Fortune telling from ash
Ash divination is one of the oldest and most mysterious methods of predicting the future, one that has faded into oblivion over time. Although modern divination often relies on cards and telephone consultations, practices such as abacomancy and spodomancy, which involve interpreting omens in dust, cinders, and ash, have their roots in antiquity. In this article, we present three of the most popular techniques for divining by ash, their historical significance, and the diverse interpretations that have fascinated people throughout the ages. Campfire In our modern times, it's truly difficult to find a fortune teller who doesn't use cards and isn't available exclusively by phone at 0-700. Most of us smile when we hear our own fortunes told, but in the past, these predictions were taken quite seriously. In the days before Tarot and other cards were known, fortune-telling was done through the flight of birds, beer, and other interesting things. Most often, however, t...