prognostication

(noun) a sign of something about to happen. Synonyms: omen, portent, presage, prognostic, prodigy. Example: "He looked for an omen before going into battle."

(noun) a statement made about the future. Synonyms: prediction, foretelling, forecasting.

(noun) knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source). Synonyms: prophecy, vaticination.