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The Moon exercises an influence over the children of men, which varies with her monthly age, in like manner as that of the sun is varied according to his progress through the signs of the zodiac. Her term is completed in thirty days and recurs twelve times annually. The probable fate of each individual through life is to be gathered from the aspect of the day on which he was born; and the issue of any particular event or undertaking from the day of its occurrence or transaction or commencement; counting in both cases from thenew moon, as is shown in the following calendar. She has power over dreams and visions; and exercises it more particularly on certain days.
A child born within twenty-four hours after the new moon will be fortunate and live to a good old age. Whatever is dreamed on that day will be pleasing to the dreamer.
The second day is very lucky for discovering things lost, or hidden treasure; the child born on this day will thrive.
The child born on the third day will be fortunate through persons in power, and whatever is dreamed will prove true.
The fourth day is evil; persons falling sick on this day rarely recover.
The fifth day is favorable to begin a good work and dreams will be tolerably successful; the child born on this day will be vain and deceitful.
The child born on the sixth day will not live long, and his dreams will not immediately come to pass.
On the seventh day do not tell your dreams, for much depends on concealing them; if sickness befalls you on this day you will soon recover; the child born on this day will live long, but have many troubles.
On the eighth day whatever is dreamed will come to pass; whatever business a person undertakes on this day will prosper.
The ninth day differs very little from the former; the child born on this day will arrive at great riches and honor.
The tenth day is likely to be fatal to those who fall sick; but the child born on this day will live long and be a great traveler.
The child that is born on the eleventh day will be much devoted to religion, and of an engaging form and manners.
On the twelfth day dreams are rather fortunate and the child born then shall live long.
On the thirteenth day the dreams will prove true in a very short time.
If you ask a favor of any one on the fourteenth day, it will be granted.
The sickness that befalls a person on the fifteenth day is likely to prove mortal.
The child that is born on the sixteenth day will be of very ungraceful manners and unfortunate; it is nevertheless a good day for buying and selling merchandise.
The child born on the seventeenth day will be very foolish; it is a very unfortunate day to transact any kind of business or contract marriage.
The child born on the eighteenth day will be valiant, but will suffer considerable hardships; if a female, she will be chaste and industrious and live respected to a great age.
The nineteenth day is dangerous; the child born during it will be very ill-disposed and malicious.
On the twentieth day the dreams are true, but the child born during it will be dishonest.
The child born on the twenty-first day will grow up healthy and strong, but selfishly inclined and of low habits.
The child born on the twenty-second day will be fortunate; he or she will be of cheerful countenance, religious, and much beloved.
The child that is born on the twenty-third day will be of an ungovernable temper, will forsake his friends and wander about in a foreign country, unhappy through life.
The child born on the twenty-fourth day will achieve many heroic actions and be much admired for his extraordinary abilities.
The child born on the twenty-fifth day will be very wicked; he will meet with many dangers and will probably come to an ill end.
On the twenty-sixth day the dreams are certain; the child then born will be rich and greatly esteemed.
The twenty-seventh day is very favorable for dreams, and the child then born will be of a sweet and amiable disposition.
The child born on the twenty-eighth day will be the delight of his parents, but will not live to a great age.
The child born on the twenty-ninth day will experience many hardships, though in the end they may turn out happily. It is good to marry on this day, and business begun on this day will be prosperous.
And, finally, the child that is born on the thirtieth day will be fortunate and happy and well skilled in arts and sciences.
Sunday.—The child shall be of long life and obtain riches.
Monday.—Weak and of an effeminate temper, which seldom brings a man to honor.
Tuesday.—Worse; though he may, with extraordinary vigilance, conquer the inordinate desires to which he will be subject; still he will be in danger of dying by violence, if he has not great procreation.
Wednesday.—He shall be given to the study of learning and shall profit thereby.
Thursday.—He shall arrive at great honor and dignity.
Friday.—He shall be of a strong constitution, yet perhaps remarkably lecherous.
Saturday.—Is another bad day; but, notwithstanding, the child may come to good, though it be seldom; but most children born on this day are of a heavy, dull and very dogged disposition.
Whoever, in the first day of any month, fall sick, or is attacked with any infirmity, the third day ensuing is to be feared, which, if he pass, he shall escape.
Those falling ill on the second day of any month, though they be long confined, yet shall recover.
Any illness commencing on the third day will certainly terminate favorably.
Those falling sick on the fourth day will probably linger until the twenty-eighth, which, if they pass, may possibly recover.
Those taken ill on the fifth day may become very low, but will recover.
Persons falling sick on the sixth day may recover, if they pass the fifth day of the ensuing month, but they will stand a poor chance of recovery.
The seventh is a lucky day, and one falling sick on this day may recover, even though having to endure great suffering.
The eighth day is an unfortunate one, and those falling ill on it will not be likely to survive.
Illness commencing on the ninth day will not usually prove fatal, though sometimes so.
On the tenth day, the contrary.
The eleventh day is remarkably fortunate for those falling sick; they will recover speedily.
It is a bad omen to be taken sick on the twelfth of any month; for unless you recover within two or three days, you will most certainly die within the year.
Those falling sick on the thirteenth day, if they pass five days, they will quite likely recover.
The fourteenth is a lucky day, and those taken sick on it will recover in forty-eight hours.
On the contrary, those falling ill on the fifteenth day may experience long and lingering illness, which will probably prove fatal.
Those taken on the sixteenth day, may escape, after some weeks of illness.
Persons falling ill on the seventeenth day are almost sure to die within three weeks.
The eighteenth is a lucky day and those falling sick on that day will undoubtedly recover.
The nineteenth, the same—though the sickness may last much longer.
The twentieth is an uncertain day, and sickness commencing on this day frequently terminates fatally, if it continue more than five days.
The twenty-first day perils one’s life for ten days—that time passed, you will recover.
Those falling sick on the twenty-second, will die within forty-eight hours, or after that time will certainly recover.
Those taken sick on the twenty-third will stand a chance of lingering illness, which will probably terminate favorably.
The twenty-fourth is another unlucky day, and those falling ill on that day, though they be partially restored, will probably die within three months.
On the contrary, the twenty-fifth is a very favorable day, and those falling sick will get well speedily.
The twenty-sixth portends a protracted illness, which will terminate favorably.
The twenty-seventh threatens death, though the chances of recovery are fair.
Those falling ill on the twenty-eighth, menace death.
Persons who are taken sick on the twenty-ninth day will have a very protracted illness and recover slowly.
The thirtieth and thirty-first are uncertain days, and persons falling sick on either of these days, it cannot be known whether they will recover or not.
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In January, six days: the 1st, 2d, 15th, 26th, 27th and 28th.
In February, four days: the 11th, 21st, 25th and 26th.
In March, two days: the 10th and 24th.
In April, five days: the 6th, 15th, 16th, 20th and 28th.
In May, three days: the 3d, 18th and 31st.
In June, five days: the 10th, 11th, 15th, 22d and 25th.
In July, three days: the 9th, 15th and 28th.
In August, six days: the 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 19th and 25th.
In September, five days: the 4th, 8th, 17th, 18th and 23d.
In October, five days: the 3d, 7th, 16th, 21st and 22d.
In November, three days: the 5th, 14th and 20th.
In December, six days: the 15th, 19th, 20th, 22d, 23d and 25th.
In January, seven days: the 3d, 4th, 6th, 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st.
In February, seven days: the 3d, 7th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 17th and 23d.
In March, eight days: the 1st, 2d, 5th, 8th, 12th, 16th, 28th and 29th.
In April, two days: the 24th and 25th.
In May, five days: the 17th, 20th, 27th, 29th and 30th.
In June, eight days: the 1st, 5th, 6th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 18th and 24th.
In July, four days: the 3d, 10th, 17th and 18th.
In August, two days: the 15th and 20th.
In September, two days: the 9th and 16th.
In October, six days: the 4th, 9th, 11th, 17th, 27th and 31st.
In November, four days: the 3d, 9th, 10th and 21st.
In December, two days: the 14th and 21st.
To Females.—It has often been observed, and experience has shown the observation to be a true one, that some event of importance is sure to happen to a woman in her thirty-first year, whether it prove for her good or it be some great evil or temptation; therefore we advise her to be circumspect in all her actions. If she is a maiden or widow, it is probable she will marry this year. If a wife, that she will lose her children or husband. She will either receive riches or travel into a foreign land; at all events, some circumstance or other will take place during this remarkable year of her life, that will have great effect on her future fortunes and existence.
To Males.—The like is applicable to men in their forty-second year, of which there are so many instances that there is not a doubt of its truth. Observe always to take a lease for an odd number of years; an even number is not prosperous. The three first days of the moon are the best for signing papers; and the first five days, as well as the twenty-fourth, for any fresh undertaking.
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Though moles are, in their substance, nothing else than excrescences, or ebullitions which proceed from the state of the blood whilst the fœtus is confined in the womb, yet they are not given in vain, as they are generally characteristic of the disposition and temper of those that bear them; and it is also proved by daily experience that from the shape, situation and other circumstances, they bear a strong analogy to the events which are to happen to a person in future life. Herein are given the common prognostications by moles found in all the various parts of the body, accordingto the doctrine of the ancients. The larger the mole, the greater the prosperity or adversity of the person; the smaller the mole, the less will be his good or evil fate. If the mole is round, it indicates good; if angular, it gives a mixture of good and evil; if oblong, a moderate share of fortunate events; the deeper the color, the more favor or disgrace; the lighter, the less of either. If it is very hairy, much misfortune may be expected; but if few long hairs grow upon it, it denotes that your undertakings will be prosperous.
A mole that stands on the right side of the forehead, or right temple, signifies that the person will arrive at sudden wealth and honor, according to their birth and situation in life; which must always be attended to with due consideration.
A mole on the right eyebrow announces speedy marriage; and that the person to whom you will be married will possess many amiable qualities and a good fortune.
A mole on the left of either of these three places announces unexpected disappointment in your most sanguine wishes.
A mole on the outside corner of either eye denotes the person to be of a sober, steady and sedate disposition; but will be liable to a violent death.
A mole on either cheek signifies that the person shall never rise above mediocrity in point of fortune; though at the same time he will never fall into real poverty.
A mole on the nose shows that the person will have good success in most of his or her undertakings.
A mole on the lip, either upper or lower, proves the person to be fond of delicate things and much given to the pleasures of love, in which he or she will most commonly be successful.
A mole on the chin foreshows the person will be attended with prosperity and be highly esteemed.
A mole on the side of the neck shows that the person will narrowly escape suffocation; but will afterward rise to great consideration by an unexpected legacy or inheritance.
A mole on the throat denotes that the person shall become rich by marriage.
A mole on the right breast declares the person to be exposed to a sudden reverse from comfort to distress, by unavoidable accidents. Most of his children will be girls.
A mole on the left breast signifies success in undertakings and an amorous disposition.
A mole on the bosom portends mediocrity of health and fortune.
A mole under the left breast, over the heart, foreshadows that the man will be of a warm disposition, unsettled in mind, fond of rambling and light in his conduct. In a lady, it shows sincerity in love, quick conception and easy travail in childbirth.
A mole on the right side, over any part of the ribs, denotes the person to be pusillanimous, and slow in understanding anything that may be attended with difficulty.
A mole on the belly, denotes the person to be addicted to sloth and gluttony, selfish in almost all articles and seldom inclined to be nice or careful in point of dress.
A mole on either hip shows that the person will have many children and such of them as survive will be healthful, lusty and patient in all hardships.
A mole on the right thigh shows that the person will become rich and also fortunate in marriage.
A mole on the left thigh denotes that the person suffers much by poverty and want of friends, as also by the enmity and injustice of others.
A mole on the right knee signifies that the person will be fortunate in the choice of a partner for life and meet with few disappointments in the world.
A mole on the left knee portends that the person will be rash, inconsiderate and hasty, but modest when in cold blood, honest and inclined to good behavior.
A mole on either leg shows that the person is indolent, thoughtless and indifferent as to whatever may happen.
A mole on either ankle denotes a man to be inclined to effeminacy and elegance of dress—a lady, to be courageous, active and industrious, with some spice of the termagant.
A mole on either foot forebodes sudden illness or unexpected misfortune.
A mole on the right shoulder signifies prudence, discretion, secrecy and wisdom.
A mole on the left shoulder declares a testy, contentious and ungovernable spirit.
A mole on the right arm denotes vigor and undaunted courage. On the left arm, resolution and victory in battle.
A mole near either elbow declares restlessness, a roving and unsteady temper, also a discontentedness with those whom they are obliged constantly to live with.
A mole between the elbow and the wrist promises the person prosperity, but not until he has undergone and suffered many hardships.
A mole on the wrist, or between it and the ends of the fingers, denotes industry, parsimony, fidelity and conjugal affection.
A mole against the heart denotes wickedness. If a woman have a mole on her right knee, she will be honest and virtuous; if on the left, she will have many children.
If a woman have a mole on her lower jaw, it signifies she will pass her life in sorrow and pain of body.
A mole in the midst of the forehead, near the hair, denotes a discourteous, cruel mind and of unpleasant discourse; if it is of a honey color, the person will be beloved; if red, sullen and furious; if black, inexpert and wavering; if raised more like a wart, very fortunate. But if a woman, it shows her to be a slut; and if in her forehead black, treacherous, consents to evil and murder.
A mole on the left side of the forehead, near the hair, predictsmisery and abundance of tribulations to a man, by means of his own misconduct; if honey-colored or red, his sorrows are lessened; but if black, unfortunate in every undertaking.
A mole on the left side of the forehead, about the midway, threatens a man with persecutions from his superiors; if of honey color, he prodigally wastes his estate; if red, he will become poor; if black, let him beware of the wrath or malice of great men; if a woman, it threatens sorrow by the perfidy of some men; if black, she will partake of the extremity of misery.
A mole on the left side of the forehead, a little above the temple, if it appear red, denotes a man has excellent wit and understanding; if black, he is in danger of being branded for his falsehoods; if he has a wart, his fate is mitigated. To a woman it signifies justification of innocence, though not deserved; if black, malignity, and it represents every evil.
A mole appearing on the right temple, above the eye, near the head, denotes a long life and good fortune; if pale, or red, he is studious; to a woman, it signifies good and happy fortune in marriage, as she will be of careful conduct.
A mole on the right temple, inclining towards the neck, promiseth ingenuity and riches, as also long life; if honey or red colored, good fortune; if black, trouble; but if as a wart, he shall obtain all good things.
A mole on the left side, towards the upper part of the eye, signifies sickness; if black, a short life; if as a wart, it denotes a good end. To a woman, moderate health, loss of favor of friends, perverse children and enemies; if black, many miseries.
A mole on the ear signifies riches and respect.
If either in a man or woman’s hand a mole appears, it denotes great prosperity and enjoyment of children.
A mole on the left side of the stomach shows a luxurious person.
A mole on the left side of the belly denotes afflictions.
A mole under the hollow of the right eye signifies the party to be furious.
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Take a pack of cards, shuffle and cut them three different times, lay them on a table, nine in a row; if a man, he may choose one of the kings to represent himself; if a woman, she must select one of the queens; then the queen of the chosen king or the king of the chosen queen, will stand for a husband or wife, mistress or lover, of the party whose fortune is to be told; and the knave of the suitfor the most intimate person of their family. Remember that everything is within your circle as far as you can count nine, any way from the card that represents the person, his wife, or her husband, and their intimate friend; also, that the ninth card, every way, is of the greatest consequence.
Ace of Clubspromises great wealth, much prosperity in life and tranquillity of mind.
King of Clubsannounces a man who is humane, upright, affectionate and faithful in all his undertakings; he will be happy himself and make his connections so if he can.
Queen of Clubsshows a tender, mild and rather amorous disposition, one who will probably yield herself to a kind lover before the matrimonial knot is tied; but they will be happy, love each other and be married.
Knave of Clubsshows an open, sincere friend, who will exert himself warmly in your interest and welfare.
Ten of Clubsdenotes that riches will come speedily from an unexpected quarter; it also threatens the loss of some dear friend.
Nine of Clubsshows that you will displease some of your friends by a too steady adherence to your own opinion.
Eight of Clubsshows the person to be covetous and extremely fond of money; that he will obtain it, but that it will rather prove a torment than a comfort to him, as he will not make a proper use of it.
Seven of Clubspromises the most brilliant fortune and the most exquisite bliss that this world can afford; but beware of the opposite sex, as from these alone can you experience misfortune.
Six of Clubsshows you will enter into a very lucrative partnership and that your children will behave well.
Five of Clubsdeclares that you will be shortly married to a person who will improve your circumstances.
Four of Clubsshows inconstancy for the sake of money and change of object.
Trey of Clubsshows that you will be three times married and each time to a wealthy person.
Deuce of Clubsshows that there will be some unfortunate opposition to your favorite inclination which will disturb you.
Ace of Diamondssignifies a letter.
King of Diamondsshows a man of fiery temper, continued anger, seeking revenge and obstinate in his resolutions.
Queen of Diamondssignifies that the woman will be fond of company, be a coquette and not over virtuous.
Knave of Diamonds, however nearly related, will look more after his own interest than yours; he will be tenacious of his own opinion and will fly off if contradicted.
Ten of Diamondspromises a country husband or wife, withgreat wealth and many children; the card next to it tells the number of children; it also signifies a purse of gold.
Nine of Diamondsdeclares that the person will be of a roving disposition, never contented with his lot, and forever meeting with vexations and disappointments.
Eight of Diamondsshows that the person, in youth, will be an enemy to marriage and thus run the risk of dying unmarried; but that if he does marry, it will be late in life and then it will be with a person whose disposition is so ill assorted to his own that it will be the cause of misfortune.
Seven of Diamondsshows you will be tormented by the infidelity of your conjugal partner and waste of goods.
Six of Diamondsshows an early marriage and premature widowhood, but a second marriage will probably be worse.
Five of Diamondsshows that you will have good children, who will keep you from grief.
Four of Diamondsshows the incontinence of the person you will be married to, and great vexation to yourself through the whole course of your life.
Trey of Diamondsshows that you will be engaged in quarrels, lawsuits and domestic disagreements; your partner for life will be a vixen and of abusive temper, fail in the performance of the nuptial duties and make you unhappy.
Deuce of Diamondsshows that your heart will be engaged in love at an early period; that your parents will not approve of your choice, and that if you marry without their consent they will hardly forgive you.
Ace of Heartssignifies feasting and pleasure; if the ace is attended by spades it foretells quarrelling; if by hearts, it shows affection and friendship; if by diamonds, you will hear of some absent friend; if by clubs, merry-making.
King of Heartsshows a man of good natured dissipation, but hot and hasty, rash in his undertakings, and very amorous.
Queen of Heartsdenotes a woman of fair complexion, faithful and affectionate.
Knave of Heartsis a person of no particular sex, but always the dearest friend or nearest relation of the consulting party. You must pay great attention to the cards that stand next to the knave, as from them alone you can judge whether the person it represents will favor your inclinations or not.
Ten of Heartsshows good nature and many children; it is a corrective of bad tidings of the cards that stand next to it; its neighboring cards are of good report and it ascertains and confirms their value.
Nine of Heartspromises wealth, grandeur and high esteem; if cards that are unfavorable stand near it, you must look for disappointments, and a reverse if favorable cards follow; these last at a small distance, except to retrieve your losses whether of peace or of goods.
Eight of Heartsis a sign of drinking and feasting.
Seven of Heartsshows the person to be fickle and of an unfaithful disposition; addicted to vice, incontinent, and subject to the mean art of recrimination to excuse themselves although without foundation.
Six of Heartsshows a generous, open and credulous disposition; easily imposed upon, ever the dupe of flatterers, but the good natured friend of the distressed. If this card comes before your king or queen, you will be the dupe; if after, you will have the better.
Five of Heartsshows a wavering and unsteady disposition, never true to one object, but free from every violent attachment.
Four of Heartsshows the person will not be married until very late in life, which will proceed from too great a delicacy in making a choice.
Trey of Heartsshows that your own imprudence will greatly contribute to your experiencing much ill-will from others.
Deuce of Heartsshows that extraordinary success and good fortune will attend the person; though, if unfavorable cards attend, this will be a long time delayed.
Ace of Spadestotally relates to affairs of love, without specifying whether lawful or unlawful; it also denotes death when the card is upside down.
King of Spadesshows a man ambitious and successful at court, or with some great man, who will have it in his power to advance him; but let him beware of a reverse.
Queen of Spadesshows that a person will be corrupted by the rich of both sexes; and, if she is handsome, great attempts will be made on her virtue.
Knave of Spadesshows a person who, although they have your welfare at heart, will be too indolent to pursue it with zeal, unless you frequently raise their attention.
Ten of Spadesis a card of bad import; it will in a great measure counteract the good effects of the cards near you.
Nine of Spadesis the worst card in the pack; it portends dangerous sickness, a total loss of fortune, cruel calamities and endless dissension in your family.
Eight of Spadesshows you will experience strong opposition from your friends, or those you imagine to be such. If this card comes close to you, leave your plan and adopt another.
Seven of Spadesshows the loss of a most valuable friend, whose death will plunge you in very great distress.
Six of Spadesannounces a mediocrity of fortune, and very great uncertainty in your undertakings.
Five of Spadeswill give very little interpretation of your success; it promises good luck in the choice of your companion for life, that you will meet with one fond of you, and immoderately attached to the joys of Hymen; it shows your temper rather sullen.
Four of Spadesshows much sickness, and that your friends will injure your fortune.
Trey of Spadesshows that you will be fortunate in marriage, but that your partner will be inconstant, and that you will be made very unhappy thereby.
Deuce of Spadesalways signifies a coffin, but who it is for must depend entirely on the other cards near it.
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This is a certain and innocent way of finding out common occurrences about to take place. Take three dice, shake them well in the box with your left hand, and then cast them out on a board or table, on which you have previously drawn a circle with chalk.
Three.—A pleasing surprise.
Four.—A disagreeable one.
Five.—A stranger who will prove a friend.
Six.—Loss of property.
Seven.—Undeserved scandal.
Eight.—Merited reproach.
Nine.—A wedding.
Ten.—A christening.
Eleven.—A death that concerns you.
Twelve.—A letter speedily.
Thirteen.—Tears and sighs.
Fourteen.—Beware that you are not drawn into some trouble or plot by a secret enemy.
Fifteen.—Immediate prosperity and happiness.
Sixteen.—A pleasant journey.
Seventeen.—You will either be on the water or have dealings with those belonging to it, to your advantage.
Eighteen.—A great profit, rise in life, or some most desirable good will happen almost immediately; for the answers to the dice are always fulfilled within nine days. To show the same number twice at one trial, portends news from abroad, be the number what it may. If the dice roll over the circle, the number thrown goes for nothing, but the occurrence shows sharp words; and if they fall to the floor, it is blows. In throwing out the dice, if one remains on top of the other, it is a present of which I would have them take care.
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Lay them with their faces on the table and shuffle them; then draw one, and see the number.
Double-six.—Receiving a handsome sum of money.
Six-five.—Going to a public amusement.
Six-four.—Lawsuits.
Six-three.—Ride in a coach.
Six-two.—Present of clothing.
Six-one.—You will perform a friendly action.
Six-blank.—Guard against scandal, or you will suffer by your inattention.
Double-five.—A new abode to your advantage.
Five-four.—A fortunate speculation.
Five-three.—A visit from a superior.
Five-two.—A water party.
Five-one.—A love intrigue.
Five-blank.—A funeral, but not of a relation.
Double-four.—Drinking liquor at a distance.
Four-three.—A false alarm at your house.
Four-two.—Beware of thieves or swindlers. Ladies take note, this means more than it says.
Four-one.—Trouble from creditors.
Four-blank.—Letter from an angry friend.
Double-three.—Sudden wedding, at which you will be vexed, and by which you will lose a friend.
Three-two.—Buy no lottery tickets, nor enter into any game of chance, or you will lose.
Three-one.—A great discovery at hand.
Three-blank.—An illegitimate child.
Double-two.—Vexations from a jealous partner.
Two-one.—You will mortgage or pledge some property soon.
Double-one.—You will find something to your advantage.
Double-blank.—The worst presage in all the set; you will meet trouble from a quarter for which you are quite unprepared.
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Talisman for war and battle
This Talisman, which is to be made of highly tempered steel, bears on it the powerful words, and also the awful sign, which were conveyed to the Emperor Constantine from heaven, in daylight, and in the presence of his whole army, and whereby he was victorious in battle. It is to be tied around the sword arm.
An ancient manuscript says of it, “He that beareth this sign about him, shall be helpen in every need and necessity.”
Talisman for destroying insects and reptiles
This Talisman is to be made of iron, when the sun and moon enter the sign Scorpio. It has been proved to be powerful in effect; so much so, that no kind of venomous reptile or troublesome insect can come within some yards of the house or place in which it is. The manuscript from which the account of this talisman is taken cost a very large sum, and a medical gentleman, to whom it belonged, affirms that he has himself proved its efficacy; for being at one time much annoyed by beetles, he made a talisman, according to instructions here given, and screwed it to the floor, when these troublesome insects immediately disappeared; but afterwards, when the servant removed it, through ignorance, they returned in great numbers; when he again nailed it to the floor, and they again disappeared.
Talisman for love
This Talisman is said to be wonderfully efficacious in procuring success in amours and love adventures. It must be made when Venus, the planet of love, is the evening star. It should be made of pure silver and worn directly over the heart, on the left breast.
Talisman against enemies
This Talisman is to be cast of the purest grain tin, and during the increase of the moon. The characters are to be engraved on it also during the increase of the moon. It may be suspended about the neck, or worn on any part of the body, so that it be kept from the sight of all but the wearer. Its effects are to give victory over enemies, protection against their machinations, and to inspire the wearers thereof with most remarkable confidence.
A B R A C A D A B R AA B R A C A D A B RA B R A C A D A BA B R A C A D AA B R A C A DA B R A C AA B R A CA B R AA B RA BA
The letters which compose this charm must be inscribed in a pyramidical form, as above, on the purest white beeswax, of the ordinary thickness, and of a size sufficiently large to admit of the letters being distinctly written by the individual who is sick; or, if he is too sick, by his dearest friend next at hand. Use for writing them a pen made of the quill of a raven, and ink compounded of the smoke of a concentrated taper and rain water. Let the party who is afflicted with the disease wear the charm hung around his neck, enclosed in a bag of virgin parchment, during the time that the moon performs one circuit through the twelve signs of the zodiac, and let it be commenced on the day of the full moon. The wearer must have full faith in Divine Omnipotence, and repeat the letters of the talisman in some one of the different directions in which they may be read, daily.
If it be required to perform a cure upon one at a distance, or without the afflicted party’s knowledge thereof, write the talisman as above and then you may perform the cure by scraping out one line of the talisman every day with a new knife kept for the express purpose. At the scraping out of each line, say, “So as I destroy the letters of this talisman,Abracadabra, so, by virtue of this sacred name, may all grief and dolor depart from [here mention the name of the sick person]. So I destroy this disease. Amen.”
Many have healed divers diseases in this way; the disease wearing, little by little, away.
This is a hard trial, but what is not possible to any young lady who wishes to know her lot in marriage?—that most important change in human life.
Prepare yourself three days previous to the eve of this female saint, by living on bread and water and sprigs of parsley, and touch no other thing whatever, or your labor will be lost. The eve begins at the sixth hour. Go to bed as soon as convenient, and speak not a word after you once begin to undress; get into bed, lie on your left side with your head as low as possible, and repeat the following verse three times: