The future of The Pattern shows evidence of itself through Signs – a flashed glimpse for those with the ability to interpret them. Signs are symbolic and highly interpretative; these rely on intuition and unconscious connection to understand. These often bring with them a measure of Weal (good) or Woe (bad) for a moment in time – depending on whether the alignment of the elements in The Pattern is advantageous or disadvantageous in relation to a target. The source of Signs are often vague – “the planets align”, “the vibrations resonate”, etc.
Wherever an awakened Sparks, or a Anima Fount, etc. exists, certain circumstances can trigger a Sign. Powers provided by Prime Entities can accomplish a reading of Signs. Astrological Delving can also be used to have a vision of or trigger a Sign. Signs most often reference a specific event, moment, or convergence of circumstances.
Weal: These describe a nexus of time, opportunity, and readiness which maximizes the gain, benefit, favor, improved outcome, or Positive experience of a subject in relation to others.
Woe: These describe a nexus of time, opportunity, and readiness which maximizes the loss, harm, rancor, reduced outcome, or Negative experience of a subject in relation to others.
Example: “When the sun is swallowed by the moon, the spirits of your ancestors will guide your hand against the emperor until the the sun smiles fully on the statue of Billblhaze.” – could mean that the target gains a +2 on all attacks against the emperor for 8 minutes.
Trained in the art of repeatedly reading and interpreting Signs and bringing their outcomes. Oracular arts require a strong intuition and an ability to both see and interpret the Signs of The Pattern.
Most divine oracles use this power to accomplish this by a Principal allowing their followers to see as they see along multiple dimensions and multiple logical paths making their desired outcomes known. Psychics practice oracular arts through the vibrations of threads in The Pattern. Astrology is a method of revealing and understanding Signs as well. It is usually practiced as a Ritual.