The practice of divining by wax has been around since the times of the ancient Celts and then later ancient Rome. This practice is known specifically as Carromancy (wax reading) or Ceromancy (wax divining) Often wax divination was performed by pouring hot wax directly into a bowl of water. However, in more modern times, wax divination is often performed by observing the wax patterns of a burning candle. Although there …