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12 person's name; if the letter be in the clear, the party is a virgin; if in the thick, a widow.

The Garden, or Wood, signifies a large company. In the clear, it indicates good fricndsfriends [sic] of which it will consist; in the thick, or encompassed with streaks, it warns the consulting party to be cautious, and not to take for his friends those who merely profess themselves such.

The Bird, if in the clear, signifies that you will have to combat with troubles, but of short duration; in the thick, good living, and a speedy successful voyage or journey, and to a great distance if there are dashes.

Fish imply lucky events by water, if in the clear; but if the thick, the consulter will fish in troubled water, and rely upon that which others have already lost before him. Surrounded by dots, his destiny calls him to some distant place.

The Lion, or any other ferocious beast, at the top, in the clear, signifies prosperity; at the bottom, it warns you of persons who envy your fortune.

The Green Bush shows the benevolence of your patrons, and gives you hopes of the honours you wish for; without foliage, is a token of the caprice of fortune; in the clear, it announces an unexpected remittance of money.

Worms at the top, or in the middle of the cup, denote good luck at play, and in matrimony; below, it warns you against rivals in your courtship, and enviers in your trade.

The House indicates, at the top of the cup, success in your enterprises, and that your situation will soon be better. In the middle or below, it cautions you to be vigilant over your servants.

The Scythe, if combined with an hour-glass, denotes imminent dangers; below, a long and happy life.

To be born the first day of the new moon is very fortunate, for to such all things shall succeed well; their sleep will be sweet, and their dreams pleasant; they shall have long life and increase of riches.

A child born the second day of the new moon shall grow apace; but it will be much inclined to lust, whether it be male or female. On this day also, all they dreams shall quickly come to pass, whether they be good or bad. It is also good on this day to open a vein, if there be occasiouoccasion [sic].