ASK VESTA'S FLAME

Sortes Vestales

A lot-oracle by Vesta's flame. Ask your question, and read the three signs: the flame, the wax, and the smoke.

From the candle reading method of Debra May Macleod

A candle standing at the center of the augur's templum, divided into sinistra and dextera, antica and postica antica postica sinistra dextera

The candle waits, unlit.

I Invocatio

Hold one question in mind: a question with a yes or no answer works best. Or leave it open, and ask Vesta for a general message.

Leave this blank for a general reading.

Dea fulgens, hanc candelam intra.

Shining goddess, enter this candle.

RETURN TO THE HOMEPAGE

Sortes Vestales is a lot-oracle in the Roman tradition, like the lots drawn at Fortuna's temple at Praeneste: the signs are drawn by lot, not read from a physical candle. It is offered for reflection and entertainment only, and it is no substitute for professional advice.