One of the most common methods to look behind the curtain of the future at home is to guess by the shadow of burnt paper. Of course, there are many different ways in which you can predict future events, but many of them require special knowledge, and the uninitiated are unlikely to be able to use them. Everyone can interpret the shadow from the paper.
Fortune telling story
The very first mention of divination by the shadow of burnt paper refers to Ancient Egypt. It was from there that it began to spread throughout Europe and fell into the territory of Russia. So this method has spread a long time ago and is still popular among the population. Since ancient times, shadows have been associated with the dead world. And if you ask the representatives of the afterlife correctly, they will certainly provide all the required information.
But fire is considered a purification according to many religions and cultures. But for fortunetelling to really make sense, you need to prepare everything for this. Moreover, there are many nuances that should be considered. First of all, you need a special atmosphere, and, of course, you should consider all the rules of fortune telling.
The influence of the moon and time on fortune telling
The most important factor in conducting fortune telling in shadows is the time when the ritual is performed. Since ancient times, many different opinions have come to the point of when exactly it should be carried out. In principle, this can be done at any time of the year. Much depends on the day and day of the week. Those who are ordained to mystical ordinances recommend choosing a fortune-telling night from Friday to Saturday.
Adherents of this opinion begin the ritual at the end of one day, and end on the next. According to skeptics, this is directly related to the fact that Saturday is a day off, so you can do anything without worrying about getting up early the next day. But in fact, the reason for this choice of time in Saturn, which is having an impact on our planet on this very night. It is believed that the giant is responsible for the lines of fate, luck and creativity.
But for the Slavs fortune-telling at Christmas is an old custom, and beliefs say that it is best to conduct it during the Christmas time or as a last resort in late spring, when the Little Mermaid week arrives. Firstly, in ancient times, people were very worried about how the coming year would pass, and they wondered exactly at this period in order to find out what they should prepare for. And secondly, according to popular belief, it was at this time that the curtain of the future most opened.
Moon calendar
According to astrologers, when choosing a day when to start fortune telling in the shadows, it is important to consider the lunar calendar. It is worth carefully choosing the period, because on the full moon (this is the fifteenth lunar day), experts do not recommend such rituals. The period of the new moon, the first, nineteenth and twenty-ninth days of the lunar calendar, is also considered unfavorable. But the second, fifth, sixth, eleventh, twenty-fourth and twenty-seventh days, on the contrary, are ideal for carrying out rituals intended to reveal the secrets of future time.
Atmosphere
It is very important to take into account that the interpretation of fortune telling by shadow is carried out by each person depending on his individual worldview, atmosphere and emotional state. Therefore, it is very important to prepare for the process correctly and create that environment in which there will be nothing distracting or confusing thoughts.
If there are mirrors or any photographs, paintings evoking associations and memories, it is better to remove them before divination. It is also very important to ensure that there are no drafts in the room that can distort the result. A person should relax before performing the ritual, get rid of obsessive thoughts and fully concentrate on the process. The attributes used for the ritual are very helpful in this matter.
Attributes
The most basic element in divination by shadows is candles. It is they who help, not only to see the symbols and get the answer to the question, but also to create the necessary atmosphere for the ritual. Many newcomers in this matter are interested in which candles are better to use for the ritual. In magic, each color refers to a specific type of action, but if the goal is simply to have a good time with friends, then ordinary candles of pink, purple, red or white color are also quite suitable.
Masters do not recommend taking candles with decorative elements, they can distort the final result and harm the interpretation of fortune telling by shadow. In addition, you should not use black candles. As for paper, it is better to take completely clean without margins or cells.
Ritual
Before divination, the paper must be wrinkled thoroughly. Since it will become smaller during burning, it is better to take a large sheet immediately. It is very important to choose the surface on which the paper will be burned, knowledgeable people recommend choosing a regular plate of the same color, without patterns.
It is also very important that the shadow from the paper is reflected on the white wall, where there are no pictures, patterns and other distractions. In the absence of such, you can just hang a cloth or sheet, only to be clean. It is very important to take off all objects that bind energy. It can be elastic bands for hair, hairpins, jewelry and belts. It is also recommended to use church candles.
Fortune telling the meaning of figures
The most important moment of fortune telling is the actual recognition of the figures and the interpretation of their meanings. There are two ways to interpret characters. Firstly, you can listen to your own feelings, and try to understand your own perceptions and associations, and understand why they could arise and what they mean. Secondly, you can turn to specialized books, where there are general interpretations of the images. Basically, each symbol is interpreted on the basis of its metaphorical meaning in different cultures. So, for example, in fortune-telling by shadow, a bird means news, mountains symbolize obstacles on the way, and a ring means an early marriage and other objects are treated on a similar principle.
Interpretation of the main figures
A person can see any image: it all depends on his imagination and state of mind. But there are common characters that people most often see and want to decipher. The most common images of the future are as follows.
- The house is considered a good sign, it is calm and stability, the resolution of long-accumulated problems, sometimes it is interpreted as a quick marriage in fortune-telling by shadow.
- A tree has several meanings, depending on the location of its branches. If they are aimed up, then a person will have a joyful time, he will be very lucky and his wishes will soon be fulfilled. If they look down, then this is a warning that some kind of grief will happen soon, and this is not a very favorable sign.
- Ruins or figures that do not have a specific shape portend misfortune and misfortune. It is worth seriously monitoring your health, because fortune telling indicates a possible deterioration in physical and moral condition.
- A vehicle (car, plane, etc.) portends a trip or a trip. And not just a standard road, but a situation that will radically affect the further development of life and its change.
- Wolf, dog - a symbol warning about the appearance of a person who can change the fortuneteller’s life very dramatically. But it is not yet known whether these changes will lead to positive or negative development.
- Cave, pit - one of the most negative signs in divination by shadows. It symbolizes severe, prolonged illness or death.
- The silhouette of a person is a sign of the emergence in the future of a significant subject that plays an important role in the life of a fortuneteller. Moreover, it can be either a lover, or a friend or a like-minded person.
- Animal - warns that your ill-wishers and envious people weave intrigues behind your back.
- Cross - portends trouble, problems, illnesses.
- A flower is a symbol of romantic feelings, adventures and love.
What else is worth considering
When deciding to perform this ritual, newcomers often make mistakes. It is very important not to rush and watch the picture to the end, otherwise the interpretation may be confused and incorrect. Do not be distracted from the big picture, trying to recall minor points, you can lose the thread of interpretation.
First, you should carefully consider all the shadows, and only after that begin to disassemble the characters you see. Naturally, you should turn off the phone, close the curtains and remove all distractions that could interfere with the ritual. In divination by shadows, the meaning of the figures can be different, a lot depends on how the person himself perceives this or that symbol.