantic or partnership lesson. Love. Partnership. Mutual reliance on another entity.

5

Two birds

| Romantic or partnership lesson. Love. Partnership. Mutual reliance on another entity.

6

Two birds

| Romantic or partnership lesson. Love. Partnership. Mutual reliance on another entity.

7

Dozens

| Safety in numbers.

8

Dozens

| Safety in numbers.

9

Dozens

| Safety in numbers.

10

Hundreds

| Community. Chaos. Lost sense of self.

11

Hundreds

| Community. Chaos. Lost sense of self.

12

Hundreds

| Community. Chaos. Lost sense of self.

Bird Type (d20) (d20)

d20 Bird Result

1

Crow

| Spiritual mystery bringers and encourage one to dive deep and reflect upon spirituality. Wisdom, foresight, and intelligence. prophecy and good luck. also considered psychopomps (conducts souls to the other world after death, Hermes). a warning of danger or a show of the unseen.

2

Eagle

| Strength. Freedom. Divine Power. Associated with Zeus and symbolizes freedom, strength, victory, and protection

3

Cardinal

| Love, passion, and devotion. Sign of Good Luck.

4

Sparrow

| Creativity, hard work, and resourcefulness

5

Oriole

| Excitement & Bliss. Black birds represent mystery, magic, and transformation

6

Goldfinch

| Keep Guard Up. A Warning.

7

Hummingbird

| An adventure is ahead. mid-air and move in any direction with great speed.

8

Pidgeon

| Good health; healing; assistance. Beauty, love, and fertility

9

Peacock

| Immortality, renewal, and pride

10

Owl

| Wisdom, knowledge, and foresight. Introspection. Mystery.

11

Woodpecker

| Secrets could be exposed. Persistence.

12

Dove

| Peace & Serenity. Contentment. Associated with Aphrodite and represents love, beauty, and fertility

13

Stork

| Fertility, birth, and family. the goddess Hera and is believed to bring fertility and happiness. New beginnings.

14

Swan

| Beauty, perfection, and grace

15

Falcon

| Strength, courage, and victory

16

Pelican

| Motherhood, compassion, and charity. Sacrifice.

17

Crane

| Gracefulness, purity, and beauty

18

Albatross

| fly great distances and withstand harsh weather conditions. Adventure ahead. freedom, and exploration. power and perseverance.

19

Seagull

| Freedom, the sea, and the wind. Versatility. Adaptability. Sun, wind. Ocean. thrive in different environments and adapt to changing circumstances, resilience and resourcefulness.

20

Blue Jay

| Curiosity. Intelligence favored. Be wary of intellectual deception or trickery.