Augury

The ancient system of augury is the ancestor of modern bird watching.  Augurs foretell the future by observing birds and their flight.  Although ancient Roman augurs had a codified, rigid system, it is easily adapted into  a spontaneous system, especially if you feed birds regularly.

Formulate your question, and then scatter birdseed or crumbs on the ground.  Step back and watch the birds partake and depart.

* If the birds fly off toward the right, your answer is affirmative

* If the birds fly off toward your left, the response is negative

If they scatter and fly all over the place, you lack the information needed to make a decision.  The situation is more complex than it may appear.

If the birds reject the food, it doesn't mean that the oracle didn't work.  This is also a response: your question holds more significance and greater implication than you realize.  Reconsider the question as well as all possible consequences, actions, and solutions.

Taken from the Element Encyclopedia Of 5000 Spells

By Judika Illes