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THE MYSTIC ORAOLE;
OR. THE ler. COMPLETE FORTUNE-TELLER AND DREAM BOOK
j to tiu' BOOK THE FIRST. at the merldiftn, and slightly if the sun different is nearly going out of the sign. life she Write down the day of the week, soe *ind whether it is a lucky day or not, the <^if ZODIOaOIOGY. ^state of the moon, the nature of the planets, and the iutluence descriljcd next, Or, the Science of foretelling Events hy and you will, by making your observa- a consideration of the Signs of the tions, ascertain your future destiny with Zodiac, the Sun and Moon, and the very little trouble. Q^th Planetary System.—With Lists of Thus from a judicious and accurat^an born observation of the position of the planets^, Luclcy and TJnluchy Days and Presages g. timid drawn therefrom,- at the moment when we first respire th6|.(jiy ^e breath of life, may easily be gatliered ^jg (jeal- has That man at the moment of his birth what kind of existence our destiny --sation, propensities will receives the lurking principle of death decreed for us—what '3-tem- distinguish our career—what pursuits ivior will mark our way, and what success we **The young disease, that must subdue , he our ex- at length, may reasonably expect to attend itely to our Grows with his growth, and strength- ertions. Thus an education suited h in- talents may be ens with his strength," particular genius and affec- given us, and we may thereby be enabled iake a to turn many of those distinguishing pe-and. is as acknowledged an axiom as that ^. culiarities, which more or less stamp oe will be nothing in this world is immutable—and the beings of the human species, 4 and candiJ it is as fully acknowledged by daily ob- *^* advantage and happiness, that ^ to cleanli- servation and experience, that the fate j^^ of this necessary information '" 4'\Ym. desires. of every person in existence is written come the sources of our wre)^/r.-Qmibial joys, in the heavens, at the time of each of and misery. ihe will their births—and that the sun, moon, We are enabled to afford our readerMndustri- and stars, have a visible effect upon the some useful and entertaining discoveries future occurrences of our lives, by shed- on the effect of the planets over the ding their genial and malign influence race of man ; and as the Sun is the most the moment of our first en- upon us at powerful and conspicuous, we t?haU pro- trance into it. In order, therefore, that ceed to mark his way through the dif- any person may learn from a consid- _^ ferent signs of the zodiac, and to show eration of the situation of the sign of the effect of his revolutions, beginning, the heavens at the time of their birth, for the sake of enabling our readers what is contained for them in the book more readily to find what they may fate, it will be necessary for them to of want, with the month of January al- nativity the manner of do- cast their — though the ancients began their year in ing this is as follows: March. Having ascertained the exact time of JANUAKY. your birth, and the hour in which yoti entered this transitory life, procure a Aquarius, or the water-leai sr. Moore's Almanac of the year, which will direct you to the sign that then reigned, About the twentieth of tha month the the name of the planet, and the state of sun enters this sign : a man born at this the moon; particularly observe whether period will be of an unruly, restless, will the sun was just entering the sign, fickle, and boisterous disposition ; whether it was near the end, or what be given to odd whims and strang^t anything, how- was its^yarticular progress : if at the fancies: wiir undertake e ">eginning, your fate will be strongly ever difiicult, to accomplish any object 3- anctured with its properties, moderate -^he may hr.ve in view ; not content^
8 THE MYSTIC ORACLE. •w. In "dnl" place; soon aftronted—slow to (moderately addksted to Its pleastiteej^he forgive; suspicious and always imagin- will be a kind, affectionate father, a ing danger, and, instead of endeavoring good husband, a sincere friend, and of to subdue trouble, meeting it balf way. an industrious turn. born at In life he will be moderately successful, A woman the same time and enjoy a portion of happiness. In will be modest, chaste, good-tempered, love he will display an amorous disposi- cleanly in her habits, industrious, and charitable in love she will faithful, tion, and be passionately attached to his — be will mistress, until she yields to his wishes, and in life she be rather happy than otherwise, but be little concerned about or marries him : he will then grow indif- affairs will ferent, and rove until some other object worldly —she make an ami- fixes his attention. able mother, be decently fond of her hus- A woman born at this time will be of a band, and moderately given to the joys studious, industrious, and sedentary dis- of Hymen. l)osition—will be much attached to the APRIL. employment she is brought up to; in TauruSy or the Bull. love she will be constant and moderate About the twentieth of the month the she will make a kind and tender mother, sun enters this sign: a man born at this and an affectionate wife. time will be of a strong and robust con- stitution, faithful to his engagements, in- FEBRUARY. dustrious, sober, and honest, but prone PisceSf or the Fishes. to anger—in life he will be ardent in his pursuits, but will meet with many vexa- About the twentieth of the month the tions and disappointments—in love he sun enters this sign : a man born at this will be extremely amorous, much given time will be designing, intriguing, selfish, to women, of a jealous disposition, liable unfaithful to his engagements; he will to infidelity to the marriage bed, but on be mean, and subservient to those whom the whole a good husband, and a kind he thinks he can make useful to his father—he will be extremely desirous of ^chemes; but his end once obtained, he roving in the world, and establishing a " ^ take every opportunity to injure reputation. in will be oetray them: poverty he A woman born at this period will be of in prosperity tyrant /cophant, a a courageous and resolute disposition, of equals inferiors. In life ^^^^y to and an industrious turn, impatient of con* generally be unsuccessful, al- ne**wiU trol, desirous of praise, and not easily though for a time he will often appear to daunted, fond of domestic life, much at- will care- have succeeded: in love he be tached to those pleasures that are con- less, indifferent, unsteady— wUi and he sistent with virtue, fond of her husband, father, and an unkind make a severe indulgent to her children, and a sincere husband. friend, and liberal benefactress—^she born at the same period will A woman will be happy in the connubial state, be of obliging manners, delicate in her and pass her time with much satis- Ideas, sincere In her friend- open, and faction. ships, an enemy to deceit—in love she MAY. will be faithful and moderately inclined to the joys of Venus: she will be affec- Gemini, or the Twins. tionate to her family; make a good and About the twentieth of the month tender mother and be a prosi)erous and the sun enters this sign: a man born at ^cellent wife. this period vrill be of an undaunted courage, of a sweet and cheerful tem- MARCH. per, of a lively imagination, stern iu his resentments, though not easily pro- , Aries^ or the Ram. voked—he will be very ambitious of About the twentieth of the month the distinguishing himself for his learning sun enters this sign ; a man born at this and his knowledge of his profession period will be of a bashful, meek, and or ti-ade—^in life h^ will be inclined irresolute disposition, hard to provoke to to traveling, especially in foreign coun- a quarrel, but difficult to be appeased ti-ies—^he will meet with many crosses, when roused : in life he will be for the and much persecution, but will beat most part happy and contented^—^in them all with manly fortitude, and lovo he will be faithful and cai great patience—^he will be moderately — V.
THE MYSTIC ORACLE
attached to women, placing all his ose husband, and a negligent father. happiness In their arms—he will make A woman borh at this time will be a goo
himself and for the most part be u( j A woman born at this twe wiE be happy—-in love he will be indifferent, of a prudent, modest, and virtuous dis- making it a secondary consideration position, dignified in her manners, af- he will- be unfaithful whenever his in- fable and agreeable in her conversatioi^, terests so dictate—he will make a mor- »?*?tF torck \q her temper, in life she will THE MY&nC ORACLE.
be very happy—In the business of love dicted to calumniate others, and spread- slie will only consider it a^ a duty in ing scandalou-:! reports of those she obedience to her husband, and will make doen not like; in her behavior che will an obedient and comnlyinsr v-lfo, and jQ imperiouc and disarreeable, a great a careful and attentive mothero scold, and inclined to strong liquors OCTOBER. ;ind quarrelling. In life she will make many enemie:? by her want of conduct Scorpio, 0?' the Scorpion, aiid littlo regard to what che says, be About the twentieth of th^ month lathui* unhappy and unsuccessful in the sun enters this sign: a ma:, bom ber pursuits. In love she will be con- at this perio^l will be of an amiable stant, brt expect to govern her husband and solid disposition, of u lively im- —she wri expect him to do strict agination, prudsnt in his conduct, and jrstico to the marriage bed, to the agreeable in his manners. In lifs ho pleasures of which she will be immoder- will be subject to many cruel sm^ ately attached; she will love her chil- severe hardships, he will haye mauy dren but be negligent of them—^she will enemies, be suspected ct plot:: ar» 1 con- bo fond of her husband, whilst he gives spiracies against the stpte; he vd'[ be kcv her own way, and strictly perfoi^s persecuted and calm niated, h\ ': sy th3 marriage rites; but if they are ne- the interposition of friend i he will \k glected, she will lead him a wearisome raired by hin merits, in tkc end tri- life, and prove unfaithful. umph over his enemie::, ©Bd ^:.- extji^i- DECEMBER. cated from liir dliiicultiec. In lovo he will be faithful and Siscere, much Capricorn, or the horned Goat. ,0,, addicted to the delights (f the eouBii About' the twentieth of the month
bial state, but obliged to make hie par- the sun enters this sign : a man born
sions yield to his other coneernc :' i life: at this time will be of an ambitious, he will be a fond father and an affec- turbulent, and restless disposition, tionate husband. troublesome to himself and others, of - A woman born at this tim> will b«} a dull and lazy habit, void of reflec- of a rash, imperious, intriguing, and de- tion, and of unpleasant manners. In signing disposition of an unsteady and life he will be unhappy and unfortunate, ^agreeable temper, and inclined to owing to his own rashness and want liquor. In life her schemes will gen- of consideration. In love he will be ex- erally miscarry through her own folly ceedingly amorous, much attached to and want of conduct In love the will the female sex, rather fickle in his yield to* its pleasures only with a show affections, but kind and loving to his in another purpose and she will be wife, punctual in the discharge of the fickle and unfaithful—^make a bad wife, nuptial duties; he will make a bad savage mother, and be the cause of her father, but a good husband. ^family's unhappiness. A woman born at this time will be NOVEMBER. of a meek, sober, and amiable disposi- tion, a good neighbor, and a sincere Sagittarius, or the Archer, friend, fearful and timorous, but of About the twentieth of the month engaging manners. In life she will be the sun enters this sign: a man born at rather happy than otherwise, and this period will be of a cold, phleg- easily restrained from doing wrong. In matic disposition, of little sensibility, love she will be of a warm constitu- furious when in a passion, implacav.ie tion, and yield easily to the solicitations in his resentments, punctual in his of her lovers ; in the married state she dealings. In life he will be generally will be faithful and kind, strongly at- successful, easily led by others, and fre- tached to the hymenial duties, and for- quently deceived. In love he will be ward in exacting them of her husband; moderate in his passions, caressing his she will be a tender mother and a good wife merely for the sake of getting wife, though extremely credulous of children, to whom he will make an ex- everything she hears. cellent father, but will be a morose and tyrannical husband. It will be necessary to oDserve, that A woman born at this time will be the dispositions and events we have el a masculine' disposition, inn oh ad- mentioned will be more forcible in pro- — ; —
THE MYSTIC ORACLE ft * i'ltar. portion to the progress the sun has made Mara the sign; will con- in and that they be Is also twenty-three . months journey- siderably altered by a junction of any ing through the signs—persons born of the other planets with the sun as under the influence of this planet their motion is very unequal, we can only which seldom comes in conjunction with lay down the general influence they have, the sun, are remarkable for their desire leaving it to the judgment of our for glory, and the reputation of being readers to apply them : we shall here lay courageous. Thus it is that men fre- down a plan by which they will be quently destroy their fellow-creatures enabled to ascertain what planet was to satisfy their idle appetites, and ac- mostly in conjunction with the sun at the quire a reputation for what they falsely time of their birth. When you have as- conceive to be courage and glory. certained positively the month and the day, examine your own disposition, and Venus neither that with strict impartiality, Is the most benignant of all the planets, attributing to yourself virtues you do she presides over and inspires that not possess, nor ascribing to yourself secret desire, that natural Impulse vices to which you are not addicted. which pervades all creatures to propa- Separate all your qualities In your gate their species, that which nothing mind, and try which of them has the can give so sure, so durable, and such greatest sway; by these means you will frequent transport to the thinking mind easily discover what planet was pre- that inspiration to love each other which birth dominant at the time of your is found in the sexes, depends entirely from what we are going to describe on her constant attendance on the sun. of them and their influence over hu- Without Venus a tiresome and stupe- man nature. fying apathy would diffuse itself over Saturn the whole creation; it is to her benign and maternal influence is owing the Is the most malignant of all the planets, existence of that desire that constantly and is thirty years passing through the urges us to seek in each other the com- twelve signs; thus it happens very forts which no individual is capable of rarely that the sun enters the same finding in himself; and it is her al^Be-*- sign with him, at the same time, which that keeps this vivifying spark alive in is absolutely necessary to give an in- the human breast. Her mildness re- fluence over man. This may be deemed strains and meliorates the rugged sug- a very fortunate circumstance for man- gestions of the other planets; it is kind, as persons who are born under thus that frequently we witness the his influence are morose, sour, ty- ambitious man losing sight of his ob- rannical, cruel, and bloody in their ject, and retiring to enjoy the ex- dispositions, given to murder and rob- quisite bliss which a indiciously se- bery, in short, worse than savages, lected female alone can bestow, thus we murder is attended with any shocking see the hardy and veteran- soldier after Whenever blood is wantonly shed, or th> fatigues of battle solacing himself barbarity, you may be well assured in the erabraces of a favorite femaile * that Saturn presided at the birth of companion, thus we see the miser, ^hose those who perpetrated such foul deeds, very soul is absorbed in treasure,\ and it l^^ng the character of this planet. who deprives himself of every coi*fort and necessary of life, under the beMgn Jupiter Influence of this planet, suffering a,>l)e- to bring forth his hdards Is twenty-three months in performing loved woman those chests that the calls his revolution through the signs—^his and unlock the distress of conjunction with the sun therefore hap- of his own nature, and essayed to open pens but seldom; those born under this his fellow-creatures, bliss of which planet are remarkable for their un- ill vain—in short, every is owing to the in- governable ambition, to gratify which the lover partakes planet, who, happily for they would trample down the lives fluence of this frequently in con- and fortunes of their fellow-creatures mankind, is found sun: Venus without remorse, and sever the dearest junction with the genial truth sai# t^ light and most tender ties which nattire has may, with great be of Hymen. giveii to man. the torch 6 THE MYSTIC ORACLE Meroury of untoward events of other descriptions which our limits do not allow us to par- 1» (Miially benignant with Venus, but ticularize. The influence of these days hatb a dJ t intluenee over man; he are of a quality and tendency calculated U the sun s i uiistaut companion and it to excite in the minds of persons b6$i * > liiiu tiiur we are indebted for wit, on them, an extraordinary itch for sp^- ,,.. .-it>ry, uiidei-standlng, vivacity, afld ulation, to make changes In their af- heailh — but fur the predominance of fairs, commence new undertakings of
THE Mirsnc UBACIA
"^-'^'fc^i'i own tmiiiiB thef will be less fortunate m6iitr--aiMl mmd OC them will be in dan- in placaig Uieir affections, than iu any ger ot forming attachments thnt nnv other action of their lives, as many of prove 0t a somewliat trouble*s these marriages will terminate in separa- scriptiotl. We shall, therefore, in or«l. r tions, divorces, &c. Their courtships to enable out readers to distii will end in elopements, seductions, and them, give a comprehensive and nseiiii other ways not necessary of explanation. list, showing whi<*i of them will Our readers must be most be well aware that likely to marry. affairs of importance be^n at inaus- Tho^ bom within the limits of the picious times, by th<5se who have been succeeding List of Hours, on any of the born at those periods when the stars preceding days, will be the most likely shed their malign influence, can seldom to wtaiTi/— will, if or at least, have Court- ever, lead to much good ; It is, there- ships that will be likely to have happy fore, that we endeavor to lay before a them termination. a correct statement drawn from accurate astrological information, in order that by strict attention and care, they may avoid LIST OF FORTUNATE HOURb. falling into those perplexing labyrinths January 2d. From 30 minutes past 10 from which nothing but that care and at- till 15 minutes past 11 in the morn- tention can save them. The list of days ing; and from 15 minutes before 9 we have above given, will be productive till 15 minutes before 11 of hasty and clandestine at night. marriages 15th. From marriages under SO minutes past 9 till 15 untoward circumstan- minutes past 10 in the morning ; and ces, perplexing attachments, and as a from 30 minutes past 7 till 15 min- natural consequence, the displeasure of utes past 11 at night. friends, together with family broils, dis- 26th. From 30 minutes cussions, and divisions. past 8 till We now pre- 15 minutes sent our readers with a past 9 in the morning; and from 7 till 15 minutes past 10 LIST OF DAYS at night. February 11th and 12th. USUALLY CONSIDERED FOBTUNATE. From 30 min* ntes past 7 till 15 minutes past 8 With respect to Courtship, Marriage, and in the morning; and from 15 mln- Love affairs in general— ' Females utes past 6 till 15 minutes before that were born on the following daps at night. May expect Courtships and prospects 21st. From 7 till 15 minutes of Marriage, and before 8 which will have a in the morning; and from happy termmation, 15 min- utes past 5 ti21 15 minutes before 8 January, 1, 2, 15, 26, 27, 28. at Bight. February, 11, 21, 25, 2a 25th and 26th. From 15 minutes be- March, 10, 24. fore 7 till 30 minutes past 7 in the April, 6, 15, 16, 20, 2a morning; and from 15 minutes May, be- 3, 13, 18, 31. fore 5 till 30 minutes past 7 in the June, 10, 11, 15, 22, 25. evening. July, 9, 14, 15, 28. March 10th. From 5 till 15 minutes be- August, 6, 7, 10, 11, 19, 20, _ fore 6 in the morning; and from 4 September, 4, 8, 9, 17, 18, 23. in the afternoon till 15 minutes be- October, 3, 7, 16, 21, 22. fore 7 in the evening. November, 5, 14, 20. April 6th. From 15 minutes past 4 till December, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25. 5 in the morning ; and from 30 min- Although the greater number, or in- utes past 2 till 15 minutes past 5 in deed nearly all the ladies that are born the afternoon. on the days stated in the preceding list, 20th, From 30 minutes past 3 till 15 will be likely to meet with a prospect of minutes past 4 in the morning ; and marriage, or become engaged in some love from 30 minutes past 1 till 15 min- affair of more than ordinary import- utes past 4 in the afternoon. ance, yet it must not be expected that May 3d. From 15 minutes before 3 till the result will be the same with all of 80 minutes past 3 in the morning; them ; with some they will terminate In and from 15 minutes before 1 till marriage—Yfith. others in disappoint- ^Q niinutes past 3 in the afternoon. ;
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WGl From 2 till 15 minutes before S ttU 15 minutes past 7 in the liven- la HiB morning; and from 12 at ing. noon till 15 minutes before 3 in the 17th and 18th. From 5 till 1& minutes afternoon. before 5 in the morning; and front 18th. Prom 15 minutes before 1 till 15 minutes before 6 till 15 minutes 30 minutes past 2 in the morning; before 7 in the evening. and from 15 minutes before 12 at 23d. From 30 minutes past 3 till noon till 30 minutes past 2 in the 30 minutes past 5 in the morning afternoon. and from 30 minutes past 5 till 30 31st. From 15 minutes before 1 til! minutes past 6 in the evening. 30 minutes past 1 in the morning; October 3d. From 3 till 15 minutes be- and from 15 minutes past 10 in the fore 6 in the morning; and from 15 morning till 15 minutes before 1 in minutes past 4 till 15 minutes past the afternoon. 5 in the afternoon. June 10th and 11th. From 15 minutes 7th. From 15 minutes before 3 till past 10 till 1 in the afternoon; and 30 minutes past 5 in the morning; from 12 at night till 1 in the morn- and from 30 minutes past 4 till 30 ing. minutes past 5 in the afternoon. 15th. From 10 in the morning till 2 16th. From 2 till 5 in the morning; in the afternoon; and from 15 and from 4 till 5 in the afternoon. minutes before 12 at night till 15 21st and 22d; From 15 minutes be- minutes before 1 in the morning. fore 2 till 30 minutes past 4 in the 25th. From 15 minutes past 9 in the morning; and from 30 minutes past morning till 12 at noon; and from 3 till 15 minutes past 4 in the after- 11 to 12 at night. noon. 29th. From 9 in the morning till November 5th. From 1 till 15 minutes 15 minutes before 12 at noon; and before 4 in the morning; and from from 15 minutes before 11 till 15 15 minutes before 3 till 15 minutes minutes before 12 at night. before 4 in the afternoon. July 9th. From 15 minutes past 8 till 14th. From 15 minutes past 12 till 3 /U in the morning; and from 10 in the morning; and from 2 till 3 / till 11 at night. in the afternoon. "^'^4th and 15th. From 8 till 11 in the 20tlL From 15 minutes before 12 till morning; and from 10 till 11 at 15 minutes past 2 in the morning; night and from 15 minutes past 1 till 2 28th. From 7 till 10 in the morning; in the afternoon. and from 9 till 10 at night December 14th and 15th. From 10 till August 6th and 7th. From 30 minutes 30 minutes past 12 in the morning; past 6 till 15 minutes past 9 in the and from 12 at noon till 15 minutes morning; and from 15 minutes past before 1 in the afternoon. 8 till 15 minutes past 9 at night 18th and 19th. From 15 minutes be- 10th and 11th. From 15 minutes past fore 10 at night till 15 minutes 6 till 9 in the morning; and from past 5 in the morning; and from 8 till 9 in the evening. 30 minutes past 11 till 15 minutes 19th and 20th. From 30 minutes past past 12 at night 5 till 30 minutes past 8 in the morn- January 3d. From 80 minutes past 10 till 15 minutes past 11 in the morn- ing ; and from 30 minutes past 7 till 30 minutes past 8 in the evening. ing; and from 15 minutes before 9 25th. From 15 minutes past 5 till till 15 minutes past 11 at night. 8 in the morning; and from 7 till 12th and 18th. From 15 minutes past 8 in the evening. 9 till 10 in the morning; and from September 4th. From 16 minutes be- 15 minutes before 8 to 30 minutes fore 5 till 30 minutes past 7 In the past 10 at night morning; and from 30 minutes past 18th. From 9 till 15 minutes before 6 till 30 minutes past 7 in the even- 10 in the morning ; and from 15 min- ing. utes past 7 till 10 at night ^th and 9th. From SO minutes past 27th. From 9 till 15 minutes before 4 till 15 minutes past 7 in the morn- 10 In the morning; and from 7 t^ ing; and from 15 minutes past 6 15 miiiateB before 10 at night ;
TfiE MYSTIC OttAClJj. d *^v" February 1st. From 8 till 30 minutes 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, and past 8 in the morning; and from 6 22d. From 15 minutes before 2 till till 30 minutes past 8 in the even- 15 minutes before 3 in the morning ing, and from 12 at noon till 15 minutes lltli and 12th. From 15 minutes be- before 3 in the afternoon. fore 8 till 80 minutes past 8 in the 23d, 24th, 25th, 2Gth, and 27th. From morning; and from 15 minutes be- 15 minutes past 1 till 15 minutes fore 6 till 30 minutes past 8 in the past 2 in the morning; and from evening. 30 minutes past 11 in the forenoon 17th. From 7 till 15 minutes before till 15 minutes past 2 in the after- 8 in the morning; and from 15 noon. minutes past 5 till 8 in the ^ening. June 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, and 6th. March 1st. From 30 minutes past 6 till From 15 minutes past 10 in the
15 minutes past 7 in the morning; morning till 1 in the afternoon ; and and from 30 minutes past 4 till 15 from 15 minutes past 12 at night minutes past 7 in the evening. tUl 15 minutes past 1 the next morn- 16th and 17th. From 30 minutes past ing. 5 till 15 minutes past 6 in the morn- 11th. From 15 minutes past 10 in the ing; and from 15 minutes before morning till 15 minutes before 1 In
4 till 30 minutes past 6 in the even- the afternoon ; and from 12 at night ing. till 1 the next morning. 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, and 20th. From 30 minutes past 9 in th© 25th. From 30 minutes past' 5 till morning till 12 at noon; and from 30 minutes past 6 in the morning; 11 till 12 at night. and from 30 minutes past 3 till 15 25th. From 15 minutes past nine in minutes past 6 in the evening. the morning till 15 minutes past 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th. From 12 at noon; and from 11 till 12 at 15 minutes past 5 till 15 minutes night. before 6 in the morning; and from July 5th. From 15 minutes before 8 till 15 minutes past 3 till 6 in the even- 15 minutes past 10 m the morning; ji- ing. and from 15 minutes before 10 tlH- April 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 15 minutes before 11 at night. 9th. From 30 minutes past 4 till SO 9th. From 15 minutes past 8 till 11 in
minutes past 5 in the morning ; and the morning; and from 15 minutes from 30 minutes past 2 till 5 in the past 10 tiU 11 at night. afternoon. 19th. From 30 minutes past 7 till 10 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th. From in the morning ; and from 15 minute night. 15 minutes before 4 till 15 minutes before 5 in the morning; and from past 9 till 15 minutes past 10 at 24th. 7 till 15 minutes 2 till 30 minutes past 4 in the after- From before noon. 10 in the morning; and from 9 till i9th, 2pth, 21st, 22d, and 23d. From 10 at night 30 minutes past 4 in the morning; August 2d and 3d. From 30 minutes till 15 minutes before 9 in the and from 15 minutes before 2 till 30 past 6 minutes past 4 in the afternoon. morning; and from 80 minutes past 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th. From 3 8 till 30 minutes past 9 at night minutes before 6 till 9 till 4 in the morning; and from 15 6th. From 15 30 min- minutes past 1 till 15 minutes be- in the morning; and from fore 4 in the afternoon. utes past 7 till 80 minutes past 8 May 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th. at night. 22d. From 15 minutes past 5 till 8 From 15 minutes past two till 15 from 15 min- minutes past 3 in the morning; and in the morning; and from 30 minutes past 12 at noon utes past 7 till 15 minutes past 8 at night. till 15 minutes past 3 in the after- till minutes noon. September 1st From 4 15 before 7 in the morning; and 6 Mil 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th. From 7 in the evening. 2 till 3 in the morning; and from 5tli. From 80 minutes p0;st 4 tiU 15 15 minutes past 12 at noon till 3 in the afternoon. minutes before 7 in the mornl£^s ;
w THE MYSnC 0RACi4& n«OTMaM &Bd from 30 minuteB pask 6 till 80 good company—be much n*^ b^ their xnlnuteB past 7 in tlie ev&Ang, superiors, and will, in spite of any in= |4tli. From 15 minutes b^ore 4 tUl tervening difficulties, establish them 80 minutes past 6 in the moroiiig; selves in the world, and rise much above and from 30 minutes past 5 till 80 their sphere of birth. minutes past 6 in the evening. It has often been recorded, and thougli S^th» From 15 minutes . before 8 till a singular observation, experience has 30 minutes past 5 in the morning; shown it to be a true one, that some and from 80 minutes past 4 till 30 event of importance is surejto happen to minutes past 5 in the evening, a woman in her thirty-first year, whether pctober 3rd. From 3 tUl 15 minutes be- single or ^larried; it may prove for her fore 6 in the morning; and from 15 good, or it may be some great evil or minutes before 5 till 15 minutes be- temptation; therefore we advise her to fore in 6 the evening. be cautious and circumspect in all her 12th. From 15 minutes past 3 till 5 actions. If she is a maiden or widow, in the morning; and from 15 min- it is probable she will marry this year. utes before 4 tni 30 minutes past 4 If a wife that she will lose her children in the afternoon. or her husband :—She will either receive 18th and 19th. From 30 minutes past riches or travel into a foreign land: at I till in 4 the morning; and from all events, some circumstance or other ,- 15 minutes before' 3 till 30 minutes will take place during this remarkable past 4 in the ^y afternoon. year of her life, that will have great •^ November 10th and 11th. From 80 min- effect on her future fortunes and exist- utes past 12 at night till 15 min- ence. utes past 3 in the morning; and The like is applicable to men in their from SO minutes past 1 till 30 min- forty-second year, of which so many in- utes past 2 in the afternoon. stances have been proved that there is 15di and 16th. From 12 at night till not a doubt of its truth: Observe al- 15 minute* before 3 in the morning ways to take a lease for an odd number and from 15 minutes, past 1 till 2 of years ; even are not prosperous.—^The . i|i the afternoon, three first days of the moon are the best -^th and 30th. From 15 minutes past for signing papers, and the first five II at night till 2 in the morning ; and days as well as the twenty-fourth for from till 1 15 minutes before 2 in the any fresh undertaking. But we cannot afternoon. but allow that a great deal depends on December 8th and 9th. From 15 min- our own industry and perseverance, and utes past 10 at night till 1 in the by strictly discharging our duty to God morning ; and from 80 minutes past and man, we may often overcome the 12 at noon till 30 minutes past 1 in malign influence of a bad planet, or a the afternoon. day marked as unlucky in the book of 14th, 15th, and 16th. From 10 at night fate. till 16 minutes before 1 in the morn- ing; and from 15 minutes before 12 BOOK THE SECOND. till 30 minutes past 12 at noon. 23rd and 24th,^ From 15 minutes past Metragrammatism, 11 till 12 at noon, and from 15 min- Or, the Aft of Fortune-Telling l^ Wfans- utes past 9 till 12 at night. position of Names. 28th. From 15 minutes past 10 till 11 It has often been remarked, although it is Sn the morning; and from 9 till 15 a fact by no means commonly known, minutes before 12 at night. that the names given to children at the baptismal font joined to their family or We do not presume to assert that every surnames^ and added to titles which may la^y bom on the last mentioned times, be bestowed upon them in after life, of- will be exempt from all descriptions of ten point out many circumstances and tro>:t^e daring the whole of their lives, events which may befall the parties upon but Siafc t^ey will never (in spite of whom such names have been bestowed; ^\^^*^ may happen to befall them) and that if their parents had paid more sIj^ bi^w mediocrity. Evei servants attention to this part and of Astrological mm& b^ra of poor parents will pos- divination, those names which were un- sesg some superior gualities^^t into (lucky mi^t, by due eare and attention, THE MYSTIC ORACLE. 1:1
bave been avoided, while those of a more that there were kept lists of lucky and fortunate description might have been se- unlucky names, and particular care was lected for their children, and have been taken, when bestowing a name on a child, rendered even still more valuable and for- that such only should be given as could, tunate, by being conjoined with others of by transposition, be formed into some a like nature. In order that our readers fortunate signification. But this often may have a clearer insight into this failed, for even those very names which, branch of fortune-telling, and which ap- when transposed, contained this fortu- pears to have been strangely neglected nate signification; yet, by a second by modern practitioners, we shall lay transposition, sometimes quite the con* before them a few specimens of this ad- trary would be indicated, and thus mirable system of discovering the events " Foil those, who would have foil'd the of our checkered existence; a and from stars." study of which they will readily learn Having thus introduced this subject to how to avoid bestowing on their children our readers, and fully proved its an- such as are of a malignant nature; and, tiquity, it only remains for us to lay be- at the same time, perceive how the secret fore them such specimens of the art, as influence of the stars that preside at our may enable them to practice upon their birth, act in the minutest manner even — own names, and by so doing become ac- to the giving of that name at our bap- quainted with that principal occurrence tism, which oftentimes explains to the of their lives, which may be for their bearer of it, if he could then but know future good or evil; and if the latter, it, those events will assuredly which be- by possessing such foreknowledge, by"--^- fall him in the course of his life. caution and good conduct on their parts, Of the antiquity of this science it is alleviate or prevent its affects. We shall scarcely necessary to speak—it may how- take these instances from the names of be as well ever to remark, that it was well known characters, by which it will formerly in the highest repute among the be instantly seen how immediate is the astrologers of the early ages, and even connection between the name of the some of our ancient English writers have party and the principal event of their not disdained to advocate its cause. One lives. And first with the name of of these, the celebrated Camden, has in Bonaparte, which is perhaps the m"''^^'.^ " " his Remains bequeath to the world an complete specimen of the art we yCo^^^P^" excellent treatise on this subject. He re- possibly lay before our readers, am^ fers the origin of this invention to the properly transposed fully shows in each time of Moses, and conceives that it transposition the character of the man, might have had some share in the mys- and points out that unfortunate occur- tical traditions, afterward called Gahala, rence in his life, which ultimately; communicated by that divine lawgiver proved his ruin—thus to the chosen seventy.—That this art was NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. practiced by the ancient Egyptians there NO, APPEAR NOT ON ELBA. cannot be a doubt, as there are even now remaining several of the names of In the name of Wellington we find his the Egyptian monarchs which have been future glory parts transposed and fully point out the princi- ARTHUR WELLESLEY, Duke of Wel- pal events of their lives. The Greeks lington. also ]0racticed the art, but we do not LET WELL FOILED GATJL secure thjr find any examples among the Romans, renown. which is somewhat surprising, as their And the like in that of Nelson —thus seers, astrologers, and sybils practiced al- HORATIO NELSON. most every species of divination. Among HONOR EST A NILO, modern nations, the French appear to Which in English means "Honor is to have distinguished themselves for their 1)6 found at the Nile!^' proficiency in it, and which, Camden In the name of SIR FRANCIS BUR- says, "they exceedingly admire and DETT we find FRANTIC DIS«. celebrate for the deep antiquity and TURBERS, mystical meaning thereof." Indeed, to which fully prophesies the busy scenes such a height did that nation carry the of popular riot and disturbance in whiclii practice of this art in the early ages. he would be engaged. — I
12 THE MYSTIC ORACLE. In the name of the late lamented 5.- -Restricta, or the dragon's taiL Princes Charlotte, we have another proof 6.- -Via 8oUs, or the sun's way. of the infallibility of this art—thus 7.- -Via Lactea, or the milky way. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA 8.- -Via Saturnia, or Saturn's way. 9.- -Gingulum OF WALES, P. Veneris, or the girdle of HER AUGUST RACE IS LOST, O! Venus. FATAL NEWS! 10.- -Via Martis, or the way of Mars. 11.- -Mons Veneris, or the mount of Ve- The following anagram on James nus. Vlth of Scotland, fully proves that his 12.- -Cavea Martis, or the cave of Mars. his bap- future fortune was predicted at 13.- -Mons Javis, or Jupiter's mount. tism—thus 14.- -Mons Saturn, or Saturn's mount. CHARLES JAMES STUART 15.- -Mons Solis, or the Sun's mount. CLAIMS ARTHUR'S SEAT, 16.- -Locus Lunae, or the Moon's place. 17.- -Mons Mercurii, or the mount of and accordingly, on the death of Queen Mercury. Elizabeth, he became James I. of Eng- 18.- -Mensa, or the table containing the land, and thereby possessed the throne which the name given him at his birth part of fortune. plainly foretold! 19.- -Polleco, or the thumb. 20.- The above will be sufficient to Instruct -Index, or the fore finger. our readers in this very entertaining 21.- -Medius, or the middle finger. and infallible mode of discovering future 22.^ Annularis, or the ring finger. y events. It may be necessary to observe, 23.—Auricularis, or the little finger. / that some names will not easily form It has been a question whether into separate words without the addi- we should give judgment by the right hand tion or subtraction of one or more, let- or by the left, for it is certain, that in ters, this is always allowable,—for in- one hand the lines and other signatures stance, K may be substituted for C— are very often for J-_V for U—and moe versa. more manifest, and are thus plain These specimens will be sufficient to more to be seen and per- spicuous J^ove the infallibility of this art; and than in the other, as well in of our the hands of gentlemen as ladies. f^-?y readers will find, if *7Q>; transpose the letters of their own In consequence of this, many authors ^'(^es after the same fashion, that their have been doubtful as to whether in future good or ill fortune will be there- both sexes the right or left hand is to by plainly pointed out be taken, or whether ^the right hand of a gentleman (as some teach,) and the BOOK THE SECOND. left of a lady only. CHIEOMANCY, To this we answer, that the hand (in both sexes) should be used, which sho^vs Or, the Art of Fortune-Telling ly the and exhibits the lines thereof most lines of the hand:— commonly called clearly, and abounds with a series of Palmistry. ,^ characters and signs, yet so, as that the The practical part of chiromancy, is other, whose lines are more obscure, may that which gathereth probable predic- pay its contribution. If in both hands tions from lines, the places of the planets they consent, and appear to be fair and in the hand, and from the notes comely, they declare a constancy of for- and characters everywhere pointed and tune and health. The cause of Tvhich marked out in the hands and fingers said diversity is this, he who is born in Our readers will therefore be careful to the day time, and hath a masculine let the following semes be duly ob- planet (the Sun, served : Saturn, Jupiter or Mars,) lord of his geniture, bears the LIST OF THE LINES IN THE HAlrt). more remarkable sign in his right hand, especially when the sign ascending is also l.—Oardiaca, or the line of life. masculine. The contrary happens to 2.—Epatica, or the liver line; also them that are born by night, as often called the natural mean. as a feminine planet predominates, and S.—Bephalica, or the line of the head the sign ascending is also feminine. and brain. If both hands agree, it must be, that in i*—ThoraUs, or the table line. a diurnal nativity the feminine /?'anpts ;
rHE MYSTIC ORACLE S3 -;-:^^*f^f^* or that tliere falls out a mixture wherein it toucheth the vital, and it is the same. of masculine and femimtae ; so in the much worse if it cut nights by the contrary reason, which 10. But such a line passing from the diversity must necessarily be observed. vital to the annular, to the ring finger, promiseth honors to ensue, from or by LIFE. I.- -OF THE LINE OF the means of some famous lady, or to This is also called Gardiaca^ or the receive some great favor or present from Heart Line, some lady of honor. 11. The vital line being thicker than color, _ 1. This being broad, of a lively ^. , ,, , ., - '"'' and decently dfawn in Ite bound., with- 1 or^-„"L„-i finger, denotesJ^ifa .tlLZ^Z.laborious old *^Lage. out intersections and points, shows the 12. A line passing through the vital party long lived, and subject but to few to the cavea of Mars, foretells of diseases. wounds and fevers, and also of mis- 2. If slender, short, and dissected fortunes in journeys. with obverse little lines; and deformed either by a pale or black color, it pre- II.—Of the EPATICA, or NATURAL sageth weakness of the body, sickness, MEAN.
short life. , and a 1. This line being straight, continued, 3. If orderly joined to the natural and not dissected by obverse little lines, mean, and beautified in the angle with denotes a healthful body. parallels, or little across, it argues a a 2. If it be short or broken, and reach or evenness of nature. good wit, an not beyond the concav^ of the hand^, it^ in the ~N 4. If the same have branches shows diseases and shortness of life. parts thereof, extending them- upper 3. By how much more the same is selves toward the natural mean, it doth produced, by so much longer the life signify riches and honor. may be warranted. 5. If branches extended to- these be 4. If cut at the end thereof by a small restricta, it threatens poverty, ward the intervening line, it threatens poverty in deceits, and unfaithfulness of servants. old age. 6. If in this line there' be found some 5. If in the upper part it be distant little like hairs, as- confused lines, be from the vital by a great space, it shows in sured of diseases, and they to happen distemperatures of the heart, as palpi- be- the first age. When they appear tation, syncope, &c. w-v low, if cavea, in the middle towards the 6. This also shows prodigality, if patica, the declining > inwards the in pecially if the table be broad. X age. 7. If tortuous (that is, if it T 7. If this line broken, be any where and turn several ways,) unequal, c' it of life in threatens extreme danger different ccior, and dissected, it arr of that part of the age which the place an evil constitution of the liver, the breach showeth; for you may find thence diseases, proceeding from „. out the dangerous or diseased years of weakness thereof : covetousness also, i your age: this line being divided into a depravity both of nature and ^ seventy parts, you must begin your especially if it be under the region' number and account from the lower the middle finger, and approach t part thereof, near restricta, for the num- ward the cardiaca, thereby making a ber falling where the branch is, deter- short or narrow triangle. mines the year. 8. If decently drawn and well colored, 8. If the character of the sun (as it is a sign of a cheerful and ingenious commonly it is made by astrologers) be disposition. ever found in this line, it presages the 9. If it has a sister, it promises in- loss of an eye; but if two such char- heritances. acters, the loss of both eyes. 10. If continued with some little d. A line ascending from the vital, hard knots, it denotes manslaughters, beneath the congress of it and the either perpetuated, or to be committed, epatica to tfe© tuberculum of Saturn according to the number of these said showeth an enf^as man, who rejoiceth knots. at another's calamity, the site of others 11. If therein a cross be found und^ concurring:© This also frequently shows the region of the middle finger^ 1% att- a most peraloug Saturine disease in that nounces death to be at han^* -
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12/ If If terminates with a fork to- sorrows of mind, and difficulties Id ward the ferient, it is a sign of depraved child-bearing. ^ wit, or hypocrisy and evil manners. 6. Equal lines (thus projected) pre- 13. When it tends to the mensa, It sage the contrary in both sexes, viz., in is a tofeen of a slanderous and reproach- gentlemen, a good composure of the ful tongue, and of envy. brain, and fortunate voyages by sea: 14. When it projects a remarkable in ladies, cheerfulness and felicity in cleft through the vital to the mons child-bearing. veneris, and the sister of Mars, especially 7. This one thing is peculiar to the if the same be of a ruddy color, it warns cephalica ; if it project a cleft or a you to be aware of thieves, and also manifest star, upward to the cavea intimates fraud and deceit of enemies. martis, it signifies boldness and cour- 15. This cleft likewise insinuates a age; but if it let fall the same down- most vehement heat of the liver, proceed- ward, thefts, &c.
ing from the rays of Mars ; so that the 8. The cephalica, joined to the life becomes in danger, seeing that the dragon's tail by a remarkable concourse, line of life is dissected. promises a prudent and joyful old age. 16. This line having some breach, 9. The same drawn upward in the yet such a one as that, nevertheless it shape of a fork, toward the part of seems to be almost continued, shows fortune, signifies subtlety in managing that the manner of life will be, or is, affairs, and also craftiness either to do already changed ; and this in ' a de- good or bad. _ V dining age, if the breach be under the 10. If in this said fork a mark ap- ^' ring finger; but, if under the middle pears resembling the part of fortune, as finger, in the strength of years. it is noted by astrologers, that gives an assurance of riches and honor to suc- III.—OF THE CEPHALICA, OR LINE ceed by ingenuity and art. OF THE BRAIN.
IV.—OF THE THORAL LINES. , 1. This is called the line of the head and brain, which, if (arising from the 1.^ This Is also called the line of for- place in a due proportion) it connects tune; it is termed likewise the mensa, „ the lines of the liver and heart in a because it makes up the table of the 'Wgular form, have a lively color, and hand; which said line, when it is long ^u Intersection falling out between, doth enough, and without incisures, argues "yiare a man of admirable prudence, a due strength in the principal mem- one of no vulgar wit and fortune. bers of man, and also constancy; the By how much more decent the contrary if it be short, crooked, cut or ngle is, so much better shall the parted. Q^.perature, wit, and courage be; but 2. If it terminate under the mount lit be obtuse, it argues an evil dis- of Saturn, it shows a vain lying fellow. ed nature, and a man that is rude. 3. If projecting small branches to rno triangle, far worse—a foci, &c., the mount of Jupiter, it promises honors. tj^th a short life. 4. If there it be naked and simple, ' 3. The superior being a right angle it is a sign of poverty and want. or not very acute, foretells the best 5. If cutting the mouth of Jupiter, temperature of the heart; but when it cruelty of mind and disposition, is too acute, especially with if It touch the excessive wrath. line of life, upon the region of the 6. If it projects a breach between middle finger, it argues covetness. the fore and middle finger in a gentle- 4. The left angle, if it be made upon man, it threateneth a wound in his head; the natural mean in the ferient, and in a lady, danger in child-bearing. be a right angle, confirms the goodness? 7. Three lines ascending of the intellect. directly up- ward from this line, viz. one to the 5. But when the cephalica projects space between the middle and fore unequal cleft's to the mons finger, lunge, there- a second to the space between by making unusual characters the ; in gentle- middle and ring finger, men it denounces and a third to Weakness of the the space between a\»ijfTsrr^TCiil5rS- "^-'the ring and--the little THB MYSTIC ORACLE. 15
8. A little line only thus drawn to 10. If to the epatlca, It argues sin the interval or space between the middle honest behavior and prolongeth life. finger and the ring finger, sorrow or 11. If to the mons solis (be it simple labor. or double,) it shows exceeding good, 9. If annexed to the natural mean, and enableth to govern or rule in great so that it makes an acute angle, it affairs. briiigeth sorrow and labor. 12. By the same reason, if it pass 10. If the natural mean be wanting, to the mons Mercurii, it betokeneth and the thoral annexed to the vital, it that the gentleman is of a suflicient threatens decollation, or a deadly wound. capacity for any employment. But, if 11. If no mensa at all, it shows a it reach not the mons Mercurii, but is man malevolent, contentious, faithless, broken about the middle and end be- inconstant, and of base conditions. neath the mons Mercurii, that makes 12. Confused little lines in the mensa, out a prating fellow, a liar, &c. denote sickness; if under Mercury, in 13. If directly ascending to the mons the former part of the age, under the Saturni, it signifies a good position of sun, in the prime thereof; under the Saturn in the geniture, whose decree middle finger, in old age. shall shortly follow. But if crookedly 13. When in this line there are cer- both toward the restricta and the tain points observed, they argue strength epatica especially, it shows man labor- of the genitals, and burning lust. ious, &c. VI.—Of the VIA SOLIS, or the Sun's v.—Of the CAUDA DEACONIS, or the Way; RESTRICTA, and the Lines arising This being whole, equally drawn and thence. - well colored promiseth the favoi^ of great men and great honors. Bit if 1. If this be double or treble, and dissected and unequal, the contrary, and drawn by a right and continued track, exposes to divers impediments, and envy it promiseth a good composure of the in attaining the same. k body. 2. That line which is nearest VII.—Of the VIA LAGTE or the the A, '^^^T^" hand, continued, and of a good color, Way. ' assureth of great riches. This well proportionate and couc&f 3. But if the same line be cut in the presages that journeys will be fo^ middle, crooked and very pale, it an- nate both by sea and by land, Q-om nounces debility of body and want of all wit, and the favor of the ladies jjp things. assenting,) of a composed and ' 4. A cross or star upon the restricta, ful speech ; but if it dii^ be cuf.^-^ jg foreshows tranquillity" of life in old age. it argues infelicity and lie^n^hut^Qp 5. If there be a star, simple or and ascending to the little nngei of double, or any lines near the tuber- a sign of great happiness. culum of the thumb; 'in ladies they <^ denote misfortune or infamy. VIII.—Of the SATURNIA, or the -T 6. A line running from the restricta of Saturn. through the mons veneris, presageth ad- 1. This being fully and wholly versities, either by the means of some tracted to the middle finger, is an sa.^ kindred or a wife. - ment both of profound cogitations, ana 7. A^line extended from the restricta likewise of fortunate events in counsels to the mons lunse, denotes adversities and actions. and private enemies; if it be crooked, 2. Combust or deficient, an evil sign it doubles the evil, and betokeneth per- portending many misfortunes, unless petual servitude. either positions favor it. 8. Such a line also being clear and 3. Bending backward in the cavea straight, and reaching so far as the re- of the hand, toward the ferient, In gion of the moon, foretells many jour- the form of a semicircle, threatens Im- neys by sea and land. prisonmeijt. 9. If it extend to th-e tuberculum of 4. A line drawn from the vital the fore finger, it informs the gentleman through the epatlca to the tuberculunt that he shall live in a foreign country of Saturn (if it touch the Saturnia,) in great estimation. the same. m THE MYSTIC ORACLK. or XI.—Til© MENSA, or part of IX.~Of the OINGULUM VENERIS, f S'OR the Gii'dle of Venus. TUNE. 1. This space being great and broad, If this line have a sister, It argues and the figure decent, declares a liberal iiiteiuperance and hist in both sexes, man, magnanimous, and of a long life. and li;! ^ In venereal congressions, 2. But if small and narrow, it in- u tilthy man, especially who abhors not dicates a slender fortune and fearful- au abomhiable unnatural crime; and, ness, if dissected and troubled, it shows losses 3. A cross or star within it, clear and infamy by reason of lusts. and well proportioned especially under the region of the ring finger, betoken- X.—Of the VIA MARTIS, the Way or eth honors and dignities to ipsue from, Line of Mars, or the Vital Sister. or by means of great and noble per- This fine (as often as it appeareth) sonages. If the character of Jupiter, augments and strengthens the things it then promises great ecclesiastical sij^'nifled by the cardiaca, but partic- dignities, &c. ularly, it promises good success in war, 4. The same star or cross tripled, provided it be clear and red, excellently increaseth portents of good fortune; but if it be cut by confused Some Ohsewations concerning Lines, little lines, the good fortune is thereby diverted, and anxieties and labors threat- \1. The quantity of all lines must be ened in defending his honors, especially wisely observed, that is, the length and if they are under the region of the ring d^th; so likewise their quality, that finger. is,\heir complexion and shape, whether 5. A cross or star in the uppermost the:^ are crooked or straight; next their part of the mensa, is a sign of action, which is to touch or cut other for- tunate journeys. lines. Their passion to be touched or 6. The mensa sharpened by the con- cut>bf others; and, lastly, their place course of the an/ Iposition. thoral and cardiac lines, point out deceit and danger of life. pmce^ We must know, that the lines are 7. If no mensa be found in the hand, J^i^^es prolonged until certain years .? ; it „t* shows obscurity both of life and for- v>Tir age, otherwise shortened ' now tune. -jv wax pale, then they become plain jj 8. Good and equal lines in this space J'lai^trong, and as it were luxuriate do declare the fortune to be good, but <5^i kind of redness, and this as if evil and discomposed they quite over- H the principal as less principal throw it. ^Si A^a, as touching the less prin- 9. A little circle shows perfection Or^^\ aim such as are found in the of ?t wit, and the obtaining of sciences, the cula of the planets, it is most others assenting thereunto. ^fiin, that some do one time quite^ nish, and that at another time others XII.—Of the FINGERS,—The POLLEX, th|" ^^ a different shape and complex- or Thumb. ' ^' T^^'caur^e of which, I suppose to Overthwart lines, that are clear and or iio other than the various progres- long underneath the nail and joint, of t^Bns of the alphabetical places in their the thumb, confer riches and honor. nativities A ; that is to say, fortunate and line passing from the upper joint of unfortunate, to the influence whereof the thumb to the cardiaca, threatens a man himself is wonderfully subject. violent death, or danger, by means of Ihe signs of his hand are presented at some married lady. Lines every where different times with quite different faces. dispersed in the lower joint of the k^HCh a mrtue, such a luve, resideth in thumb, describe men that are con- th-; imagination of the greater world •DUtious, and such as rejoice in scolding, totcard the 1-cser. And therefore, the &c. A line surrounding the thumb in the most studious in chiromancy cannot at- middle joint, portends the man shall be tain the knowledge of particulars by hanged. Equal furrows drawn under the one Inspection only, made to a certain lower joint thereof, ar'gue riches and year of the person's age; things that po£ressions. If the first or second joint worthily merit our observatibns, yet want incisures, it shows Known or drowsiness and approved of but by a fewc idleness. —
TBM MYSnC ORACL& n "'•^.*" ^jOlt^The IKDBX, or 3Fore Finger. them come at the truth; but fet I wUl not confirm any thing in this respect, lines In the uppermost joint Many because it properly appertains to Venus overthwartly, de- and they proceeding and her disposition. so in the note inheritances; by running If the end of this finger reach not so evil dis- middle joint, i*r:d envious and far as to touch the last joint of the posed person. ring finger, it signifies a wife most im- Right lines running between these perious in all things, the truth thereof ladies) numer- joints, declare (in the a is often proved. ous issue. In gentlemen, bitterness of the tongue. If they are in the first Observations on the Fingers, joint near unto Jupiter's mouth, they The structure of the hand itself is manifest a jovial disposition, that isj most admirable in respect to the pro they point to the man whom Jupiter portion it beareth to the face, and cer- favored well in his nativity. That wo- tain parts thereof, which is this: man who hath a star in the same place, 1. The whole hand is of equal length may safely be pronounced unchaste and with the face. lascivious. 2. The greater joint of the fore finger equals the height of the forehead. XIY.—MEDIUS, or the Middle Finger. 3. The other two (to the extremity This finger presenting little gridirons of the nail) is just the length of the In the joints thereof, plainly declares nose, viz. from the intercelia, or place an unhappy and melancholy wit, but between the eyebrows to the tip of the If equal lines, it manifesteth fortune by nostrils. metals, &c. A star there presages a vio- 4. The first and greater joint of the lent death by drowning, &c. If a cross middle finger, is just as long as it is line be extended from the root thereof between the bottom of the chin, and the upward, through the whole finger into top of the under lip. the end of the last joint it argues folly 5. But the third joint of the same and madness. finger is of equal length, with the dis- tance that is between the mouth* and XV.—ANNULARIS, or the Ring Finger. the lower part of the nostrils. ^ ..<* 'A line arising from mons soils, and 6. The largest joint of the tififcSj ascending by a right track through the gives the width of the mouth. joints thereof, it shows a noble frame. 7. The distance between the bottom Equal lines in the first joint demon- of the chin, and the top of the lower lip, strates honor and riches. Overthwarfe the same. lines, the enmity of great men. How- 8. The lesser joint of the thumb is belt, if these lines shall seem to be equal to the distance between the top intersected^it is the better, because they of the under lip, and the lower part of argue impediments. the nostrils. The nails obtain just the half of their respective uppermost joints, AURICULARIS, or the Little XVI.— which they call omychies. Finger. From the joint thereof, as from the BOOK THE FOURTH. mount itself are judgments and decrees Naeviology, passed concerning merchandize, favors, foretelling future and a star in the first joint near the OVf the Science of Scars, or tttberculUm, argues ingenuity and elo- events hy Moles), Marks^ quence. other signs on the skin, Showing Other obtuse signs the contrary; but their situation, and "by that the indi- when there appear unfortunate signs in cation they give of a person's disposi- tion in the first and second joints, they mark and future lot life. out a thief and a very deceitful person. These little marks on the skin; al- If adverse lines in the last joint, per- though they appear to be the effect of petual inconstancy. chance, or accident, and might easily Some there are who predict the num- pass with the unthinking for things of ber of wives from the little lines in the no moment, are nevertheless of the ut- mons Mercurii at the outmost part of mofe'i consequence, since from their the hand, and I have often observed color, situation, size, and figure, may —
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be accurately gathered the temper of, of sobriety and regularity in his deal- and the events that will happen to the ing. It foreshows a comfortable ac- person bearing them ; though moles are, quisition of fortune, with a good part- in their substances, nothing else than ner, and beautiful children, but some excrescenses, or ebullitions which pro- disagreeable circumstances will hap- ceed from the state of the blood whilst pen about the age of thirty, which con- the foetus is confined in the womb, yet tinue four or five years. In a man, it de- they are not given in vain, as they notes being twice married—in a wo- are generally characteristic of the dis- man only once, but that she will sur- position of those that bear them; and vive her husband. it is also proved by daily experience, that from the shape, situation, and other Between the EWoia and the Wrist, circumstances, they bear a strong an- Shows a placid and cheerful disposi- alogy to the events which are to hap- tion, industry, and a love for reading, pen to a person in future life. But particularly books of science,—it fore- before I presume to give any directions tells much prosperity and happiness to those who are to form the prognostic, toward the middle of life, but after hav- who are desirous to be duly enabled to ing undergone many hardships, if not pronounce an infallible judgment, I shall, Imprisonment—it also denotes that your in the first place, teach you herein the eldest son will rise to honors in the common prognostications by moles found state, and marry a woman not of his in the various parts pt the body, accord- own country, who will bring him ing to much the doctrine of the ancients. riches. And, first it is essentially necessary to know the size of the mole, its color, Near either Elhoiv, whether it be perfectly round, oblong, Shows a restless or angular; because each of these will and unsteady disposi- tion, with a great desire add to or diminish the force of the in- of traveling much discontented dication. The larger the mole, the in the married rotate, and of an idle - greater will be the prosperity or ad- turn—it in^dicates no versity of very great prosperity, rather a sinking ^ the person ; the smaller the than rising condition, the ^ole, the less will be his good or evil with many un- pleasant adventures, much •-5«^-^.oite.v If the mole is round, it indi- to your dis- credit marriage, cates good; if oblong, a moderate share — to a person who will make you unhappy, and children who of fortunate events ; if angular, it gives v/ill be disobedient, a mixture of good and evil; the deeper and cause you mueh trouble. the color, the more it announces favor On the right or or disgrace; the lighter, the less of left Arm, either. If it is very hairy, much mis- Shows a courteous disposition, grei^t fortune may be expected; if but^few fortitude, resolution, industry, and con- long hairs grow upon it, it denotes that jugal fidelity—it. foretells that the per- your undertakings will be prosperous. son will fight many battles, and be suc- We shall further remark only, that cessful in all ; that you will be pros- moles of a middling size and color are perous in your undertakings, obtain a those which we are now going to speak decent competency, and live very happy of. The rest may be gathered from —it denotes that a man will be a what we have just above mentioned, but widower at forty, but in a v/^oman it as it may frequently happen that shows that she will be survived by her modesty will sometimes hinder persons husband. from showing their moles, you must de- pend upon their own representation of On the left Shoulder^ them for your opinion. Shows a person of a quarrelsome and unruly On the Wrist, or "between that and the disposition, always inclined to FingQr ends. difspute for trifles, rather indolent, but iLjUch inclined to the pleasures of love, Shows tie person to be of an inge- and faithful to the conjugal vows. It nious and industrious turn, faithful in denotes a life much varied cither with his engagements, amorous and con* pleasures or misfortunes—they indicate stant in his affections, rather of a rav- many children, and moderate success ing disposition, with a great degree in business, hut dangers by sea. fHE MYSTIC ORACLE. 19
On the right Shoulder^ with no good inclination to industry and honesty, much given to the pleasures of Shows a person of a prudent and dis- Venus, but possessed of much creet temper, one possessed of much benevolence ' it indicates good success in wisdom, given to great secrecy, very- — undertak- ings, particularly in industrious, but not very amorous, yet contracts, a rich marriage, and an only childr. faithful to conjugal ties—it indicates great prosperity and advancement in On the right Knee, life, a good partner, and many friends, Shows an amiable temper, honest dis- with great profit from a journey to a position, and a turn for amorous plea- distant country, %bout the age of thirty- sures and ndustry—it foretells great five. success in love, and the choice of a con- On any part from the Shoulders to the jugal partner, with few sorrows, many LoinSy friends, and dutiful children. Shows an even and mild temper, given On either Leg, to sloth, and rather cowardly, very Shows a person of a thoughtless, indo- amorous, but unfaithful—^it denotes de- cay in health and wealth, with troubles lent disposition, of an amorous turn, much given and diflaculties in the decline of life, to extravagance and dissipgt\ and much vexation from children. tion—it denotes many difficulties through ', life, but that you will surmount them, On the Loins, all—it shows that imprisonment will Shows industry and honesty, an amor- happen to you at an early age, but that \ \, ous disposition, with great vigor, cour- in general you will be more fort'Jtnare than otherwise; age, and fidelity—it foretells success in you will marry an agreeable person, business, and iii love, many children, ac- who will survive you, quirement of riches and honor, with by' whom you wilF have four children, much traveling—it also indicates a great two of which wni die young. loss by lending of money, and quarrelling On either Ankle, among friends, who will attempt to de- Shows an effeminate disposition, given ceive you. to foppery in dress, and cowardice in a On either Hip, man; but in a woman it denotes cour- age, wit, Shows a contented disposition, given and activity—they foretell ^^ ^^ to industry, amorous and faithful in en- success in life with an agreea^]^(>-pa.c4>! gagements, of an abstemious turn—^it ner, accumulation of honors and riches foretells moderate success in life, with and much pleasure in tlie affairs of many children, who will undergo many love. hardships with great fortitude, and On either Foot, arrive at ease and affluence by dint of Shows a melancholy and inactive dis- their industry and ingenuity. position, little inclined to the pleasures On the right Thigh, of love, given to reading and a seden- tary life—they foretell sickness, and Shows the person to be of an agreeable unexpected misfortunes, with many sor- temper, inclined to be amorous, and very rows and much trouble, an unhappy courageous—it also denotes success in choice of a partner for life, with dis- life, accumulation of riches by mar- obedient and unfortunate children. riage, and many fine children, chiefly On the right side of the Forehead, or girls. right Temple, On the left Thigh, Shows an active aM industrious dis- Shows a good and benevolent disposi- position, much given to the sports of tion, a great turn fdr industry, little and love—it denotes that she will be very inclined to the pleasures of love^—it successful in life, marry an agreeable indicates many sorrows in life, great partner, and arrive at unexpected riches poverty, unfaithful friends, and im- and honors, and have a son, who will prisonment by false swearing. become a great man. On th^ left Knee, On the right Eyehrow, Shows a hasty and passionate di??posi- Shows a sprightly active disposition, tion, extravagant and inconsiderate turn, a great turn for gallantry, much coiir« —
20 THE MYSnC ORACLE. •* i fjiHi i'-«Mi««HBn age, and great perseverance—it denotes On the 2^080, wealth, and success In love, V7ar, and business; that you will marry an agree- Shows a hasty and passionate disposi» able mate, live happy, have children, tion, much given to amorous pleasures, and die in an advanced old age, at a faithful " to engagements, candid, open, distance from home. and sincere in friendship, courageous and honest, but very petulant, and On the left Eyehroio^ Temple^ or side of rather given to drink—it denotes great the Forehead^ success through life and in love affairs, Shows an Indolent, peevish temper, a that you will become rich, marry well, turn for debauchery and liquor, little have fine children, and be much esteemed Inclined to amorous sports, and very by your neighbors and acquaintance cowardly—it foretells poverty, imprison- that you will travel much, particularly ment, and disappointments in all your by water. undertakings, with undutiful children, On^he Throat, and a bad tempered partner. Shows a friendly and generous disposi- On the outside corner of either Eye, tion, of a sober turn, given to industry, Shows a sober, honest, and steady dis- extremely amorous, and much inclined position, much inclined to the pleasures to indulge in the joys of Venus—^it de- notes riches of love—it foretells a violent death, by marriage, and great success after a life considerably varied by plea- afterward in your undertakings, with fine children, will sures and misfortunes—^1n general It who go to a far distant country, foreshows that poverty will keep at a where they will marry, distance. grow rich, and return to their native On either CheeJCf land. On the side of the "Nech^ Shows an industrious, benevolent, and sob.er disposition, given to be grave and Shows a meek and sober disposition, solemn, little inclined to amorous sports, moderately inclined to the pleasures of but of a steady courage and unshaken love, but firm and steady in friendship, fortitude it denotes — a moderate success rather given to industry—^it denotes in life, neither becoming rich nor fall- much sickness, and that you will be in - Xng into poverty—it also foretells an great danger of Suffocation, but that .^ v?^^^^^^^ ^^^ industrious partner, with you will rise to unexpected honors and ""two children, who will do better than dignity, receive large legacies, and grow the parents. very rich—but also that your children On the Chin^ will fall into poverty and disgrace. Shows an amiable and tranquil disposi- tion, industrious and much inclined to On the right Breast^ traveling, and the joys of Venus—^it Shows an intemperate denotes that the person will be highly and indolent dis- position, rather given to drink, strongly successful in life, accumulating a large attached to the joys of love and splendid fortune, with many —it denotes much misfortune in life, with respectable and worthy friends, an agree- a sudden reverse from riches to poverty ^many able conjugal partner, and fine children — unpleasant and disagreeable accidents, —but also indicates losses by p^ea and with sober In foreign countries. a and industrious partner- many children, mostly girls, w^ho will On either Lip^ all marry well, and be a great comfort to your old age—it warns you to be- Shows a delicate appetite, a sober dis- ware of pretended friends, position, and much given to the pleasures who will of love, of an industrious and benevolent harm you much. turn---it denotes that the person will be On the left Breast^ successful in undertakings, particularly in. love affairs—that you will rise above Shows an industrious and sober disposi- your present condition, and be greatly tion, amorous, and much given to walk- respected and esteemed, that you will ing—it denotes great success in life and endeavor to obtain some situation, in in love, that you will accumulate riches. which you will at first prove unsuccess- and have many children, mostly boys, ful, but afterward prevail. (who will make their fortunes by sea. THE MYSTIC ORACLE. n On the Bosom, happy, thrive well and grow rich and respectable it Shows a quarrelsome and unhappy tem- —in man shows that he will have natural children, who will per, given to low debauchery, and ex- cut a great figure in life, but ceedingly amorous, indolent and un- he will experience ranch plague and vexation steady—-it denotes^ a life neither ^ery from their mother. prosperous nor very miserable, but passed without many friends or much esteem. BOOK THE FIFTH.
Under the left Breast over the heart. PHYSIOGNOMY. Shows a rambling unsettled disposition, Or, Prognostics ^ drawn from the Color given to drinking and little careful of and Natm-e of the Hair of Men and your actions: very amorous, and much Women, as also from the Forehead, given to indulge indiscriminately in the Eyehrows, Eyes, Mouth, Chin^ and pleasures of love, in a man. In a wo- xohole assemblage of Features, indicates man it sincerity in love, in- 1. The gentleman whose hair Is very dUiStry, and a strict regard for character black and smooth, hanging far over his —in life it denotes a varied mixture of shoulders ; and in large quantity, is mild good and bad fortune, the former rather but resolute; cool, until greatly pro- prevailing—it denotes imprisonment for voked; not much inclined to excess of debt, but not of long duration. To a any kind, but may be persuaded in it. woman it denotes easy labors, and chil- He is constant in his attachment, and dren who will become rich, live happy not liable to many misfortunes. | and respected, and marry well. 2. A lady, of the same kind of hair,^ is moderate in her desires of every kind, On the right Side near any part of the addicted to reflection, and though not Mihs^ subject to violence in love, is steady Shows an indolent cowardly disposi- in her attachments, and no enemy to its tion, given to excessive drinking, of an pleasures; of a constitution neither inferior capacity, and little inclined to vigorous nor yet feeble. the pleasures of love—it denotes an 3. If the hair is very black, short, easy life, rather of poverty than riches, and curling, the gentleman will be given little respected, a partner of an uneven to liquor, somewhat quarrelsome. %.m*-> and disagreeable temper, with unduti- of an unsettled temper, -mofe' aiirl^^lrusV ful children, who will fall into many and less steady in his underta/iings, but difficulties. ardent at the beginning e^ an enter- On the Bellp^ prise. He will be very desirous of riches, but will often be disappointed in Shows an indolent slothful disposition, his wishes therein. selfish, addicted given to gluttony, very 4. The same may be said of a lady. drink, to the pleasures of love and 5. A gentleman with dark brown, it de- negligent of dress, and cowardly— long, and smooth hair, is generally of notes small success in life, many crosses, a robust constitution, obstinate in his some imprisonment, and traveling, with temper, eager in his pursuits, a lover of losses by sea; but it foretells that you the fair sex, fond of variety, in his will marry an agreeable partner of a ordinary pursuits exceedingly curious, sweet temper, have children who will and of a flexible disposition. He will be industrious and become very respec- livB long, unless guilty of early intem- table In life. perance. 6. A lady of the same kind of hair On the Privu Memders, or parts^ will be nearly the same as the gentle- Shows a generous, open and honest dls- man, but more steady in her conduct pcsition, extremely disposed to gallan- and attachments, especially iii love. try, and the joys of Yenus, given to so- She will be of a good constitution, have briety, and of undaunted courage^—^it many children, be much respected, denotes*^ great success in the latter part enjoy good health, and a reasonable of life, but many and severe misfortunes share of happiness. in the former, which will be borne with 7. If the hair is short and bushy, fortitude—4t also foretells a happy mar- it will make very little alteration in riage and fine children, wlio will be the gentleman or lady, but that the ;
IHEi MY^IC OHACIiB. gentleman will be more forward to her person may seem, her constitution strike when provoked, and the lady will is generally vigorous; but she seldom be more of a scold. lives to see old age, for very obvious 8. A gentleman with light brown reasons; her promises are seldom to be long smooth hair, is of a peaceable, depended upon, because the next object even, and rather, a generous temper; that engrosses her attention makes her will prevent mischief if in his power, forgetful of every thing that preceded but when very much provoked will it, and will always resent any disap- strike furiously; but is afterward sorry pointment she may meet with. for his passion and soon appeased; I will now proceed to give some few strongly attached to the company of the instructions concerning the hair in other ladies, and will protect them from any particulars, by the following remarks :— insult. Upon the whole, he is in general 14. If the hair falls off at the fore an amiable character, affable and kind. part of the head, the person will be 9. A lady of the same kind of hair, easily led, though otherwise rational, is tender-hearted, but hasty in temper; and will often find himself duped, when neither obstinate nor haughty; her in- he thinks he is acting right; he will .clinations to love never unreasonable; likewise frequently meet with disap- her constitution will be good, but she pointments in money matters, which will will be seldom very fortunate. If the either hurt his credit, or force him to hair is short and bushy, or apt to curl shorten his expenses. by nature, the gentleman will be more 15. If the hair falls off behind, he will industrious and the lady more seden- be obstinate, peevish, passionate, and tary. fond of commanding others, though he 10. A gentleman with fair hair will has no right, and will grow angry if his be of a weak constitution; his mind advice is not followed. However pre- given much to reflection, especially In posterous, he will be fond of hearing and religious matters. He will be assiduous telling old stories, and tales of ghosts, in big occupation, but not given to ram- goblins, fairies; but will be a good bling; very moderate in his amorous domestic man, and provide for his family wishes, but not live to an old age. to the utmost of his power. 11. A lady of this colored hair is on 16. If the hair forms an arch round --the contrary of a good constitution; the forehead, without being much in- ^ / 7-^ '^^J'v.to be diverted from her purposes dented at the temples, both the gentle- f 'very passionate in love affairs, never man and the lady will be innocent, ^ easy unless when in company, and de- credulous, peaceable, moderate in all lights in hearing herself praised, es- their desires, and though not ardent in pecially for beauty; delights in dancing their pursuits, will still be persevering. and strong exerc'^-^e, and commonly They will be mild, moderate, good-na- lives a great age. tured, prosperous and happy. 12. A gentleman with long red hafr 17. If the hair is indented at the is cunning, artful and deceitful; he Is temples, the person will be affable, very much addicted to traffic of some steady, good-natured, prudent, and at- kind, restless in his disposition, con- tentive to business, of a solid constitu- stantly roving, and desirous of enjoy- tion, and long lived. ing the pleasures of love. He is covet- 18. If the hair descends low upon ous of getting money ,v though he often the forehead, the person will be selfish spends it foolishly; he is indefatigable, and designing; of a surly disposition, and no obstacle will induce him to for- unsociable, and given to drinking. He sake his enterprise until he has seen will also be addicted to avarice, and his the issue of it. He is inclined to timid- mind will be always intent upon the ity, but by reflectiou may correct it, means of carrying on his schemes, &a and pass for a man of courage. 19. The forehead that is large, round, 13. A lady of the same kind of hair, and smooth, announces the lady or is glib of tongue, having words at will, gentleman to be frank, open, generous, talkative and vain; her temper is im- and free, good-natured, and a safe patient and fiery, and will not submit companion; of a good understanding, to contradiction; she has a constant and scorns to be guilty of any mean flow of spirits, and much given to the actions ; faithful to his promises, just pleasures of love, However delicate in his dealings, steadfast to his ea- m- ;;;
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gagements and sincere In his affections coward; greedy after the affairs of this he will enjoy a moderate state of health, world, perpetually brooding over seme melancholy subject, and not an agre/*Jth!A 20. If the forehead is flat in the companion. lie will be diffident, middle, the gentleman or lady will be nurious, and weak in his understanding; found to be vain-glorious, and but little never addicted to any kind of learning. disposed to generosity; very tenacious He will pretend much friendship, but of his honor, but brave; he will be will make his affected passion subser* fond of prying into the secrets of others, vient to his pecuniary designs, and also though not with an intention of betray- given to drinking, &c., &c. ing them; he will be fond of reading 25. If a ^ntleman or lady has long newspapers, history, novels, and plays eyebrows, with some long hairs, they ardent, and very cautious of his own will be of a fickle disposition, weak- reputation, &c. minded, credulous, and vain, always seek- 21; If there is a hollow across the ing after novelties, and neglecting their forehead, in the middle, with a ridge own business; they will be talkative,
as of flesh above, and another below, pert, and disagreeable in company ; very the gentleman wiU be a good scholar, fond of contradiction, but will not bear the lady a great manufacturer, or at- disappointment patiently; and will also tentive to whatever occupation she may be much addicted to drinking, «S:e. be engaged in. They will be wai'm in 26. If the eyebrows are thick and argument or debate—they will be firm even, that is, without any or few start- and steady in any point they fix their ing hairs, the gentleman or lady will be minds upon, and by their perseverance of an agreeable temper, sound under- will generally carry their object, yet standing, and. tolerable wit; moderately they will meet with many crosses, but addicted to pleasure, fearful of giving will bear tljem with patience. offence, but intrepid and persevering in 22. If the forehead jut out im- support of right; charitable and gener- mediately at and over the eyebrows, ous, sincere in their professions of love running flat up to the hair, the gentle- and friendship, and enjoy a good consti- man or lady will be sullen, proud, in- tution. solent, imperious, and treacherous; they 27. If the eyebrow is small, thin of, will be impatient when contradicted, hair, and even, the gentleman i>r^^y apt to give great abuse, and to ^ike will be weak-minded, timorous, superfi- if they think they can do it with ad- cial, and not to be depended on; they vantage. They will also impose upon will be desirous of knowledge, but will any person, never forgiving an injury, not have patience and assiduity enough and by their misconduct make them- to give it the necessary attention; they selves many enemies. will be desirous of praise for worthy 23. If their temples are hollow, with actions, but will not have spirit or per- the bones advancing towaxd the fore- severance enough to perform them, in head on either side, so that the space that degree of excellence that is requisite between must be necessarily flat, with to attract the notice of wise men. They a small channel or indenture rising from will be of a delicate constitution, &c. the upper part of the nose to the hair, 28. If the eyebrow is thick of hair the gentleman or lady will be of a dar- toward the nose, and goes off suddenly ing and intrepid temper, introducing very thin, ending in a point, the gen^ themselves into matters wherein they tleman or lady will be surly, captious, have no business, desirous of passing jealous, fretful, and easily provoked to for wits, and of a subtle and enterpris- rage; in their love they will be in- ing nature; greedy of praise, quick In temperate. quarrel, and of a wandering disposition 29. ,The eye that Is large, full, proml* very lewd, and full of resentment when nent, and clear, denotes a gentleman or they feel their pride hurt. In short, lady to be of an ingenuous and candid of an they delight in inischief, riot®, &c. ^ disposition, void of deceit, and 24. If the eyebrows are very hairy, even, agreeable, and affable disposition; and that hair long and curled, with sev- modest and bashful In love, though by eral of the halxs starting out, the gentle- no means an enemy to its gratification; good man or lady is of a gloomy disposition, firm, though not obstinate; of a litigious, and quarrelsome, although f .understanding, of au agreeable but notj THE MYSTIC ORACLE.
'^ " l ^ l UK U « I brilliant wit; but clear and just in 88. A red, or as it is vulgarly called, argument, inclined to extravagance, and a saucer eye, denotes the person to be easily imposed upon. selfish, deceitful, and proud, and furious SO, The eye that is small, but ad- in anger, fertile in the invention of plots, vanced in the head shows the gentleman and indefatigible in his resolution t© lady or to be of a quick wit, sound con- bring them to bear. Imperious in his stitution, lively genius, agreeable com- family, anxious for riches, and suspicious pany and conversation, good morals, but that others are forming designs against
rather inclined to jealousy ; attentive to him, is ardent in love, but strongly at- business, fond of frequently changing his tached to the first object that catches place, punctual in fulfilling his engage- his fancy. ments, warm in love, prosperous in his 39. A nose that comes even on the undertakings, and generally fortunate in ridge, flat on the sides, with little or no most things. hollow between the eyes, declares the 31. The gentleman or lady whose man to be sulky, insolent, disdainful eyes are sunk in the head, is of a jealous, treacherous, and self-sufficient; if it has distrustful, malicious, and envious na- a point descending over the nostrils, he ture, deceitful In their words and actions, is avaricious and unfeeling, vain-glorious never to be depended upon; cunning in and ignorant; peevish, jealous, quick in over reaching others, vain-glorious, and resentment, yet a coward at the bottom. associates with lewd and bad company, 40. A nose that rises with a sudden 32. The gentleman or lady who bulge a little below the eyes, and then squints, or have their eyes turned awry, falls again into a kind of AoUow below, will be of a penurious disposition but is petulant and noisy, void of punctual science* in their dealings. and of a very light understanding. 33. A black eye is lively, brisk, and 41. The nose that is smaU, slender, penetrating, and proves the person who and peaked, shows the person to be of a possesses it to be a sprightly wit, lively fearful disposition, jealous, fretful, and conversation, not. easily imposed upon insidious, ever suspicious of those about of a sound understanding, but if taken him, catching at every word that he can on the weak side, may be led astray for interpret to his own advantage to ground thliw^le. his dispute upon, and also very curious / • bd. /A hazel eye shows the person to be to know what is said and done. of a subtle, piercing, and frolicsome dis- 42. The nose that is small, tapering position, rather inclined to be arch, and round in the nostrils, and cocked up, sometimes mischievous, but good-natured shows the person to be ingenuous, smart| at the bottom. He will be strongly in- of a quick apprehension, giddy, and sel- clined to love, and not ever delicate in dom looking into consequences, but gen- the means of gratifying that propensity. erous, agreeable, so as to carefully avoid 35. A blue eye shows the person to be giving offence; but firm and resolute in of a meek and gentle temper, affable and doing justice when he receives an injury. good-natured, credulous, -and incapable of 43. The lips that are thick, soft, and violent attachments ; ever modest cool long, announces the person to be of and undisturbed by turbulent passions, of weak intellects, credulous, and a strong memory, slightly in constitution neither peevish; but by little soothing easOy robust nor delicate, sub:'ect to no violent brought back to a good humor. impressions He Is from the vicissitudes of life much * addicted to the pleasures of love, whether good or bad. and scarcely moderate in his enjoy- 36. A grey eye denotes the person to ment of them, yet he is invariably up- be of weak intellects, devoid of wit but right in his conduct, and of a timorous a plain, plodding, downright drudge, 'that bashful temper. will act as he is spirited up by others. 44. If the under lip is much thicker He will be slow in learning anything that than the upper and more prominent, the requiries attention, however he will be person is of a weak understanding, but just to the best of his understanding. artful, knavish, and given to chicanery to 37. A wall eye denotes the person to the full extent of his ability. He is of be a hasty, passionate, and ungovernable a cowardly nature, unless fe^j-ongly ex- temper, subject . to sudden and violent cited by another. anger; haughty to his equals and su- 45. The lips that are moderately periors, but mild and affable ^ to iiis in- plump and even, declare the person to be feriors, I ;
THE MYSTIC ORACLE. 2$ inmm good-humoreoT^liumaiie, sensible, judi- position, but lively, penetrating, and ac- just, cious, and neither giddy nor torpid, tive ; somewhat inclined to suspicion, yet but pursuing in every particular a just of an agreeable conversation; assiduous medium. in the pursuits of knowledge, and 46. The lip^ that are thin, show the strongly addicted to the delights of person to be of a quick and lively imagi- love. nation, ardent in the pursuit of knowl- 54. A face whose cheek bones jut out edge, indefatigable in labor, not too much with thin jaws, is of a restless and think- attached to money, eager in the pursuit ing disposition; fretful, and apprehen- of love, more brave than otherwise, and sive of what may happen on the slightest tolerably happy in life. cause, or what may never happen at 47. The lips that are thin and sunk all; always foreboding evil without any inwards, denote the person to be of a plausible reason for such fears; more subtle and persevering disposition, ever- disposed than capable of enjoying the lasting in hatred, and never sparing any pleasures of love.
pains to compass his revenge ; in love or 55. A face that is pale by mature, de- friendship much more moderate and un- notes a timorous disposition, but greatly certain. desirous of the pleasures of love. 48. The chin that is round, with hol- 56. A face that is unequally red, low between it and the lip shows the whether streaked or appearing in spots, person to be of a good-humored dis- shows the person to be weak both in position, kind and honest; he is sincere mind and body, yielding easily to afflic- in his friendship, and ardent in his tion and sickness. love; his understanding is good, and 57. A face blotched, shows the per- his genius capacious. If he has a dimple son to be addicted to drinking and vict, it makes him better. and not even free from any vice, though 49. The chin that comes down flat they have frequently the art to conceal from the edge of the lip, ends in a kind the inclination. of chisel-form, shows the person to be 58. The head that is large and round, silly, credulous, ill-tempered, and greedy shows that the person has tolerable un- of unmerited honors, capricious, waver- derstanding, but not near so good as he ing and unsteady; he will affect great imagines ; however, upon the whole, he is modesty in the presence of others, though rather harmless, and not so much given he will not scruple to do the vilest ac- to vice. tions, when he thinks himself secure 59. The head that is small and round y from discovery. A dimple makes no or if the face comes tape^isg, shows^ tht alteration. person of acute, penetrating disposition* 50. The chin that is pointed upward much given to bantering and humor, but shows the person to be much given to of very great sensibility ; sometimes hur- contrivances. However fair he may ried by caprice, but commonly faithful speak to you, you can never depend on in love. his friendship, as his purpose is only to 60. The head that is flat on either make you subservient to his own de- side and deep from the face to the back, signs. In love his generosity will be of shows the person to be of a good under- the same stamp. standing, deep penetration, great mem- 51. Of the face in general, I shall ory, and of an even and agreeable tem- say, that the person whose features are per, but slow of belief, and not easily strong, coarse, and unpleasant to the eye, imposed upon. He is warm in his af- laborious is of a selfish, brutal, rough, and unso- fections, just in his dealings, cial disposition; greedy of money, harsh in his profession, and much addicted to in expression, but will sometimes fawn subtlety. with a bad grace to gain his ends. We shall conclude this division of our 52. The face that is plump, round, and work, by presenting our readers with ruddy, denotes the person to be of an the following curious and instructive in- agreeable temper, a safe companion, formation in Physiognomy: hearty and jovial, fond of company, of Strength of Body is known by a stiff sound principles and a clear understand- hair, large bones, firm and robust limbs, neck, firm erect, the ing, faithful in love, &c. \ short muscular and breast high, the forehead short, 53. The face that is thin, staooth, anci r head and even with well-proportioned features, hard, and peaked, with bristly hair, shows the person to be of a good dis- large feet, rather thicfe than broad, a 28 THE MlSnO ORACLE.
harsh unequal voice, and choleric com- uncovered, crooked nose, teeth thick set, plexion. large ears with plenty of cartilage. WeaTcnesa of Body is distinguished by A had Memory is observable in per- a small ill-proportioned head, narrow sons who are larger in the superior than shoulders, *^oft *^kin, and melancholy inferior parts, fleshy though dry and complexion. bald.—N. B. This is expressly con- The signs of Long life are strong teeth, trary to the opinion of Aristotle, who a sanguine temperament, middle stature, says: that the superior parts being large, deep, and ruddy lines in the hand, larger than the inferior signify a good large muscles, stooping shoulders, full memory, and vice versa. chest, firm flesh, clear complexion, slow A good Imagination and thoughtful growth, wide ears, and large eyelids. Disposition is distinguished by a large Short Life may be inferred from a prominent forehead, a fixed and atten- thick tongue ; the appearance of grinders tive look, slow respiration, and an in- before th* age of puberty, thin struggling clination of the head. and uncTen teeth, confused lines in the A good Sight is enjoyed by those per- hand, of a quick but small growth. sons who have generally black, thick, A Oood Genius may be expected from straight eye-lashes, large bushy eye- a thin skin, middle stature, blue bright brows, concave eyes, contracted as it eyes, fair complexion, straight pretty were inward. strong hair, and affable aspect, the eye- Short-sighted People have a stern, brows joined, moderation in mirth, an earnest look, small short eyebrows, large open cheerful countemnce, and the tem- pupils and prominent eyes. ples a little concave. Sense of Hearing^ those who possess A Dunce may^'b^e known by a swollen the same in perfection, have ears well neck, plump arms, sides, and loins, a furnished with gristle, well channelled round head, concave behind, a large and hairy. fleshy forehead, pale eyes, a dull heavy The Sense of Smelling is most perfect look, small joints, snuffing nostrils, and in those who have large noses, descend- a proneness to laughter, little hands, an ing very near the mouth, neither too ill-proportioned head, either, too big or moist nor too dry. too little blubber-lips, short fingers, and A nice Faculty of Training is peculiar thick legs. to such as have a spongy, porous, soft the Fortitude is premised from a wide tongue, well moistened with saliva, yet 1/ mouth, a sonorous voice, grave, slow, and not too moist. always equal, upright posture, large eyes, Delicacy in the Touch belongs to those pretty open and steadfast, the hair high who have a soft skin, sensible nerves, above the forehead, the head much com- and nervous sinews, moderately warm pressed or flattened, the forehead square and dry. and high, the extremities large and ro- IrasciUlity is accompanied by an erect bust, the neck firm though not flihy, posture, a clear skin, a solemn voice, a large corpulent chest, and brown com- open nostrils, moist temples, displaying plexion. superficial veins, thick neck, equal use Boldness is characterized by a promi- of both hands, quick pace, blood-shot nent mouth, rugged appearance, rough eyes, large, unequal, ill-ranged eyes, and forehead, arched eyebrows, large nostrils choleric disposition. and teeth, short neck, great arms, ample Timorousness resides where we find a chest, square shoulders, and a froward concave neck, pale color, weak-winking countenance. eyes, soft hair, smooth plump breast, Prudence is generally distinguished by shrill tremulous voice, small mouth, thin a head which is flat on the sides, a lips, broad thin hands, and small sham- broad square forehead, a little concave bling feet. in the middle, soft a voice, a large chest Melancholy is denoted by a wrinkled a thin hair, light eyes, either blue, brown countenance, dejected eyes, meeting eye- or Mack, large eyes, and an aquiline brows, slow pace, fixed look, ^nd delib- nose. ^ erate respiration. A good Memory is ^ coipmonly attached An amorous Disposition ma> be known to those persons who are smaller, yet by a fair slender face, a redundancy of better formed in the upper than the hair, rough temples, broad forehead, lower parts, not fat but fleshy, of a fair moist shining eyes, wide nostrils, narrow delicate skin, with the poll of the head shoulders, hairy hands and arms, well 'shaped legs. THE MYSTIC ORACLE. m Oayety attends a serene open forehead, [RULES TO KNOW THE TEMPER rosy agreeable countenance, a sweet AND DISPOSITION OF EVERY ONE. musical touv^ of voice, an agile body and The Signs of a Choleric Disposition, are soft flesh. 1. habit of th6 body hot in Envy appears with a wrinkled fore- The dry, lean, hard and hairy. head, frowning, dejected, and squinting touch, 2. The color of the face yellow. look, a pale melancholy countenance, and 3. natural dryness of the mouth a dry rough skin. A and tongue. Intrepidity often resides in a small 4. The. thirst great and frequent. body, with red curled hair, ruddy coun- 5. Activity and inquietude of the tenance, frowning eyebrows, arched and body. meeting, eyes blue and yellowish, large 6. The pulse hard, swift, rilid often mouth, and red lines in the hand. beating. Gentleness and Complacency may be 7. The spittle bitter. distinguished by a soft and moist palm, . 8. The dreams are most of yeuDw of shutting eyes, soft frequency the things, of brawls, of fights, and quarrels. movement, slow speech, soft, straight and lightish-colored hair. The Signs of a sanguine Constitution, are Bashfulness may be discovered by 1. The habit of the body hot in moist eyes, never wide open, eyebrows touch, fleshy, soft and hairy. frequently lowered, blushing cheeks, 2. The color of the body fresh, moderate pace, slow and submissive sanguine, and lively. of speech, bent body, and glowing ears a 3. A natural and constant blush in purple hue. the face. Temperance or SoMety is accom- 4. The pulse soft, moist, and full. panied with an equal respiration, a 5. The sweetness of the spittle. moderate-sized mouth, smooth temples, 6. Dreams most commonly of red eyes of an 'ordinary size, either, fair or things, of beauty, feasting, dancing, azure, and a short, flat body. music, and all jovial and pleasing re- Strength of Mind is signified by light creations. curled hair, a small body, shining eyes, 7. A continrial habit of pleasantness intense v.. but a little depressed, a grave and affability. ^^^ ^cides^ voice, bushy beard, large broad back 8. Often affected with jkrc^miirtn, and shoulders. and laughter. Pride stands confessed with arched The Signs a Phlegmatic Constitution, eyebrows, a large prominent mouth, a of are broad chest, slow pace, erected head, shrugging shoulders, and storing eyes. 1. The habit of the body cold and Luxury dwells with a ruddy or pale moist, in touch soft, fat, gross, and not complexion, downy temple^, bald pate, hairy. 2. constant natural whiteness, or little eyes, thick neck, corpulent body, A in the face. large nose, thin eyebrows, and hands wanness 3. pulse soft, slow, and rare. covered with a kind of down. The 4. The thirst little, and seldom desir- Loguacity may be expected from a ing drink. bushy beard, broad fingers, pointed 5. The dreams usually are of white tongue, ^-yes of a ruddy hue, a large things, floods, inundations, and accidents pirominent: upper lip, and a sharp pointed belonging to water. nose. 6. Sleep much and frequent, Perverseness may be dreaded, when 7. Slowness and dullness of the bodlj^^ we perceive a high forehead, firm, short, to exercise. thick, immoveable neck, quick speech, immoderate laughter, fiery eyes, and The Signs of a Melancholy Constitution, short fleshy hands and fingers. are Impudence may be Inferred from fiery 1» The body in touch cold, dry, lean, staring eyes, eager look, circular fore- and smooth. head, round ruddy countenance, elevated 2. The body of a dark, dull, gloomy, chest, flat nose, and loud laughter, &c. <. a leaden color. . As connected with this part of our a The spittle in little ftuantitj^, iasS subject we subjoin the following Bules. sour. 28 THE MYSTIC ORACLE.
4. Pulse little, rare, and hard. three times, showing the bottom card; —^then fi. Tlie dreams often of black and this must be repeated three times terrible things—as of spirits, ghosts, shuffle them again, let them be cut once, dreadful apparitions, choking and be- and display them in rows on the table, heading; mad beasts, as oxen, wolves^ taking care always to have an odd num- and tigers, ready to devour you. ber in each row, nine is the right num- 6. Greatly oppressed with fear, Irei-, and to place your cards exactly 7. A stability in cogitations, and under each other; after this consult the constancy in the performance of the situation in which the person stands by thing intended. the definition we have here annexed to each card, and after having repeated it Physiognomical Signs a good The of three times, form your conclusions; re- Genius, are member that every thing is within your A straight erect body, neither over tall circle as far as you can count thirteen or short, between fat and thin, the flesh any way from the card that represents naturally soft, the skin neither soft nor the person, his wife or her husband, and rough, but a medium between; the com- their intimate friend; and also that the plexion white, verging to a blush of thirteenth card every way is of the redness ; the hair between hard and soft, greatest consequence; either the whole usually of a brown color, the head and pack, or only the picquet cards may be face of a moderate size, the forehead nsed. rather high, the eyes manly, big, and Another mode with the picquet cards clear, of a blue or hazel color, the aspect Is to shuffle and cut them, take three mild and humane, the teeth so mixed, cards from the top ; if there be two of a
that some are broad and some are' suit, take out the highest card ; if ^hree, narrow, a subtle tongue, and the voice take all; when you have gone through between intense and remiss, the neck the pack, shuffle and cut the remainder, comely and smooth; the channel-bone of and do as before, and repeat the same the throat appearing and moving; the a third time; then take a general view back and ribs not over fleshy, the of all the cards drawn, and next couple shoulders plain and slender, the hands them, a top and a bottom card, then indifferently long and smooth, and shuffle and cut them into three heaps, th^ dually distant, the nails white, mixed laying one apatt in the first round to 7^"W)l*h-c?:^l, and shining, and the carriage form a fourth heap; the first neap at of the body erect in walking. the left hand relates to yourself entirely, the next to your family; the third is the BOOK THE SIXTH. confirmation of the former two—you cardiology; must proceed a second and third time, adding each time one to the single card, Or the Science Foretelling of Events ly and then three single cards give the Cards, Dice and Dominoes, connection of the operation ; observe, you As many of those events about to must add the card which represents the happen may be easily gathered from the person whose fortune is consulted to the cards, we have here affixed the definition three, if it be not there already. which each cai^ in the pack bears We have witnessed a great number of separately; by combining them the most wonderful and useful conclusions reader must judge for himself, observ- which have been produced by this science ing the following directions in laying and many future events have been fore- them out. First, the person whose told; but much depends herein on the fortune is to ^e told, if a man must ingenuity and skill of the artist, who choose one of the four kings to represent after having duly obtained the true and himself—if a woman, she must select full meaning that each card in the pack one of the queens ; then the queen of the bears separately, and in its independent chosen king, or the king of the chosen state, he must be also most fully enabled queen will stand for the husband or mfe, to form, judge, and vary all their several mistress or lover of the party, whose mixtures, company, and combinations, fortune is to be told, and the knave of the which are easily deducted, and calcu- suit for the most intimate person of their lated by any person of an ordinary family—you must then shuffle and cut common capacity, for these cards (like the cards well, and let the pessoa whose the planets^ men, and other things) are fortune is to be ascertained, est l^em Ktea somewhat altered and changed THE MYSTIC OEACLB. MMm9
' I I 1 " ' Ill N .1 i« * ' -!^-'— 1 1 1.1 I II I II iiiii 1.^ ...Jti ...WJ^' .-, . from their natural state by the mixture taketh of itself an hour and opportunity of the company in which they are found, most convenient and efficacious, on which said rule must always be duly which the figure of the heavens being attended to throughout the whole course made and set, the artist may then judge ef practice in the same. This divination the same, and plainly know concerning by cards is a kind of a geomantic lot, any subject, matter, or thing, which he and these kind of lots were always held may desire or be inquisitive to know. In the highest estimation and repute by Therefore, whatsoever kind of presage the ancients, so that they would per^ these sort of lots portend and promise, form no work of great Importance with- it cannot be made by mere chance, but out first consulting these kind of lots; form a spiritual cause, by virtue whereof for whatever divination and predictions the phantasy or hand of him that casteth of human events are made and formed the lot is moved, either by that power in this way and manner, must of neces- which proceeds from the soul of the sity, besides the lot, have some sublime operator, through the great excess of his occult cause, which indeed shall not be affection, or from a celestial influence, or a cause by accident, such as Aristotle from a Certain spirit assisting or mov- (and some in our present day) describes ing from on high. Let the said instru-
fortune to be ; for, in the series of causes, ments, which are used in these kind of a cause by accident can never be the operations, be made and composed of prime and sufficient cause. No, we must what they will, whether of Cards, or look higher, and find out a cause which Geomancy, or any thing else, the effect may know and intend the effect. IP is is still the same, seeing that there are no matter ivhether we make cards or any a kind of certain lots that have a divine thing else the instrument with which we power of oracles, and are as it were work in these high mysteries ; let the indexes of divine judgment. instrument be what it will, we well know This method of using the cards is both how, and by whom, the particular and innocent and will afford you amusement,
general effects of every action, subject, while that common, destructive, and . matter, and thing, are always produced; most pernicious habit of gaming^ would therefore we must not place this in otherwise tend to promote and complete corporeal nature, but in immaterial and the ruin of both your soul and body. V corporeal substances, which indeed ad- How many very respepMMP femcifteir minister the lot, and dispense the signi- have there teen thus ruined. Hcr0 many^ fication of the truth; as in men's souls fine young men have there "been Jtrought or departed spirits, or in celestial in- to the scaffold^ and other such wretched telligences. Now that there is in a man's doleful places^ by this most dangerous soul a sufficient power and virtue to vice, gaming! We have many times direct such kind of lots, it is hence seen and witnessed, even in common manifest, because there is in our souls a families, living in country villages, that divine virtue and similitude, apprehen- the losers (even when they have been sion and power of all things, and all playing for nothing) have had their things have a natural obedience to it, countenances deranged and disfigured to and so of necessity have a motion and an excessive degree, accompanied by efficacy to that which the soul desires, language the most diabolical they could with a strong vehement desire, and all possibly invent, in order to vent their the virtues and operations of natural rage and passion on what they term ill- and artificial things obey it, when it is luck, even to the utter destruction of carried forth into the excess of desire, their souls and bodies, together with the all lots discomposure abuse of the company and then of what kind soever and , are assisting to the appetite of such a in which they chance to be mixed, and mind, and acquire to themselves wonder- are both a disgrace to themselves aiid all ful virtues of passages, as from that, so around them; yet this is whaf ihey from the celestial opportunity in that generally call an innocent game of cards; hour in which the excess of such like let us ask our readers what must be the appetite doth most of all exceed in it. case when they are playing for large And this is that ground and foundation and considerable sums of money ! then of aV ^astrological and geomantic ques- their peace of mind, and the happiness tions ^ wherefore the mind being thus and tranquility of their poor unfortunate elevated in the excess of an^ desire, fa.milies must go to ruin.—Eeader, let ^
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US always avoid such destructive and The Five of Gluhs^ most dangerous company; lest we, like Declarei' that you will shortly be married a great many other such unfortunate tt p p rson w'ho will mend your circum- beings, may chance to meet our repent- stances. ance when it comes too late. QPhe Four of Gluls^ The Ace of Gluhs, Shows incontinence for the sake of Is a ^etter, and promises great wealth, money, and frequent change ot Ok lect. much prosperity in life, and tranquility of mind. The ^ray of Gluhs^
Shows that yoj. will \. : three times mar- The King of Cluls^ ried, and each time to c. wealthy person. Announces a, man who Is humane, up- —^This card will equally answer xov a right, affectidnate, and faithful in all his woman's beiiii, kept by three ricb. men engagements—he will be happy himself^ according to her station. and make every one with whom he has connection so if he can. Who Deuce of Clubs, f Shows that there will ]je some unfottu- The Queen of Cluhs, nate opposition to your favorite inclina- Shows a tender, mild, and rather amor- tion, which will distr''b you. ous disposition; one that will probably yield her maiden person to a generous Whe Ace of Diamonds^ lover before the matrimonial knot be Shows a peifson who *« fond of rural tied; but that they will be happy, love sports, a great Guilder and a gardener; each other, and be married. one who deli/^ht;:' r\ plantincj^ and lays out ^rov^% woods, shrubberies, and other The Knave of Glu'bs^ amusements: but that his enterprises of Shows a generous, sincere, and zealous Chi: nattire \rill ha^e succes:: or disap- friend, who will exert himself warmly pointment p.ccording ':o the cards that for your interest and welfare. aro new it—likewise signifies a letter The Ten of Cluls^ and a ring. Denotes great riches to come speedily The King of Diamonds, from an unexpected quarter—but it also Shows a man of fiery temper, preserving Ithreatens that you will at the same time his anger long, seeking for opportunities lose ;^>%e very dear friend. of i^venge, and Obstinate In liis resolu- tions. The "Nine of Gluts ) Shows that you will displease some of The Queen of Diamonds, your friends by too steady an adherence Signifies that the woman will be a to your own way of thinking nor will steady and industrious housekeeper ; that your success in the undertaking recon- she will be fond of company, be a co- cile them to you, or procure you your quette, and not over virtuous. own approbation. The Knave of Diamonds, The Eight of Gluls^ However nearly related, will look more Shows the person to be covetous, and after his own interest than yours; he extremely fond of money; that he will will be tenacious of his own opinion, and obtain it, but that it will rather prove will not fly off if contradicted. a torment than a comfort to him, * as he will not make a proper use of it The Ten of Diamonds, Signifies a journey ^promises The Seven of GUIs, — a country husband or -wife with great wealth and Promises the most brilliant fortune and many children; the next card to it will the most exquisite bliss that this world tell the number of children—it also can afford; but beware sig of the opposite nifies a purse of gold. sex, from them you can alcme experience misfortune. The "Nine of Diamonds. Declares that The Biof the person will be of a of Gluhs, roving disposition ; never contented Shows you will engage with in a very Inem- his lot, and for ever meeting tive partnership, and with vexa- that your cbildren |tions and disappointments, wil.l behave welL and tisk a I shameful enC —
ran mystic oracul » tmt^mmmtm The Eight of Diamonds, some bargain or agreement; If your ace Shows that the persons in their youth of hearts is in the neighborhood of face- will be enemies to marriage, and* thus cards of both sexes, with Cluf it run the risk of dying unmarried; but will be about a match-making, u au the if they marry, it will be with a person face-cards are kings or knaves, or both, whose disposition is so ill-assorted to it will concern the buying or selling of theirs, that it will be the cause of mis- some personal property ; if all queehs, it fortunes. regards conciliation between parties ; and if queens and knaves, ft will be about The Seven of Diamonds, there conciliation and re-union of a mar- Shows that you will spend your, happiest ried couple. days in the country, where, if you re- main, your happiness will be uninter- The King of Hearts,
rupted ; but if you come to town you will Shows a man of a fair complexion, of be tormented by the infidelity of your an easy and good-natured disposition, partner, and the squandering of your but inclined to be hasty and passionate, substance. and rash in his undertakings.
The Six of Diamonds^ The Queen of Hearts, ^ Shows an early marriage, and prema- Shows a woman of a very fair com- ture widowhood; but that your second plexion, or of great beauty; her temper marriage will probably make you worse rather fiery, verging on the termigant; off. one who will not make an^ obedient wife, The Five of Diamonds, nor one who will be very happy in her own reflections. Shows you a well assorted marriage with a mate who will punctually perform the The Knave of Hearts, hymeneal duties ; a^r.d that you will have Is a person of no particular sex, but al- good children, wh<: will keep you from ways the dearest friend or nearest rela- grief. tion of the consulting party, ever active The Four Diamonds of and intruding, equally jealous of doing Show the incontinence of the person you harm or good as the whim of the moment will be married to, and very great vexa- strikes, passionate and hard to be recon- tion to yourself, through the whole ciled, but always zealous and warm in course of your life. the cause of consulting party, thougSl probably not according The Tray of Diamonds^ to their fancy; as they will be as industrious to prevent Shows that you will, be engaged in their S(; .mes as to forward them, if quarrels, lawsuits, and domestic disagree- they do not accord with his ments; your own dispo- partner for life will be a sition. vixen and abusive temper, fail in the You must pay great attention to the performance of the nuptial duties, and cards that stand next to the make you unhappy. knave, as from them alone you can judge whether The Deuce of Diamonds, the person it represents will favor your inclinations or not. Shows that your heart will be engage'd in love at an early period; that your The Ten of Hearts, parents will not approve your choice; Shows good nature, and many children and that if you marry without their it is a corrective to the bad tidings of the consent, they will hardly forgive. you. cards that may stand next to it, and The Ace of Hearts, if its neighboring cards are of good im- port, it ascertains and confirms Signifies merry-making, feasting, and their value. good humor; if the ace be attended by Spades it foretells quarrelling in your The Nine of Hearts, cups, and ill temper to your family Promises wealth, grandeur, and high es- while you are in a state of intoxication; teem; if cards that are unfavorable if by Hearts^ it shows cordiality and af- stand near it, you must look for disap- fection between the parties; if by Dia- pointments and a reverse; if favorabh) monds, your feast will be from home, cards follow these last at a small dis- pOThaps in the country ; If by Cluds, the tance, expect to retrieve your losses { occasion of the meeting will bf^ upon ivhether of peace or of gpods. '
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The Wight of ffearts^ handsome great attempts will be made Points out a sttong inclination to get in- on her virtue. with nn- toxicated ; tbis, if accompanied The Knave of Spades, will be attended with favorable cards, Shows a person who, although they h&VQ loss of property, decay of health, and your welfare at heart, will be too in- falling off of friends; if by favorable dolent with zeal, unless you take fre- cards, it indicates reformation and re- quent opportunities of arresting their covery from the bad consequences of the attention. former. The Seven of Hearts^ The Ten of Spades, Shows the person to be of a fickle and Is a card of bad import; it will in a unfaithful disposition, addicted to incon- great measure counteract the good effect tinence, and subject to the mean art of of the other cards ; but unless it be sec- recrimination to excuse themselves, al- onded by other unfortunate cards, its though without foundation. influence may be gotten over. The 8iw of Hearts, The "Nine of Spades, Shows a generous, open, and credulous Is the worst card in the whole pack, it disposition, easily imposed upon, and portends dangerous sickness, a total loss ever the dupe of flatterers, but the good- of fortune, cruel calamity, and endless natured friend of the distressed.—^If this dissensions in your family. card comes before your king or queen you The Fight of Spades, will be the dupe; if after you will have Shows that you will experience strong the better. opposition from your friends, whom you The Five of Bearts, imagine to be such; if this card comes Shows a wavering unsteady disposition, close to you, abandon your enterprise, never attached to one object, and free and adopt another plan. from any violent passion or attachment. The Seven of Spades, The Four of Hearts, Shows the loss of a most valuable friend, Shows that a person will not be married whose death will plunge you into very until very late in life, and that this will great distress. ,_m'obably proceed from a too great deli- The Si(ff of Spades, ckcy in making a choice. Announces a mediocrity of fortune, and The Tray of Hearts^ very great uncertainty in your under-' Shows that your own imprudence will takings. greatly contribute to your experiencing The Five of Spades, the ill-will of others. WiU give very little interruption to your The Deuce of Hearts, success : it promises you good luck in the Shows that extraordinary success and choice of a companion for life, that you good fortune will attend the person; will meet with one very fond of you, though if unfavorable cards attend, this and immoderately attached to the joys will be a long time delayed. of Hymen, but shows your temper to be rather sullen. The Ace of Spades^ The Four Spades, Totally relates to the affairs of love, of without specifying whether lawful or Shows speedy sickness, and that your unlawful. friends will injure your fortune. The King of Spades, ' The Tray of Spades, Shows a man who is ambitious, and cer- Shows that you will be unfortunate In tainly successful at court or with some marriage, that your partner will be in- great man, who will have it in his power continent, and that you will be made ?P1- to advance him; but let him beware of happy. It always signifies tears. a reverse. The Deuce of Spades, The Queen Spades, of Always signifies a coffin, but whom it is 8how?5 a person that will be corrupted for must depend entirely on the other bj tl2e great of botli sexes—if she is cards that are near it. It foretells ; ;:
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' i ) L iii WW i fc«i J «»*— grievous affliction, spite, quarrelling, and hearts is with deatli. prize, and clea^ CUEIOUS GAMES WITE^ CARDS, are reckoned and pay a forii u ui i Hy tchich Fortunes are told in a singih to the pool, besi(](^s tlu- W and most diverting manner, each new game; tiir LOVERS' HEARTS. shows the lady will be an oU. 1. ee fives, a bad husljand. Vour young persons, but" not more, may j)lay this at game ; or three, by making a MATRIMONY. dumb hand, or steeping partner, as at Let three, 11 vo nr sevfi-* ^ 'ling womer whist. Play this game exactly the same stand in iid a cir , d a card out in every game, making the Vv^hom queen, of a bag; she who gets the ]ii,L,dH'st CJird you c^U Venus, above ace, the aces in out, will be married first of the company, j^tiiis game only standing for one, and whether she be at the present time maid, |iearts must be first led off by the person wife, or widow;' and, slie who has tli(^ ext the dealer. He or she who gets lowest, has the longest time to stay ere pnost tricks this way (each taking" up the sun shines on her wedding-day ; she, their own, and no partnership) will who draws the ace of spades will never have most lovers, and the king and bear the name of wife ; and she who has queen of hearts in one hand shows the nine of hearts in this trial, will have matrimony at hand ; but woe to the un- one lover too many to her sorrow. lucky one that gets no tricks at the deal, or does not hold a heart in their hand, CUPID'S PASTIME. they will be unfortunate in love, and By this game you may amuse yourself long tarry before they marry. and friends, and at the same time learn CUPID AND HYMEN. some curious particulars of your future fate; and though apparently a simple, Three are enough for this game, the yet it is a sure method, as several young nines, the threes, and the aces; deal persons have acknowledged to "^he sybil them equally; those who hold kings, who first presented them with the rules. friends queens rivals ; hold ; are knaves, Several may play at the game, it re- shame; knave alone, lover; three, sur- quiring no number, on leaving out nine prises; ace, sorrow; two together, shows on their board, not exposed to view; •rt- a child before marriage; if a king alone each person puts a halfpenny in the pool, is in her hand with the aces, she stands and the dealer double. The ace of dia- a good chance; but if a queen is with monds is made principal, and takes all will him, she never matry the father the other aces, &c. like Pam at Leo ; twos gives the nine of hearts the wish that and. threes in your hand are luck ; four, you have most at heart ; the nine of a continuance in your present state: diamonds, money; and the nine of clubs, fives, trouble; sixes, profit; sevens, a new gown or coat; but the nine of plague; eights, disappointments; nines! spades is sorrow. A queen and a knave surprises; tens, settlement; knaves, in oiie hand, bids fair for a secret in- sweethearts; kings and queens, friends tri^ua and acquaintances ; ace of spades, death HYMEN'S LOTTERY, ace of clubs, a letter; and the ace of diamonds, with the ten of hearts, mar- Let each one present deposit any sum riage. agreed on, but of course some trifle ; put OChe ace of diamonds bc'^ng played Hr^i, a complete pack of cards, well shuffled, or if it be not cut, the dt^ler calls for in a bag or reticule. Let the party stand the queen of hearts, which takes next in a circle, and the bag being" handed if the ace be not cut, and the queen con around, each draw three. Pairs ^of any quers, the person who played her will are 'favorable omen's of Some good for- marry that year without a doid>t, though tune about to occur to the party, and gets it may perhaps seem r -inckily at the from the pool the sum back that eaeli time; but if she loses her v^^ een, she mu^^t agreed to. pay. The king of hearts is wait longer- ^"^^^-^ ace and queen helv:: here made the god of love, and claims called, the i go in rotation; as at double, and gives a faithful swain to whist, kings taking queens, queens the fair one who has the good fortune knaves, and so on, and the more triclv;'^ to draw him ; If Venus, the queen of you have, the more money you get off the 84 THE MYSnC ORACLE, board on the division of each game; DOMINOES. those who hold thtj nine of spades will soon have some trouble, and they are also Lay them with th^ir faces on the table, to pay a penny to the board ; but the for- and shuffle them; then draw one, and tunate fair one who holds the queen and see the number.—N. B. Never play on knave of hearts in the same hand, will a Friday. soon be married; or if she is already Double-six—receiving a handsome within the pale of matrimony, she will sum of money. have a great rise in life by means of Six-five—agoing to a public amuse- her husband: those who hold the ace ment. of diamonds and queen of hearts, clear . Six-FOUB—^law-suits. the money off the board, and end that Six-three—^ride in a coach. game; it alsD betokens great prosperity. Six-two—^present of clothing. « Six-one—you will soon perform a friendly action. DICE. Six-blank- guard against scandal, or you will suffer by your inattention. This is a certain and innocent way of Double-five a new abode to your ad- finding — out common occurrences about to vantage. take place. Take three dice, shake them Five-four—a fortunate speculation. well in tho box with your left hand, and Five-three—a visit from a superior. then cast them out on a board or table, Five-two—a water-party. on which you had previously drawn a Five-one—a love intrigue. circle with chalk, but never throw on Five-blank—a funeral, but not of a Monday or Wednesday. relation. Three—a pleasing surprise. Double-foub FouB —drinking liquor at a —a disagreeable one. distance. Five—a stranger who will prove a Four-three—a false alarm at your friend. hou^e. Six—^loss of property. FouB-Two—beware of thieves or swind- Seven—undeserved scandal. lers.—Ladies, take notice of this; Eight—merited reproach. it means more than it says. '^ -v^^ Nine—sl wedding. Four-one—trouble from *' creditors. i «v Ten—a christening, at which some im- Four-blank—receive a letter from an"" portant event will occur to you. angry friend. Eleven—a death that concerns you. Double-three—sudden wedding, at TwELVE—a letter, speedily. which you will be vexed. Thirteen—tears and sighs. Three-two—buy no lottery tickets, nor Fourteen a new admirer. — enter into any game of Fifteen beware chance, or you — that you are not will lose. drawn into some trouble or plot. Three-one—a great discovery at hand. Sixteen—a pleasant journey. Three-blank—an illegitimate child. SEVENTEEN—you wiU either be on the Double-two—^you will be plagued water, or have dealing by a with those be- jealous partner. longing to it, to your advantage. Two-one—you will mortgage Eighteen—a great or pledge profit, rise in life, some property very or some most soon. desirable good will happen Double-one—you almost immediately; will soon find some- for the answers to thing to your advantage the dice are in the street or always fulfilled within nine road. days. To show the same number twice Double-blank—the worst presage in at one trial, shows news from abroad be all the set of dominoes; you will soon the number what they may. If the dice meet trouble from a quarter for roll over the circle, the which number thrown you are quite unprepared. goes for nothing, but the occurrence It is useless for any person shows sharp words, and, to draw if they fall to more than three the floor it is dominoes at one time blows ; in throwing out the of trial, or in one and dice, if one remains on the same month, the top of the as they will only other it IS a present, deceive themselves; of which I would shuffle the have t^e dominoes each time of choos- females take cara ing; to draw the same domino twice makes the answer stronger. \ THE MYSTIC ORACLE iit> richest husband or wife; the kings show BOOK THE SEVENTH, that you will never marry ; the queen, a troublesome rival; THE AET OF the knave of dia- FORETELLING FUTURE EVENTS monds, a fatal BY CHARMS, seduction; and the knave SPELLS, AND INCANTATIONS, of hearts, early widowhood. Wo 6e resorted to at certain seasons of The magic Ring. the year^ and on particular Fasts Borrow a wedding ring, conceaiing the and Festivals; hy which Dreams, purpose for which you borrow it ; but no Tokens, and other insights into Fu- widow's or pretended marriage will do turity may he obtained, hut it more spoils the charm; wear it for three particularly with regard to marriage. hours at least before you retire to rest Magic Laurel. and then suspend it by a hair off your head over your pillow ; write^' within a Else between three and four in the circle resembling a ring, the? sentence morning of your birth-day, with cautious from the matrimonial service,( beginning secrecy; so as to be observed by no one, with, with and pluck this ring I thee wed^ and over a sprig of laurel ; convey it to the circle wifte your own name in full your chamber, and hold it over some length, and the figures that stand for lighted brimstone for five minutes which your age; place it under your pillow you must carefully note by a watch or and your dream will fully explain dial; wrap it in a white linen who cloth or you are to marry, and what kind napkin, together with your own name of a fate you will have with them. If your written on writing paper, and that of the dream is too confused to remember it young man who addresses you (or if or you do Hot dream at all, it is a cer- there is more than one, write all the tain sign you will never be a bride. names down ; ) write also the day of the week, the date of the year, and the age The Witches* Chain. of the moon; then haste and bury it in Let three young women join in making the ground, when you will be sure it will a long chain, about a yard will do, of not be disturbed for three days and three Christmas, juniper, and misletoe berries, nights; then take it up and place and at the the end of every link put an oak <. parcel * ' V under your pillow for three nights, acorn. Exactly before midnight let them'^ and your dreams will be truly prophetic assemble in a room by themselves, where as to your destiny. no one can disturb them; leave a win- dow open, and The Three Keys. take the key out of the key-hole and hang it over the chii^ney- Purchase three small keys, each at a piece ; have a good fire, and place in the different place, and going to bed tie them midst of it a long thinnish log of wood together with your garter, and place well sprinkled with oil, salt, and fresh them in your left hand glove, along with mould, then wrap the chain round it, a small flat dough cake, on which you each maiden having an equal share in have pricked the first letters of your the business; then sit down, and on your sweetheart's name; put them in your left knee let each fair one have a prayer- bosom when you retire to rest ; if you are book opened at the matrimonial service. to have that young man you will dream Just as the last acorn is burnt, the fu- of him, but not else. ture husband will cross the room ; each This charm is the most effectual on one will see her own proper spouse, but Uie first or third of a new moon. he will be invisible to the rest of the The Card Charm. wakeful virgins. Those that are not to wed will see a coffin, or some mis- Select all the hearts and diamonds shapen form, cross the room; go to bed from the pack, put them in one of your instantly, and you will have remarkable stockings, and place them under your dreams. This must be done either on a pillow any Friday night : as soon as you Wednesday or Friday wake on Saturday night, but rm morning, provided the other. fourth hour has struck, not else, draw a card ; according to the number of pips, The nine Keys. so many years will elapse before you ap- Get nine small. kanh^^liey must all be pear at the altar of Hymen. Hearts jour own b^ind ail toget^urchase, (bor- show loving a husband, diamonds the rowin^^j,- q^^-^ b^ir; kill \ust you tell ; m int, m X jsi'iu oi-tAUiiE.. mamjmMmemxm wliat yon want tliem for;) plait a tliree- ing star that has the ascendancy at that plaited band of your own haij-, and tie time, fold it up, and seal it neatly with them together, fastening the ends with three separate seals, then run and bury nine knots ; fasten them with one of your the ijarcel at the foot of the tree froiii^ garters to your left wTist on going to which you gathered the Hower ; here let lied, and bind the other garter round it remain untouched till the Cth of July, ^'uur head, then say— take it up at midnight, go to bed and place it under your pillow, St. Peter take it not amiss, and you will have a singular To try yom* favor I've done this: and most eventful dream You are the ruler of the keys, before morning, or at least befc our usual time of rising. You i a^-} thf au pleafc'e; may keep " tfc te th-eit ycrur iufiueoi!- ftruve, ithout All niv dear aud wedded lovr. spv.ii!i.ifci tuc uuwuiu, wutii ^vua ua\e done with the rose and paper, |je sure to burn This must be done on the eve of St. them. Peter's and is an old charm used by the maidens of Rome In ancient times who Midsummer-day Charm, to know your put great faith in it. -husdand's Trade. Exactly at twelve, on The Mysterious Watch. Midsummer-day, place, a bowl of water in the sun, pour Request any person to lend you his in some boiling pewter as the clock is watch, and ask him if it will go when striking, saying thus: laid on the table. He will, no doubt, an- swer in the affirmative; in which case, Here I try a potent spell, ^ place it over the end of the concealed Queen of love, and Juno tell. magnet, and it will presently stop. Then In kind union unto me. mark the precise spbt where you placed What my husband is to be. the watch, and moving the point of the This the day, and this the hour, magnet; give the watch to another person, When it seems vou have the power. and desire him to make the experiment For to be a maiden's friend, in which he not succeeding; give it to a So, good ladies, condescend. third (at the same time replacing the i'_ magnet,) and he will immediately per- A tobacco-pipe full, is enough. When the Xorm it, to the great chagrin of the sec- pewter is cold, take it out of the onci party. water, and drain it dry in a cloth, and This experiment cannot be effected you will find the emblems of your fu- unless you take the precaution to use a ture husband's trade quite plain. If very strongly impregnated magnetic bar, more than one you w^ill marry twice; if and that the balance wheel of the watch confused and no emblems, you will never be of steel, which may be ascertained by marry; a coach shows a gentleman for previously opening it, and looking at the you. works. &t. Agnes' day.—Gharm to knoic ivho " The Magic Rose, ijour husjjand shall he. Gather Falls your rose on the 27th of June, on the 21st of January : you must and, let it be full blown, and aS bright a prepare yourself by a twenty-four hours' red as you can fast, get ; pluck it between the touching nothing but pure spring hours of three and four in the morning water; beginning at midnight on the 20th take care to have to the no witness of the trans- same again on the 21st ; then go action convey to ; it to your chamber, and bed, and mind you sleep by yourself, hold It oyer a chafing dish, or any con- and do not mention what you are trying venient utensil, for the purpose, in Vhich to any one, or it w^ill break the spelf; go there is charcoal and sulphur of brim- to rest on your left side, and repeat these stone, hold your rose over the smoke lines three times— about five minutes, and you will see it have St. Agnes be a wonderful effect on the flower. a friend to ma Before the Is the gift I ask of thee; / rose gets the least cool, put it lu a Let me this night sheet of writing-paper, m whi THE MYSTIC ORACLE m times., but if you sleep and dream not, and the name of present moruhig star, ^ou "w^ll never marry. all of which you will find in the almanac^ and the sign into which the sun has 8t, Magdalene, entered; try this on the first Friday Let three assemble on young women after you receive the valentine, but do the eve of this saint in an upper apart- not go to bed till midnight; place the ment, where they are sure ilot to be dis- paper in your left shoe, and put it under turbed, and let no one try whose age is your pillow; lay on your left side, and more than 21, or it breaks the charm; repeat three times- get rum, wine, gin, vinegar, and water, and let each have a hand in preparing St. Valentine, pray condescend the potion. Put it in a ground glass To be this night a maiden's frit^ndf vessel, no other will do; then let each Let me now my lover see. young woman dip a sprig of rosemary in, Be he of high or low degree; and fasten it in her bosom, and taking By a sign his station show, three sips of the mixture, get into bed; Be it weal or be it wo. and the three must sleep together, but not Let him come to my bed-side, a word must be spoken after the cere- xlnd my fortune thus decide. mony begins, and you will have true The young woman will be sure to dreams, and of such a nature that you dream of the identical person who sent cannot possibly mistake your future the valentine, and may guess by the destiny. It is not particular as to the other particulars of the dream, if or not hour in which you retire to rest. he is to be her spouse. ' A Christmas Spell. Fast of 8t, Anne'^s. Steep misletoe berries, to the number This is a hard trial, but what is not of nine, in a mixture of ale, wine, impossible to any young lady who wishes vinegar, and honey, take them on going to know her lot in marriage, that most to bed, and you will dream of your important change in human life. future lot; a storm in this dream is Prepare yourself three days previous very bad; it is most likely you will then to the eve of this female saint, by living marry a sailor, who will suffer a ship- on bread and water and sprigs of par- wreck at sea; but to see either sun, sley, and touch no other thing whateYer, moon, /or stars, it is an excellent pres- or our labor will be lost; the eve begins age; so are flowers; but a coffin is an at the sixth hour. Go to bed as soon index of a disappointment in love. as you once begin to undress; get into bed, lay on your left side A Lent Charm, with your head as low as possible, then repeat the fol- To be tried on any Friday in Lent, lowing verse three times: Good Friday excepted, when it is im- St. Anne, in silver clouds descend, proper to try any thing of the kind, and Prove thyself a female's friend the mind ought to be seriously dis- more Be it good, or bring it harm, posed. Write twelve fetters of the com- Let me have knowledge from the charm mon alphabet on separate pieces of card, Be it husbands one, two, three also twelve figures, and the same num- Let me in rotation see; ber of blank cards, then put them in a And if fate decrees me four bag and shake them well, and let eac^ (No modest maid can wish for more.) present draw one;,, a blank shows a Let me. view them in my dream. single life; a figur?, intrigue, or crim. Fair and clearly to be seen* con. and a letter a happy marriage. But if the stars decree Valentine. Perpetual - virginity, Let me sleep on, and dreaming not, If you receive one of these love tokens, I shall know my single lot. and cajinot guess at the party who. sent, or are ta any doubt, the following method Cupid's 'Mosegay. will explain it to a certainty : prick the On the first night of the new moon ia fourth finger of your left hand, and with July, take a red rose, a white rose, a a crow-quill write on the back of the yellow flower, a blue one, a sprig of rue valentine the day and hour in which and rosemary, and nine blades of long you were born, and the date of the year, grass; bind all together with a lock of ^- 0m 3@ presmt one, the moon'B-age^' your own hair; kill a white pigeon ; 38 THE MYSTIC ORACLE. ' > | | " i(«Mi»«MiMwaii«*ii«M» the flowers in a white handkerchief, and morning and evening stars ; get a branch lay it tinder your head on the pillow, of olive, and fasten the ring on the stalk when you go to rest, and before morn- with a string or thread, which has been ing you will see your fate as clear as stc jped all day ia L. ley and vinegar, or if you had your nativity cast by the any composition of opposite qualities, first astrologer in the kingdom; not only very sweet and very sour; cover your in respect to love, lovers, or, marriage, rin;; and stalk with the written paper but in the other most important affairs carefully wrapped round and round; of your life; storms in this dream fore- wear it in your bosom till the ninth tell great trouble, &e. uour of the night, then repair to the next church-yard and bury the charm presents anvl witching Spells. Love in the grave of a young man who died Take three hairs from your head, roll unmarried: and while you are so doing, them up in a small compact form, and repeat the letters in your christian name anoint them with three drops of blood, three times backward; return home, and from the left hand fourth finger, choos- keep as quiet as possible, till you go to ing this because the anatomists say a bed which must be before eleven o'clock vein goes from that finger to the heart: put a light in your chimney, or some wear this in your bosom (taking care safe place ; and, before midnight, or just that none knows the secret) for nine about that time, your husband that is to days and nights: then enclose the hair be, will present himself at the foot of in a secret cavity of a ring or a brooch, the bed, but will presently disappear. and present it to your lover. While it If you are not to marry, none will come; is in his possession, it will have the and, in that case, if you dream before effect of preserving his love, and lead- morning, of children, it shows you will ing his mind to dwell on you. chain A have them unmarried ; and if you dream or plait of your own hair mixed with of crowds of men, beware of prostitution. that of a goat, and anointed with nine drops of the essence of ambergris, will Love Letters. have similar effect. Flowers prepared On receiving a love letter that has any - vHfchyour own blood, will have effect an particular declaration in it, lay it wide on yohr lover's mind; but the impres- open;. then fold it in nine folds, pin It sion will be very transient, and fade next to your heart, and thus wear it till with the flowers. If your love should be bed time ; then place it in your left hand fortunate and likewise married to the glove, and lay it under your head. If object of your wishes never reveal to you dream of gold, diamonds, or any yxim the nature of the present you made other costly gem, your lover Is true, and liim, or it may have the fatal effect of means what he says; if of white linen, laming love into hate. you will lose him by death; and if of The Ring and Olive Branch. flowers, he will prove false. If you dream of his saluting you, he is at pres- Buy a ring, it matters not it being ent false, and means not what he pro- gold, so as it has the resemblance of a fesses, but only to draw you into a snare. wedding ring, and it is best to begin this charm on the person's birthday. Pay for To know if a Woman with Child will the ring with some trifling coin, for what- have a Girl or Boy. ever change is received must be given Write the propef names of the father to the first beggar you meet in the and the mother, and of the month she street; and if no one asketh alms of conceived with child, and likewise add- you, give it to some poor person; there ing all the numbers of those letters to- will be no occasion to go far before one gether, divide them by seven; and then can be found to whom it will be accep- if the remainder be even, It will be a table—be sure to note what might be girl if uneven, it will be a boy. said in return, such as God bless you- ^ or wishing good fortune, as is usual To know if a Child new-horn smli live When arrived at home, write it down on or not. a sheet of paper, at each of four corners Write the proper names of the father and in the middle put the two first and mother, and of the day the child^ — THE MYS'nC ORACLE. m was born, and put to each letter its To know how soon a Person, tvill he number, as you did before, and unto the Married, total sum, being collected together, put Get a green pea-pod, in which are twehty-five, and then divide the whole exactly nine peas, hang it over the door, by seven; then, if it even, the and be and then take notice of the next person child shall die; but if it uneven, be the who comes in, who is not of the family, child shall live. and if it proves a bachelor, yoti will To Jcnow if any one shall enjoy their certainly be married within that year. love or not. On any Friday throughout the year Take rosemary flowers, Take the numbe?* of the first letter of bay leaves, thyme, your name, the number of the planet, and sweet marjoram, of each a handful ; dry these, and the day of the week; put all these and make them into a fine powder then together, and divide them by thirty; if take a teaspoonful of each sort, it be above, it will come to your mind, mix the powders together; then take and if below, to the contrary: and mind twice the quantity of barl^ flour and that number which exceeds not thirty. make the whole into cake with the milk of a red cow. This cake is not To find out the two first letters of a to be baked, but wrapped in clean writ- future Wife's or HusJ) and' s Name. ing-paper, and laid under your head Take a small Bible and the key of any Friday night. If the person dreams your front street-door, and having opened of music, she will wed those she desires, to Solomon's Songs, chap. viii. ver. 6 and and that shortly; if of fire, she will be 7, place the words of the key on those crossed in love; if a church, she will two verses, and let the bow of the key die single. If any thing is written, or be about an inch out of the top of the the least spot of ink is on the paper, it Bible; then shut the book, and tie it will not do. round with your garter, so as the key To know what Fortune your future will not move, and the person who tiushand will he. wishes to know his>.^or her future hus- Take a walnut, a hazel-nut, and nut- band or wife's signature, must suspend meg ; grate them together, and mix tbfeig the Bible, by putting the middle finger with butter and sugar, and make them' of the right hand under the bow of the up into small pills, of which exactly key, and the other person in like man- nine must be taken on going to bed ; and ner on the other side of the bow of the according to her dreams, so will be the key, who must repeat the following state of the person she will marry. If a verses, after the other person's saying gentleman, of riches; if a clergyman, of the alphabet, one letter to each time white linen ; if a lawyer, of darkness ; if repeating them. It must be observed, a tradesman, of odd noises and tumults; that you mention to the person who if a soldier or sailor, of thunder and repeats the verses, before you begin, lightning ; if a servant, of rain. which ,you intend to try first, whether surname or christian name; and take Bride €ake, care to hold the Bible steady and when A slice of the bride-cake thrice drawn you arrive at the appointed letter the through the wedding-ring, and laid under book will turn round under your finger, the head of an unmarried woman, will and that you will find to be the first make her dream of her future husband, letter of your intended's name. —The same is practiced in the north with a piece of the groaning cheese. Solomon's Songs, chap. viii. ver. 6 and 7. Another way to see a future spouse "Set me as a seal upon thine heart, in a dream: the party inquiring must lie in as a seal upon thine arm; for love is a different county from that in strong as death, jealousy is cruel as the which she commonly resides, and on going grave; the coals thereof are coals of to bed, must knit the left garter fire, which hath a most vehi -ent fiame. about the right-legged stocking, letting the other " Many waters cannot quench love, garter and stocking alone; and as you rehearse neither can the floods drown it; if a the follow/jig verse^ at every man would give all the substance of his comma knit a knot: house for love, it would be utterly con- This knot I knit, to know tha thing I temned," I know not yet. / — :; — — m THE MYSnC ORACLE. MKla Tliat I may see, the man that shall my ^Acorns. husband be. This Is to be tried on the third day How he goes, and what he wears. of the month between September and And what he does all days and years. March. Let any number of young wo- Accordingly In a dream he will ap- men, not exceeding nine, and minding pear, with the insignia of his trade or that there is an odd one in the com- profession. pany assembled together and each string Another, performed by charming the nine acorns on a separate string, or as moon, thus:—at the first appearance of many acorns as there are females in the new moon, immediately after new- company but not more; wrap them year's day, go out in the evening, and round a long stick of wood, and place stand over the spears of a §^ate or stile, it in the fire, just as the clock strikes and looking on the moon, repeat the fol- twelve at night ; say not a word, but lowing lines : sit round the fire tUl all the acorns are consumed then rake out the ashes, and All hail to thee, moon? all hail to thee! retire to bed » almost directly, repeat- I pr' thee, good moon, reveal to me ing This night, who my husband must be! May love and marriage be the theme. The party will then dream of her To visit me in^his night's dream; future husband. Gentle Venus, be my friend. A spell, to he u.^^ed at any convenient The image of my lover send; time. Let me see his form and face. And his occupation Make a nosegay of various colored trace; By a symbol or flowers, one of a rose; a ^prig of rue and a sign, Cupid, forward my design. some yarrow off a grave, and bind all together with the hair of your head; Yarrow, sprinkle them with a few drops of the This is a weed commonly found in oil of amber, using your left hand, and abundance on graves, toward the close bind the flowers round your head when of the spring and beginning of summer. you retire to rest under your night cap It must be plucked exactly on the first and put on clean sheets and linen, and hour of morn, place three sprigs either --^'\ four future fate will appear in your in your shoe or glove saying dream* Promise of Marriage. Good morning, good morning, good yarrow. If you receive a written one, or any And thrice a good morning to thee; declaration to that effect in a letter, Tell me before this time prick the words with a sharp pointed to-morrow. Who my true love is needle on a sheet of paper quite clear to be. from any writing; fold it in nine folds, Observe, a young m^n must pluck the and place it^ under your head when you weed off a young maiden's gra^e, and a retire tv rest. If you dream of diamonds female must select that of a bachelor's; castles, or even a clear sky, there is no retire home to bed without speaking deceit, and you will prosper; trees in another word, or it dissolves the spell; blossom, or flowers, show children put the yarrow under your washing pillow, and or graves, shows you will lose it will procure a sure dream them on which by death; and, water shows they you may depend. are faithful, but that you will go through A Charm, to &e used on the "'4 severe poverty, with the party for some evs any fast directed in time, theugh all may end well. the Calendar. This takes a week's Btrange Bed, preparation, for you must abstain from meat or strong Lay un5e? your pillow a pi?ayer-book. drink ; go not to bed tUl the clock has opened at the matrimonial service, bound struck the midnight hour, and rise, be- round with the garters you wore that fore seven the next morning ; the whole day, and a sprij of myrtle on the page seven days you must neither play at that says with this king i thee wed, cards; or any game of and your dream (^hance, nor enter will be ominous and a place of public diversion; when vou will have your fortune as well tola as go to bed on the night of trial eat some- if you had paid a crown to an astrologer. thing very salt, and do not drink after ; — ; — —— THE MYSTIC ORACLE- 41 it and you may depend on having very I person with whom you have business, singular dreams, and being very thirsty therefore, after | such a dream, you you will probably dream of liquids;^ should be particularly careful of your- wine is excellent, and shows wealth or self, and be as gentle and mild as possi. promotion: brandy, foreign land; rum, ble, that you may not r;ive those with tha*t you will wed a sailor, or one that whom you have dealings any advantage gets his living on the sea; gin, but a over you—if you are in love, be as- middling life; cordials, variety of for- f5ured that some one has attempted to tune ; and water, if you drink it, poverty injure you with the object of your aft'ec- but to see a clear stream 5? good.—Chil- tions, and that they have in i great dren are not good to behold in this measure succeeded—you should, there- dream, nor cards, nor dice, they fore- fore, after such a dream, be particularly bode the loss of reputation, or that you complaisant and attentive; by this will never marry. means you will eradicate the unfavor- able impressions that have been made to the DumT)'Cake. Bow make against you—if you have a law-suit, In order to make the dumb-cake with keep a sharp lookout after your attor- perfection, it is necessary strictly to ney, for such a dream in that case de- observe the following instructions: notes, that he is endeavoring to sell Let any number of young woman take your cause—avoid, after such a dream, a handful of wheateij flour, {and from taking a journey by land, of a voyage the moment th J flour, hand touches the hj sea, for eight , and forty hours, be- not a word is to be spoken by any of cause such a dream forebodes accidents them during the process,) and^ place it by traveling. on a sheet' of white paper ; then sprinkle Adultery. To dream of the commis- it over with as much salt as can be held sion of this sin, forebodes :?reat troubles betwixt the finger and thumb; then one and misfortunes—if you are in love, you of the damsels must bestow as much of will certainly fail in marrying the ob- her OWN water as will make it into ject of your wishes—if you have a law- ^ dough ; which being done, each of tl suit, it will certainly go against you, by company must roll it up, and spread it the treachery of those who pretended thin and broad; and each person must, to be your friends—if you are ih bi^si- at some distance from each othe^, make ness, some heavy lois will happen to yQ>u. the first letters of her Christian and Such a dream announces, that you are surname, with a large new pin, toward in' great danger of losing your liberty the end of the cake (if more Christian and if you are about to take a voyage names than one, the first letter of each by sea, omit it for the present, for you must be made ) the ; cake must be then will never reach the destined port. To. set before fire, the and each person must dream that you were tempted to com- sit down in a chair, as far distaiiC from mit this crime, and that you resisted it, the fire as the room will admit, not is i. happy omen—everything will flomr- speaking a single word ail this while. ish with you—be sure it is a good time This must be done soon after eleven to begin trade after such a dream it at night, and between that and twelve you have a law-suit, all will go in your each person must turn the cake once, favor, with credit to yourself, and com- and in a few minutes after twelve, the fusipn to your opponents \f you are husband of her is who to be first mar- about to undertake a long journey, it Tied will appear to lay his hand on will be pleasant and successful to your that part of the cake is which marked object—^if you are going to sea, you will with her mane. have an agreeable voyage, fine weather, and a quick arrival at the port of des- BOOK THE EIGHTH. tination—If you are in Ipve, press the object of your wishes, for they will be ONEIEOLOGY gratified. Abel. To dream tjf tMs settfUd son Or, i%e Science of Foretelling futme of Adam, the victim of Ms brother's Events ty Dreams, vengeance and jealousy, and the first Abuse. To dream that you are abused man that stained the earth with Ms and Insulted, is a certain sign some dis- blood, is a favorable omen, portends puie will happen between you and some future elevation and grandeur—-if you ?« — ( V THS Mf0tie OBAIXft; have a law-salt, it will termiiuito la jroor mischief is intended you, but you will get £aToi>-if you are In lov% tt^ mistress fcbe better of it ; but on no account under- of your heart will be kind and faitbfal t*ike a voyage by sea, neither borrow —if you are about to commence trade, or lend money, for at least a month or your business will thrive, and you will two, because, if you do, you will lose become rich—if you are a fariaer, be what you lend, and what you borrow sure of good crops the enduing season- TFill bring you into trouble; be careful if you are about to undertake a journey, if he speaks to you, to :nind what he it will ^e prosperous to you; in short, says and observe it as faithfully as you expect to rise to honors, dignity, and p)ssibly can. affluence, observe one thing, that should Advebsaby. To dream you meet with he speak to you In your dream, you an adversary, denotes that you will should be very careful to mind what overcome some obstacle to your happi- he says, as otherwise you may mar all ness—if you are a lover, you will con- your good fortune, and reverse every quer some powerful rival, and be happy benefit that fortune has in store for in your love; it also denotes, that your you. aftairs are going on well—^if you are Abbaham. To dream of this Pa- soliciting a place, it portends you are triarch is favorable to the person who about tp get it—^if you are in trade, it dreams—^it in general denotes accumula- forebodes some good orders, and an in- tion of ricnes and of honor—^in a woman, crease of business—if you quarrel, and it denotes that she will have many chil- he overcomes you, it is a good sign, for dren—if you are in love, it denotes you will conquer all obstacles to your you will have many rivals—^if you have promotion, happiness, and fortune; but, a law-suit, it forebodes that many dif- if you conquer him, then it denotes that ficulties will occur—if you are in busi- you will never rise to any great prefer- ness, then it portends a great Increase ment by the means you are at present of your business, and that yo'i will em- adopting; that many things will mis- ploy many hands to conduct it; you carry with you, but in general you will must also be very observant of what he be fortunate—should he draw blood of says to you, for he will perhaps inform you, you will surely lose your liberty for you how to avoid J some misfortune, or a time, but will afterward be flourish- haw to attain to riches and honors. ing and happy. Adam. To dream you see this father Acquaintance. To dream you quarrel of men, this inhabitant of Paradise, who or fight with an acquaintance, is an was betrayed \ by Eve into sin, is a happy unlucky omen; it forebodes n. division omen—^If he looks pleasant, be sure you imongst your own family, much to the .will succeed in whatever you undertake injury and prejudice of the dreamer —if you are in love, oxpect your mistress if you are in love, your mistiness will to smile on your love, and to reward prove dnfaithful, and marry some other your constancy—If you have a law-suit, man hat she has told you ",he most expect it to be given mucL in your favor hates—^if :ou are In business, some by the judgg—if you are a farmer, ex- heavy loss will befall you ; you will dis- pect an abuiwteii < ; rop, and that your f^^ree with some of your best friends on pigD, poultx-y, and t^attle, will increase the ^ost trivial matters which will eaci very fast, and :ie of n good kind, and n an open rupture—if you are a farmer, fetch the best price at m^-rket- if you expect a bad crop, the murtra amongst are about to quit your native place, your cattle; that your pigs and poultry abandon the ide . for deipend some bene- will fail, and not fetch good prices—^if fit is in store for you in the place here you have a law-suit, depend, that your you had birth—if you have ;.lready attorney will neglect you, that your wit- quitted it. I would advise you, if you nesses will be tardy and backward, and can, to return, for there Ues your for- that finally you will lose your cause. Do tune and prosperity; uo not undertake not for some time undertake 5. journey journeys, unlesgj Ksolutely necessary, by land, or a voyage by sea; enter for for although ther vfould be successful, the present into no new undertaking, for y^t you wlJl be rjtm more fortunate by you will be unsuccessful; quit, if you rating at home; he looks f. displeased can, your present place of residence; an^ angry, then f you must use great and, above all, avoid lending money, for caution in all your dealings, for some 3:ou will airely lose it, together with thf — — «.1IE mi^mC 0BIICLB. ^ friendship of those to whom you lend It. BAiTiKFs. To dream you are arrested Ague. To dream you have an ague, by bailiffs, Is a sign you will escape denotes nothing very particular, more some h:javy misfortune ; but it also fore- than that you are in danger of becoming tells, that your present sweetheirt will a drunkard, and a glutton. If you ha^ e never marry you, and that you will be any relation or friend that is ill, it over-re ched in a bargain. denotes they will recover—and if you Bacon. To dream of bacon, denote* Yave a lawsuit, th t it will be settled in the death pass pretty accurr. ely; shoulu you only firf ; object of your affections—^it de- dream you see nothing but an angel, or notes prosperity in trade; and to the angels, then it denotes health, prosperity, farmer, a good crop—if you are a sea- and much happiness, with many chil- •p ring man, it indicates that at the next dren, who will all turn out good. If r port you touch you will fall in love. woman with jhild dreams of tiem, she , Bathing. To dream of l bath is a will have a good time, nd perhips twins very unpropitious omen ; expect after it- —if you are in lo;e, nothing can be mci.*e to experience many hardships and much favorable, and all your undertakings ~orrow^—^if you are in love, your sweet- will prosper, and be advantageous to heart will exp-^rience many crorses and you. losses. But to dream you are bathing Apparitions. To dream you see a yourself in clear water, denotes happi-— ghost, hobgoblin, spectre, and such kind less prosperity, and success in love ^if of things, is of a very unfortunate the water is dirty, then it foretells nature, they denote vexation and disap- shame and sorrow, and a disappointment pbintment—if you are in love, it is a in love. certain sigh of your not being beloved in Beans. To dream of beans, is an return, that the object of your aifections unfavorable dream; it is the forerunner either hates you or despises you—depend Jl troubles and quarrels—if you are in upon :t some one is about to deceive / u icve, expect a difference to happen be- and that you are in the habit of iriend- tween you and your sweetheart. ship with one who is your most in- Bees. To dream of these little in- veterate enemy—do not undertake a ustrious insects, who collect the sweets journey just at this time, for xt will be of e^ery flower, have a variety of in- unfortunate to you ind be ^arefiJ of terpretations according to their different contracting debts, for such a dream *fore- situations. To dream they sting you, de- bodes great trouble irough some one notes loss of good character, and, if vou t^ whom you shall owe money. are In love, of your sweetheart, • ^^sps. To dream of isps, denotes that To f'ltam you see them at work, is a you will become extremely rich, and /ery lucky dream, it forebodes success hav^ great quantities Ji money by you by your indui:.try—^if you are a farmer be if " :ou are in -e, i^ imports that .our 3ure of good crops—-if you kre in love, love will be returne , a,nd that your be sure you will marry the olblect of sweetheart will become tiu^ougli your your affections, and that you will %ve meam es^emaljr wealth. many diildren, and ba€€cae ficli. yro —: 14 T!«B MYSTIC ORACL®. dream you see them making their honey and to the man it shows, that his wife under your own roof, is the best omen will receive some unexpected legacy. To in the world ; be sure that it denotes dream you are driving cattle, denotes dignity in the state, riches, a good hus- that you will become rich by industry; band or wife, and many good children; if you are In love, it shows that you will in short, that whatever ^ou take in hand have many rivals, but that you will dis- will be prosperous—if you are soliciting tance them all. To dream you see fat a place, depend you will gain it, and cattle, also denotes a plentiful y?ar. To afterward be promoted. For the rich to dream you see lean and hungry oattle, dream of bees is rather unlucky ; but, dehotes scarcity and famine. to the poor, they c'e^ote comfort, Chickens. To dream of a hen and affluence, and success. chickens, is the forerunner of^ ill luck, Beheading. To dream yoti see any your sweetheart will betray ^you and one beheaded, is a good omen—^if you marry another—if you are a farmer, you are in love, you will marry the object will have a bad crop, and lose many of of your affections—if you are in a your poultry—if you are. in trade, some prison, will you speedily gain your sharper will defraud you—if you go to liberty—if you are in trouble of any sea, you will lose your goods and nar- kind, it will speedily vanish—it denotes rowly escape shipwreck. also that you will see some friend who Climbing. To dream you are climbing has long been absent, and that he will up a tree, denotes that you will arrive be in good health. at some honor in the state, and that you Bells. To dream you hear bells the will be successful in :iife—If you are in ringing; denotes a speedy marriage, and love, you will marry your sweetheart, that you will receive some very good after a long courtship. To dream you news. are climbing up a very steep hill or Buildings. To dream of being place, foretells many difficulties in life, amongst buildings, denotes that you will and much sickness ; if you reach the top, change your present place of residence you will get over all your difficulties, and that you will make • many new and recover from your illness ; but if friends in life ; if you are in love, it fore- you awake before you have attained the tells your sweetheart is about to remove top, you will be disappointed in love, at a distance from you, and that you and other projects in life, and die in wPA be in danger of losing the affections your next illness. of your lover by new faces. Church. To dream ol a church, is Battle. To dream you see a battle in portentous of evil. If you p.r^ in a the streets forewarns you against secret church during divine, sei • ice, you w^ill enemies, who will endeavor to harm you be engaged In a law-suit, or some —if you are in love, your sweetheart is quarrel, .that will go very neir to ruin false to you. you-—if you are in love, yotir ^weetheait Cage. To dream of letting birds out is unfaithful, and prefers another—if of a cage, denotes a speedy marriage yo :. expcw:. a place; it forebodes disap- to a person in business it denotes suc- pointment—^if you are in trade, you will cess, and to a farmer it denotes good never thrive in your present situation. crops. Ceowns. To dream you see these Cats. To dream of these domestic emblems of royalty, portends success animals is indicative of much trouble and elevation to dignities either in the and vexation^—it denotes to the lover, church or state; for a maid to dream that your sweetheart is treacherous—if of a crown, shows she will marry a y 46 THE MYSnC ORACLB. your sweetheart and the death of some father, if he be alive; and that you will near relation or friend—^It is an \ -- experience some uneasiness by the means favorable dream, signifies that yonr of some treacherous friend; to a woman present pursuits will not be for yon with child ii foretells a son, who will be advantage, the dreamer would, do well to a great man. quit his present habitation. Eclipse of the moon. *x'o dream you Drowning. To dream you -'^re drown- see an eclipse of the moon, denotes that ing, or that you see another diowned or you will lose some female friend, your drowning, portends good to the dreamer, mother, if she be living; you will ex- and denotes that he will escape many perience great uneasiness on account of difficulties, settle near his native place, u woman; your .weetheart will be un- marry, have children, and become happy faithful; poverty will overtake you, and and rich—to the lover, it denotes that misery end your days. your sweetheart is good tempered, and Elephants. To dream of an elephant inclined to marry you; if you are a is a very fortunate dream ; it denotes an sailor, it foretells a favorable and pleas- acquirement of riches; if you are in ant voyage. love, it denotes a speedy marriage with Drunkenness. To dream you are your sweetheart, and many children, drunk, is one of those dreams by which chiefly boys, who will distinguish them- the dreamer is forewarned of that of selves by their learning. which at present he knows nothing—it Fall. To dream you fall from any denotes, that person whom yet you do very high place, or from a tree, denotes not know will become a very good friend, loss of place and goods; if you are in and promote your welfare; that through love, it surely indicates that you will his means you will acquire riches and never marry the present object of your honors—to a woman it denotes that she affections; to the tradesman, it denotes will be beloved by a man who yet she a decline of business; and to the sailor, lias not seen, who will, if she marries storms and shipwreck. him, make her very happy; and to a Fair. To dream you are at a fair, is man, it denotes that he is tenderly be- a bad omen: it denotes that some pre- loved by a woman whom he does not tended friend is about to do you an at present think of, who will make him injury ; if you are in trade, keep a keen - extremely happy, and bring him money. look out, fop some swindler will cer- Earthquake. To dream of an earth- tainly attempt to defraud you; if you quake, warns you, that your affairs are are a farmer, be careful next time you about to take a very great change; if go to market, for some one will waylay you see many houses tumbled into ruins, you, attempt to rob you ; tf you are in then it will be much for the better; love, it denotes that some rival is at- should the houses appear to stand, then tempting to rob you of those upon whom for the worse—it always denotes changes you have placed your affections. in the government, in which the dreamer Feasting. To dream you are at a is much interested ; for the: lover, it fore- feast, denotes that you will meet with tells that your sweetheart is about to many disappointments, particularly in take a journey, and that it is a great the thing which you are most anxious chance if you ever see each other again. about ; in love. It forebodes much uneasi- Eating. To dream you are eating, is ness betvveen sw ethearts; and to them -, very unfavorable omen, it portends dis- which are mairied, it foretells undutlful union amongst your family; los: ^ in children, with many heavy losses. trade, and disappointtaent in love i-iELDS. To dream you are in green storms and shipwreck by sea. To dream fields is a very favorable omen; in love, you see others eating, is of a contrary it denotes success and happiness; to the tendency, and foretells success in all tradesman, success and riches; to the your pri?sent enterprises ; tlir t your sailor, a pleasant and profitable voyage; sweetheart is kind and faithful, and that to the farmer, plenty and health; if you • if you marry the present object of your are soliciting any place of favor be affections that you will grow rich, be sure you will obtain it To dream you happy, and have dutiful children. are in ploughed fields, forebodes some I)giij.VsE OP THE SUN. To dream you severe disputes that will be brought see ail eclipse of th© sun, denotes that upon you by some person who has no yon will lot® some male friend, jrour oi^dr^; tQ tti$t loTer it denotes disap- m pointtnent; to the marrlea unhappiness, that you will meet with %.^at opposition and undutiful children; to the trades- from rich neighbors, and that a rich rival man, loss of business and a prison. To will attempt to alienate the affections of dream you are in a meadow covered with your mistress ; to t' e tradesman, it de- flowers, is a very favorable omen; to a notes law-suits, loss of businer-, and a man it indicates a very handsome wife, prison ; to the ^ailc • i': denotes much suc- who will bring him lovely children, and cess by sea, but danger on shorr ; to the make him very happy; :to a woman, it farmer, it indicates loss of cattle, and a denotes that she will marry a handsome dispute with his landlord. To dream you young fellow, by whom she will have are drowned in a flood, denotes that you beautiful children, that she will become will quit your natl/e land, and after rich, and live to a good old age; to the many hardships and perils, return to it tradesman, it betokens success, good rich and happy, that you will marry a orders, and riches; if you are soliciting pretty woman, and have fiae children. a place of favor, it portends you will Flying. To dream you are flying, is a surely obtain it. very excellent omen; it foretells eleva- Fighting. To dream you are fighting, tion of fortune; that you will arrive at denotes to the lover, that you will lose dignity in the state, and be happy. If the object of your affections through a you are in love, your sweetheart will be foolish quarrel; it also forebodes much true to you, and if you marry, you will opposition to your wishes, with loss of have many children, who will all do well, character and property. After such a and be very happy; it indicates that dream, I would advise the dreamer to you will take a long journey, which will quit his present situation; because such turn out advantageously to you. a dream indicates that you will not E'lowees. To dream you are gather- prosper in it; to the sailor it denotes ing flowers, is a very favorable omen; storms and shipwreck, with disappoint- expect to thrive in every thing you un- ment in love. dertake, and that you will be successful FiEE. To dream of this subtle element, in love, marry happily, and have beauti- denotes health and happiness to the ful children; should they wither ULder lover, marriage with the object of your your hands, then expect heavy losses in affections, and many children ; it also de- trade; that your sweetheart will die; or notes that you will be very angry with if you are married, that you will lose some one on a trifling occasion. To your husband or wife, and also your "x. dream you see burning lights descend- favorite child. V ing, as it were from heaven, is a very Fortune. To dream you make a sud- bad sign indeed ; it pbrtends some dread- den fortune, is a very bad omen; to the ful accident to the dreamer, such as be- tradesman, it forebodes losses in trade, ing hanged, losing your head, having quarreling with his creditors, and the your brains dashed out, , breaking your loss of liberty; to the lover, it denotes legs, getting into prison, or other strange that your sweetheart does not return accidents; to the lover, it also denotes your love; to ,the sailor, it indicates the loss of the affections of your sweet- storms and shipwrecks. If you are heart; to the tradesman, bad success in soliciting a place, you will not be suc- business. To dream that you are burnt cessful. To dream you are adopting the by fire, denotes great danger, and that means of acquiring a fortune, is favor- enemies will injure you; to the sailor, able, it portends a good legacy and suc- storms and shipwreck. cess in love. Fishing. To dream you are fishing, is Fountain. To dream you are at a a sure sign of sorrow and trouble ; if fountain, is a very favorable omen; if you catch any fi^h you will be successful thfe waters are clear, it denotes riches in love and business ; if you catch none and honors ; and in love, it foretells great you will never marry your present sweet- happiness in the marriage state, and that heart, nor succeed in your present under- your sweetheart is of an amiable dis- takings, if they slip out of your hands T)osition, and true to you; but if the after you have caught them, the person waters appear muddy, then it dehotes you marry will be of a roving disposi- Vuxation and trouble; disappointment in tion, and some pretended friend will de- business, inconstancy in your sweetheart, '?eive you. and misery in the marriage state. Flcods. Ta dyeam of a flood, shows Feiekd. 3 r dream you see a friend I ; 4» Ti^lfi MYSTIO OHAOM. dead, betokens hasty news of a joyous will never recover; to the tradesman nature; ff you are in love, it foretells it shows loss of trade and servants. a speedy marriage vnth the object of Knives. To dream of knives, is a your affections. very improi>itious omen; it betokens Gallows. To dre3,m of thejptllows, is law-suits, poverty, disgrace, strife, and a most fortunate omen, it shows that the a general failure? in the pursuit of your dreamer will become rich, and arrive at projects; in love, it shows that your great honors; to the lover, it shows the sweetheart is oj a bad temper, and un- consummation of his most sanguine faithful, and that if you marry^ you ^vill wishes; and that by marriage you will live in enmity and misery. become rich and happy, have chil- many Ladder. , To dream that you cMitib a dren, particularly a son, who will be- ladder, is a very good prognostic; it come a great man and be the founder of denotes that you will better ^ur situa- his family's honor. tion in life, and arrive at honors in the GAtoEN. To dream you are walMng state ; in lovef it denotes a happy mar- in a garden, is of a very favorable na- riage with the object -of your affections, ture; it portends elevation in fortune and that you will become by industry and dignity ; to the lover it denotes great rich, and settle your children happily. success and an advantageous marriage; Leaping. To d*eam you are leaping to the tradesman, it promises increase over walls, bars or. gates, is a sign that of business ; to the farmer, plentiful you will encounter many difficulties in crops; and to the sailor, pleasant and your present pursuits, and that your prosperous voyages. sweetheart will not marry you ; if you Gifts. To dream you have any thing are leaping over ditches, drains or given you; is a sign that some good is hedges, it is a favorable omen, you will about to happen to you; it also denotes be successful in love, trade, or other that a speedy marriage will take place concerns ; it also denotes that you .will betwixt you and your sweetheart. To enter into a partnership with more than dream you have given any thing away, one person, by which you will accumulate is t ae forerunner of adversity ; and in riches, and become very respectable. lovy, denotes sickness and inconstancy in Lion. To dream of seeing this king your sweetheart or partner. of beasts, denotes^ that you will appear Horses. To dream of these useful before your betters, and that you| will animals is symptomatic of good; if you be promoted to some lucrative office,, ac- are mounted on a fine *hony horse, you cumulate riches, and marry a woman of will marry a rich person, will who do great spirit; it argues , success in trade, well, and mate you happy; it also and prosperity from a voyage by sea. shows that you. will chan^ your situa- Mad. To dream you are mad, or that tion in life; if you fall from your horse you are in company with mad people, is difficulties will occur, and some unex- very good to the dreamer;, it promises pected disaster befall you. long life, riches, happy marriage, success Hunting. To dream you are hunting in trade, and good children ; if you* are a a fox, and that he is killed shows much farmer, some accident will happen to a trouble through the pretensions of false part of your live stock, but will have friends, but that you will discover them, plentiful crops ; if you have a law-suit, iC and overcome all their machinations ; if will be determined greatly in your favor. you are hunting a hare, it is indicative Marriage. To dream yon are married. of bad success, you will be disappointed is ominous of death, and very unfavor- in your favorite object, be what it may able to the dreamer ; it denotes poverty, hunting a stag, if he is caught alive, a prison, and misfortunes. To dream denotes good to ^he dreamer, and that you assist at a wedding, is the fore- he will be successful in all his present runner of some pleasing news and great undertakings. success. To dream of lying with your Inn. To dream of being in an inn, newly married husband or wife^ is a very unfavorable (Jream, it denotes threatens danger and sudden mis- poverty, and want of success in under. fortunes, and also that yoii will lose a takings; expect soon to be yourself, or part of your property; to the sailor, it some of your family, copimitted to argues storms and shipwreck^ wtf^ «* prison; it you are sick, it denotes you narrow escape from death- ; > THE MY8TIC OKAOlil!; 4i' Monkeys. To dream of these mis- warns you that some male frioiwi viii chievous creatures, is ominous of evil; turii^ out perfidious, and eiul they announce deceit In love; unfaith- you a very great injury, in which, with fulness in the married state; undutiful out the utmost caution on your part he children; malicious enemies; and an at- will succeed. tack by thieves. Peacock. To dream of seeing this Moon. To dream of the moon is a beautiful bird is a very good omen, it de- very favorable omen, it denotes sudden notes great success in trade ; to a man, a and unexpected joy; great success in very beautiful wife, mu nightingale, shows that she will have be cast on a foreign shore, where . children, who will be great singers. will be hospitably received, fall in lov. Orchaed. To dream you are in an and marry a rich and handsome wife orchard, denotes that you will become quit the sea, and live at ease oh shore. rich by the inheritance of a good legacy^ Racing. To dream you are running that you will marry much to your a race, is a token of good, presages much advantage. For a married person to success in life, and that you will speedily dream of being in an orchard, shows an hear some joyful news; in love it de- increase of children, and that they will notes that you will conquer all your become rich and live happy; it also de- rivals, and be happy in the union with notes that yon wni have a son that will the object of your affections. To dream rise to a great preferment in the state, you are riding a race, shows disappoint- and be a great friend to the poor; in ment and anger, bad success in trade love, it denotes affection and constancy and in love; to a married woman, it de- in you;p sweetheart, and that you will notes the loss, of her husbaid's affection, travel befcere you njarry. and that Eer eliiidren will be in trouble. Owl, To dream of this bird of night Rain. To dream of beljog in ^ $1:^9w«r is a v@ry b^d omm, it foretells sickness, of rain, If it be gentle and soft, d«gai>^B poverty, injprisonment, and want of suc- great success in your present undertak- cess in your undertakings; it also fore- ings ; it is particularly ^ wor^ifole ^' i^; i i :; 0& TEE MYSTIC ORACLE. lovers, as It denotes constancy, affection, pass a very contented and happy life, and a sweet temper; to the sailor, it have fine children, mostly girls, who will promises good fortune by sea, and that be very beautiful ; to the tradesman and he will marry a beautiful girl, be nappy, farmer, it shows prosperity and gain; to and have children ; if it be very heavy the sailor, that his sweetheart will be rain, accompanied with thunder and kind and constant, and that his next lightning, then expect to be assailed by voyage will be lucrative and pleasant. thieves, to experience disappointment?: If the water appears disturbed and and misfortunes; such a dream denote? muddy, or has a yellow tinge, then it inconstancy and perfidy in your lover, denotes that you will go to sea, where and that another is preferred. you will acquire considerable riches. If Rainbow. To dream you see a rain- you have a law-suit, such a dream surely bow, denotes great traveling and change foretells that you will gain your case. of fortune; it also foretells sudden news Shaving. To dream you are being of a very agreeable nature ; it announces shaved, or that your head has been that your sweetheart is of a good temper shaved, is a very unfavorable omen; in and very constant, and that you will be love, it denotes treachery and disap- very happy in marriage; great success pointment ; and in the married state, infi- in business through the means of trad- delity and discord ; to the tradesman, it ing with foreign parts. argues loss of goods and business ; to the Ravens. To dream you see n ra7en, is sailor, an unpleasant and stormy voyage, a very unfavorable token, it denotes mis and that he will be defrauded on a chief and adversity ; In love, it sh> ws i foreign shore ; if you liaye a law-suit, it falsehood, and to the married they fore- ' show: you that you are sold by your bode much mischief through the adultery attorney, and will surely lose your cause off your conjugal partner ; to the savior, to the farm:r, it prefigures bad crops thi Y betoken shipwreck, and much dis- c.ad diseases amongst his live stock, also tri.?s on a foreign shore. * that he will be tricked by sharpers at a Roses. To dream of those fragrant fair. flowers during the season which I -ings Sheep. To dream you see a flock of them forth, is a certain token of happi- rheep feeding, is a favorable omen, it ness and success ; in love, they 3ho\; denotes success in life ; to the lover, it your sweetheart to be faithful, and • lat indicates your sweetheart to be faith- you will marry and have many children ful, of an amiable temper, and inclined ''o the sailor, they indicate a plear \t to marry you; in the married ctate it nd prosperous voyage with some unex- ' denotes children, who will be very happy, 3cted good fortune at sea ; to the become rich, and be great comforts in adesman and farmer, increase of busi- the evening of life ; to the tradesman, i ;ss and abundant crops. If a married foretells increase of business and ac- )man dreams of them, she will be cumulation of wealth, but also forewarns .ortly with child of a son, who will be- him that he has a servant unworthy of ame a great man, and render his his confidence; to the sailor, nothing -^an jarents very happy; to a maiden they be a greater sign of good luck, his next show her sweetheart to be industrious, voyage will be pleasant and lucrative, and one calculated to make her very and his sweetheart kind and true. To happy in the connubial state. To dream dream you see then^ dispersing, and of these flowers when out of season, in- running away ^'rom you, shows that pre- dicates distress and disappointment; to tended friends are endeavoring to do you the tradesman they forebode bankruptcy an injury, and that your children will and a prison; to the married, loss, of meet with persecution and great troubles their mates and children; to the sailor, in love, such a dream shows your sweet- shipwreck and storms; to the farmer, heart to be fickle, and little calculated to bad crops, to the lover, infidelity in your make you happy To dream you see sweetheart. sheep shearing, is indicative of loss of River. To dream you see a flowing property, and the affections of the person river, and that the waters a^e smooth you love, also of your liberty. To dream and clear, presages happiness and suc- you are shearing them yourself, shows cess in life; to the lover, it shows con- that you will gain an advantage over stancy and affection in the object of your some person who meant to harm you, and love, and that, if you marry, you will that you will get the better of difllculties. ^ THE MYSTIC ORACLE, Jl «=«fiS- and many the object of your affections. prison; if they are shillings, they in- Shoes. To dream you have a new pair dicate the receipt of a small sum of of shoes, denotes much success in life, money, and the acquisition of some new and triumph over your enemies ; in love, friends; but if they are half-crowns, or they prognosticate speedy marriage and crown-pieces, then they denote misery, a infidelity. In the married state, an in- prison, and bad success in your under- crease of children. If a maiden dream takings, disappointment in your love, she has a new pair of shoes, it denotes and loss of law-suits, attacks from that a man will attempt to be rude with thieves, and bankruptcy in trade. If a her, but that her honor will be saved by woman with child dreams of silver, it the interposition of a stranger, who will sho^s she will have a girl, and a good either marry her, or some friend of tim6, but the child will grow poor. hers. To dream your shoes are worn Singing. To dream you are singing, out and bad, shows decay in circum- shows that you will hear shortly some stances and loss of friends, in love, it very melancholy news; to the lover, it foretells the infidelity of your lover, who denotes your sweetheart to be bad will marry another. After such a dream tempered, and of an unfaithful disposi- I advise those who can, to change their tion ; to the tradesman, it denotes losses place of residence, their present situa- by sharpers; to the farmer, loss by a tion being hereby denoted to be un- hay-rick taking fire ; to the sailor storms favorable for them. and shipwreck. To dream you only hear Shooting. To dream you are out a singing and merry making, shows that shooting, is very favorable if you kill you will have some agreeable news from \, much game; to the lover, it shows a a person long absent; if you are in a mistress kind and good-humored, who prison, it foretells you will speedily re- will make him an excellent and notable gain your liberty. wife; to the tradesman and farmer, suc- Small-pox. To dream that you or cess and riches; to the sailor, wealth your children have the small-pox, shows acquired in a distant country; but if that you will accumulate great riches by you dream you kill little or no game, dirty and disgraceful means, and that then it presages bad luck, and disap- you will hear from a long absent' friend, pointment in love. To dream you are who is in confinement; to the lover, it dev shooting with a bow and arrows, is a notes marriage. *«ai 52 THE MYSTIC ORACLE. SoEbiERS. To see soldiers in your Sun. To dream you see the suIq sBliie, dream, showe troubles, persecution, and shows accumulation of riches, and enjoy- law-suits; to the lover, tliey denote that ing poets of honor in 'the state, also tbe object of your affections will be success to the lover. To dream you see oblige to quit theix present place of the sun rise promises fidelity in your residence by command of a fatber, on sweetheart and good news from friends. your account; to tbe tradesman, tbey To dream you see the sun set, shows presage loss of goods, and quarrels with infidelity in. your sweetheart, and dis- creditors. To dream they are pursuing graceful news ; to the tradesman, loss of you, shows that you will be imprisoned, business. To dream you see the sun and meet with heavy losses, and be much under a cloud, foretells many hardships disliked by your rich neighbors. This is and troubles are about to befall you, and one of those dreams after which I woilld that you wall encounter some great advise the party dreaming to change danger. their quarters. Swallows. To dream of these Spit. To dream you are in a kitchen harbingers of summer is a very favor- fuming a spit, is the forerunner of able omen ; they denote success in trade, . troubles and misfortunes ; expect to be and riches to the dreamer; in love they robbed, to lose your trade, to become denote a speedy marriage with the object very poor, and that your friends will of your affections. ; desert you; if you are in love, it shows Swans. To dream of seeing swans, the object of your affections to be of a denotes content in the marriage state, bad temper, lazy, and doomed to poverty ^nd many children ; who will do well and and misfortune. become rich, and fill your old age with ^ Squirrel. To dream of a squirrel, joy and happiness; to the lover, they shows that enemies are endeavoring to denote constancy and affection in your J ' slander your reputation; to the lover, it sweetheart; in trade, they show success, shows your sweetheart is of a bad but much vexation from the. disclosure temper, and much given to drinking of secrets. if you'have a law-suit, it will surely be Swimming. To dream you are swim- decided. ugainst you; if you are in trade, ming with your head above the water, sharpers will endeavor to defraud you denotes great success In your undertak- axid 30U will quarrel with your principal ings, whether they be love, trade, sea or /creditor. farming. To dream you are swimming STARckiNG. To dream you are starch- with your head under water shows that ing of linen shows you will be married you will experience some great trouble, to an industrious person, and that you and hear some very unpleasant news will be successful in life, and save from a person you thought dead—in money; it also shows that you are about trade, it- shows loss of business, and that to receive a letter, containing some yt>u will perhaps, be imprisoned for debt pleasing news. —in love, it denotes disappointment. Stars. T0 dream you see stars shin- Tempests. To dream you are in a ing very bright argues success to the storm or tempest, shows that you will lover and good news from a far dis-. after many difficulties, arrive at being tant country; to the farmer, they are very happy, that you will become rich, forerunners of a good crop ; to the and marry well. For a lover to dream Hjadesman, great increase of business ; to of being in a tempest, denotes that you Mie sailor, a speedy marriage to a wo- will have many rivals, who, after caus- ioan with money. If you dream that ing- you a great deal of vexation, you they are very dim and scarcely to be will triumph over. It also foretells, that -een, then expect some rcry heavy you, will receive good news from a. long calamity, and many severe disappoint- absent friend, who will have overcome ments. many difficulties. Strange Place. To dream of being in Teeth. To dream you lose a t^oth, a strange place denotes a good legacy denotes the loss of some friend by from a relation whilst you are in prison death, and that troubles r^d mis- to the lover, they show" inconstancy fortunes are about to attend you; to and want of affection in the object of the lover, it shows the loss, of your our loye, to the sailor, sidmess on sweethear^ aff^Qon. Tp (|ream you &« a n^W^tmth, ^dfeMes the l^fth ct a ;; THE MYSTIC OKAOLE. jS3 child,* who will make a great figure in in your sweetheart, and that if you the world. marry you will be very happy, have fine THtJNDEB AND LIGHTNING. To dream children, and thrive in the world. you hear thunder or see lightning, is a Trumpet. To dream you hear the very good dream; it denotes success in sound gi a trumpet, is a bad omen, and trade; good crops to the farmer, and a denotes troubles and misfortunes ; to the speedy and happy marriage to the lover tradesman, it presages the loss of busi- if you are soliciting a place, you will ness ; to the farmer, bad crops ; to the obtain it; if you have a law-suit, it will lover, insincerity in the object of his go in your favor ; it also indicates speedy affections. news from a far distant country. Walls. To dream you are walking on Toads. To dream you see these crazy old.^nd narrow walls, denotes that venomous reptiles, argues evil to the you will engage In some very dangerous dreamer, they show enemies, and disap- enterprise, that will cause you much pointment among friends ; to the lover trouble and vexation; if you get down it denotes- infidelity in your sweetheart; without hurting yourself, or the wall's in trade, loss by swindlers, and spoiling falling, then you will succeed; if the of goods. To dream you kill a toad, de- wall should fall whilst you are upon /it, notes that you will overcome an enemy, you will be disappointed ; if you are and discover a person who is robbing walking, between walls, and the passage you, and in whom you place great con- is very narrow and difficult, you will be fidence. engg,ged in some quarrel, or other dis- Tombs. To dream *pf being amongst agreeable aiSair, from which it will re- the tombs, denotes a speedi" marriage, quire, great circumspection and caution great success in business, and the gain- on your part to disengage yourself, but if ing of a law-suit; also •the birth of chil- you cet from between them safe, you dren, and unexpected news. will, after some difiiculties, settle well Treasure. To dream you find a in life, marry an agreeable partner, have treasure in the earth is very ominous children, and become rich and happy. it shows that you will be betrayed by Walking. To dream you are walking some one whom you make your bosom in a dirty, muddy place, foretells sick- friend; that your sweetheart is unfaith- ness and vexation; to the lover, it de- ful, and grossly deceives you; if you notes your sweetheart to be bad should not be able to carry it away, then tempered and unfaithful; to the trades-' it denotes that you will have some man, it foretells dishonest servants, and very heavy* loss; that if you have a law- loss of goods by fire. suit, it will go against you by the Water. To dream you are drinking treachery of your attorney ; and that you water, denotes great trouble and ad- will' be way-laid by robbers, who will versity ; in trade, loss of business, and ill-treat you. being arrested; to the lover, it shows Trees. To dream you see trees in your sweetheart is false, prefers another, blossom, denotes a happy marriage with and will never marry you. the present object of your affections, and Water-mill. To dream of being in a many children, who will do extremely water-mill is a favorable omen ; to the well in life; to the tradesman, it de- tradesman, it denotes great increase of notes success in business; and to the business; to the farmer, abundant crops; sailor, pleasant and lucrative voyages. in love, success, a rich sweetheartj and To dream you are climbing trees, de- a happy marriage. notes that you will make a fortune, and Wedding. To dream of being married, rise to honors and dignities in the state. or at a wttlding, Is a very unfavorable^ To dream you are cutting down trees, dream, especially for lovers; it denotes foretells heavy losses by trade, and by the death of some dear friend or rela- sea; and also the death of a near rela- tion, with loss of propdfty, and severe tion, or dear friend. disappointment. Turnips. To dream of being in a Wheat. To dream ydn see, or are turnip field, or that you too this whole- walking in a field of whlat, ir a very some vegetable, denotes acquisition of favorable omen, and denotes great pros- riches, and high emplo;y.nents in th^ perity and riches; in lovti it argues a ;i5tata; to tb^ lover tbey argue great completion of ^our mo«f: Rsii^^nine wishes. - nc(^ft7. an'fi fin ^x'ee-edtn^-' gmd t?^m'pBr 'tXrelfeBs n^MttL wVf^ fir- — 64 THE MYSTIC ORACLE. cMdren when you marry; if you have woman, that she will have a son wno a law-s]iit, you will gain it, and you will raise himself to great power and will be successful in all your undertak- honor in the Indies, and bring wealth ings. and honor to his kindred. Wood. To dream you are cutting or chopping of wood, shows that you will be happy in your family, and become THE ORACULUM; rich and respectable in life. To dream you are carrying wood on your back OB, shows that you will rise to afliuence by your industry, but that your partner will BOOK OF FATE: be of a bad temper, and your children undutiful. If you dream you are walk- CONSULTED BY ing in an extensive wood, it denotes that you will quickly fall in love, and also NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. that you will be often married. Wooi^ To dream you are buying or The Oraculum is gifted with every req- selling of wood, denotes prosperity and uisite variety of response to the great affluence, by means of industry following questions: and trade; to the lover, it is a favorable omen ; your sweetheart is thereby shown 1. Shall I obtain my wish? to be of an amiable disposition, very con- 2. Shall I have success in my under- stant, and deeply in love with you. To takings? dream of having wool on your head in- 3. Shall I gain or lose in my cause? stead of hair, betokens a severe fit of 4. Shall I have to live in foreign parts? illness, and unpleasant news from a far 5. Will the sttanger return? distant country. 6. Shall I recover my property? Wounds. To dream you are wounded, 7. Will my friend be true? is a very favorable omen, especially if it 8. Shall I have to travel? be with a sword; to the lover, it denotes 9. Does the person love and regard me? success in your amours, and with an 10. Will the marriage be prosperous? agreeable partner, who will be faithful 11. What sort of a wife, or husband, and affectionate ; to the tradesman, profit shall I have? and increase of business; to the farmer, 12. Will she have a son or daughter? an increase in his cattle and plentiful 13. Will the patient recover? 14. crops ; to the sailor a profitable voyage, Will the prisoner be released? with unexpected success in love. 15. Shall I be lucky or unlucky? Yabeow. To dream of this weed, 16. What does my dream signify? which is in general most abundant in church yards, denotes to the married, HOW TO WORK THE ORACULUM. death in the family; and to the single, Make in that the grim tyrant will deprive them marks four lines, one undei? another, in the following of the first object on whom they rest manner, mak- ing their affections. more or less in each line, according to your fancy: Yew-tree. An indication of the funeral of a very aged person, by whose death the dreamer will derive some benefit, or a protecting hand among the relations of the deceased person. Yewbeeeies. To a young man it shows a great disappointment in setting out in Then reckon the number of marks in life; and to a young maiden it predicts each line, and if it be odd, mark down dishonor, if she gathers them, partic- I* one dot; if even, two dots. If there be ularly le they stain any part of her more than nine marks, reckon the sur. clothes or hands. plus ones over that number only: viz., Zealandeb. To dream you see an Indian, in his native dress, shows to a '•The number of marks in the first line man he will travel, and to a woman she of the foregoing are odd; therefore make will w^ed a foreigner, dreain you see one mark, thus * an Indian femaje, prf ^ a man that In the second, even, so make two» ht'.will wad w Hf^ and to a thus ; THE MYSTIC ORACLl. ll .,U„ ll. in tne tiilrd, odd again, make one mark tion you are trying; tfilsE f^fer td"^ the only * page having that letter at the top, and In the fourtli, even again, two marks on a line with, the dots which are similar Hn * to your own, you will find your anstver. TO OBTAIN THE ANSWER. The following are unlucky days, on which none of the questions should be You must refer to The Oeaculum, at worked, or any enterprise undertaken: the top of which you will find a row of Jan. 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 20, 22 ; Feb. 6, 17, dots similar to those you have produced, 28; Mar. 24, 26; April 10, 27, 28; May and a column of figures corresponding 7, 8 ; June 27 ; July 17, 21 ; Aug. 20, 22 with those prefixed to the questions; Sept. 5, 30; Oct. 6; Nov. 3, 29; Dec. 6, guide your eye down the column at the 10; 15. top of which you find the dots resembling your own, till you come to the letter on * It is not rigW: to try a question twice in day. ft line with the number of the ques- one iCltfi IHK MYS^nC ORACLE »,mimmtmmtmmfi / A * * '-'T- r,.,. , * The hick V^"^ '" 'I ^,,^ tj, What you wish for you will shortly obtain. * * covetyd • * • * Whatever your desires are, for the Jiresent Signifies trouble sorrow. ** and decline them. * * * Be very cautions what you do this day, lest Signifies a favor or kmduess frcnx some trouble befall you. person. * * ** ** * The prisoner dies, and is regretted by his * There are eneinit^B, who would defraud and * • * trieuds. ' \ render you unhappy. ** ** Life will be spared this time, to prepare for With great difficulty he wilt obtain pardon death. or release again. ** A very handsome daughter, but a painful The patient should be prepared to leave thia * one. * world. ** * ** * You will have a virtuous and religious wo- * She w|ll have a son, who will be learned and * man or man for your wife or husband. wise. * ** ** If you marry this person, you will have ene- ** A rich, partner is ordained for you. * . mies where you little expect. Mt * You had better decline this love, for it is * By this marriage you will have great luck neither constant nor true. ** and prosperity. / * * Decline your travels, for they will not be to This love comes from an upright and sin- * your advantage. * cere heart. * There IS a true and sincere friendship be- Grod will surely travel with you and bless - ** tween you both. ^ you. , ** -** * * Beware of friends who are false and deceit- will not recover the^tolen property. ** You ** ful. ** ** * * **• ** You will recover, -your property unexpected- stranger -^ill, with joy^soon return. ** The ** ly. * * * * * will not remove from where you are at * You T.iOY© pr«^ Vf'TTi,'a Kiti f*»*-!)rn iKUMf' fit. ;•. fv--xf'!'t present. * « * * Your stay is /not here; be, therofore. pre- Lord will support you in a good cause. The . . * pared for a change. ** 1 ** You are net lucky—-pray to God that he may You wHI h'd^h ** caref *t ' uL help you. . and Jfli^ tdtf O * the blessing of With God, you will have You will obtain a great fortune in another great gain. * country. * * nnlucky indeed; pray Very to God for his By venturing freely, you will certainly gain ** assistance. doubly. * * If your desires are not extravagant, they Godwin chancre your misfortune into suc- will be granted. cess and happiness. * * Alter Signifies peace and plenty between friends. your intentions, or else you may meet * poverty and distresa. ** Be well prepared this day, or you linay meet Signifies that you have many impediments in with trouble. the accomplishment of your puiMiits. * * *4< The prisoner will find it diflSicult to obtain Whatever may possess your inclinations this his pardon or release. * day, abandon them. * The patient will yet enjoy health and pros- perity. * The prisoner will get free again this time. * * She will have a daughter, and will require The patient's illness will be lingering and * attention. * doubtful. * * * * The person has not a great fortune, but is in middling circumstances. She will have a dutiful and handsome son. * * * Decline this marriage, or else you may be The person will be low in * circumstances, sorry. * but honest-hearted. Decline * n courtship which may be your de- A marriage which will add to your welfare struction. and prosperity. * * Yonr travels are in vain; you had better stay You love a person who does not speak well at home. of you. * You may depend on a true and sincere Your travels will be prosperous, if guided by friendship. prudence. * * * * Yon must not expect to regain * that which He means not what he says, for his heart is you have lost. false. * * Sickness prevents the traveller from seeing With * some trouble and expense, you may you. * gain your property. V " Tf fate to stay w^ you now You must not expect to 'e the Btranger H again. a). |>oi ./ • ' -^' i i i . iiii i*miai }Ai 0tf \\\ ia\ti Mm\tiitt i I i t i Irl iii m II ^ . a iiiii rn h II ^ < ! 11 E F * I The stranger will not return so soon as you * I By persevering, you will recover your * expect. * property. * luck; pray to God, and strive * You have no It is out of the stranger's power to return. honestly. * * You will gain, and be successful in foreign You will hereafter gain what you seek. parts. Remain among your friends, and you will do A ^reat fortune is ordained for you, wait pa- 518 * well. tiently. You will obtain your wishes by means of a There is great hinderance to your success at friend. present. * Signifies that you have enemies, who will en- Your wishes are in vain at present. deavor to ruin, and make you unhappy, Signifies there is and before * Beware: an enemy is endeavoring to bring danger sorrow you. you to strife and misfortune. * The prisoner's sorrow and anxiety are great, and his release uncertain. * The patient will soon recover; there is no danger.' * She will have a daughter, who will be honored and respected. * Your partner will be fond of liquor, and will debase himself or herself thereby. This marriage will bring you to poverty; be, tnerefore, discreet. Their love is false to you and true to others * Decline your travels for the present, for they will be daiagerous. * This person is serious and true, and deserves to be respected. 3MC You will not recover the property you have lost. 4t4( '«HT H * OTIWiW This friend exceeds all others in every re- Commence your truvels, and they will go oa spect. * as you could wish. * fortitude. You must bear your loss with Your pretended friend hates you secretly. ^ * anjjvr will itriuru unexpectedly. your.lu>])('s (o r('<:<)ver your property are vain. * Keniain at home among your friends and A certain affair prevents the stranger'* re- and you will escape misfortunes. * turn immediately. Your fortune You will meet tso gain your pursuits, you will find in abundance m abroad. * ) * _ ^ --.^_- ^ ** ** Heaten will bestow its blessings on you. ^ Decline the pursuit and you will do well. ** * * No. Your expectations are vain; you will not * * succeed. * Signifies that you will shortly be out of the power of your enemies. * You will obtain what you wish for. * ' * Ul-hick awaits 3*ou; it will he difficult for Signifies that this day your fortune will you to escape it. change for the better. * The prisoner will be released by death only. * Cheer up your spirits, your luck is at hand. ** ** * the blessing * { By of God, the patient will re- After long imprisonment he w^iil be re- ** cover. leased. 5f=* * A daughter, but of a very weakly constitu- tion. The patient will be relieved from sickness. * Yon will honest, young and hand- I She will have a healthy son. * friendship. * * e it maj' ])e to your You will be married to your equal in a short * time. * You must not expect to you have lost. * If you wish to be happy, do not marry this * * person. Sickness previ^nts the traveller frc * you. H'Hl he re- This love is from the heart, and will con- tinue until death. Tf fate to stay wl? you n ^ a. S'- J ^ «sa I IK. s * * ^ The love is great, but will cause, great jea- After much misfortune yoii wil: * lousy. lortable and happy. * It will be in vain for you to traveL A sincere love from an upright heart. * * * friend will be as elncpre ae you could Your You will be prosperous in your journe)' * wisb him to bt;. **%. will recover the stolen property through You Do not rely on the friendsiiip of this person. a cunning person. The property is lost forever, but the thief will soon return with joy. The traveller will be punished. * -•/- You will not be prosperous or fortunate in The traveller will be absent some consider-, foreign parts. able time. Place your trust in God, who is the disposer You will meet luck and happiness in a for- of happin^s. eign country. - - . . 'V Your fortune will shortly be changed into You will not have any success for the pi misfortune. * sent. * You will succeed as you desire. You will succeed in your undertaking. 4^ threatens will Signifies the misfortune which Change your intentions and you will do be prevented. * geek to you Beware of your enemies, who do Signifies that there are rogues at hand. harm. After a short t^ime your anxiety for the Be reconciled; your circumstances wlH prisoner will cease. shortly mend. * and strength God will give the patient health The prisoner will be released. again. * She w^ill havg^a very fine daughter. The patie^ */- i You will marry a person with whom you will have little comfort. The marriage will not ^nswer your expecta- tions. 'S Mm. ^mEsm> iKtwMaHlMaMl Xk HL You will get a very handsome person for * She will have a eon, who will gain wealtk * your partner. * and honor. . * Various mlRfortunes will attend this mar- * She will get a partner with great undertak»< riage. ings ana much money. * * * * ** This love is whimsical and changeable. * The marriage will be prosperous. * * ** * * You will be unlucky in your travels. * She, or he, wishes to be yours this moment ** ** ** This person's love is just and true. You * Your journey will prove to your advantase. may rely on it. ** * * ** ** You will lose, b\it the thief will suffer most. * Place no great trust in that person. ** * The stranger will soon return with plenty. * You will find your property at a certain time. * ** If you remain at home, you will have suc- The traveller's return is rendered doubtful cess. * by his conduct. * * • * * * You will succeed as you desire in foreign Your gain will be trivial. ** liarts. ** * 4i * * You will meet with sorrow and trouble. * Expect no gain; it will be in vain. ** * * You wUl succeed according to your wishes. You will have more luck than you expect. ** ** * VV hatever your desires are, you will speedily Signijfies that you will get money. obtain them. I ** ^ In spite of enemies, you will do well. ** Signifies you will be asked to a wedding. * * * friendship. 'ass many days in confine- * You will have ifo occasion to complain of ill-luck. * * You must not expect to you have lost. * Some one wiF pity and release the prisoner. * ** Sickness prevents the traveller In ** * you. The patient's recovery Is unlikely. wHl !)» ; '^ Tf ' fate to stay wb you n J a. /'// >' SERIEfi ^f" N The patient will recover, but his days are * The prisoner will be short. * releaeed with Joy. * * She will have a daughter. The patient's recovery is doubtful. * * You will marry into i very respectable She will have a son, who will live to a great * family. * age. * * * By this marriage you will gain nothing. * You will get a virtuous partner. 3M> Await the time and you will find the love Delay not this marriage; you will m^at great. ** much happiness. * * Venture not from home. None loves you better in this world. * * ^ * This person is a sincere friend. * You may proceed with confidence * flf / * You will never recover the theft. Not a friend, but a secret enemy. * * f The stranger will return, but not quickly. You will soon recover what is stolen. When abroad, keep from evil women, or * The stranger will not return. they will do you harm. * A foreign woman will greatly enhance you will soon gain what you little expect. You fortune. * You will have great success. ** You will be cheated out of your gaii 9M! Rejoice ever at that which is ordainec' for Your misfortunepjaii you. happy. \ -^ Signifies that sorrow will depart and joy \ \ return. f[ Your luck Is in blossom; it will soon be hand. ^<*ath may end the imprisonment p * This day brings you an increase of happi- Signifies much joy and happiness between -^ ness. * friends. ^ * * This day is not very lucky, bu* T?^iher th^t from his eaemieB. The prisoner will escape reverse. * ^ tf He will yet come to honor, although he no^v natient will recover and IItc long. * BHft'ers. * ** * Recovery is doubtful, therefore be prepared daughters. She will have two ^ for the worst. ** A rich, young person will be your partner. She will have a son, who will prove froward. * * Hasteiji your roarriage; it will bring you A rich partner, but a. bad temper. much happiness. * ** By w^edding this person yoa ensure your The person loves you sincerely. happiness. " * \ ** I, The person has great love for you, but wishes ou will not prosper from home. to conceal it. { * Ton may proceed on your journey without ;|c« This friend is more valuable than gold. { fear. • ^ .-.- * * Trust him not; he is inconstant and deceit will never receive your goods. Yon * ful. ** I In a very singular manner you will recoves is dangerously ill, and cannot yet return. ^i^ He your property. •^'4* * ** I BcT^end upon your own industry, and remain The stranger will retulrn very soon. ^^'' tsome. i * 1 ^ * * ioyfti^, for future prosperity is ordrined You will dwell abroad in comfort and happi- "•''Si '' — ' vou. ' ness. —t* - friendship. ab.. Your eood lucb'. 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