Divination

The Acorn • Symbols Tea leaf symbol from Unfogging the Future meaning “windfall, unexpected gold.”… Read More

Astrology • Areas of knowledge A type of Divination which relies on star charts and the time and date of a person’s birth. Read More

astronomical model • Magical objects Miniature version of stars and planets, useful for studying astronomy. Read More

Astronomy • Areas of knowledge Astronomy is the study of celestial bodies and their movements. In typical Muggle usage, “astronomy” denotes a scientific discipline. In the wizarding world, astronomy also encompasses astrology and connects with Divination, particularly for the Centaurs. Astronomy affects magic in direct ways, which is why the subject is studied at Hogwarts. Read More

Astronomy class • Hogwarts academics Astronomy is a compulsory subject for the first five years at Hogwarts. The Astonomy professor is Aurora Sinistra. The class meets at midnight at the top of the Astronomy Tower. Essays for the theory portion involve learning a lot of facts — Ron and Harry’s fifth year essay on Jupiter’s moons, for example… Read More

Irish Phoenix • Creature Another name for the Augurey. Read More