little horrors... party games
spooky ceromancy
NB: Take care as you need to use a lighted candle for this experiment. You may need adult supervision.
You will need:
* A candle, any colour you like
* A bowl of water
What to do:
1. Light the candle and watch how the wax near the candle melts. You'll see that solid wax is opaque, but that it becomes transparent as it melts.
2. When you have a good pool of liquid wax in the top of the candle, think hard about your future and any questions that you want answered… Take the candle and tip it so the liquid wax drops into the bowl of water.
3. The wax instantly sets and floats on the water. What shapes have been created? Do they resemble anything that could tell you about the future? A ring, for example, is said to mean there might be a marriage on the cards, a worm means that you may soon be facing trouble, and an egg foretells exciting new developments in your life. (You may get quite a lot of eggs and worms, unsurprisingly.)
4. If you use a large square candle, you will have a bigger pool of wax to pour into the water, creating bigger, more interesting shapes…
Wax melts at around 60°C, depending on its exact components. It’s opaque when solid because all the molecules are stacked together and scatter light in many directions. When it melts, the wax molecules are no longer stuck rigidly in place but can flow past one another. This less ordered formation lets light pass straight through and the wax becomes transparent.
Wax is an oily substance, so it doesn’t mix with water. But when it hits the water, it’s going fast enough to penetrate the surface. The molten wax quickly cools in the water and becomes solid again, locked into its strange, opaque, shapes. As candle wax is less dense than water, the shapes rise to the surface of the bowl so you can get a close look at them… and learn about your future life (perhaps)?!
Image Meanings:
AEROPLANE - A trip of a disappointment
ANCHOR - Your loved one is true
BABY - Troubles are coming
BALL or BALLOON - Your problem will not last very long
BEANS - Money difficulties
BED - A vacation would be good for you
BELLS - A wedding
BIRD - News will reach you soon
BRIDGE - Take a chance
BROOM - Make a change
CANDLE - Spiritual growth
CAT - A friend is untrue
CHAIN - Go ahead with your plans
CIRCLE - Reconciliation
CLOUD - Something or someone threatens you
CROSS - Do not fear for you are protected
CROWN - Sickness
CUP - Bitter quarrel with a friend
DOG - Your self-esteem is too low
EAR - Be alert for an opportunity to advance in your work
EGG - New developments soon
FAN - A surprise is in store for you
FEATHER - The problem will be solved
FISH - Someone will betray you
GHOST - Someone from the past is looking for you
GRASS - Good fortune is approaching
HAT - A change of location is indicated
HEART - A friendship will turn into love
HOUSE - Better times are coming
KEY - A setback in plans should be expected
KITE - Your wish will come to naught
LADDER - Take steps to change your attitude toward an old friend
LEAF or LEAVES - Things will be changing soon
LION - An unpleasant situation is developing
MOON - Indicates more money
MOUNTAIN - Good friends are willing to help you
PANTS - You will be tempted
PEN - Expect a letter from a relative
PIN - Your lover may be attracted to another
PIPE - Peace and comfort
RING - Marriage may be possible in the near future
SCISSORS - Separation
SHOE - Be suspicious of a new acquaintance
SNAKE - Be on guard against an enemy
SPIDER WEB - Pleasant happenings
STAR - Happiness
SUN - Good fortune
TABLE - An abundance of blessings
TREE - A good time for new undertakings
UMBRELLA - Trouble is coming
WALKING STICK - Get out of the house and visit friends
WHEEL - One who has been away will return soon
WITCH - Danger will pass you by
WORM - Business troubles ahead if you are not careful
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