Auguries are omens or signs that indicate future events. There are many synonyms for this term, including prophecies, predictions, forecasts, portents, premonitions, omens, harbingers, divinations, and foresight. These words all imply some form of supernatural insight into what may happen in the days to come. Prophecies specifically refer to predictions made by a prophet or religious leader, while omens and portents often refer to signs that are interpreted as either good or bad luck. Premonitions and foresight imply a more personal insight into the future, while divinations are specific techniques used to gain information about future events. Regardless of the word used, auguries are often associated with mystical or supernatural forces.