The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

IF YOU HOLD A PENCIL OVER YOUR WRIST, YOU CAN DETERMINE THE
NUMBER AND SEXES OF YOUR CHILDREN. A MOVEMENT THAT IS
VERTICAL TO THE ARM DENOTES A BOY, HORIZONTAL IS A GIRL,
AND A CIRCULAR MOVEMENT MEANS A MISCARRIAGE. WHEN THE PENCIL
STOPS MOVING, THERE WILL BE NO MORE CHILDREN.

Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATHENS

James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION

Date learned: 07-22-1968