They say that on Maslenitsa week you need not only to bake pancakes but also to guess from them. And the most successful day for this is Saturday. Do not miss the opportunity to look into the future – we will tell you what fortune-telling on pancakes should be like on Maslenitsa!
Divination rules for Maslenitsa
So, now we will talk about the basic rules of divination on pancakes for Maslenitsa. There are several of them.
Pancakes for divination
They must be prepared on yeast dough, which is brewed with milk or water. And preferably from buckwheat flour. Pancakes need to be baked in the oven, and not in a pan. The ideal pancake is plump, fluffy, ruddy golden in color, and not the pancake that we are used to. So for fortune-telling, it is recommended to cook just such pancakes. But we also have fortune-telling by slates, don’t worry.
Time for divination
It is better to guess during the whole Shrovetide week, except Sunday. The best day for divination on pancakes is, of course, Saturday. It was in the “sister-in-law gatherings” because at that time all the beautiful girls tried to meet and guess they were betrothed.
Divination by the first pancake
Carefully follow how the first pancake came out, which
If he rolled over easily, you will become a married lady this year. If the pancake, as in the well-known proverb, turned out to be lumpy, you will sit in girls for another three years.
The smooth edges of the pancake indicate that the union will be happy. If the edges are torn, you should better take a closer look at the chosen one. Maybe he’s not the one for you.
In addition, how many holes the first pancake has, so many children you will have.
Keep an eye on who eats the first pancake. If he was eaten by a man, then peace and mutual understanding will reign in the family. But if a woman eats a pancake, then expect expression and possible omissions. If a child eats the first pancake, then expect family troubles and difficulties.
It is best to give the first pancake to the dog – then the family will make a profit.
If the first pancake turned out to be thin, in the coming year you can count on the fact that things will work out easily and simply, and if it is thick, then there is a lot of work and work ahead.
Well, if pancakes are eaten quickly and willingly – rejoice! The year will be happy and successful.
Divination by the last pancake
Make sure that there are pancakes with different fillings on the Sabbath table, and pay attention to which pancake you get last.
- with cottage cheese – your spouse will become a wonderful host and father;
- with oil – a man will be attentive and affectionate;
- with caviar – you will go for the rich and hardworking;
- with jam – the chosen one will be the soul of the company;
- with sour cream – connect your life with a soft and indecisive guy;
- without filling – you will marry a boring, but calm man.
And remember: how many pancakes are left on the table after dinner, how many more years do you have to wait for your betrothed.
Divination by pancakes on the gender of a child
If you are pregnant and do not know who will be, you can tell fortunes on pancakes during the Maslenitsa feast.
Watch carefully who will be the first to take the pancake from the plate. If it is a woman, a girl will be born, and if a man, a boy. Everything is pretty easy.
Ancient fortune-telling for Shrovetide
Our ancestors willingly used pancakes for Shrovetide and believed that Shrovetide divination on pancakes was the most truthful. Try old divination and you!
- If a girl dreams that she is eating pancakes, then she will experience unprecedented success in all matters. And if a girl bakes pancakes in a dream, then well-being, money, love and mutual understanding will certainly arrive in her house.
Ancient divination on the first pancake
In order to pull off this cool magic trick, you will need thick yeast pancakes and, of course, girlfriends. During the preparation of the first such pancake, you can’t talk and, most importantly, you can’t laugh, otherwise, fortune-telling will not work.
- First, take the first pancake and bite off a piece.
- Then take a pancake, run out into the street and treat them to the first person you meet. Don’t forget to ask the name of the person you treated. That will be the name of the betrothed.
- You can also leave a pancake at a crossroads for the groom to get.
- Or step on a pancake and listen carefully: from where the dog will bark, the groom will come from there.
The last pancake from the batch was baked more than the others. You need to bake symbolic objects into it: a ring, a coin, a nut, and whatever you want next year. Each fortuneteller is cut off a piece of pancake and the future is determined by the object that was in the piece.
Fortune telling on the betrothed: Maslenitsa version
Do you want to know what your betrothed will be like? Then try this interesting divination. Get ready, it will be super interesting!
On the night from Saturday to Sunday (on Shrovetide, of course), you must get up early and wash your face three times with clean water. Put on clean clothes, braid, or headband (hair should not be left loose).
Prepare pancake batter by saying:
“Pancake dough, get ready, and open up to me what my betrothed will be, what will take a bite.”
And then start frying pancakes and guess from the first pancake.
- The first pancake is lumpy – the narrowed one will be with a difficult character, stubborn.
- Openwork edges and subtle – handsome and sensual.
- Fat is a hard worker.
- Thick and with openwork edges – it will not be rich, but it will give you love.
- With big holes – a spender and a reveler.
- With a hole in the middle – sickly and frail.
- Torn into two halves – a hypocrite and a liar.
- Thin and dry – callous and greedy for compliments.
And look how many pancakes you managed to bake. If it’s an even number, you’ll get married. And odd – until you stay unmarried.
By the way, if the last pancake is small, your betrothed will be low.
You should eat the first pancake yourself, and treat the rest to your family.
As soon as you cook pancakes, take off all the clothes in which you cooked and hide until Easter. Let your hair down.
Fortune telling on pancakes with stuffing
If you invited your girlfriends to visit, then be sure to try fortune-telling on pancakes with filling. According to this fortune-telling, you can predict what the coming year will be like.
Make spring rolls and spread around on a large platter. Let everyone take and take a bite. What filling will fall out – such a year will be. And here is a list of toppings for divination:
- With meat – the year will be rich and satisfying.
- With an egg and onions – difficulties in the family.
- With chocolate – happiness, joy and well-being.
- With strawberries – love.
- With apples – calmness and a pleasant routine.
- With nuts and honey – the plan will come true.
- With cottage cheese – a monetary year.
- Peppered – bumpy.
- Oversalted – pay attention to health.
- With cabbage – cheerful and party.
- With mushrooms – flirtatious.
- Empty – nothing weighted.
Leftover pancakes should be donated to those in need, not thrown away.
Fortune telling on pancakes: by quantity
On the first day of Maslenitsa week, prepare the dough and start baking pancakes, laying them in a pile, and when the dough is over, start counting. Do not forget to drive away loved ones so that they don’t steal a fortune-telling tool 🙂
- less than 10 – it is worth working harder (or you are an excellent cook, because your relatives still ate props for divination);
- 11 pancakes – good news;
- 12 pancakes – don’t expect anything important;
- 13 pancakes – expect unexpected changes that are not always for the better;
- 14 pancakes – be careful, because someone is very jealous of you;
- 15 pancakes – sudden good changes await you;
- 16 pancakes – slow down, because you persist too much;
- 17 pancakes – you often say unpleasant things to people, stop a little;
- 18 pancakes – don’t tell secrets to your girlfriends if you don’t want them to stop being secrets;
- 19 pancakes – good news is flying, albeit small;
- 20 pancakes – pay attention to your health;
- 21 pancake – arrange a holiday for friends and girlfriends;
- 22 pancakes – you will receive help in an important matter, from where you did not expect;
- 23 pancakes – everything is so good with you that many envy;
- 24 pancakes – do not rush into marriage yet;
- 25 pancakes – a young man thinks about treason, you need an eye and an eye with him;
- 26 pancakes – good luck will follow you in all your endeavors;
- 27 pancakes – unexpected wealth will fall on you;
- 28 pancakes – lay low and wait, it’s not the time to rush things;
- 29 pancakes – fly straight to the target and demolish everything in your path;
- 30 pancakes – you will make the right decision, do not even hesitate;
- 31 pancake – do not be sad, everything will be fine;
- 32 pancakes – relatives need help and support;
- 33 pancakes – all your undertakings will be successful if you finish the job;
- 34 pancakes – luck is on your side;
- 35 pancakes – learn from your mistakes;
- 36 pancakes – someone is plotting behind your back;
- 37 pancakes – postpone the trip if you don’t want to screw up and spend a lot of money;
- 38 pancakes – try not to quarrel and not be nervous;
- 39 pancakes – relatives will give you great advice that will help you succeed;
- 40 or more pancakes – well-being, satiety and strong love await you.
