The Lot of the Vilna Gaon

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Question

Is it permissible to use the Lot of the Vilna Gaon with a serious and seemingly God-fearing person who does this for many for a fee, to ask questions about life's dilemmas?

Answer

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If the person is considered God-fearing, it is permissible.

Source

According to Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Laws of Divination and Sorcery, Siman 179, Seif 4

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