Maryam wrote from Iran explaining about the Persian tradition of “divination” by consulting the Oracle of Shiraz Hafiz for guidance.  Divination is a way to find out an answer to a question you have about your future (will you marry the one you love, will you get that job, etc.) To understand about the “Oracle of...

Dandelion seed pods used to be referred to as "the rustic oracle".  Dandelions seed pods were also called "down-balls", "balls of down" (they look like down feathers) and "blow-balls" (since they’re balls of seeds that you blow on). Kids have been making wishes on dandelion seed pods for years.  You simply find a dandelion pod that’s...