Divination by cinders or ashes, especially from sacrificial fires. Oblong cinders, called “coffins,” indicated a coming death. Oval cinders were called “cradles” and indicated a coming birth. Round cinders were “purses” and indicated improved finances. Cinders in the form of a heart indicated a new lover.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...