Chapter III: Part 3

_GEMINI BORN_ (May 21st to June 21st).--Gemini children show a good deal of ambition, and their chief fault is that they object to beginning at the bottom of the ladder. Perhaps this is useful, in a way, as it goads them on to climbing upwards. They have a good deal of vision. Thus they make excellent newspaper men and women. They do well in new trades, notably in radio and the motor world. Also, they ought to make a success in certain branches of aviation. Their eloquence fits them admirably for travellers, and they would make their mark in any business which, eventually, gave them work of an imaginative nature. In a general way, they find interest in theatrical work, in literary activities and in architecture. All Gemini people have a streak in their natures which causes them to seek unnecessary changes.

_CANCER BORN_ (June 22nd to July 22nd).--Children born during this period are usually "workers." They will plod, they do not mind long hours, and they will set themselves to difficult jobs, if told to get on with them. As a rule, they should be set to something which enables them to work "on their own." They much prefer this to being a small peg in a large machine. They are suited to small businesses and agencies. A mail-order business might fit in with their requirements. Girls would do well as private teachers, running small schools of their own. They are, also, suited to the drapery trade.

_LEO BORN_ (July 23rd to August 21st).--Those who are born during this period succeed best in what might be called "clean" occupations. The boys do not want to put on overalls and become grimy, and the girls prefer work that enables them to be always neat and tidy. Both of them show aptitude in marketing such things as jewelry, drugs, books and clothes, but they do not want to be concerned with making them. They are not so much interested in vending the necessaries of life as the luxuries. Thus, motor cars, victrolas, cameras, sports requisites, etc., attract them.

They are not much suited to clerical work, but a good number find an outlet for their ambitions in the theatrical and literary world, while a few make good dentists, radiologists and medical practitioners.

_VIRGO BORN_ (Aug. 22nd to Sept. 22nd).--These children are capable, but their great failing is that, once they find a fairly suitable post, they will not look for anything better. They prefer to hold on to a moderate certainty than to risk a little for a great success. Consequently, Virgo-born are found living on salaries just sufficient to keep them from want.

They are eminently suited to clerical work of the higher types, such as in banks, insurance companies, stockbrokers' offices, etc. They make good company secretaries, excellent journalists, fairly good actors and actresses, and the girls do well as teachers.

_LIBRA BORN_ (Sept. 23rd to October 23rd).--Children of this period do not mind hard work, but they hate monotony, especially if it is at all sordid. They have good judgment, a quality which fits them for such diverse occupations as medicine and the drama, the law and dressmaking. No special trades or professions can be singled out for them; but, as long as they are set to work in a direction which provides them with an outlet for a nicely balanced judgment and a capacity for what might be termed the detective instinct, they should succeed admirably.

_SCORPIO BORN_ (Oct. 24th to Nov. 22nd).--There is an abundance of ambition in these children, and they seek position rather than money. Thus, the boys do well in the Navy and the Army, and, in a less degree, in the Air Force. The Church holds out good openings for many of them, and the Mercantile Marine interest not a few. Medicine attracts both boys and girls, and so does the stage. Anything to do with chemicals seems to influence many of the boys. Scorpio-born children are often heard to say that they want to make a name for themselves.

_SAGITTARIAN BORN_ (Nov. 23rd to Dec. 21st).--Children of this period are fond of animals; thus they are suited to become veterinary surgeons, horse-dealers, farmers and even jockeys. One section of them, having excessive will power and plenty of self-reliance, makes a type of individual who seeks publicity in the political world. All are capable in business, especially in the executive branches. Not a few men become company promoters, chairmen and directors. The girls make excellent teachers and welfare workers.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

According to your Zodiac sign you have a disposition for certain hobbies. You may not necessarily have these hobbies but your inclinations lie towards them.

_CAPRICORN BORN._--Gardening. Nature Study. Rambles in the countryside. Making things of almost any kind. Chemistry. Physics.

_AQUARIAN BORN._--Aviation, ranging from actual flying to making aeroplane models. Gliding. Constructing all kinds of articles. Painting pictures. Drawing. Needlework.

_PISCES BORN._--Traveling, especially by sea. Photography. Constructing and using wireless apparatus. Making electrical apparatus. Theater-going and amateur theatricals. Arts and crafts (girls).

_ARIES BORN._--Traveling, touring. Anything connected with motor cars. Sight-seeing. Making things. Reading. Arts and crafts (girls).

_TAURUS BORN._--Constructive hobbies, from wireless to the building of houses. Walking. Golf. Swimming. Collecting antiques.

_GEMINI BORN._--Likely to be interested in inventions. Good at solving puzzles. Football. Tennis. Nature rambling. Girls have a bent for household duties, such as cooking, needlework, etc.

_CANCER BORN._--Interested in the wonders of the world. Anxious to see things and people. Music. Reading. Collecting antiques. Almost any outdoor game. Girls are fond of needlework of the finer kinds.

_LEO BORN._--Hobbies allied to the daily work. Intellectual reading, especially anything bearing on historical matters. Going about. Golf. Swimming. Making things of an artistic nature.

_VIRGO BORN._--Indoor games. Making and repairing household articles. Good at manual activities, from playing the piano to constructing toys. Prefers to be amused indoors than out in the open.

_LIBRA BORN._--Doing things to keep the home ship-shape. Football. Cricket. Photography. Reading. Wireless. Needlework and knitting (girls).

_SCORPIO BORN._--Scientific recreations of all kinds. Keeping pets. Nature rambling. Girls take a keen interest in household duties. Card playing. Seeing people. Dabbling in mysterious matters, such as thought-reading, table-rapping, seances, etc.

_SAGITTARIAN BORN._--Hobbies of an intellectual character. Walking. Outdoor sports. Boxing. Nature study. Keeping pets. Reading.

WHAT IS YOUR LUCKY NUMBER?

Once more from the rising sun of the East further marvelous theories have reached us through the paths of the ages. To many of our prosaic Western minds, maybe not unnaturally, these ideas will at first sight appear almost ridiculous. However, do not condemn numerical mysteries unheard, for no Manual of Fortunetelling would be complete should it not include a talk on this most arresting subject.

Students of numbers, as do astrologers and students of palmistry, declare that there is no such thing as luck or chance in the world. They also state that we are strongly but not inevitably influenced by certain powerful laws of Nature.

Number science is certainly unknown to the great majority of us, but there are some superstitions which are based on evil numbers; these superstitions we treat with great respect. Very few of us really care to sit down thirteen at table, while I have known a man go sad and smokeless rather than be the third to light his cigarette off one match!

Fortunetelling by numbers is allied to astrology very closely indeed. Let us now take each day of the week individually and see what information we can get from it. You will find that very useful as a check upon your other forms of fortunetelling.

ON WHAT DAY WERE YOU BORN?

If, as I suggested, we take the days of the week we shall find that they in turn are influenced by the order in which they are found, or by the number which is theirs. For instance, Sunday being the first day, is influenced by No. 1, and Friday, being the sixth day takes No. 6 as its ruling number.

According to the ancients each number has its corresponding planet; here is a little table showing the planet representing and ruling over each number.

No. 0. Represented by Space.
No. 1. Represented by The Sun.
No. 2. Represented by The Moon
No. 3. Represented by Mars.
No. 4. Represented by Mercury.
No. 5. Represented by Jupiter.
No. 6. Represented by Venus.
No. 7. Represented by Saturn.
No. 8. Represented by Uranus.
No. 9. Represented by Neptune.

Taking each day of the week in order, we find the following characteristics.

TABLE OF DAYS IN WEEK

No. 1 (_Sunday_).--You will see by your table that this day takes the Sun for its ruler--Sun-day. It is a fortunate day; persons born on a Sunday have a brave and honest influence on them. They will be optimistic, but not foolishly so, while at the same time they have great pride in the reputation of themselves and their families. If they have any fault it is, maybe, that this pride is felt, a little too strongly; they may be inclined to take themselves rather too seriously. However, I repeat, this is an excellent day.

No. 2 (_Monday_).--This day is the Moon-day. The lesson for Monday men to learn is steadiness. They are too easily influenced and are blown hither and thither upon life's winds. They adapt themselves well to change of place, circumstances, scene, and frequently follow the sea. They have plenty of imagination in their natures, and should cultivate common sense.

No. 3 (_Tuesday_).--The day of Mars (French--Mardi). Frequently the engineers of the world. An ambitious go-ahead day is Tuesday. These Tuesday folk are the explorers, the men who emigrate, and the earnest patriots of life. Soldiers, workers at the furnace among other workers, are found among those born on Tuesday. Their womenfolk are inclined to be rather shrewish and domineering. They are not naturally good managers, and should cultivate this quality because they are always rare workers.

No. 4 (_Wednesday_).--The table tells us that these are the Mercurians. The men are quick at calculating figures, and always capable and thoughtful workers. Mercury, as its name implies, gives quickness, with business trading capacity. The women appear not to be so favorably influenced, they must guard against grumbling and gossip; then they may do well enough.

No. 5 (_Thursday_).--Under the planet of Jupiter, these Thursday people have many good qualities. They are liberal and good natured, but have one vice--the outcome of their virtue. They are inclined to be too liberal with themselves, which is extravagance. Given an idea they can turn it to good account, but do not, as a rule, originate ideas. Statesmen are here found; let these Jupiterians beware of a love of display and what is commonly known as side. Then they are very excellent people indeed.

No. 6 (_Friday_).--Look at the table--see Venus is the planet of Friday. This accounts for many things. Here we see the typical Venus type. Gay, light-hearted, with no thought of the morrow, they flit happily through life like a gilded butterfly upon the wing. If they lack taste they over-dress. Their good qualities are their charming personalities, pleasing manners, and a quick command of music and art. They should beware of being only butterflies, and should cultivate strength of character. They should also obtain by hook or by crook a liking for hard work; it will serve them in good stead.

No. 7 (_Saturday_).--Saturday, as its name tells us, has sad Saturn for its planet. Here we have the exact opposite to the persons mentioned who were born on a Friday. Saturday people miss half the joy of living by their cold and calculating natures. Careful with money, they are patient workers, they must beware of being miserly, and should certainly cultivate their missing sense of humor. The good qualities in these people are their sincerely earnest outlook and their capacity for an almost endless grind of hard work. Their womenfolk frequently make old maids and should practice sweet temper and a kindly feeling towards the rest of the household.

YOUR OWN NUMBER

But there is much more in the science of numbers than that which can be gleaned from the days of the week. There is your own personal number, the number which influences you and your actions more than any other. If you know your number, think how you can use it for good and avoid others for ill! The finding of your number is a simple matter when you have mastered the elements of numerology, which is the science of numbers.

Let us explain how your own number is found. First, write down your birth-date, the day of the month, the month itself and the year. Thus, three items are required. Take first the day of the month. If it consists of one figure, leave it. If it consists of two, add them together, and, if the answer comes to two figures, add them together. All this may appear a little involved, but it is not, as one or two examples will show.

Suppose you were born on the 9th of the month, then 9 is the number you want.

But, suppose it was the 16th, then six and one make seven. Therefore 7 is the required number.

Again, if you were born on the 29th, then nine and two make eleven, but as eleven consists of two figures, you must add them together, and they make 2.

So much for the day of the month, now for the month itself. January stands for one, February for 2, and so on, to December for 12. The numbers of the months from January to September can stand as they are, but October November and December, being 10, 11 and 12, must be added up, as already described. Thus October is one, November is two and December three.

Thirdly, the number of the year must be considered. Say you were born in 1910. These figures add up to eleven, and eleven, being double figures, adds up to 2. Therefore 1910 is equivalent to 2.

Work out your figures here.

You have now obtained three separate figures, add them together and if they come to a one-figure number, that is the number which you require. On the other hand, if it is a double-figured amount, add the two figures as before, until you arrive at a single-figured amount. Then that is the number you require.

So as to make the whole thing perfectly clear, we will take a complete example and work it out, exactly as you must work out your own birth-date.

_Example._--12th September, 1913.

12 = 1 + 2 = 3
September is the 9th month = 9
1913 = 1 + 9 + 1 + 3 = 14 = 1 + 4 = 5
3 + 9 + 5 = 17 = 1 + 7 = 8

Therefore, the personal number of anyone born on 12th September, 1913, is 8. Eight should guide and influence all his or her actions. We are not going to pretend that benefits will accrue on every occasion that the personal number is observed, but we are going to say that we have noted some marvelous pieces of good fortune when it has.

When you have found your personal number, there are several ways in which you can use it. Suppose your number is the one just found, eight; then you can conclude that the eighth day of any month will be a propitious one for you. But that is not the only one. The 17th is equally good, because one plus seven gives eight. Moreover, the 26th is in a similar position. Two and six make eight.

Yet another way to use your personal number arises when you want to know whether some important step should be taken on a definite day. What is the particular day? Add up its numerological values, exactly as you did with your birthday, and if it resolves itself into the same number as your personal number, you may go ahead with cheerfulness. Put forth your best effort, and, on the day, you will have ample chances of success.

THE NUMBER OF YOUR NAME

Numerology permits of still another step. Take your own name and see what number it is equal to. You will be able to do this in the following way: A stands for one, B for two, C for three, and so on. When you reach I, which is 9, commence again and give J the value of one, then continue. To make all this clear, we will set out the values of the complete alphabet:

1 = A J S
2 = B K T
3 = C L U
4 = D M V
5 = E N W
6 = F O X
7 = G P Y
8 = H Q Z
9 = I R --

Thus, suppose your name is Joan Shirley, the letters resolve themselves into the following numbers:--

J O A N S H I R L E Y
1 + 6 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 9 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 55
55 = 5 + 5 = 10 = 1 + 0 = 1

From all that we have said, it will be clear that the birthdate may be used for finding the personal number, or the letters of the name may be used. On rare occasions, the two ways will provide the same number. When this is the case, great faith should be placed in that number. But, when the two ways give different numbers, what? Does one disprove the other? No. You simply have two numbers favorable to you. The birthdate number is the more definite and reliable because your very existence is based on it.

A word at the end. Married ladies must use their maiden name for finding the name number.

DO YOU KNOW THAT

_Odd Numbers_ have always been credited with mystic powers capable of influencing the destinies of people; and a curious survival of the idea is to be found in the fact that countrywomen, without knowing why, put an odd number of eggs under their hens in the belief that otherwise no chickens will be hatched?

In addition, we have noticed that books of sweepstake tickets generally have the odd-numbered tickets withdrawn from them before the even-numbered ones.

_Number Three._--This number comes in for a considerable share of popularity, even from mythological times, when there were the three fates and the three graces. Shakespeare introduced three witches in "Macbeth." In nursery rhymes, we have the three blind mice. In public-house signs, we frequently come across the numeral "three," and, of course, pawnbrokers have three brass balls.

_Number Seven._--Seven is deemed extremely lucky, it being the perfect or mystic number which runs the entire scheme of the Universe in matters physical and spiritual. Man's life is popularly divided into seven ages: the product of seven and nine--sixty-three--was regarded as the grand climacteric, and the age was considered as a most important stage of life.

The seventh son of a seventh son, according to Highland belief, possesses the gift of second sight, and the power of healing the sick. Many people believe that a cycle of seven years of misfortune is likely to be succeeded by another of prosperity.

_Number Nine_ is credited with mystic properties, good and bad. A piece of wool with nine knots tied in it is a well-known charm for a sprained ankle. The cat o'nine tails is a form of punishment not to be taken lightly.

_Number Thirteen._--Of this number, everybody can supply instances when it has brought bad luck. But it may be cheering to mention that, in certain parts of the world, thirteen is regarded in quite a favorable light. Whether it is good or bad is a matter for each individual to decide.

YOUR LUCKY COLOR

The old saying, "green for grief," is a well-known one, and the writer would rather wear any color on earth than green, not even a green scarf or belt. Moreover, she sees to it that the other members of the family do not indulge in the unlucky color. But mind you, green only brings her ill-fortune when used for wearing apparel. There is no objection, of course, to a green front-door nor to wallpaper of the same color. For such uses, green plays its part harmlessly enough.

Though green dresses are more distressing to the writer than a red rag to a bull, she is quite prepared to admit that many people find it a very lucky color. This brings us to the point. There is no color that is universally unlucky; it is only so in the hands of certain individuals. With others, it may be an absolute harbinger of all that is lucky. Even green may do this.

Now the question is, "Which is your lucky color?" If you know it, well and good. Make use of it in every possible way. When wearing dresses made of it, you will feel more confident of yourself than when arrayed in something else. You will get more work done, and it will be better work. The only thing is that you must be sure that it is your lucky color. If you are not quite sure, the tonic effect is absolutely lost.

Not only should you wear your fortunate color, but it is a good plan to surround yourself with it. We know a woman who pins her faith to purple. Her dresses are mostly purple; the wallpaper in her bedroom is purple; purple casement curtains adorn the windows; there are purple rugs in various parts of the house; even the back of the hair-brush on her dressing table is purple. And, since she decided that purple was her lucky color and used it in every reasonable way, she has had several strokes of marvelous good fortune.

But, of course, you may say in reply to all this that you do not know your lucky color. What then? This is where we can give you a little help. Most people's lucky color depends on the time of their birth and the following list sets out the birth colors. We know full well that everybody does not derive good fortune from his birth color, but that they find it in some other hue. Therefore, the proper course is to make trials with the appropriate color listed below and, if that does not answer satisfactorily, to choose another of your own liking and try that. Only by personal experiment can you finally decide the point.

These are the birth-colors. The first given for any period is the one almost universally accepted. Those following after the first are, however, favored by a certain number of people.

Birth Date Colors

Dec. 22nd to Jan. 20th Emerald Green
Sapphire Blue
Black

Jan. 21st to Feb. 19th Various Blues
Dark Green

Feb. 20th to March 20th Purple
White
Silver

March 21st to April 19th Rose Red

April 20th to May 20th Turquoise Blue
Other shades of Blue

May 21st to June 21st Light shades of Yellow
Orange
Gold

June 22nd to July 22nd Mauve
White
Silver

July 23rd to August 21st Gold
Brown
Yellow

Aug. 22nd to Sept. 22nd Yellow
Orange
Light Blue

Sept. 23rd to Oct. 23rd Rose Pink
Yellow

Oct. 24th to Nov. 22nd Dark Green
Red
Brown

Nov. 23rd to Dec. 21st Purple
Blue

_COLORS_, of course, have certain values attached to them:

White is a symbol of purity.
Red is typical of fire, blood and anger.
Orange stands for marriage.
Green recalls spring and suggests youth and hope.
Purple means royalty and everything regal.
Yellow is associated with great success.
Black is a symbol of sadness and mourning.

WHICH IS YOUR LUCKY STONE?

Ever since time began, it has been a common belief that people derived luck and good fortune by wearing precious stones. A stone, however, that brought luck to one person might be ineffective when worn by someone else. Thus everybody is required to find out which stone he or she must wear in order to enjoy the utmost good fortune.

As a rule, the stone which any particular person must choose is decided by the month in which that individual was born. But this it not invariably the case. Many people have noticed that luck has come to them when they have been wearing some other stone than that decreed by their birth-month. And, of course, the opposite has often happened. History records a well-known case in point. The Hope diamond, for instance, wrecked the lives of several royal personages, even including some that were born in April; while an opal, possessed by members of the Spanish royal family, brought disaster to many people, one after the other, although certain of them were born in October.

Clearly, then, the proper thing is for all of us to choose our lucky stone according to our own preferences; but failing any definite preference to select it according to the month of our birth.

STONES OF THE MONTHS

Twelve verses of poetry have been written which set down in rhyme the stones for all the months of the year. Here they are:--

JANUARY

By her, who in this month was born,
No gem save _Garnets_ should be worn.
They will ensure her constancy,
True friendship and fidelity.

FEBRUARY

The February born shall find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If they the _Amethyst_ will wear.

MARCH

Who in this world of ours, their eyes
In March first open, shall be wise,
In days of peril, strong and brave,
And wear a _Bloodstone_ to their grave.

APRIL

Those who from April date their years,
Should _Diamonds_ wear lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow: this stone,
Emblem of innocence is known.

MAY

Who first beholds the light of day,
In spring's sweet, flowery month of May,
And wears an _Emerald_ all her life,
Shall be a loved and loving wife.

JUNE

Who comes in summer to this earth
And owes to June her time of birth,
With ring of _Agate_ on her hand
Can health, wealth and lengthy life command.

JULY

The glowing _Ruby_ shall adorn
Those who in warm July are born.
Then will they be exempt and free
From all life's doubts and anxiety.

AUGUST

Wear a _Sardonyx_ or for thee
No conjugal felicity.
The August born without this stone,
'Tis said, must live unloved alone.

SEPTEMBER

Children born when autumn leaves
Are rustling in the September breeze,
A _Sapphire_ on their brow should bind.
'Twill cure diseases of the mind.

OCTOBER

October's child is born for woe,
And life's vicissitudes must know.
But lay an _Opal_ on her breast
And hope will lull those woes to rest.

NOVEMBER

Who comes to this world here below,
With drear November's fog and snow,
Should prize the _Topaz's_ amber hue,
Emblem of friends and lovers true.

DECEMBER

If cold December gave you birth,
The month of snow and ice and mirth,
Place on your hand a _Turquoise_ blue,
Success will crown whate'er you do.

AN ABC OF PRECIOUS STONES

_AGATE._--A stone, showing irregular bands of browns and yellows, which is often known as onyx, cornelian, etc. It is supposed to have special powers in making and binding friendships, Also, it insures long life, health and prosperity for those born in June.

_AMBER._--A brownish material, resembling stone, which is derived from fossilized pine trees. It provides health and happiness when worn round the neck by people born in August.

_AMETHYST._--A form of quartz, showing a range of color-shades from purple to lilac. Originally it was worn by the Greeks as a preventive of drunkenness, and, then, as a cure for all excesses of passion. Later, it became the stone associated with St. Valentine. This immediately constituted it the particular charm for lovers. It is the February birthstone.

_AQUAMARINE._--A bluish-green form of the beryl or topaz. As the name implies, sea-water, it has long been a mascot for sailors and for those setting out on a long sea journey. It stands for faithfulness: thus it is an appropriate stone for a bridegroom to give to his wife, as a wedding gift.

_BERYL._--A pale green stone which is sometimes found with a yellowish tinge. The latter is known as the gold beryl. It is avoided by many people as it stands for doubt, uncertainty and qualities of a wavering nature.

_BLOODSTONE._--A stone found with many different colorings and markings. A frequent variety has a greenish surface, sprinkled with patches of vivid red: whilst a totally different variety shows a mottling of red and brown, with streaks of green. The red markings suggested the name of "bloodstone," and the blood became a symbol of bravery, strength and the powers of fighting. Thus, it is a stone to be worn by a man, rather than a lady. In olden days, the women gave bloodstones to their menfolk before going into battle.

_CARBUNCLE._--Garnets, when given a round or oval shape, with the surface domed and not cut into facets, are so called.

_CHRYSOLITE._--A form of beryl, generally found in colors ranging from olive-green to amber-orange. It is a stone for the September-born and is supposed to banish evil passions and sadness of mind.

_CORAL._--A reddish stone, formed by a microscopic animal living in sea water. It is used chiefly for beads. Children wearing such beads are said to be preserved from dangers, whilst married women are ensured a life of happiness. Its powers are chiefly applied to those born in November.

_DIAMOND._--A pure form of carbon, water-white in color. The largest known diamond was given to Edward VII, by the Transvaal government in 1907. It weighs one and three-quarter pounds, and is known as the Cullinan diamond. This precious stone is considered to be a symbol of strength and virtue. In olden days, the leaders wore it when going into battle to safeguard their courage. It should be worn on the left side and is the month stone of April.

_EMERALD._--This is a delightful variety of green beryl. It has, normally, a brilliant appearance, which is supposed to dwindle should either the giver or the receiver become unfaithful to the other. It stands as a symbol for kindness and true love. It is the month-stone of May.

_GARNET._--A ruby-colored stone in the usual form, but there are brown, yellow, green and black varieties. It stands for constancy and fidelity and is the month-stone of January.

_JADE._--A very hard stone, usually a rich green, but there are white and other varieties. The Chinese considered that those who wore it would be assured a long and contented life.

_JASPER._--An ornamental form of quartz, varying from a reddish-brown to a brownish-black, usually streaked with other colors. It is particularly hard, and this makes it a symbol of firmness and endurance.

_LAPIS LAZULI._--This heavenly blue stone is worn as a sign of truth and honesty. The ancients considered that it would charm away certain diseases.

_MOONSTONE._--Sometimes called the water opal, this whitish stone reflects a bluish tinge. It is supposed to safeguard those who travel to distant parts, especially if the journey is mostly by sea.

_OLIVINE._--A green form of chrysolite, which see.

_ONYX._--A form of agate in which the bandings of color are milk-white, alternating with another hue. White and red bands produce the stone known as the cornelian onyx: white and flesh colored bands, chalcedonyx: and white and green bands, sardonyx. The latter is the month-stone of August and stands for conjugal felicity.

_OPAL._--A semi-transparent stone, the most usual varieties being whitish in color, but flashing various hues as the angle is changed. The opal has been connected with more legends than, probably, any other stone. To some it is a harbinger of bad luck, but most people agree that it is a stone that brings good fortune to the wearer. It is the month-stone of October. Then it denotes hope, it sharpens the sight and the faith of the possessor. It is supposed to lose its flashing qualities when worn by the unfaithful.

_PEARL._--A pearl is a symbol of purity and perfection, and, when given to a lady, is said to inspire her love.

_PERIDOT._--A form of olivine or chrysolite. See "Chrysolite."

_PORPHYRY._--A stone which usually shows light red or white spots on a background of deep red. There are green varieties, however. This stone, when given to a lady, is a tribute to her beauty.

_RUBY._--A stone of deep, clear carmine color, when at its best. It is the month-stone of July, and is supposed to correct evils resulting from mistaken friendships.

_SAPPHIRE._--A beautiful blue stone which is reserved for those born in September. It is usually supposed to bring good fortune to those in love, but some people hold that it is a symbol of repentance.

_SARDONYX._--See "Onyx."

_TOPAZ._--A glassy stone, red, blue, yellow or green in color; but amber is the most usual. It is the stone for those born in November, and denotes fidelity and friendship.

_TURQUOISE._--A waxy bluish-green stone. It belongs to those born in December and stands for prosperity in love.

_ZIRCON._--It is a stone of lustrous grey-black color. It is a symbol of sympathy.

DREAMS--WHAT THEY MEAN

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_ABROAD._--(Dreamer going or gone) An early journey.

_ACCIDENT._--(being the victim of one) Business deal impending requires great caution.

_ACCIDENT._--(to a friend or relative) A letter from him or her conveying good news.

_ANCHOR._--A voyage across the sea: (in water) a disappointment: (if a girl dreams) a sailor will fall in love with her.

_ANGER._--To dream of being angry with anyone means that that person is a true friend.

_ANIMALS._--As a rule, luck; (domestic animals) speedy return of absent friends, family reconciliation: (wild animals) secret enemies.

_APPLES._--Long life: (to a woman) many years and many children.

_ARROW._--A letter has been written which will cause regret.

_AXE._--A way will present itself soon to attain a much desired end.

B

_BALL._--(Game) Money coming soon. (Rolling ball) an unexpected gift of money which will be soon spent.

_BALLROOM._--(Dancing with a dear friend) Marriage to him or her.

_BANANAS._--A piece of good luck coming.

_BAND._--(Musical) A lucky speculation or business deal.

_BAREFOOT._--A successful speculation or bargain.

_BARREL._--(Full) Money coming quickly.

_BATH._--Health and long life: (if dreamer is a young girl) early marriage to present lover.

_BATTLE._--(By girl) Will shortly fall in love; (by a soldier) promotion.

_BEAR._--(Chasing the dreamer) Victory of an enemy: (bear running from dreamer) victory over an enemy.

_BEES._--Steady pursuit of object in view will bring success.

_BEGGARS._--To dream of beggars is a fortunate sign to lovers and business people.

_BLIND._--To dream of being blind is a very lucky sign; to see a blind person is a warning of danger.

_BLOOD._--To see blood means great riches, an inheritance.

_BOAT._--The arrival of a dear friend.

_BOUQUET._--To receive one means much pleasure; to give one, constancy of a lover or friend.

_BRACELET._--Good luck and fortune coming.

_BROTHER._--Seeing dead brothers or sisters in a dream is a sign of long life.

_BULLDOG._--A good omen in love or business.

_BURIAL._--To dream of being buried means that wealth is coming--"as much wealth as earth laid over you."

_BURNING._--(Houses, etc.) Riches and prosperity.

_BUYING._--Happiness and contentment, a legacy.

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_CAGE._--(Birds in) Early fortunate marriage; (empty) friends or lovers will go away.

_CAKES._--To dream of any kind of cakes is a good omen.

_CANARY._--(Singing) Marriage and a charming house.

_CARDS._--(Playing at) Speedy marriage.

_CATHEDRAL._--Prosperity and fortune.

_CEMETERY._--An omen of prosperity.

_CHAIR._--An increase in the family.

_CHERRIES._--Good news, pleasure and enjoyment.

_CHILDREN._--Lucky omen: increase in wealth.

_CHIMNEY._--Good luck, the higher the better.

_CHRISTENING._--Good fortune approaching.

_COCK CROWING._--Great prosperity.

_COINS._--(Copper) Good fortune; (silver) worry; (gold) commercial troubles.

_COLD._--Friends will be kind to you.

_CORNFIELD._--Health, wealth and pleasant times.

_COWS._--Prosperity, the more the better.

D

_DAFFODILS._--Pleasure and amusement in abundance.

_DAGGER._--A friend will confer a favor.

_DEAD._--To dream of oneself as dead is a good and auspicious sign of long life and success.

_DEATH OF A FRIEND._--Arrival of good news.

_DIGGING._--Good luck with perseverance.

_DOCKS._--Good news from abroad.

_DOG._--As a rule, a favorable sign; (Dog barking) somebody is trying to do you an ill turn; (Dogs fighting) serious quarrel between two friends of the dreamer.

_DONKEY._--Lucky omen, usually a legacy.

_DOVES._--Success, especially to lovers. To the married, they denote a pleasure in store.

_DROWNING._--(Either the dreamer or another person.) Success, joy, prosperity.

_DUCKS._--Increased prosperity and happiness.

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_EAGLE._--Success in a new place.

_EARS._--A pleasant letter from a friend.

_EATING._--(Dreamer eating) ill luck; (seeing others eat) good luck.

_ECHO._--Sickness either of dreamer or relations.

_EGGS._--Good luck, money, success; (eggs broken) failure and loss.

_ELM TREE._--A good turn offered by a male relative.

_ELOPEMENT._--Sign of a speedy marriage.

_EMERALD._--A sign of good luck and happiness.

_EMPTINESS._--Always a bad sign in a dream.

_ENGAGEMENT._--(To dream of being engaged to a handsome person) Great pleasure in store; (to a plain person) worry and trouble.

_EYES._--In general a sign of good luck, and the prettier the eyes the better. To dream of someone with a defect of the eyes signifies minor misfortunes.

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_FACES._--(Smiling) Happy times with friends; (pale and gloomy) trouble and poverty; (changing faces) a removal; (washing own face) repentance for sin; (own face in glass) long-cherished secret plan will fail.

_FAIRY._--All dreams of fairies are good omens--success and riches.

_FALLING._--Indicates some misfortune.

_FAN._--Quarrels, a rival in love.

_FARMYARD._--Good fortune coming; comfort and happiness.

_FEATHERS._--(White) Success and riches; (black) loss and failure.

_FENCE._--(Climbing) A sudden rise in life.

_FIELDS._--(Green) Prosperity, a happy marriage, handsome children; (clover, barley, wheat, etc.) great prosperity and happiness.

_FIGS._--A good dream, joy and pleasure; (if a woman dreams) happy marriage and many children.

_FLEET._--(At sea) Realization of cherished hopes.

_FLOATING._--To dream of floating on water is a good and lucky sign.

_FLOODS._--Success after triumphing over difficulties.

_FLOUR._--Death of a relative bringing a legacy.

_FLOWERS._--Prosperity.

_FLY._--(Swarm of flies) Rivals and jealous persons are spreading scandal.

_FLYING._--(Without wings) Success in love and business; (if ended by a fall) failure in attaining object; (with wings) bad omen--frustrated ambition.

_FOG._--Bad dream--business losses.

_FOREIGN._--(Country) Success and prosperity at home.

_FOREST._--Trouble and losses through rivals.

_FORK._--A warning of imminent danger.

_FOUNTAIN._--(Playing) Good luck, happy times and laughter.

_FOX._--Trouble through secret enemy; (killing one) good luck.

_FRIENDS._--(Absence of) Speedy return; (death of) good news; (illness) bad news; (in good health) their prosperity.

_FROGS._--Beware of flatterers and pessimists.

_FROST._--Success through aid of friends.

_FRUIT._--Usually a good dream, according to kind of fruit; (dreamer eating or throwing away fruit) bad sign.

_FUNERAL._--A legacy or a rich marriage.

G

_GAS._--Minor discomforts and annoyances.

_GATE._--An obstacle to success will suddenly disappear.

_GEESE._--Happiness, success; (to hear geese cackling) a profitable business deal will be quickly concluded.

_GEMS._--Usually an unfortunate omen.

_GHOSTS._--To dream of ghosts is invariably the presage of misfortune.

_GIANT._--Good fortune, success in business or love.

_GIFTS._--(Receiving) Good fortune coming.

_GYPSIES._--A profitless voyage to many strange countries.

_GLASS._--To dream of anything made of glass refers to women; (receiving glass of water) birth in the family.

_GLOVES._--Usually bad luck; (gloves on hands) honor and safety; (losing gloves) loss in business.

_GOAT._--Bad luck, some misfortune, especially unlucky to sailors; (white goat) a profitable venture; (many goats) an inheritance.

_GOD._--A good dream--health and happiness.

_GOLD._--Omen of loss and bad luck: (dreamer finding gold) a sign that he will be robbed; (dreamer paying out gold) a sign that he will increase the number of his friends.

_GOOSEBERRIES._--Time and trouble spent only for the benefit of others.

H

_HAIR._--Riches and fine clothes; (hair falling over face) a coming event will cause displeasure; (having hair cut) losses in business; (becoming bald) great danger.

_HAMMER._--Triumph over difficulties.

_HAMMOCK._--Loss of something that is prized.

_HAPPINESS._--A presage of doubt and difficulty.

_HARE._--(Alive) Friendship: (dead) good luck: (hare running) a lengthy journey.

_HARVEST._--Hopes will not come to fruition.

_HAT._--(New) A small success: (blown off or damaged) losses.

_HATCHET._--A solution near to existing difficulties.

_HAWK._--A happy omen--success in life.

_HAY._--Good luck: (dreamer cutting hay) troubles and sorrow.

_HAZEL NUT._--(Eating) Troubles and discord.

_HEAD._--Good omen--health and money.

_HORSESHOE._--(Seeing one) A journey: (finding one) great good lock.

_HOSPITAL._--Misery, poverty, wounds.

_HOUSE._--Good luck: (dreamer building house) unlucky dream, signifying loss and sickness.

_HUNCHBACK._--A troubled life, with many ups and downs.

_HUNGER._--To dream of being hungry is a fortunate omen, foretelling that the dreamer, by industry and enterprise, will grow rich.

_HUNTING._--(Dreamer returning from a hunt) A fortunate dream: (dreamer going hunting) frustrated hopes and disappointment.

_HUSBAND._--For a woman to dream of her husband is not a very favorable dream, usually foretelling discord and deceit: for an unmarried girl to dream that she has a husband is a very bad omen.

_HYMNS._--Singing hymns in a dream foretells sickness to the dreamer: (hearing hymns sung) consolation in troubles.

I

_IRON._--A profitable bargain: (red-hot) sorrows: (burnt with same) dreamer will receive some personal injury.

_ISLAND._--For a woman to dream of an island forebodes desertion by husband or lover.

_ITCH._--A sign of good luck.

_IVORY._--To dream of anything made of ivory is a sign that the dreamer will suffer from fraud and deception.

_IVY._--True friends will present themselves.

J

_JEWELS._--To dream of jewelry of any kind is always a bad sign; love troubles or business dangers.

_JOCKEY._--(On horseback) A successful speculation or bet.

_JOLLITY._--To dream of jollity and fun by night is good for those about to marry: to the poor a sign of good: to the rich a sign of trouble and loss. See "Merry."

_JOURNEY._--(Making one) Peace and contentment at home.

_JUDGE._--A bad dream: beware of slander and malice.

_JUG._--(Drinking from one) Robust health and wholesome pleasures.

_JUMP._--To dream of jumping is unpropitious, foretelling obstacles that prevent fulfillment of a desire.

K

_KANGAROO._--A secret and powerful enemy or rival.

_KENNEL._--An invitation to visit a male friend.

_KETTLE._--(Black) An ill omen, death: (copper) lucky dream.

_KEY._--Receipt of money: (for young people) a good and handsome partner in life: (holding a key) settlement of business perplexities: (lost key) anger, worry, want.

_KILL._--(Dreamer killing a man) Assured happiness: (dreamer being killed) loss to the dream-adversary.

_KING._--(Seeing oneself as a King) Warning to beware of flatterers and of self-conceit.

_KISS._--Beware of treachery and deceit: (kissing hand of somebody) friendship and good fortune: (kissing a stranger's hand) a journey.

_KITCHEN._--Success, advancement in life.

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_LAMP._--(Lit) Trouble, not serious.

_LANTERN._--Success: (to see light extinguished or darkened) sadness, sickness, poverty.

_LARK._--Good luck: improvement in finances.

_LAUGHTER._--Presages difficult circumstances.

_LAVENDER._--(To smell or to see it growing) Good luck.

_LAWN._--(Looking at) Good health and prosperity: (running on) worry and annoyance.

_LAWYER._--Trouble, quarrels, expenses, losses.

_LEAD._--An inheritance or legacy from beloved friend.

_LEAF._--(To dream of being covered with leaves) Difficulties will prove to be only temporary: (faded leaves) disappointed hopes.

M

_MAGPIE._--A bad sign; back-biting and scandal by a false friend.

_MAN._--For a young girl to dream about a man is a warning against gossip and gossipers.

_MANURE._--Financial gain: good crops.

_MAP._--News or visit from a friend abroad.

_MARBLE._--An inheritance.

_MARRIAGE._--To dream that one marries is a bad, unhappy sign.

_MASS._--(Attending Mass) Happiness and health.

_MAST._--To dream of tall, towering masts is a sign of prosperity.

_MATCHES._--An increase in wealth.

_MAYOR._--An elevation to place of dignity and respect.

_MEADOW._--A lucky bargain, comfort, and prosperity.

_MELANCHOLY._--A presage of mirth and happiness.

_MENAGERIE._--Enemies will fail to injure: friends will be true.

_MENDING._--(Clothes, etc.) Unhappiness, submission to others.

_MERMAID._--Bad luck and misfortune, especially to sailors and those who live by the sea.

_MERRY._--(Being) A presage of sadness and gloom.

_MESSAGE._--(Receiving one) An advance in life.

_MIDWIFE._--An increase in the family.

_MILK._--A sign of peaceful circumstances; often means an increase in family: (spilling) loss in business.

_MINCE PIES._--(Making) Good luck, a valuable present; (eating) good news.

_MINT._--An improvement in health.

_MIRROR._--(Married folk dreaming) Children: (young people) sweethearts: (seeing own face) failure of cherished project.

N

_NEEDLE._--Love or family quarrels: (unable to thread needle) baseless suspicions causing trouble.

_NEGRO._--Unlucky: a warning of trouble.

_NEST._--A good omen: fortunate love: happy family life.

_NETTLES._--(Stung by them) Sign that the dreamer will make a bold effort to reach a desired end or gain a desired object; for young people to dream thus is a sign that they are in love and wishful to enter the unknown and, possibly, unhappy state of matrimony.

_NEWSPAPERS._--(Reading them) A presage of news from a foreign country.

_NIGHT._--To dream of night presages sadness and gloom.

_NIGHTINGALE._--(Hearing nightingales sing) Joyfulness, success in business, good crops, a happy marriage to a good and faithful mate: (for a married woman to dream) she will have children who will become great singers.

_NIGHTMARE._--To dream of having a nightmare is a sign that the dreamer will be immediately married, and (if a man) his wife will turn out a shrew.

_NINE._--To see objects or persons to the number of nine intensifies or multiplies the effect, nine being the superlative of superlatives.

_NOISE._--Hearing loud, discordant noises, particularly if their source is not apparent, is a bad omen.

P

_PEARLS._--Weeping and tears, hard times, worry, and treason.

_PEARS._--(Gathering them) Pleasant companionship and enjoyment: (eating them) sickness and possibly death.

_PEAS._--(Seeing them growing) Fortunate enterprises: (cooked) good and speedy success and enjoyment of well-gained riches.

_PEBBLES._--Sorrows and troubles: (young woman dreams) she will be made unhappy by attractive rivals.

_PEDDLER._--Beware of false friends.

_PEN._--Avoid a friend whose example and advice are bad.

_PERFUME._--An augury of success and happiness.

_PERSPIRATION._--To dream of being bathed in perspiration foretells the inception of some arduous task which will be successfully achieved.

_PETTICOAT._--A bad dream portending troubles caused by frivolity, to a man: and to a woman vexations through vanity and pride.

_PIANO._--(Playing or seeing another play) The death of relations, funeral obsequies.

_PIG._--Good luck, reasonable success in affairs.

_PICTURE._--To dream of painting pictures denotes that you will engage in some unremunerative, albeit not unpleasant, enterprise.

_PIGEON._--Domestic peace and comfort, success in exterior affairs. Wild pigeons signify dissolute women: tame pigeons, honest women and wives.

_PINE-TREE._--Continual happiness and vigorous old age.

_PINS._--Differences and quarrels in families.

_PIT._--(Falling in) Disappointment in love, misfortunes, danger: (being in, but climbing out) a difficulty overcome.

_PLOUGH._--A good omen in love, courtship and marriage, though the good may be rather slow in coming.

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_RABBIT._--(White) Success: (black) worry.

_RACE._--To see oneself winning a race is a good omen, except to sick persons.

_RACES._--Bad luck: losses by trickery and swindling of low persons.

_RAGS._--(Being dressed in) Success and prosperity after much striving.

_RAILWAY._--A journey: (accident) a break in friendship.

_RAIN._--A lucky omen: an inheritance, prosperity, good crops: (heavy storm) troubles and difficulties.

_RAINBOW._--Change of residence or manner of life: (if seen on the right hand) a change for the better: (if on the left) an "Irishman's rise."

_RAT._--Treachery from inferiors: (white rat) good fortune.

_RAVEN._--Bad luck to the business man, disappointment to the lover, separation to the married.

_RAZOR._--An unhappy portent: love quarrels.

S

_SNAKE, SERPENT._--Bad luck, sickness, short life.

_SNOW._--Success, money, plentiful harvest: (eating snow) the dreamer will soon undertake a difficult journey: (lost in snow) hostilities of enemies.

_SOAP._--A way out of pressing difficulties will present itself.

_SOWING._--An indication of doubtful enterprises.

_SPADE._--To dream of using a spade is a sign that the dreamer will commit indiscretions which he will endeavor to hide.

_SPARROW._--Troubles: (many) an early journey: (sparrow struggling to escape) a foreboding of mischief.

_SPECTACLES._--Be on guard against persons trying to deceive.

_SPECTRE._--An omen of misfortune and disaster.

_SPIDER._--Good luck, successful schemes: (killing one) a very bad omen.

_SPINNING._--Worry and trouble in which strangers are mixed.

_STABLE._--Prepare for the visit of a true friend.

_STAIN._--(To dream of rubbing out stains which reappear) Retribution and punishment for sin.

T

_TABLE._--(Sitting at) A sign of comfort and prosperity, a happy marriage.

_TEA._--Trouble that will cause sleeplessness and bad health.

_TEAR._--To dream of tearing paper while reading is a sign that business perplexities will be smoothed away.

_TEARS._--A presage of great joy and merriment.

_TEETH._--In a dream teeth denote relatives, the two front teeth representing children, brothers or sisters, and others are distant relations. Losing a tooth is a sign of death of a relative: the loss of all in any way means that the dreamer will outlive all his family.

_THIEVES._--A warning against gossipers and tattlers.

_THIMBLE._--The loss of employment.

_THREAD._--Beware of intrigues: (breaking) poverty: (entangling the thread of a spool or skein) difficulties, perplexities, business troubles.

W

_WALK._--(Alone and slowly) A sign of poverty and sadness: (fast) success in a desired object: (through fire) danger: (on water or on the sea) bad luck: (with somebody else) enjoyment of comfort and companionship: (girl to walk with her lover) a comfortable and happy marriage.

_WALL._--Many obstacles in realizing a future plan: (climbing over or destroying) obstacles successfully surmounted: (jumping over) joy and happiness.

_WASH._--(Body) Release from anxieties: (clothes) a presage of hard and unrequited toil for others.

_WASPS._--Vexation and troubles caused by envious persons.

_WATCH._--Gains, money, prosperity.

_WATER._--(Clear) Comfort and happiness: (dirty) sorrow and trouble: (stagnant) severe illness, probably ending with death: (very cold) beware of enemies: (hot) illness: (seeing in improbable places or circumstances) trouble and danger: (dried up or disturbed) an improvement in affairs: (gushing up from below) a sign of unsuspected enemies: (carrying it in a sieve or other unlikely receptacle without spilling) much domestic trouble, disappointment, great losses: (another person doing so) good luck to the dreamer or to that person, or good luck to the dreamer in connection with that person: (drinking clear water) a lucky sign, comfort and satisfaction.

TEACUP FORTUNETELLING

(In the following pages, you may learn something of the meanings attached to the tea leaves which remain among the dregs in the bottom of your teacup.)

HOW TO TEST YOUR FORTUNES

Leave a slight amount of tea in the cup, not so much as a spoonful. Place the saucer on the cup, swill the cup round, males do this so that the liquid moves round in a clockwise direction, females in an anti-clockwise direction. The tea is then run out of the cup, the saucer lifted off and the shapes or formations are ready to be examined.

WHAT THE FORMATIONS MEAN

_ANCHOR._--Denotes a voyage full of hope. It is considered a splendid omen for a sailor's bride.

_ARCH._--You are to undertake a journey in the near future. It is sometimes a happy omen for a woman, signifying that she will marry a tall, handsome man and be blessed with healthy children.

_AXE._--Denotes that your difficulties have now been overcome by your own splendid endeavors. You have severed the old bad habits and made a clean cut at your past blunders.

_BALLOON._--Although it denotes a certain rise in the consultant's fortunes, it carries the warning to beware of a sudden fall.

_BANANA._--Signifies to the sick, quick restoration to health.

_BASKET._--Implies that a person, by changing his or her mind within the last twenty-four hours, has reason for congratulation.

_BELLS._--If they are connected to a rope, you can look forward to splendid news.

_BIRDS._--Generally, they denote an end of your troubles.

_BOAT._--If you cannot discover an occupant of the boat, the symbol means a voyage.

_BOOK._--You should ask advice from some friend for whom you care. Good advice is precious.

_BUGLE._--You will be the recipient of good news shortly.

_BUTTERFLY._--A warning to a young lady that her lover, whom she trusts implicitly, is rather fond of flitting from one "peach" to another.

_CAP._--If you see a man's cap, you may have minor worries: if a widow's cap, married joy will be yours.

_CARDS._--If you gamble, you will certainly lose.

_CHAIN._--This bids you put forth every ounce of energy in one big endeavor: then, success will be yours.

_CIGAR._--Some of your schemes may "end in smoke."

_CLOCK._--This signifies that you are to have an important appointment with someone very soon.

_COMET._--A symbol to warn you against playing with fire. Beware.

_CROSS._--You may have anxiety: but it will soon pass away.

_CROWN._--Denotes great honors coming to you.

_DART._--You will shortly have a proposal of marriage. Cupid is about.

_DICE._--You will lose money if you gamble.

_DOVES._--Your trials will end when you see this welcome "messenger of peace."

_ENVELOPE._--Good tidings are heralded.

_EYE._--Look to some other power than your own.

_FINGERPRINT._--A reminder to you to ask and you will find out a secret.

_FISH._--This signifies good news from abroad. If the fish is surrounded by dots you will emigrate.

_FLAG._--A splendid omen--the best of news is coming from abroad, and you are about to experience good fortune at home.

_FOOT._--This leaf-picture denotes good news which, however, is still far off.

_FORK._--Your life would be all the happier were you not so easily flattered.

_GALLOWS._--Contrary to expectation, to see this picture denotes nothing of evil significance, but is merely a warning to you to be cautious--in fact, a kindly symbol.

_GARDEN._--Prosperous, joyful days.

_GATE._--A reminder that patience is a virtue, and that the gate to fortune will open for you in due course.

_GIANT._--This denotes you are attempting something which is far too big for you. Better be a successful dwarf than a gigantic failure.

_GYPSY._--An invitation to you to wish for something you dearly desire, and your wish will be granted.

_GLOBE._--Denotes you are to take a roundabout journey leading finally to your home.

_GLOVE._--A sign of good luck.

_GOOSE._--You will be the recipient of foolish remarks from stupid persons, but these need cause you no concern.

_GRAPES._--From time immemorial the symbol of perfect love between couples.

_HAIR._--A lock of hair signifies great devotion on the part of your lover.

_HALTER._--A warning that you are too easily led, and that you must cultivate the art of self-reliance.

_HAM._--This is a sign you will undergo a brief illness, but will make a quick recovery.

_HAMMER._--Triumph over adversity. After enduring many knocks you will hit the nail of success.

_HAMMOCK._--Points to the knowledge that your sailor-lover is true and dreams of you every night.

_HAMPER._--Suggests useful and serviceable, but inexpensive, presents are coming.