Googlemancy

[Qryztufre]

When you want to search for something you say “google it” when you are doing the search the correct term would be “googling” but have you heard of the term “Googlemancy”?

Maybe not, but its really not all that difficult to grasp if you are familiar with the various divination practices that are out there. It is associated with Bibliomancy and works pretty much under the same mindset but rather then asking a question and opening a random book to find your answer you are asking your question and then hitting the “I’m feeling lucky” button.

There are several methods for this and you can mix and match them to suit your own needs so I’ll explain a few of them so you can get the feel of the overall process.

Asking the Question:

• Method 1: Type in your full question into the search box
• Method 2: Type in only the keywords of the question

Both methods may result in different results once searched for so it’s generally better to stick with one method and then keep the alternate method for the times when no results come up.

Getting an answer:

• Method A:“I’m Feeling Lucky”
  You’ll see this button from Google’s main page, it’s found just to the left of the normal “Google Search” button. It will take you to the primary result for the search query. Once there read the page and divine your answer from the result.
• Method B: Method 23
  Ask your question then click the “Google Search” then count to the 23rd entry within the SERP (Search Engine Rank Postion). Alternatively you can browse your way to page twenty three and take the top result from that page. 23 is a big number in Chaos Circles so that is the number I have used here. Feel free to use any special number that has a significance to you.
• Method C: Google Images
  This method is just like the previous method but rather then divining from the text or overall page you will be interpreting only the image results. Using Google Images may offer the best result if you are using the second method for asking the question (keywords).
  
  Alternatively you can simply take all of the images on the first (or 23rd) page and figure out your answer by taking bits and pieces from all of the thumbs shown on the first page.

Again I feel it’s best to pick one method and stick to that with only changing when there is no reply. Though some may feel that no results found IS the answer, and there is certainly nothing wrong with that. Maybe rephrase the question and ask again.

[triangle of art]

I tried this, and as usual divination never works for me if I'm trying to figure out what will happen, but as a method of asking for advice, it's great. I typed a long and fairly complex question into the search bar (without quotes, to give Google plenty of room to work in a non-linear fashion; I wouldn't want someone actually writing about my situation), and I clicked "I'm feeling lucky." I got a wonderful bit of advice for a new magical exercise to perform.

I recommend everyone give this a try. After all, it sounds much less painful than sanguimancy .

[Stritheil]

This method actually seems to work. Computers now officially rule the world.

That was a very clever idea, Q. But I hope you're still human and haven't become a cyborg.

[Qryztufre]

Originally Posted by Stritheil

This method actually seems to work. Computers now officially rule the world.

You're not allowed to say that. I suspect that the drones will be here to wipe your post shortly.

That was a very clever idea, Q. But I hope you're still human and haven't become a cyborg.

Twasn't mine... I just tweaked it out a bit and put it in my own words

[Sandalphon]

I wonder if Googlemancy works with Blackle too?

[nullperson]

Thank you Q
/me waves a big, fluffy hat and bows deeply

[Qryztufre]

Looking at a thread about alternate methods for Tarot, I got to thinking about this thread, as it pretty much works the same, at least as far as a single card spread vs. the symbolism of said single card...

Originally Posted by Qryztufre

Getting an answer:

• Method C: Google Images
  This method is just like the previous method but rather then divining from the text or overall page you will be interpreting only the image results. Using Google Images may offer the best result if you are using the second method for asking the question (keywords).
  
  Alternatively you can simply take all of the images on the first (or 23rd) page and figure out your answer by taking bits and pieces from all of the thumbs shown on the first page.

Over the last year or so the big G has expanded greatly. I have used the image results for some divination, but I wonder what how it would pan out looking though blogs, videos, or even shopping...

http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/

Either way, with the newer options you could likely suit your search to your question a bit better then before.

[Knoxx]

I tried method B, asked google about future jobs
it took me to a blog with a big bold headline that read "just say no to adult children wanting money"

it made me giggle...I seriously hope I don't become a mooch.

[aroguespirit]

Googlemancy... ... ... AHAHAHAH! That is amazing! I love you Q! I had never thought of using that term until now. Nor would I have thought of divining from the internet like that. HEHE I <3 you so much for introducing me to googlemancy.

[Isaac]

While on the topic of google and all its greatness, here is something that might be useful (if not posted before already)

http://www.thechurchofgoogle.org

A paradigm anyone can have faith in!