Fire, the gift of the gods, is steeped in superstitions. Being one of the four elements, fire is both beneficial and destructive in its nature. In turn, there are both good and bad superstitions about fire and its uses.
Poke
To poke the home fire needlessly brings about the displeasure of the ancient gods.
Catches Quickly
A household fire that lights up quickly means that company is coming.
Direct Sunlight
An old superstition says that fires cannot be lit in direct sunshine because the sun is jealous of man’s ability to start his own fires.
Pyromancy
A person who practices divination by fire will stare into the fire’s flames and interpret its movements to questions asked. Pyromancy was popular in ancient Rome.
Slow Start
If a household fire is slow to catch, rain is on the way.
Burns on One Side
If the home fire decides to only burn on one side, there will soon be a wedding in the family.
Leaping Flames
A fire with flames that leap about means a far away relative or loved one is happy.
A Sudden Blaze
Should a fire suddenly start to burn more brightly, a stranger is on his way.
Up the Chimney
A fire that roars up the chimney means there will be a fierce argument.
Christmas Bright
A bright burning fire on Christmas will bring good luck for the coming year.
