The Witches' Dream Book and Fortune Teller
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Qass Book COPYRIGHT DEPOSIT Price, 25 Cents. THE UNIVERSAL HAUD-BOOKS. Wo. 2 / Universal Handbook, IN o. 2. THE Witches' Dream Book FORTUNE TELLER. EMBRACING FULL AND CORRECT RULES OF DIVINATIONIVLNATION CONCERNCONCERN- * ING DREAMS AND VISIONS, FORETELLING OF FUTURE EVENTS, THEIR SCIENTIFIC APPLICATION TO PHYSIOGNOMY, PALM- ISTRY, MOLES, CARDS, &C. ; TOGETHER WITH THE APPLICATION AND OBSERVANCE OF TALISMEN CHARMS, SPELLS AND INCANTATIONS. Of/ ILLUSTRATED. JAN 25 1886 NEW YORK: X<££_V*md HENRY J. WEHMAN. 1885. ^VO Copyright, 1885, by Hksby J. Wehman. — f REFAOE " To sleep, perchance to dream." Hamlet. This introductory page is inserted, not with the pur- pose of reviewing the contents of the book—a custom, to our mind, more honored in the breach than the ob- servance—but merely to inform those who look within the pages, the seekers after knowledge concerning the laws of Oneirology and the bases of Fortune Telling, that they will find much to instruct, interest and amuse. While avoiding undue prolixity, the subjects are com- prehensively and exhaustively treated, proving it to be more valuable as a book of reference than any other of similar character ever before given to the public. DEEAMS AND THEIR INTERPRETATION. Although much prejudice exists as to the origination of Dreams and the various interpretations given them, the fact is incontro- vertible that they have, in all ages and among all nations, borne a conspicuous part in shaping destinies. Both sacred and profane history is replete with dreams which have had more or less influ- ence upon the lives of the dreamers. Innumerable are the instances in which have been prefigured in dreams occurrences that have actually taken place, and many dangers have been averted by heeding warnings given during sleep. Of course it would be un- wise to place full credence in the prognostications of all dreams, and equally so to totally disregard them. To both the educated and the illiterate, dreams, of whatever nature, point a moral; and those who heedlessly ignore their lessons often experience cause for regret. Appended will be found a succinct compendium of the scientific and philosophic researches of many gifted in the art of divination. Acquaintance.—To dream that you fight with them signifies distraction, especially if the person so dreaming be sick. Adver- sary. —To dream that you receive obstruction from him, shows that you will dispatch your business speedily. Adultery. —For a person to dream that they have committed it, shows they will meet great contentions and disputes. Almonds.—To dream one sees or eats almonds, signifies difficulties and trouble. Alms.—To dream that they are begged of you, and you deny to give them, shows want and misery to the dreamer ; but to dream you give them freely is a sign of joy and gladness. Anchor.—To dream you see one, signifies great assurance and certain joys. Altar.— To dream you uncover or discover an altar, betokens joy and glad- ness. Angel. —To dream you see angels is good, but to speak with or call upon them is evil. Anger.—To dream that you have been provoked to anger shows that you have powerful enemies. Angling-.—To dream that you are angling, betokens much afflic- tion and trouble in something which you desire to get. Apes.— To dream you have seen or had anything to do with them, signi- nifies malicious, weak, strange and secret enemies; also a malefactor and deceiver. Apparition.—To dream you see an apparition, or spirit, clothed in white, signifies deceit and temptation to sin. Adam.—To dream you see this father of men, this inhabitant of Paradise, who was betrayed by Eve into sin, is a happy omen. If he looks pleasant, be sure you will succeed in whatever you under- take. If he looks displeased and angry, then you must use great 7 — 8 witches' deeam book. caution in all your dealings, for some mischief is intended you, but you will get the better of it. Be careful, if he speaks to you, to mind what he says, and observe it as faithfully as you possibly can. Absence. To dream of any absent friends, news of them, or ill, portends Good ; But if at thy bedside they seem, Their deaths, perhaps, may solve thy dream. Abuse. —To dream that you are abused and insulted, is a certain sign some dispute will happen between you and some person with whom you have business ; therefore after such a dream you should be particularly careful of yourself and be as gentle and mild as possible, that you may not give those with whom you have deal- ings any advantage over you. Acorns.— To dream of acorns do not slight, It promises both strength and might. Ague.—To dream you have an ague, denotes that you are in danger of becoming a drunkard and a glutton. To dream your sweetheart has an ague, is a lucky omen; it shows you are beloved, and that you will be happy with the object of your wishes, but never very rich. Apparel.—Nothing more demonstrates the events that are about to happen to you, than dreaming of wearing apparel; but almost every color has a different interpretation, and must depend on its being new or old, its fitting you, or being too big or too little. To dream you are dressed in white, is a sure token of success in the first object you undertake, and that you will be successful in love, and that your sweetheart is of good tem- per and amiable disposition. To dream that you are dressed in green denotes that you are about to take a journey to your advan- tage, and that your sweetheart prefers you to all other lovers. To dream that you are dressed in black is an unlucky omen. To dream that you are dressed in blue, denotes happiness. If you dream you are dressed in scarlet, you are thereby warned of some very heavy calamity. To dream you are dressed in yellow, is rather lucky than otherwise. To dream you are dressed in crim- son, indicates that you will live to a good old age, and be neither very fortunate or unfortunate through life ; it denotes a dispute be- tween landlord and tenant, which will be settled amicably to the advantage of the latter. To dream that you are dressed in a vari- ety of colors, denotes a variety of fortunes is about to attend you. To dream you are fashionably dressed and in good company, is very good for the dreamer ; he will rise considerably above his present condition. To dream your clothes fit you well and are comfortable to the season of the year, is favorable and denotes success. To dream your clothes do not fit you, and that they are not suitable to the season, denotes death of some friend and a loss by fire. To dream you see another dressed in any of the modes above described, forebodes to the person dreamt of the same for- tunes. To dream you are dressed in new clothes, is a very favor- able omen ; it portends honors and success to your undertakings. — FORTUNE TELLER. 9 Apparitions.—To dream you see a ghost, goblin, spectre and such kind of things, is of a very unfortunate nature ; if you are it is certain sign of your not being beloved in return in love, a ; depend upon it some one is about to deceive you and that you are friendly with one who is your most inveterate enemy. Arms.—To dream your arms are withered is a certain sign that you will de- cay in health and fortune. To dream they are growing strong sig- nifies that some unexpected success will attend you. To dream that your right arm is cut off, denotes you will lose some male re- lation. To dream your left arm is cut off, denotes you will lose some near female relative. For a married woman to dream her arms have grown lusty and strong, denotes that she will have many male children, that her husband will arrive at public honors and will grow rich and make many friends. Apples.—To dream of apples betokens long life and success, a boy to a woman with child, faithfulness in your sweetheart and riches by trade. Apri- cots. —To dream of apricots, denotes health and prosperity, a speedy marriage, dutiful children and success in love. Asses. To dream you see jackasses, is a good sign. To dream you are riding on an ass, is the forerunner of some foolish quarrel. To dream that you are driving an ass, denotes that you will fall into some trouble, of which you will get the better. To dream an ass runs after you, denotes that some slander will be raised against you by some foolish persons, who will be themselves the victims of the scandal raised against you. To dream you see an ass fall loaded, is a very good import and shows that you will be the foun- der of your own fortune. Attorneys.—To dream that you are speaking with them, shows hindrance of business and that a man will have little success in his affairs. Armed Men.—To see them in your dream, is a good sign, and denotes one void fear of ; to dream you see an armed man fly is a sign of victory; to see men come in arms against you, signifies sadness. Action.—To dream that you are sent of an errand, signifies great loss to the married ; to the lover it denotes success in his pursuit, and that he will shortly marry a very amiable and accomplished maiden.