Confucianism and the Spirits

Such methods of consulting the spirits and asking them for guidance has been a part of chinese civilization virtually since its inception. Even though confucian scholars and even many modern main landers somewhat sneer down their noses at such mysticism, even they have largely had to bow to the real effects of such things. The government's mandate to rule rested on that concept, and the populace at large believed in it. Howis this for a call back the invisible forces which guide us? May do so for better or for ill, but we must remember that they exist.