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Onmyōdō (陰陽道; also In'yōdō, lit. 'The Way of Yin and Yang') is a technique that uses knowledge of astronomy and calendars to divine good fortune in terms of date, time, direction and general personal affairs, originating from the philosophy of the yin-yang and the five elements.
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onmyōji court century imperial heian period shinto around astronomy japan later divination abe seimei japanese system also fortune time direction
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| warding off evil for preventing natural disasters | instance of | Onmyōdō has emphasized magic and religious services | 0.80 | text |
| epidemics | instance of | Onmyōdō has emphasized magic and religious services | 0.80 | text |
| for the productiveness of grain | instance of | Onmyōdō has emphasized magic and religious services | 0.80 | text |
| as well as curses against opponents | instance of | Onmyōdō has emphasized magic and religious services | 0.80 | text |
| keeping track of the calendar | instance of | Their court responsibilities ranged from tasks | 0.80 | text |
| to mystical duties such as divination | instance of | Their court responsibilities ranged from tasks | 0.80 | text |
| protection of the capital from evil spirits | instance of | Their court responsibilities ranged from tasks | 0.80 | text |
| Onmyōdō | related to Development | In | 0.60 | section |
| Onmyōdō | related to Development | Five Elements | 0.60 | section |
| Onmyōdō | related to Development | Japan | 0.60 | section |
| Onmyōdō | related to Development | China | 0.60 | section |
| Onmyōdō | related to Development | Baekje | 0.60 | section |
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