The art of revealing future events by means of a pretended communication with the dead; the black art; hence, magic in general; conjuration; enchantment
The practice of attempting to communicate with the spirits of the dead in order to predict or influence the future
The magic of the dead While not inheritantly evil, dealing with the dead can make one become so Evil aligned wizards (Black Robed Mages) gain additional effect, including duration and damage, when casting spells of this kind, due to complimenting energies and alignments
{i} divination by alleged communication with the dead, inquiring of the dead; sorcery, witchcraft
Necromancy is magic that some people believe brings a dead person back to this world so that you can talk to them
the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
a form of magic involving the reanimation or use of the dead and spirits This form of magic has always been held in the realms of taboo among the people of Kahlan
Am attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead This is forbidden in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament)