A Kosem is somebody who beats the ground with his staff or belt while chanting gibberish until he goes into a trance; after which he starts to foretell the future.
One who puts himself into a trance to foretell the future - or to make decisions - has transgressed this Mitzva.
By Rabbinic decree one may not inquire about future events from a Kosem.
Applies to everybody, everywhere, always
Verse: "You shall not have any ... thoughtful soothsayers in your midsts" (Devarim 18:10)
Source: The Chafetz-Chaim's Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 167
- Danny
Monday, 3 Marcheshvan 5771
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