Ashes have long been a symbol for fertility and many of the superstitions about ashes reflect this fact. They have also been used in good luck charms and for healing.
Yule Log
The precious Yule log, burnt on Christmas Day, can bring a person good fortune for the whole coming year if a pinch of the ashes are kept on hand inside a pouch or vial.
Wood Ashes
always carry a little bag of wood ashes on your person. Doing so will prevent accidents and protect you against diseases, according to one old superstition.
Crop Protection
The ashes from large bonfires burned on Easter and Beltane were scattered on fields and garden for a fruitful harvest.
Bring Rain
Throwing ashes into the air will bring rain.
Fertility
In Britain, just married women would jump over a pile of wood ashes to ensure their fertility.
Midsummer Boost
The ashes from a fire, burned on Midsummer night, were spread on fruit trees, fields, and gardens to add growing power to the plants.
No Cleaning Ashes
If you clean the ashes out of the fireplace or wood stove on Friday, you are asking for a round of bad luck.
Protection Against Lightning
In France it was believed that ashes scattered about the home prevented it from being struck by lightning.
