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The Secret Origins of the Samurai Onmyōji: The Real Power Behind Japan’s Court Magic

Who were the Onmyōji—Japan’s court specialists who used calendars, divination, and ritual rules to guide emperors, shape policies, and control timing across the entire Heian world? In this Hidden Faith episode, we break down how Onmyōdō blended Chinese yin-yang theory, the Five Phases, Shinto practices, and political needs into a powerful system of state decision-making. You’ll learn how the Onmyōji managed plague responses, exorcism rites, geomancy, directional taboos, and the timing of major events—and why figures like Abe no Seimei became legends. We also trace the decline of the Onmyōryō, the survival of its rituals, and how echoes of Onmyōdō still appear today in shrines, festivals, and modern pop culture. If you’re interested in hidden systems, real historical influence, and the people who managed uncertainty behind the scenes, this deep dive is for you. 👉 Comment the next tradition or mystery you want Hidden Faith to explore. 👉 Like & Subscribe to support the channel and catch future episodes. #Onmyoji #Onmyodo #AbeNoSeimei #JapaneseHistory #SamuraiHistory #HeianJapan #EsotericJapan #HiddenFaith #AncientJapan #CourtRituals #DivinationHistory #FolkBelief #Geomancy #ShintoCulture #HistoryDocumentary