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'S 
 
 AND 
 
 DREAM BOOK. 
 
 CONTAINING 
 
 The Great Oracle of Human Destiny. 
 
 ALSO 
 
 THE TRUE MEANING OF ALMOST ANY 
 KIND OF DREAMS, 
 
 TOGETHER WITH 
 
 Charms, Ceremonies, and Curious Games of Cards, 
 
 A COMPLETE BOOK, 
 
 NEW YORK: 
 
 FRANK TOUSEY, Publisher, 
 
 34 and 36 North Moore Street. 
 
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 Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1884, by 
 
 FRANK TOUSEY, 
 
 in the Office of. && Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C. 
 
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NAPOLEON'S ORAGULUM 
 
 AND 
 
 iDRZELAJVL" BOOK. 
 
 NAPOLEON'S ORACTJLUM; or, BOOK OF FATE 
 
 THE ORACULUM IS GIFTED WITH EVERY REQUISITE VARIETY OF 
 RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS : 
 
 1. Shall I obtain my wish? 
 
 2. Shall I have success in my 
 
 undertakings? 
 
 3. Shall I gain or lose in my 
 
 cause? 
 
 4. Shall I have to live in for- 
 
 eign parts? 
 
 5. Will the stranger return? 
 
 6. Shall I recover my prop- 
 
 erty? 
 
 7. Will my friend be true? 
 
 8. Shall I have to travel? 
 
 9. Does the person love and 
 
 regard me? 
 
 10. Will the marriage be pros- 
 
 perous? 
 
 11. What sort of a wife or 
 
 husband, shall I have? 
 
 12. Will she have a son or 
 
 daughter? 
 
 13. Will the patient recover? 
 
 14. Will the prisoner be re- 
 
 leased? 
 
 15. Shall I be lucky or un- 
 
 lucky? 
 
 16. What does my dream 
 
 signify? 
 
napoleon's oraculum. 
 
 HOW TO WORK THE ORACULUM. 
 
 Make marks in four lines, one under another, in the follow- 
 ing manner, making more or less in each line, according to your 
 fancy : 
 
 Then reckon the number of marks in each line, and, if it be 
 odd, mark down one dot; if even, two dots. If there be more 
 than nine marks, reckon the surplus ones over that number 
 only, viz. : 
 
 The number of marks in the first line of the foregoing are odd; 
 
 therefore make one mark, thus * 
 
 In the second, even, so make two, thus ... * * 
 
 In the third, odd again, make one mark only . •"..'* 
 In the fourth, even again, two marks .... * £ 
 
 TO OBTAIN THE ANSWER. 
 
 You must refer to The Obaculum, at the top of which you 
 will find a row of dots similar to those you have produced, and 
 a column of figures corresponding with those prefixed to the 
 questions ; guide your eye down the column at the top of which 
 you find the dots resembling your own, till you come to the 
 letter on a line with the number of the question you are tryjpg, 
 then refer to the pag« having that letter at the top, and, on a line 
 with the dots which are similar to your own, you will find your 
 answer. 
 
 The following are unlucky days, on which none of the ques- 
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 4, 6, 10, 20, 22 ; Feb. 6, 17, 28 ; March 24, 26 ; April 10, 27, 28 ; May 
 7, 8 ; June 27 ; July 17, 21 ; Aug. 20, 22 ; Sept. 5, 30 ; Oct 6 ; Nov. 
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 Shall I have to live in foreign parts 1 ■ . 
 Will the stranger return from abroad ? 
 Shall I recover my property stolen ? 
 Will my friend be true in his dealings? 
 ShaU I have to travel? 
 nn«R the nerson love and resrard me ? 
 
 Will the marriage be prosperous ? 
 What sort of wife or husb. shall l have ? 
 Will she have a son or a daughter? 
 WMl the patient recover from his illness? 
 Will the prisoner be released ? 
 Shall I be lucky or unlucky this day? 
 What does my dream signify ? 
 
 
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 What you wish for, you will shortly obtain. 
 
 
 
 Signifies trouble and sorrow. 
 
 
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 Be very cautious what you do this day, lest trouble befall 
 you. 
 
 
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 Life will be spared this time, to prepare for death. 
 
 
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 A very handsome daughter, but a painful one. 
 
 
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 You will have a virtuous woman or man, for your wife oc 
 husband. 
 
 
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 If you marry this person, you will have enemies where 
 you little expect. 
 
 
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 You had better decline this love, for it is neither con- 
 stant nor true. 
 
 
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 Decline your travels, for they will not be to your ad- 
 vantage. 
 
 
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 There is a true and sincere friendship between you 
 
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 You will not recover the stolen property. 
 
 
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 The stranger will, with joy, scon return. 
 
 
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 You will not remove from where you are at present. 
 
 
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 Providence will support you in a good cause. 
 
 
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 You are not lucky. 
 
 
 
 
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 The luck that is ordained for you will be coveted by 
 others. 
 
 
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 Whatever your desires are, for the present decline 
 them. 
 
 
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 Signifies a favor or kindness from some person. 
 
 
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 There abe enemies who would defraud and render you 
 unhappy. 
 
 
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 With great difficulty he will obtain pardon or release 
 again. 
 
 
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 The patient should be prepared to leave this world. 
 
 
 
 She will have a son, who will be learned and wise. 
 
 
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 A kich partner is ordained for you. 
 
 
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 By this marriage you will have great luck and pros- 
 perity. 
 
 
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 This love comes from an upright and sincere heart. 
 
 
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 A higher Power will surely travel with you, and bless 
 you. 
 
 
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 Beware of friends who are false and deceitful. 
 
 
 You will recover your property — unexpectedly. 
 
 
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 Love prevents his return home at present. 
 
 
 Your stay is not here; be therefore prepared for a 
 change. 
 
 
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 You will have no gain ; therefore be wise and careful* 
 
 
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 With the blessing of God, you will have great gain. 
 
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 Very unlucky indeed — pray for assistance. 
 
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 If your desires are not extravagant, they will be granted. 
 
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 Signifies peace and plenty between friends. 
 
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 Be well prepared this day, or you may meet with trouble. 
 
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 The prisoner will find it difficult to obtain his pardon or 
 release. 
 
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 The patient will yet enjoy health and prosperity. 
 
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 She will have a daughter, and will require attention. 
 
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 The person has not a great fortune, but is in middling 
 circumstances. 
 
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 Decline this marriage, or else you may be sorry. 
 
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 Decline a courtship which mat be your destruction. 
 
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 Your travels are in vain ; you had better stay at home. 
 
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 You mat depend on a true and sincere friendship. 
 
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 Sickness prevents the traveler from seeing you. 
 
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 It wtll be your fate to stay where you now are. 
 

 
 
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 You will obtain a great fortune in another country. 
 
 
 
 By venturing freely, you will certainly gain doubly. 
 
 
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 A higher Power will change your misfortune into suc- 
 cess and happiness. 
 
 
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 Alter your intentions, or else you may meet poverty and 
 distress. 
 
 
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 Signifies you have many impediments in accomplishing 
 your pursuits. 
 
 
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 Whatever may possess your inclinations this day, aban- 
 don them. 
 
 
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 The prisoner will get free again this time. 
 
 
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 The patient's illness will be lingering and doubtful. 
 
 
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 She will have a dutiful and handsome son. 
 
 
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 The person will be low in circumstances, but honest- 
 hearted. 
 
 
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 A marriage which will add to your welfare and pros- 
 perity. 
 
 
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 You love a person who does not speak well of you. 
 
 
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 Your travels will be prosperous, if guided by prudence. 
 
 
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 He means not what he says, for his heart is false. 
 
 
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 With some trouble and expense, you may regain your 
 property. 
 
 
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 You must not expect to see the stranger again. 
 
 
 

 
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 The stranger will not return as soon as you expect. 
 
 
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 Remain among your friends, and you will do well. 
 
 
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 You will hereafter gain what you seek. 
 
 
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 You have no luck — pray, and strive honestly. 
 
 
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 You will obtain your wishes by means of a friend. 
 
 
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 Signifies you have enemies who will endeavor to ruin 
 you. 
 
 
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 Beware — an enemy is endeavoring to bring you to strife 
 and misfortune. 
 
 
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 The prisoner's sorrow and anxiety are great, and his re- 
 lease uncertain. 
 
 
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 The patient will soon recover— there is no danger. 
 
 
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 She will have a daughter, who will be honored and re^« 
 spected. 
 
 
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 Your partner will be fondjof liquor, and will debase 
 himself thereby. 
 
 
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 This marriage will bring you to poverty, be therefore 
 discreet. 
 
 
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 Their love is false to you, and true to others. 
 
 
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 Decline your travels for the present, for they will be 
 dangerous. 
 
 
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 This person is serious and true, and deserves to be re- 
 spected. 
 
 
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 You will not recover the property you have lost. 
 
 
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 By persevering you will recover your property again. 
 
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 It is out of the stranger's power to return. 
 
 
 You will gain, and be successful in foreign parts. 
 
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 A great fortune is ordained for you ; wait patiently. 
 
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 There is great hindrance to your success at present. 
 
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 Your wishes are in vain ak present. 
 
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 Signifies there are sorrow and danger before you. 
 
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 This day is unlucky ; therefore alter your intention. 
 
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 The prisoner will be restored to liberty and freedom. 
 
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 The patient's recovery is doubtful. 
 
 
 She will have a fine boy. 
 
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 A worthy person, and a fine fortune. 
 
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 Your intentions would destroy your rest and peace. 
 
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 This love is true and constant ; forsake it not. 
 
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 Proceed on your journey, and you will not have cause 
 to repent it. 
 
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 If you trust this friend, you may have cause for sorrow.. 
 
 
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 This friend exceeds all others in every respect. 
 
 
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 You must bear your loss with fortitude. 
 
 
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 The stranger will return unexpectedly. 
 
 
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 Bemain at home with your friends, and you will escape 
 misfortunes. 
 
 
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 You will meet no gain in your pursuits. 
 
 
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 Heaven will bestow its blessings on you. 
 
 
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 Signifies that you will shortly be out of the power of your 
 enemies. 
 
 
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 Ill-luck awaits you — it will be difficult for you to es- 
 cape it. 
 
 
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 The prisoner will be released by death only. 
 
 
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 By the blessing of God, the patient will recover. 
 
 
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 A daughter, but of a very sickly constitution. 
 
 
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 You will get an honest, young, and handsome partner. 
 
 
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 Decline this marriage, else it may be to your sorrow. 
 
 
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 Avoid this love. 
 
 
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 Prepare for a short journey ; you will be recalled by un- 
 expected events. 
 
 
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 Commence your travels, and they will go on as yon 
 could wish. 
 
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 Your pretended friend hates you secretly. 
 
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 Your hopes to recover your property are vain. 
 
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 A certain affair prevents the stranger's return imme- 
 diately. 
 
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 Your fortune you will find in abundance abroad. 
 
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 Decline the pursuit, and you will do well. 
 
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 Your expectations are vain — you will not succeed. 
 
 
 You will obtain what you wish for. 
 
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 Signifies that on this day your fortune will change for 
 the better. 
 
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 Cheer up your spirits, your luck is at hand. 
 
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 After long imprisonment, he will be released. 
 
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 The patient will be relieved from sickness. 
 
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 She will have a healthy son. 
 
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 You will be married to your equal in a short time. 
 
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 If you wish to be happv, do not marry this person. 
 
 
 This love is from the heart, and will centinue until death. 
 
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The love is great, but will cause great jealousy. 
 
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 It will be in vain for you to travel. 
 
 Your friend will be as sincere as you could wish him tte 
 be. 
 
 You will recover the stolen property through a cunning 
 person. 
 
 The traveler will soon return with joy. 
 
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 You will not be prosperous or fortunate in foreign parta. 
 
 Place your trust in God, who is the disposer of happinesBL 
 
 Your fortune will shortly be changed into misfortunes 
 
 You will succeed as you desire. 
 
 Signifies that the misfortune which threatens will be pro- 
 vented. 
 
 Beware of your enemies, who seek to do you harm. 
 
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 After a short time, your anxiety for the prisoner will 
 cease. 
 
 God will give the patient health and strength again* 
 
 She will have a very fine daughter. 
 
 You will marry a person with whom you will have little 
 comfort. 
 
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 The marriage will not answer your expectations. 
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 After much misfortune, you will be comfortable and 
 happy. 
 
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 A sincere love from an upright heart. 
 
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 You will be prosperous in your journey. 
 
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 Do not rely on the friendship of this person. 
 
 
 The property is lost for eveb ; but the thief will be pun- 
 ished. 
 
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 The traveler will be absent some considerable time. 
 
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 You will meet luck and happiness in a foreign country. 
 
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 You will not have any success for the present. 
 
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 You will succeed in your undertaking. 
 
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 Change your intentions, and you will do well. 
 
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 Signifies that there are rogues at hand. 
 
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 Be reconciled, your circumstances will shortly mend. 
 
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 The prisoner will be released. 
 
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 The patient will depart this life. 
 
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 She will have a son. 
 
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 You will get a very handsome person for your partner. 
 
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 Various misfortunes will attend this marriage 
 
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 This love is whimsical and changeable. 
 
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 You will be unlucky in your travels. 
 
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 This person's love is just and true. You may rely on it. 
 
 
 You will lose, but the thief, will suffer most. 
 
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 The stranger will soon return with plenty. 
 
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 If you remain at home, you will have success. 
 
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 You will meet sorrow and trouble. 
 
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 You will succeed according to your wishes. 
 
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 Signifies that you will get money. 
 
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 In spite of enemies, you will do well. 
 
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 The prisoner will pass many days in confinement. 
 
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 The patient will recover. 
 
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 She will have a daughter. 
 
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 She will have a son, who will gain wealth and honor. 
 
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 You will get a partner with great undertakings and 
 much money. 
 
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 The marriage will be prosperous. 
 
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 She, or He, wishes to be yours this moment. 
 
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 Your journey will prove to your advantage. 
 
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 Place no great trust in that person. 
 
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 You will find your property at a certain time. 
 
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 The traveler's return is rendered doubtful by his conduct. 
 
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 You will succeed as you desire in foreign parts. 
 
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 Expect no gain ; it will be in vain. 
 
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 You will have more luck than you expect. 
 
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 Whatever your desires are, you will speedily obtain 
 them. 
 
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 Signifies you will be asked to a wedding. 
 
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 You will have no occasion to complain of ill-luck. 
 
 
 Some one will pity and release the prisoner. 
 
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 The patient's recovery is unlikely. 
 
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 The patient will recover, but his days are short. 
 
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 She will have a daughter. 
 
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 You will marry into a very respectable family. 
 
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 By this marriage you will gain nothing. 
 
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 Await the time and you will find the love great. 
 
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 Venture not from home. 
 
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 This person is a sincere friend. 
 
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 You will never recover the theft. 
 
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 The stranger will return, but not quickly. 
 
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 When abroad, keep from evil women or they will do you 
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 You will soon gain what you little expect. 
 
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 You will have great success. 
 
 
 Bejoice ever at that which is ordained for you. 
 
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 Signifies that sorrow will depart, and joy will return. 
 
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 Your luck is in blossom ; it will soon be at hand. 
 
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 Death may end the imprisonment. 
 
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 The prisoner will be released with joy. 
 
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 The patient's recovery is doubtful. 
 
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 She will have a son, who will live to a great age. 
 
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 You will get a virtuous partner. 
 
 
 Delay not this marriage—you will meet much happiness. 
 
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 None loves you better in this world. 
 
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 You may proceed with confidence, | 
 
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 Not a friend, but a secret enemy. 
 
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 You will soon recover what is stolen. 
 
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 The stranger will not return again. 
 
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 A foreign woman will greatly enhance your fortune. 
 
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 You will be cheated out of your gain. 
 
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 Your misfortunes will vanish and you will be happy. 
 
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 Your hope is in vain— fortune shuns you at present. 
 
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 That you will soon hear agreeable news. 
 
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 There are misfortunes lurking about you. 
 
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 This day brings you an increase of happiness. 
 
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 The prisoner will quit the power of his enemies. 
 
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 The patient will recover and live long. 
 
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 She will have two daughters. 
 
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 A rich young person will be your partner. 
 
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 Hasten your marriage— it will bring you much happiness. 
 
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 The person loves you sincerely. 
 
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 You will'not prosper from home. 
 
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 This friend is more valuable than gold. 
 
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 You will never receive your goods. 
 
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 He is dangerously ill, and cannot yet return. 
 
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 Depend upon your own industry, and remain at home. 
 
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 Be joyful, for future prosperity is ordained for you. 
 
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 Depend not too much on your good luck. 
 
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 What you wish will be granted to you. 
 
 
 That you should be very, careful this day, lest any acci- 
 dent befall you. 
 
 
 
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 Signifies much joy and happiness between friends. 
 
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 This day is not very lucky, but rather the reverse. 
 
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 She will have a son who will prove forward. 
 
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 By wedding this person you insure your happiness. 
 
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 The person has great love for you, but wishes to conceal 
 it. 
 
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 You may proceed on your journey without fear. 
 
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 Trust him not ; he is inconstant and deceitful. 
 
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 In a very singular manner you will recover your property. 
 
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 The stranger will return very soon. 
 
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 You will dwell abroad in comfort and happiness. 
 
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 If you will deal fairly you will surely prosper. 
 
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 You will yet live in splendor and plenty. 
 
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 Make yourself contented with your pbesbnt fortune. 
 
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22 napoleon's obacclum. 
 
 THE TRUE MEANING OF DEEAMS. 
 
 Acquaintance. To dream that you fight with thern, 
 signifies distraction, especially if the person so dreaming be 
 sick. 
 
 Adultery. To dream of the commission of this sin fore- 
 bodes great troubles and misfortunes — if you are in love, you 
 will certainly fail in marrying the object of your wishes— if 
 you have a law-suit, it will certainly go against you, by the 
 treachery of those who pretended to be your friends— if you 
 are in business, some heavy loss will happen to you. Such a 
 dream announces that you are in great danger of losing your 
 liberty — and if you are about to take a voyage by sea, omit it 
 for the present, for you will never reach the destined port. To 
 dream you were tempted to commit this crime, and that you 
 resisted it, i3 a happy omen— everything will flourish with you 
 — be sure it is a good time to begin trade after such a dream. 
 If you have a law-suit all will go in your favor, with credit to 
 yourself and coufusion in your opponents; if you are about 
 to undertake a long journey, it will be pleasant and successful 
 to your object; if you are going to sea you will have an agree- 
 able voyage, tine weather, and a quick arrival at the port of 
 destination; if you are in love, press the object of your wishes, 
 for they will be gratified. 
 
 Alms. To dream that they are begged of you, and you deny 
 to give them, shows want and misery to the dreamer; but to 
 dream that you give them freely, is a sign of great joy, and 
 of long life to the dreamer. 
 
 Altar. To dream you see an altar, signifies consolation 
 and joy. To adorn an altar is a sign of a speedy marriage. 
 
 Anchor. To dream you see one, signifies great assurance 
 and certain hope. 
 
 Anger. To dream that you have been provoked to anger, 
 shows that you have many powerful enemies. 
 
 Ants. To dream of them, betokens an earthly, covetou3 
 mind; and, as they live under the earth, to dream often of 
 them, shows the dreamer not to be long lived. To see ants 
 with wings, shows a dangerous voyage, or other ill accident. 
 To dream you see common ants, which are diligent and in- 
 dustrious in providing their food, is good for farmers, because 
 they signify fertility ; for where there is no grain, you will find 
 no ants. To such as live upon the public, and reap profits by 
 many, they are very good ; and to such as are sick, if they 
 
napoleon's oraculum. 23 
 
 dream they come near the body ; for they are industrious, and 
 cease not to labor, which is proper to such as live ; but if they 
 dream that ants range about their bodies, it is a token of 
 death ; because they are inhabitants of earth, and are cold 
 and black. 
 
 Angels. To dream you see angels in your sleep, is a sure 
 sign that some one is near you; therefore be mindful of the 
 rest of your dream, for it will come to pass pretty accurately ; 
 should you only dream you see nothing but an angel, or an- 
 gels, then it denotes health, prosperity, and much happiness, 
 with many children, who will all turn out good. If a woman 
 with child dreams of them, she will have a good time, and 
 perhaps twins ; if you are in love, nothing can be more favor- 
 able, and all your undertakings will prosper, and be advantage- 
 ous to you. 
 
 Apparitions. To dream you see a ghost, hobgoblin, spec- 
 ter, and such kind of things, is of a very unfortunate nature: 
 they denote vexation and disappointment; if you are in love, 
 it is a certain sign of your not being beloved in return, that 
 the object of your affections either hates you or despises you ; 
 depend upon it some one is about to deceive you, and that you 
 are in the habit of friendship with one who is your most invet- 
 erate enemy ; do not undertake a journey just at this time, for it 
 will be unfortunate to you ; and be careful of contracting debts, 
 for such a dream forebodes great trouble through some one to 
 whom you shall owe money. 
 
 Apples. To dream you see apple-trees, and eat sweet 
 and ripe apples, denotes joy, pleasure, and recreation, es- 
 pecially to virgins: but sour apples signify contention and 
 sedition. 
 
 Artichokes. (See Vegetables.) 
 
 Asparagus. (See Vegetables.) 
 
 Ashes. Foretell a great misfortune is at hand. 
 
 Asps. To dream of asps, denotes that you will become 
 extremely rich, and have great quantities of money by you: 
 if you are in love, it imports that your love will be returned, 
 and that your sweetheart will become through your means ex- 
 tremely wealthy. 
 
 Ass. The ass in dreams denotes a good servant or slave, 
 that is profitable to his master; it also indicates a foolish and 
 iguorant person. To dream you see an ass, is a sign of malice. 
 To see an ass sitting on his crupper, denotes laboriousness. 
 To dream you hear an as3 bray, shows you shall meet with 
 some loss. To dream of asses bearing charge, strong and 
 obedient, is good for friendship and company, and signifies 
 the wife's companion or friend, being not proud above their 
 estate, or fierce, but gentle and very obedient; they are also 
 
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 good in affairs and enterprises. To see an ass run, denotes 
 misfortune, especially to a man that is sick. 
 
 Awakening. To dream you awake from a sleep signifies 
 you will inspire love with the one you wish. To awaken 
 another person, shows that you will have a happy end to all 
 sorrow. 
 
 Authority. It is good always for a rich man to think or 
 dream he is in authority. 
 
 Back. To dream you see your back, betokens some un- 
 happiness; for the back and all the hinder parts signify old 
 age. To dream a man's back is broken, hurt, or scabby, 
 shows his enemies will get the better of him, and that he will 
 be scoffed at. To dream of the back-bone, iudicates health 
 and joy, and that he will take delight in his wife and children. 
 
 Bagpipes. (See Plays.) To dream that you play upon them, 
 denotes trouble, contention, and being overthrown at law. 
 
 Ball. To dream you go to a ball signifies you will be un 
 fortunate in all your undertakings. Do not go into any specu- 
 lations after such a dream. To dream you are playing at ball, 
 denotes success in business. 
 
 Banquets. To dream of banquets is very good and pros- 
 perous, and promises great preferment. 
 
 Barn. To dream you see a barn stored with corn, shows 
 that you shall marry a rich wife, overthrow your adversary at 
 law, inherit land, or grow rich by trading. To seen an empty 
 barn betokens disappointment. On fire, a sudden gain. 
 
 Bat. (See Owl.) 
 
 Baking. (See Brewing.) 
 
 Bath. To dream one sees a bath, is a sign of affliction or 
 grief. If a person dreams he goes into or sees himself in a 
 bath, and that he finds it too hot, he will be troubled and af- 
 flicted by those that belong to his family. If one dreams he' 
 has only pulled off his clothes, without going into the bath, 
 he will have some disturbance, but of no long continuance. 
 If one dreams he goes into an extremely cold bath, the same 
 signification is to be given of it as when it is too hot. But if 
 it be temperate, and as it ought to be, it is a good dream, 
 presaging prosperity, joy and health. 
 
 Bay-tree. To dream of the bay-tree, denotes a rich and 
 fair wife; and also ill success of affairs, because it is bitter; 
 but it is good for physicians, poets and divines to dream of it. 
 
 Beautiful Face. (See Countenance.) 
 
 Beans. To dream you are eating beans, always betokens 
 trouble and dissensions. (See Vegetables.) 
 
 Bear. To dream that you have seen a bear denotes you 
 have a rich, puissant, inexpert, but cruel and audacious 
 enemy. 
 
napoleon's oraculum. 25 
 
 Beard. To dream you have one, is a sign of good fortune 
 in love. 
 
 Bed. (See Fire.) 
 
 Bees. To dream of bees is good and bad: good, if they 
 sting not, but bad, if they sting the party dreaming, for then 
 the bees do signify enemies ; and therefore to dream that bees 
 fly about your ears, shows your being beset with many ene- 
 mies; but if you beat them off, without being stung by them, 
 it is a sign of victory, and of your overcoming them. To 
 dream of seeing bees, indicates profit to country people, and 
 trouble to the rich ; yet to dream that they make honey in any 
 part of the house or tenement, is a sign of dignity, eloquence, 
 and good success in business. To take bees, shows profit 
 and gain, by reason of their honey and wax. 
 
 Beggars. To dream you see a beggar, foretells you will be 
 surrounded with lovers. (See Alms.) 
 
 Beheading. To dream that one is beheaded, and that the 
 head is separated from the body, denotes liberty to prisoners, 
 health to the sick, comfort to those in distress ; to creditors, 
 payment of debts. To parents, good fortune, and that their 
 cares and fears will be turned into joy and confidence in their 
 children. If one dreams that a person of his acquaintance 
 beheads him, he will share with him in his pleasures and hon- 
 ors. If any one dreams that a young child, who has not yet 
 attained the age of his youth,* hath cut off his head, if the 
 dreamer be sick, he will not live long; if in health, he will get 
 honor. (See Head.) 
 
 Birds. To dream you see many birds, denotes assemblies 
 and suits at law. To dream of catching birds with nests, 
 shows the entrapping or ensnaring of enemies by deceitful 
 means. To dream of great birds is better for the rich 
 than the poor. To dream of little birds the contrary. To 
 dream that you hear little birds chirp is a good sign. To see 
 birds fighting betokens adversity. To see birds fly over } ? our 
 head, shows prejudice by enemies. To see black-birds, de- 
 notes trouble, to hear birds sing, is joy and delight. 
 
 Birds'-nests. To dream you find one is a good sign. To 
 dream you find one without either eggs or birds, shows you 
 will meet with a great disappointment. 
 
 Birding. To dream you catch birds, is a sign of profit and 
 pleasure. 
 
 Bite. To dream you are bitten signifies you will suffer the 
 pangs of jealous)-. 
 
 Blind. To dream of being blind, shows a man shall be ad- 
 monished to foresee his errors and avoid them, especially in 
 love affairs. This dream also threatens the dreamer with 
 
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 want of money — when a man at noonday cannot see a penny 
 in his purse, which is a common kind of blindness. 
 
 Blood. To dream you vomit much blood, and of a good 
 color, is good for him that is poor, for he shall get store of 
 money. It is also very good for him who hath no children, 
 and whose kindred are in a strange country: the first shall,see 
 a child of his own ; the other his kindred returning home. To 
 dream of carrying blood, is not good for them that desire to 
 be hidden, to dream you vomit corrupt blood, is sickness to 
 all. To cast a little blood in spitting, foretells sedition, as 
 some have known by experience. 
 
 Blowing the Fire. To dream of blowing the fire, denotes, 
 to the rich, servitude; to the poor, profit. To dream of 
 stirring up and blowing the fire, denotes also the stirring up 
 of wrath, and that old quarrels, that have long lain dormant, 
 shall be revived. 
 
 Blows. To dream you give blows is a sign of a law-suit. 
 To dream you receive them — reconciliation with enemies. 
 
 Boat. To dream you are in a boat upon a river, lake, or 
 pond of clear water, is very good, and indicates joy, pros- 
 perity, and good success in aflairs. If a man dream that he 
 is walking in a boat, and recreating himself without fear, he 
 will have'cotnfort and success in his affairs; but if the water 
 be rough and tempestuous, it falleth out contrary. 
 
 Books. (See Reading.) 
 
 Bouquet. To carry one, marriage; to destroy one, separa- 
 tion ; to throw one away, displeasure. (See Flowers.) 
 
 Brass. (See Metals. ) 
 
 Bread. To dream of eating such bread as is usual, or as 
 the person dreaming is accustomed to, is good ; buc to dream 
 of eating unusual bread is bad, and therefore for the poor to 
 dream they eat white bread, denotes sickness; and for the 
 rich to dream they eat brown bread, shows they shall meet 
 with some obstructions in their aflairs. To dream of rye 
 bread is good for all, for it signifies health and content. 
 
 Brewing and Baking. To dream of brewing and baking, 
 is a sigu of an ill housewife, who lies dreaming in bed when 
 she should be at work and doing her business. 
 
 Bridge. For one to dream that he goes over a broken 
 bridge, betokens fear; and to dream you fall upon a bridge, 
 is a sign of obstruction in business. 
 
 Broth. To dream of eating broth, is a good sign, and in- 
 dicates profit or gain. 
 
 Brethren. To dream that you discourse with your breth- 
 ren, betokens vexations ; because our brethren bring us noth- 
 ing when they are born, but diminish our inheritance and 
 succession, and are the cause that those things which would 
 
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 be all our own are divided into many parts between them and 
 us. Tiraocrates dreamed that he buried, or caused to be in- 
 terred, one of his brothers, departed, and a little while after, 
 one of his chief adversaries died. To dream of the death of 
 our brethren, signifietb, not only the loss of our enemies, but 
 also deliverance or acquittance from some loss or hurt which 
 attended us, and whereof we stood in fear; as it happened to 
 Diodes, the grammarian, who sustained no loss of money, 
 whereof he stood in doubt, and was afraid because he dreamed 
 before that he saw his brother dead. 
 
 Bull. To dream you own a bull is a sign of gain. To 
 dream you see a bull killed is a sign of affliction. To drive a 
 bull signifies gayety. A black bull signifies deception and 
 cheating; running, a secret divulged; at work, a fortune; 
 drinking, a theft; without horns, peculation; fighting with 
 another, fraternal affection. (See Cattle.) 
 
 Buried Alive. For a man to dream he is buried alive, 
 shows he is in danger of being unhappy and unfortunate 
 during his life. To dream you see a burial is a sign of long 
 life. (See Funeral and Grave.) 
 
 Business. To dream you manage business of great con- 
 cernment shows you will meet obstructions. 
 
 Butterfly. To dream of a butterfly is a sign you have an 
 inconstant lover, or sweetheart. 
 
 Calf. To dream you see a calf is a sign of certain prosper- 
 ity. 
 
 Camel. To dream of a camel is a sign of some great good 
 fortune. A caravan of camels signifies a quickly dissipated 
 fortune. 
 
 Candle. To dream one sees a candle extinguished, denotes 
 sadness, sickness, and poverty. When one dreams he sees a 
 shining lighted candle, it is a good sign to the sick, denoting 
 recovery and health; and if he that dreams be unmarried, it 
 shows he will speedily marry, have success, and prosper in 
 his undertakings. To dream that you make candles, is a sign 
 of rejoicing. To dream that you see candles not lighted, 
 shows you shall have a reward for something you have done. 
 
 Capon. To dream that a capon crows, indicates sadness 
 and trouble. 
 
 Caravan. (See Camel.) 
 
 Cards. Playing at cards, tables, or any other game in a 
 dream, shows the party shall be very fortunate; and tables 
 allude unto love, for love is the table, fancy the point that stands 
 open ; and he that dreams much of table playing shall be a 
 great gamester, as well with Joan as my lady. 
 
 Carrots. To dream of carrots denotes profit and strength 
 to them who are at law lor an inheritance; for we pluck 
 
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 them out of the ground with their heads, branches, strings 
 and veins. 
 
 Cart. To dream of being tied in a cart, to draw like a horse 
 or an ex, denotes servitude and pain to everybody, how rich 
 and mighty soever they be. To dream that you are carried 
 in your cart or coach, to be drawn by men, signifies to have 
 might and authority over many, and to have children of good 
 behavior. As for travelers, it is to go slowly, but surely, 
 when they have such a dream. 
 
 Cat. To dream of a cat signifies you will be robbed. To 
 kill one, an averted danger; enraged, family quarrels. 
 
 Cattle. To dream of keeping cattle, portends disgrace and 
 loss to the rich, nut profit to the poor. Also to dream of fat 
 cattle shows a fruitful year; but lean cattle denotes scarcity. 
 (See Cow and Bull.) 
 
 Chariot. To dream of guiding a chariot drawn by wolves, 
 leopards, dogs, tigers, or such like beasts, is only good to 
 those who have great enemies. To dream of being drawn in 
 a chariot by men, is only good to those that desire to com- 
 mand and be obeyed; to others it denotes loss and discredit. 
 
 Cherries. To dream you eat ripe cherries denotes good 
 luck, but sour cherries, signifies a lawsuit. 
 
 Chess. To dream you are playing chess is a sign of discord 
 with friends. 
 
 Cheese. To dream you eat cheese is a sign of profit and 
 gain. 
 
 Chestnuts. To dream of chestnuts portends home troubles. 
 
 Cauliflower. (See Vegetables.) 
 
 Children. To dream that a man sees two or three chil- 
 dren, show3 he shall have cause of joy, and meet with good 
 success in his business. When one dreams that he hath 
 many small children, and that they seem to him to run about 
 the house, and yet notwithstanding he hath none, it signifies 
 it will be very difficult for him ever to have any, besides 
 which, he that so dreams will have many cares and obstruc- 
 tions in his affairs. And here note that, among little chil- 
 dren, it is better to dream that you see boys than girls. To 
 dream of anything to befall little children, which is not proper 
 to their age, is not good; as to dream that boys have beards 
 and gray hairs, and that little girls should be married and 
 have children, which betokens to them death. 
 
 Church. To dream you are in church signifies prosperity 
 in business. To see a church closed, great misfortune. 
 
 Clams. (Same as Oysters.) 
 
 Clock. To dream of a clock is a sure sign of happiness. 
 
 Cloak. To dream that one has lost his cloak, is good ifit 
 be old, for thereby is signified that the party so dreaming 
 
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 shall have a new one; but if he dream of finding it again, then 
 he shall have no change, but shall keep the old one still. 
 
 Clothes. (See Apparel.) If a man dream he has a new 
 suit of clothes, it is a sign of honor. To dream that you see 
 your clothes burned, denotes loss and damage. To dream 
 that you see yourself in black clothes signifies joy. To dream 
 that you take your clothes to put them on, denotes loss. If 
 a man or woman dream they are meanly clothed, it betokens 
 trouble and sadness. If one dream his clothes are dirty, or i 
 that he hath bad clothes tattered and much worn, it means 
 i shame. To dream your clothes are embroidered all over with 
 gold, or any other kind of embroidery, signifies joy and 
 honor. 
 
 Clouds. To dream of white clouds, is a sign of prosperity; 
 clouds mounting high from the earth, denote voyages, and re- 
 turn of the absent, and revealing of secrets. Clouds red and 
 inflamed, show an ill issue of sfffairs. To dream of smoky, 
 dark, or obscure clouds, shows an ill time, or anger. (See 
 Air.) 
 
 Coach. To dream of riding in a coach, shows that the party 
 so dreaming shall love idleness, is given to pride, and shall 
 die a beggar. To dream of coming out of a coach, denotes 
 being degraded from great honor, and coming into disgrace 
 upon a criminal account. 
 
 Coal-pits. To dream of being at the bottom of coal-pits, in- 
 dicates matching with a widow, for he that marries her must 
 be a continual drudge, and yet shall never sound the depth of 
 her policies. 
 
 Coffee. To dream you are drinking coflee, is a sign that 
 you have insincere friends who are plotting against you. To 
 dream you see others drinking coffee signifies a domestic 
 quarrel. 
 
 Cold. To suffer from cold is a sign of a joyous life. To 
 have a cold signifies you have secret enemies. 
 
 Concert. To dream of a concert signifies a life of harmony 
 with the one you love. 
 
 Cook. To dream you see a cook in the house, is good to 
 those who would marry, for marriages are not good without 
 a cook; it is also good for the poor, for they shall have goods, 
 and ability to keep a good and long table ; to the sick it is 
 inflammation, heat and tears. 
 
 Copper. (See Metals and Money.) 
 
 Corn. (See Vegetables.) 
 
 Countenance. To dream you see a comely countenance, 
 unlike your own, betokens honor. 
 
 Cow. To dream of a cow is a sign of prosperity and abun- 
 dance. (See Cattle.) 
 
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 Cucumbers. To dream of eating cucumbers denotes sick- 
 ness and vain hopes, but to the sick it is a prognostic of 
 recovery. 
 
 Cut. (See Fingers.) 
 
 Dagger. To dream of a dagger, foretells that your dearest 
 hope will be fulfilled. 
 
 Dancing. For a man to dream that he sees himself dance 
 alone, or in the presence of his household, also to see his wife, 
 children, or either of his parents dance, is good; for it shows 
 abundance of mirth; but to him that is sick, or hath any 
 disease about him, it is evil. (See Ball.) 
 
 Dark. To dream of being in the dark, and that he cannot 
 find his way out of the room, or so that he loses his way in 
 riding, or in going up a high pair of stairs, denotes that the 
 party so dreaming shall be blinded with some passion, and 
 much troubled. 
 
 Dead Man. To dream that you see a dead man, signifieth 
 that he that dreams will be subject to the same passions and 
 fortune as the party deceased had when alive, if he knew 
 him. 
 
 Dead. To dream of talking with dead folks, is a good 
 auspicious dream ; it shows great courage, and a very clear 
 conscience. To dream a man i3 dead, who is alive and in 
 health, denotes great trouble and being overthrown at law. 
 
 Death. To dream of death, signifies a wedding; for death 
 and marriage represent one another. For the sick to dream 
 they are married, or that they celebrate their weddings, is a 
 sign of death, and signifies separation from her or his com- 
 panions, friends, or parents ; for the dead keep not company 
 with the living. (See Marriage.) 
 
 Debt. To dream of debt, we are to take notice, that the 
 debtor and creditor represent life; wherefore, to the sick, the 
 creditor urging and constraining is great danger, and receiv- 
 ing is death; for we owe a life to nature, our universal 
 mother, which she makes us restore and pay. 
 
 Devil. To dream that one has seen the devil, and that he 
 is tormented, or otherwise much terrified, is a sign the 
 dreamer is in danger of being checked and punished by the 
 law. 
 
 Dice. To dream of dice, is a sign of poverty and sickness. 
 
 Digging. To dream you are digging, is very good ; but if 
 you dream that your spades, or digging tools, seem to be 
 lost, it portends loss of labor, dearth of corn, and ill-harvest 
 weather. 
 
 Ditches. To dream you see great ditches or precipices, and 
 that you fall into them, is a sign that he who dreams will suf- 
 fer much injury and hazard by his person, and his goods be in 
 
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 danger by lire. To dream you go over a ditch by a small 
 plank, means much deceit by lawyers. 
 
 Dogs. When we dream of such dogs as belong to us, it sig- 
 nifies fidelity, courage and affection; but if we dream of those 
 which belong to strangers, it means infamous enemies. To 
 dream that a dog barks and tears our garments, betokens some 
 enemy of mean condition slanders us, or endeavors to de- 
 prive us of our livelihood. To play with a dog, denotes you 
 will suffer for former extravagance; to hunt with one, hope; 
 one running, loss of a law-suit; to hear one howling, great 
 danger; to lose one, want of success; one frisking about, 
 loss of a friend ; two fighting, a warning to beware of false 
 friends. 
 
 Dragon. To dream you see a dragon, is a sign you shall 
 see some great magistrate; it implies also riches and treas- 
 ure. 
 
 Drawing. (See Pictures.) 
 
 Dress. (See Apparel.) 
 
 Drinking. To dream that you are drinking, when you are 
 very dry, is an assured sign of sickness, especially^ your 
 dream be near the break of day, and the dreamer be of a san- 
 guine complexion, and lying on the left side. 
 
 Drowning. To dream you are drowning, is a sign you will 
 make your fortune. To see another drowning, tells that your 
 sorrow will have an end. 
 
 Duck or Goose. Profit and pleasure. To kill one, mis- 
 fortune; to catch one, snare laid for the dreamer. (See 
 Geese.) 
 
 Earth. If a man dreams that he hath good lands, or earth 
 well inclosed, bestowed upon him, with pleasant pastures, 
 he will have a handsome wife. If you dream you see the 
 earth black, that implies sorrow, melancholy, and the weak- 
 ness of the brain. 
 
 Eclipse. For one to dream that he sees the sun in eclipse, 
 means the losa of his father ; but if he sees the moon eclipsed 
 in his dream, it betokens the death of his mother; but if the 
 party dreaming have neither father nor mother, then the 
 death of the next nearest relation (See Sun and Moon.) 
 
 Eggs. To dream of eggs signifies that you will have suc- 
 cess with all your undertakings. (See Hens.) 
 
 Elephant. To dream that one sees an elephant, signifies 
 the party shall be rich; for if one dreams he is carried on an 
 elephant, he shall enjoy the estate of some great prince or 
 lord ; and if one dreams that he gives an elephant anything 
 to eat or drink, it is a sign he shall wait upon some great lord 
 to his advantage. 
 
 Evil Spirits. Dreaming that evil spirits shall obstruct 
 
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 thy doing good, under a show of devotion, shows thou wilt 
 be obstructed in thy affairs by a hypocrite. And if thou 
 dreamest that thou seest hideous physiognomies, things more 
 than common shall be revealed to thee. 
 
 Eyes. If any one dream he hath lost his eyes, it shows he 
 will violate his word, or else that he or some of his children 
 are in danger of death, or that he will never more see his 
 friends again. 
 
 Eyebrows. Dreaming the eyebrows are hairy, and of a 
 good grace, is good, especially to women. But the eyebrows 
 naked and without hair implies she will be afraid to marry. 
 But if either man or woman dream their eyebrows are more 
 comely and large than they used to be, it is a sign they will 
 do feats in the matrimonial way. 
 
 Earth-worms. Dreaming of earth-worms betokens secret 
 enemies, that endeavor to ruin and destroy us. 
 
 Face. To dream you see a fresh, taking, smiling face 
 and countenance, is a sign of friendship and joy. Dreaming 
 you see a meager, pale face, is a sign of trouble, poverty, and 
 death. Dreaming one washes his face, implies repentance for 
 sin; a blac& face is a sign of long life. 
 
 Fall. Dreaming you had a fall from a tree, been scratched 
 by thorns, or otherwise prejudiced, signifies you shall lose your 
 office, and be out of favor with grandees. 
 
 Farm. To dream of a farm signifies you will soon have 
 anxious cares. (See Plowing.) 
 
 Farmer. (See Husbandry.) 
 
 Father-in-law. To dream one sees his father-in-law, 
 either dead or alive, is ill ; especially if he dreams that he uses 
 violence or threatening. And to dream that he U3es gentle 
 speech and good entertainment, implies vain hopes and deceit. 
 
 Fairs. To dream of going to fairs, threatens the person so 
 dreaming with having his pockets picked, which is usually 
 done in those places. 
 
 Feast. (See Banquet.) 
 
 Feet. To dream that a man's feet are cut off, betokens 
 damage. Dreaming one hath a wooden leg, implies the 
 alteration of your condition from good to bad, and from bad 
 to worse. 
 
 Fields. Dreaming of fields and pleasant places shows a 
 man that he will marry a discreet, chaste, and beautiful wife, 
 and have handsome children. And to women it betokens a 
 loving and prudent husband. 
 
 Figs. Momentary pleasure. Dried, festivity ; green, hope ; 
 to eat them, reverses. 
 
 Fighting. To dream of lighting, signifies opposition and 
 
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 contention ; and if the party dreams he is wounded in fighting, 
 it implies loss of reputation and disgrace. 
 
 Fingers. Dreaming you cut your fingers, or see them cut 
 by another, betokens damage. To dream you lose some or all 
 of your fingers, implies either the hurt or loss of servants. To 
 scriveners, orators, and attorneys, it is a sign they shall want 
 employment; to debtors, that they shall pay more than they 
 owe; to usurers, loss by interest. 
 
 Fire. When a man dreams of fire, or that he sees fire, it 
 means the issue of his choler ; and commonly they that dream 
 of fire are active and furious ; if a man dreams he is burnt by 
 fire, a violent fever is prognosticated thereby. When a man 
 dreams that his bed is on fire, and that he perished, it be- 
 tokens damage, sickness, or death to his wife; and if the wife 
 dream it, the same will happen to her husband. If one dream 
 that the kitchen is on fire, that denotes death to his cook. 
 " (See Blazing Fire.) 
 
 Fish. If any one dreams he sees or catches large fish, it is 
 a sign of profit. Dreaming you see fish of divers colors, 
 means to the sick, poison ; and to those in health, injuries, 
 contention and grief. 
 
 Flag. To dream, el a flag signifies loss by fire. 
 
 Flattery. To dream one is pleasant and easily endures 
 flattery, is not good ; especially if one of our familiars, for it 
 signifies to be betrayed by him. 
 
 Fleas. To dream yon see a flea, portends disappointment 
 in some cherished design. To kill one, triumph over your 
 enemies. 
 
 Flesh. If any one dreams he has increased in flesh, he will 
 gain wealth. On the contrary, if you dream you have got 
 thin, you will grow poor. If you dream your flesh is spotted 
 or black, you will prove deceitful. 
 
 Flies. Jealousy excited by the dreamer's success. 
 
 Flowers. If you dream of holding or smelling odoriferous 
 flowers in their season, it means joy. On the contrary, to 
 dream that you see or smell flowers out of season, if they be 
 white, it denotes obstruction in business, and bad success ; 
 all other colors denote sickness. To gather flowers, lasting 
 friendship; to cast away, despair, quarrels. (See Garden 
 and Bouquet.) 
 
 Flute. To dream you hear a flute signifies your fondest 
 hopes will be blighted. To dream you are playing the flute 
 is a sign you will have a pleasant, prosperous life. 
 
 Fruit. To dream you are eating good, sweet ripe fruit, 
 denotes joy and happiness, but to dream you are eating sour 
 and unripe fruit, signifies cares and contention. ' 
 
 Fox. A ruse to which the dreamer will fall victim. Killed, 
 
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 triumph over enemies ; petted, abuse of confidence, unfortunate 
 undertaking. 
 
 Funeral. To dream one goes to the funeral of a friend, is 
 a good sign the dreamer shall have money, or marry a fortune. 
 (See Buried Alive.) 
 
 Garden. To dream of walking in a garden, and gathering 
 flowers, shows the person is given to pride and to have high 
 thoughts of herself, but it also denotes a lasting friendship. 
 If a man dream of seeing fair gardens, he will marry a chaste 
 and beautiful wife. (See Flowers and Land.) 
 
 Geese. If you dream of the cackling of geese, you will 
 have an increase of business, and much profit. (See Duck.) 
 
 Giant. If you dream of seeing a giant, or a large-sized 
 man, it is a good sign. 
 
 Gibbet. To dream you see a person hanging on a gibbet, 
 is a sign of damage and great affliction. 
 
 Girdle. Dreaming you are girt with a girdle, means labor 
 and pains. If you dream you have a new girdle, it meaus 
 honor. 
 
 Glass. If one dreams that he hath had a glass given him 
 full of water, he shall be married speedily, and his wife shall 
 have children. But if the glass* i3 cracked, he must look for 
 sickness and loss. 
 
 Goat. To dream of white goats is a sign of wealth and 
 plenty, but black signify sickness and uncertain lawsuits. 
 
 Gold. (See Metals and Money.) 
 
 Grain. If you dream of seeing and gathering grain, it de- 
 notes prosperity. If you dream of eating it in soup, it is bad. 
 
 Grapes. Rejoicings, enjoyment. To eat them, joy, gain ; 
 to gather them, considerable increase of fortune; to throw 
 them away, loss, care, and bitterness; to trample them under 
 foot, abundance. 
 
 Grasshopper. To dream of grasshoppers, portends a poor 
 harvest. 
 
 Grave. If you dream of being put into a grave and buried, 
 it presageth you shall die in a mean condition. (See Buried 
 Alive.) 
 
 Groves. Dreaming you have land and groves adjoining, de- 
 notes you will be married well, and be blessed with children. 
 
 Ground. Dreaming you fall upon the grouud, denotes dis- 
 honor, shame, and scandal. 
 
 Grandfather. (See Predecessors.) 
 
 Hair. For a man to dream his hair is long, like a woman's, 
 denotes cowardice and effeminacy, and that the person 
 dreaming will be deceived by a woman. If you dream you 
 see a woman without hair, famine and sickness will ensue. 
 If you see a man bald, and without hair, it signifies the con- 
 
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 trary. If you dream you cannot pass the comb through your 
 hair, and cannot disentangle it, it portends great trouble and 
 lawsuits. 
 
 Hatred. Dreaming of hatred, or being hated, whether of 
 friends or enemies, is an ill omen. 
 
 Head. To dream you have a great head, or a head bigger 
 than ordinary, and very highly raised, denotes dignity. If 
 you dream of your head being cut off by robbers and murder- 
 ers, that indicates loss of children, relations, estate, or wife; 
 and to a wife so dreaming, the loss of her husband. (See be- 
 heading.) 
 
 Heaven. Dreaming of heaven, and that you ascend up 
 thither, is an indication of grandeur and glory. 
 
 Hens. If you dream you hear hens cackle, or that you catch 
 them, it denotes joy, and an increase of property, and success 
 in business. Dreaming you see a hen with her chickens, 
 means loss and damage. If you see a hen lay eggs, it denotes 
 gain. (See Chicken.) 
 
 Herbs. (See Vegetables.) 
 
 Hh-ls. To dream you are traveling over hills and wading 
 through great difficulties, and meet with assistance in the 
 way, shows that you shall have good counsel, and overcome 
 all your troubles. 
 
 Horns. If you dream of having horns on your head, it de- 
 notes grandeur. If you see a man with horns on his head, he 
 is in danger of loss of his person and estate. 
 
 Horses. If you dream of a horse, it is good sign ; or if one 
 dreams he mounts a horse, it is a happy omen. To dream 
 you are riding on a tired horse, shows one shall be desperately 
 in love; to kill one, disunion, grief; to dream of a black 
 horse, denotes partial success; a white one, unexpected good 
 fortune; to see one wounded, failure in undertakings; to shoe 
 one, good luck ; to dream you see a dead horse tells of mis- 
 fortune. (See Plowing and Saddle.) 
 
 House. To dream one builds a house, denotes comfort. 
 Dreaming of building houses, wearing fine clothes, and talk- 
 ing with ladies, is a sign that the parties will suddenly marry. 
 
 Husbandry. If you dream of a plow, it is good for mar- 
 riages. Te dream of the yoke, is good, but not for servants. 
 (See Plowing and Manure.) 
 
 Ice. Denotes a good harvest to husbandmen; and to 
 merchants, and to other men of employment, it betokens 
 hindrance in their negotiations and voyages. 
 
 Images. Dreaming you make images of men, denotes you 
 will shortly be married and have many children, and very like 
 yourselves. 
 
 Iron. (See Metals.) 
 
36 NAPOLEON'S ORACULUM. 
 
 Jollity. Dreaming of jollity, feasts, and merry-makings, 
 is a good and prosperous dream, and promiseth great prefer- 
 ment. 
 
 Keys. To dream you lose your keys, denotes anger. But 
 to dream you have a bunch of keys, and that you give them 
 to those that desire them of you, shows goodness to the poor. 
 A key seen in a dream, to him that would marry, denotes 
 he shall have a handsome wife and a maid. 
 
 King. Dreaming you discourse with a king, implies 
 honor. 
 
 Knees. Dreaming your knees are strong and sturdy, shows 
 health and strength to go through your various avocations ; 
 but to dream they are weak, the contrary. If a man dreams 
 that by the strength of his knees he can run swiftly, he shall 
 be happy in all his undertakings. If it be a woman, she will 
 be ready and willing to obey her husband, and be careful 
 to govern her family. 
 
 Knife. To dream you bestow a knife upon any one denotes 
 injustice and contention. 
 
 Land. If a man dreams he has good lands, well incjosed, 
 he shall have a handsome wife. If he dreams that the 'lands 
 have gardens, fountains, pleasant groves, and orchards, he 
 will marry a discreet, chaste, and beautiful wife, and have 
 children. 
 
 Lambs. To dream of lambs in the fields signifies peace, 
 tranquillity ; to keep them, profit ; to carry one, success ; to 
 buy one, great surprise; to kill one, secret grief: to find one, 
 a gain of a lawsuit: to eat, tears. 
 
 Larks. Riches. Roasted, accidents in the dreamer's 
 house. 
 
 Laurel. If you dream you see a laurel-tree, it denotes vic- 
 tory and pleasure; and if you be married, it betokens inher- 
 itance of possessions. Dreaming you see or smell laurel, if it 
 be a married woman, she shall have children ; if a maid, she will 
 be suddenly married. 
 
 Lead. (See Metals.) 
 
 Leg. (See Feet and Knees.) 
 
 Lemons. To dream of lemons denotes the dreamer will have 
 good luck. 
 
 Leeks. (See Vegetables.) 
 
 Letters. Dreaming you learn letters, is good to the ig- 
 norant; but to one that has learned his letters it is not 
 good. 
 
 Lettuce. (See Vegetables. ) 
 
 Mad. For a man to dream he is mad, and is guilty of ex- 
 travagancies, he shall be long-lived, and become of great 
 consequence. 
 
napoleon's oraculum. 37 
 
 Mallows. If you dream of eating mallows, it denotes ex- 
 emption from trouble, and dispatch of business. 
 
 Manure. Dreaming that you manure or cultivate the earth, 
 is a sign of melancholy to those who are in good condition, 
 but to laborers it signifies gain and a plentiful crop. 
 
 Marjoram. Dreaming that you smell marjoram, denotes 
 trouble, labor, and sadness. 
 
 Marriage. To dream that you do the act of marriage, de- 
 notes danger. Marriage, or the wedding of a woman, is a 
 token of the death of some friend; and for a man to dream 
 that he is newly married, and that he hath had to do with his 
 new wife, it denotes some evil accident will befall him. (See 
 Death.) 
 
 Marshes. Dreaming of marshes is good only for farmers; 
 to all others they are a sign of hindrances of business. 
 
 Martyr. If one dreams that he dies for religion, the per- 
 son will arrive at a great point of honor; and it denotes that 
 his soul will be_happy hereafter. 
 
 Measles. If any one dreams he hath the measles, it de- 
 notes he shall gain wealth, but it shall be with infamy. 
 
 Melons. Dreaming of melons, is to sick persons a prognos- 
 tic of recovery, by reason of their juicy substance. 
 
 Metals. To dream of metals has different significations 
 and interpretations according to the metal you dream of. To 
 enable our readers to more readily discover the meaning of 
 ther dreams, we subjoin a list of the metals with their ex- 
 planations. Brass. To dream you see a brass ornament, is 
 a sign your sweetheart will be false to you. To see any oue 
 working in brass, or cleaning that metal, is a sign you will 
 hear of the. death of a distant relative who will leave you a 
 legacy. Copper. To dream of copper, signifies, that your 
 sweetheart is deceitful and loves another, it also shows secret 
 enemies. Gold. To dream of receiving gold is a good sign, 
 and shows you will be successful in all your undertakings. To 
 dream you pay gold betokens increase of friends. Iron. For 
 one to dream that he is hurt with iron, signifies that he shall 
 receive some damage. Lead. To dream cf lead denotes sick- 
 ness, but to dream of leaden bullets, good news. If you 
 dream you are wounded by a leaden bullet it is a sign you will 
 be successful in love. . Quicksilver. To dream of "this metal 
 i3 a sign your friends will all be false to you, it is also a sign 
 of losses in property. Silver. To dream that you are presented 
 with spoons, or any silver plate for household use, foretells 
 that you, or some near relative, will shortly marry, but not 
 happily; if you dream of buying these articles, it is a sign of 
 poverty ; to dream of silver dollars, or bars of silver used in 
 commence, is a sign that you will lose money by speculation. 
 
38 NAPOLEON'S oraculum. 
 
 Steel. To break a piece in a dream, shows that you will over- 
 come your enemies; if you only touch it, your position in life 
 is secure; if you try to bend it, and cannot, you will meet 
 with many serious accidents. 
 
 Mice. To dream of mice foretells business affairs embarrass- 
 ed through the machinations of dangerous friends. 
 
 Milk. To dream you drink milk, is an extraordinary good 
 sign ; and to dream you see breasts full of milk, denotes gain. 
 
 Mole. Dreaming of a mole, denotes a man blind by incon- 
 venience and labor in vain, and also that he who would be 
 secret shall be disclosed by himself. 
 
 Monkeys. Dreaming of monkeys, shows you have mali- 
 cious, strange, and secret enemies. 
 
 Moon. If any one dream that he sees the moon shine, it 
 shows that his wife loves him extremely well; it also implies 
 the getting of silver; for, as the sun represents gold, so the 
 moon doth silver. Dreaming you see the moon darkened, 
 denotes the death or sickness of your wife, mother, sister, or 
 daughter; loss of money, or danger in a voyage or journey, 
 especially if it be by water; or else it denotes a distemper in 
 the brain or eyes. To dream you see the moon darkened, and 
 grow clear and bright again, implies gain to the woman that 
 dreams, and to the man joy and prosperity; but to dream 
 that you see the moon clear, aud afterwards cloudy, presageth 
 the contrary. To dream you see the moon in the form of a 
 full white face, implies to the virgin speedy marriage; to the 
 married woman, that she will have a handsome daughter. If 
 the husband dream it, it implies that his wife will have a son. 
 To dream you see the moon at full, is a good sign to hand- 
 some women, of their being beloved by those who view them ; 
 but it is bad for such as conceal themselves, as thieves and 
 murderers, for they will certainly be discovered; but it signi- 
 fies death to those that are sick, and to seafaring men. To 
 dream the moon shines about your bed, implies grace, par- 
 don, and deliverance by some woman. To dream you see the 
 new moon, is a sign of expedition in business. Dreaming you 
 see the moon decrease, betokens the death of some great per- 
 son. To dream you see the moon pale i3 joy fulness. "To dream 
 you see the moon dyed with blood, indicates travel or pilgri- 
 mage. Dreaming you see the moon fall from the firmament, 
 is a sign of sickness. To dream you see two moons appear, 
 betokens increase of sorrow. Eclipse of the moon signifies 
 gain in business. (See Eclipse.) 
 
 Money. To dream of losing money denotes losses in busi- 
 ness. To find money, if gold, or large bank bills, is a good 
 omen, and signifies success in all your undertakings ; but to 
 dream you find small silver or copper coin foretells a discovery 
 
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 made too late to be of any benefit to you. To dream you are 
 melting or see money melted or bank bills burned, presages 
 disappointment in some cherished design. To dream you 
 throw money away foretells chagrin and want. To dream 
 you change money foretells inconstancy in a lover or sweet- 
 heart. To dream you have money given or paid to you, im- 
 plies success in love affairs, and much domestic happiness. 
 To dream of counterfeit money is a bad omen, and foretells 
 quarrels, sickness, and secret enemies ; it also presages domestic 
 unhappiness. To dream of money in bags or boxes, also de- 
 notes misfortune of some kind. Thus Shylock, in the ".'Mer- 
 chant of Venice," says : 
 
 "There is some ill a brewing towards my rest, 
 For I did dream of money-bags to-nigiit." 
 
 Mother-in-law. Dreaming you see a mother-in-law, dead 
 or alive, is ill ; especially if you dream she uses violence or 
 threatening. To dream she uses gentle speech, and gives 
 good entertainment, implies vain hope and deceit. 
 ' Mouth. The mouth is the door of all the internal parts of 
 the body, within which they are all inclosed. If, therefore, 
 one dreams that his mouth is wider than ordinary, his family 
 will be enriched, and he will become more opulent than form- 
 erly. If any one dreams that the breath which comes out of 
 his mouth is offensive, it implies he shall be despised by all 
 people, and hated by his servants. 
 
 Mulberry-tree. If one dreams he sees a mulberry-tree, it 
 implies an increase, with abundance of goods and. children. 
 
 Music. (See Flays). To dream you hear melodious music, 
 which is even ready to ravish your ears, implies the parties 
 dreaming shall hear some very acceptable news, with which 
 they shall be greatly delighted. But if they dream that they 
 hear harsh and ill-tuned music, it means the contrary, and 
 that they shall soon meet with such tidings as they do not 
 wish to hear. 
 
 Nails. Dreaming that one's nails are longer than usual, is 
 a sign of profit ; and the contrary, loss and discontent. To 
 dream that one's nails are cut off, shows to the party so 
 dreaming that he shall suffer loss and disgrace, and have con- 
 tention with his friends and relations. 
 
 Navigation. To dream of being in a ship or boat, in dan- 
 ger of oversetting and shipwreck, is a sign of danger, unless 
 the party be a prisoner or captive; and in that case it denotes 
 liberty and freedom. He that dreams he falls into the water 
 or sea, and that he awakes starting, it signifies that he will 
 spend his days and means in profligacy. (See Shipwreck.) 
 
 Nettles. Dreaming of nettles, and that you sting yourself 
 with them, shows that you will venture hard for what you de- 
 
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 sire to obtain ; and if they are young folks that dream thus, it 
 shows they are in love, and are willing to take a nettle though 
 they are stuug thereby. 
 
 Nightmare. To dream of being ridden by the nightmare, 
 is a sign that a woman so dreaming shall be suddenly after 
 married, and that a man shall be ridden and domineered over 
 by a fool. 
 
 Night-walking. To dream of walking in the night, im- 
 plies trouble and melancholy. 
 
 Nose. Dreaming one has a fair and great nose, is good to 
 all; for it implies subtlety of sense, providence in aflairs, and 
 acquaintance with great persons. But to dream one has no 
 nose, means the contrary ; and to a sick man, death ; for dead 
 men's heads have no nose. If any one dreams his nose is 
 larger than ordinary, he will become rich and powerful, provi- 
 dent and subtle, and be well received among grandees. Dream- 
 ing oue has two noses, implies discord and quarrels. If one 
 dreams that his nose is grown so big that it is deformed and 
 hideous to the sight, he will live in prosperity and abundance, 
 but never gain the love of the people. If any one dreams his ' 
 nose is stopped, so that he hath lost his scent, it signifies he 
 is in danger from a supposed friend. 
 
 Oak. To dream one sees a stately oak, is a sign of long 
 life, riches, and gain to the dreamer. (See Plant.) 
 
 Oil. Dreaming you are anointed with oil, is gocd for 
 women; but for men it is ill, and implies shame. 
 
 Old Women. To dream that you are courted by an old 
 woman, and that you marry her, shows you shall have good 
 luck in prosecuting your affairs, but not without some re- 
 proaches from the world. 
 
 Olive Trees. To dream you see an olive tree with olives, 
 denotes peace, delight, concord, liberty, dignity, and fruition 
 of your desires. In dreams, the olive tree means the wife, 
 and therefore it is good to dream that it is nourishing well, 
 bearing fair and ripe fruit in season. To dream you beat 
 the olives down, is good for all but servants. 
 
 Onions. (See Vegetables.) 
 
 Oranges. Dreaming that one sees and eats oranges, im- 
 plies wounds, grief, and vexation, whether they be ripe or 
 not. 
 
 Orchard. (See Land, Fruit, Pears, Apples and Trees.) 
 
 Organs. To dream that you hear the sound of organs, be- 
 tokens joy. 
 
 Owls. To dream of owls, old barns, church-yards, <fcc, 
 betokens much melancholy, as also imprisonment, keeping 
 one's chamber, and sickness; and it denotes the same also to 
 dream of an owlet or bat 
 
napoleon's oraculum. 41 
 
 Oysters. To dream of opening and eating oysters, shows 
 great hunger, which the party dreaming should suddenly sus- 
 tain; or else that he should take great paius for his living, as 
 they do that open oysters. 
 
 Paper. To dream you write on or read in paper denotes 
 news. To dream you blot or tear your paper indicates the 
 well ordering of business. 
 
 Paths. Dreaming one walks in large, plain, and easy 
 paths betokens health to the dreamer; and paths which are 
 narrow, crooked, and rough signify the contrary. 
 
 Peaches. To dream you gather peaches is a sign of good 
 fortune and prosperous undertakings. To dream you eat ripe 
 peaches is a sign you will have great domestic happiness, but 
 to eat unripe peaches denotes a quarrel. 
 
 Pears. (Same as Peaches.) 
 
 Peacock. To dream you see a peacock is a sign you will 
 marry a handsome wife, and that you will grow rich, and be 
 in great honor. And if a woman has such a dream, it shows 
 her husband shall be a pretty man, but a sot. 
 
 Peas. Dreaming of peas well boiled denotes good success 
 and expedition. (See Vegetables.) 
 
 Pictures. To dream one draws pictures betokens joy 
 without profit. 
 
 Pigs. To dream of a pig denotes assured gain. To dream 
 of a dead pig is a sign that you will get a letter containing 
 good news. 
 
 Pigeons. To dream you see pigeons is a good sign ; to 
 wit, that you will have content and delight at home, and suc- 
 cess in affairs abroad. To dream that you see a white 
 pigeon flying denotes consolation, devotion, and success in 
 good undertakings. Wild pigeons signify wild and dissolute 
 women, and tame pigeons signify virtuous women. 
 
 Pit. Dreaming you Bee a pit full of fair water in a field, 
 where there i3 none at all, is a good dream ; for he who dreams 
 this is a thriving man and will suddenly be married, if he be 
 not so already, and will have good and obedient children. To 
 dream you see a pit whose water overflows the banks, implies 
 loss of substance, or the death of wjfe and children; and if 
 the wife have the same dream, it shows her -death or the loss 
 of her substance. To dream you see a friend fall into a pit, 
 shows that such a person 13 then near his end ; and if it be a 
 parent, aunt or child, that you dream falls, expect to see the 
 death of such a relation very suddenly. 
 
 Plant. To dream that any plant cometh out of one's body, 
 is death. To dream of plants quick in growth, as the vine 
 and the peach tree, implies that the good or evil portended us 
 shall quickly happen; but to dream of trees and plants that 
 
42 NAPOLEON'S oraculum. 
 
 are slow in growing, as the oak, olive, cypress, &c, shows 
 that the good or evil that shall happen to 113 shall be long in 
 coming. (See Trees.) 
 
 Plays. Dreaming you see a comedy, farce, or some other 
 recreation, indicates good success in business. To dream you 
 see a tragedy acted, implies labor, loss of estate, with grief 
 and affliction. To dream one plays, or sees another play upon 
 a flute, violin, or other musical instrument, betokens good 
 news, concord, and a good correspondence between man and 
 wife, master and servant, prince and subject. To dream one 
 plays tunes on small bells denotes discord and disunion be- 
 tween subjects and servants. To dream you play, or hear 
 playing on wind instruments, as flutes, flageolets or small bag- 
 pipes, or other such instruments, shows trouble, contention, 
 and being overthrown at law. If.any one dreams he plays at 
 any of those plays which company use to divert themselves— 
 as, at questions and commands, cross-purposes, blind-man's 
 buff, hot cockles, barley-break, and such like — it implies pros- 
 perity, joy, pleasure, health, and concord among friends and 
 relations. 
 
 Plowing. Dreaming of plowing is good, but if the 
 horses seem to sink into the ground, it portends loss of labor, 
 dearth of corn, and ill-harvest weather; but to plow on a 
 hill, and on a sudden to be loosening the team, and setting 
 them up in a stable, doth show a lazy disposition in the 
 plowman, and also that the horse3 shall not stand, but fall 
 sick in the stable. (See Farm, Manure and Husbandry.) 
 
 Plums. To dream a friend gives you a sour plum, is a 
 sign he will quarrel with you, but if he presents you with a 
 ripe plum, it denotes lie will do you a great service. 
 
 Pocket-book. (See Purse.) 
 
 Pomegranate. If a man dream that he hath gathered 
 the fruit of a pomegranate tree, he will be enriched by some 
 wealthy person ; but if the pomegranate be not ripe, it de- 
 notes sickness and affliction by some person wickedly dis- 
 
 Pot-herbs. To dream of pot-herbs, especially such as have 
 a strong smell, portends a discovery of hidden secrets and 
 domestic jars. 
 
 Prayers. Dreaming you put up prayers or supplications to 
 God, implies happiness. The prayers of beggars, and of the 
 poor and miserable, signify care and anger to those who 
 dream thereof; for no one requesteth of another without af- 
 fliction ; and none that are afflicted have reason and consid- 
 eration, by reason whereof they are importunate, and cause 
 trouble and hindrance. 
 
napoleon's oraculum. 43 
 
 Predecessors. To dream of predecessors, as grandfathers, 
 and other ancestors, implies care. (See Relations Deceased.) 
 
 Purse. To dream that one hath lost his purse or pocket- 
 book, is good and auspicious, if it be old and empty; for 
 then thereby it is a sign that the party dreaming shall either 
 have anew one, or one that is full; but if he dreamed he 
 found it again, he must even be content with the old, for he 
 is like to have no other. To dream you find a purse or 
 pocket-book full of money, is a sign of good luck. (See 
 Money.) 
 
 • Quagmire. Dreaming one has fallen into a quagmire, shows 
 the party so dreaming shall meet with such obstructions in 
 his afiairs, as shall be very difficult to overcome. 
 
 Quarrels. If a man dream of quarrels and fighting, he 
 shall hear some unlooked-for news of women, or embrace 
 some joy he thought not of. 
 
 Quicksilver. (See Metals.) 
 
 Quince. To dream one sees quinces, shows that they shall 
 meet with some changes in their affairs, which shall be for 
 the better. 
 
 Rabbit. Black, trouble; white friendship; a warren, ex- 
 pensive pleasures. 
 
 Radishes. To dream that one eats or smells of radishes, 
 signifies a discovery of hidden secrets and domestic jars. 
 
 Rain. To dream of a gentle rain is a good omen, as it fore- 
 tells success in any undertaking; if you dream of a violent 
 rain-storm, accompanied by wind, and thunder and lightning, 
 it predicts much trouble and misfortune, though ultimate 
 success in your undertakings. (See Shower and Tempest.) 
 
 Rainbow. It is an excellent dream to imagine you see a 
 brilliant rainbow — the brighter the better; it denotes health 
 and general prosperity; to lovers it foretells a happy mar- 
 riage, and riches. A young girl who dreams of a rainbow 
 will either get an agreeable lover or a present. 
 
 Raspberries. Rejoicings, gain, profit. To eat them, 
 a sign that the dreamer will be deceived by a woman; 
 to throw them away, troubles caused by the envy of others. 
 
 Rats. Secret enemies, treason; white, triumph of the 
 dreamer over them. 
 
 Reading. To dream you are reading romances, comedies 
 or other diverting books, signifies joy and comfort. To 
 dream you read serious books, and of some divine science, 
 denotes wisdom. 
 
 Relations Deceased. To dream one sees and discourses 
 with father, mother, wife, brother, sister, or some other of 
 his relations and friends, though they are dead, is an advert- 
 
44 napoleon's oraculum. 
 
 isement for the party to mind his affairs, and to behave Tiim- 
 self properly in the world. (See Predecessors.) 
 
 Reptile. (See Alligator and Serpents.) 
 
 Rice. To dream of eating rice, denotes abundance of 
 obstruction. 
 
 Ride. To dream you ride with a company of men, is very 
 lucky and profitable; but with women, it signifies misfortune 
 and deceit. (See Saddle.) 
 
 Rings. To dream of rings, betokeneth weddings, because 
 they are then required. 
 
 River. To dream you see a river, water clear and calm, 
 presages good to all persons. To dream of swimming in a 
 great river, signifies future peril and danger. (See Boat.) 
 
 Roots. All roots which have a strong smell in eating, sig- 
 nify the revealing of secrets and anger. Roots which are 
 pared or scraped before they are eaten, signify hurt, by rea- 
 son of the superfluity which Is cast away. 
 
 Roses. To dream of seeing and smelling roses in the sea- 
 son of the year, is a good sign for all persons. If the dream 
 be when roses are out of season, it signifies the contrary. 
 Also to dream of gathering roses, denotes the want of frui- 
 tion, and folly of love. But to dream you see red roses, is a 
 sign of joy, recreation, pleasure and delight. 
 
 Rue. (See Vegetables.) 
 
 Rye Bread. (See Bread.) 
 
 Saddle. To dream you were riding a horse without a sad- 
 dle, signifies poverty, disgrace, and shame to the dreamer. 
 
 Sea. To dream of walking upon the sea, is good to him 
 who would travel, as also to a servant, and. to him who would 
 take a wife; for the one shall enjoy his wife, and the other 
 shall have his master at his own pleasure. 
 
 Serpents. To dream you see a serpent turning and wind- 
 ing himself, signifies danger and imprisonment; it denotes, 
 also, sickness and hatred. To dream you see many serpents, 
 signifies you will be deceived by your wife. 
 
 Sheep. To dream of sheep foretells great gain. 
 
 Shipwreck. To dream you see a shipwreck, is most dan- 
 gerous to all, except those who are detained by force; for to 
 them it signifieth releasing and liberty. (See Navigation.) 
 
 Shower. If one dream he sees a soft shower, without 
 storm, tempest, or wind, it signifies gain. (See Rain.) 
 
 Sky. (See Clouds, Rainbow, Stars. Sun, Moon, and 
 Eclipse.) 
 
 Singing. If any one dream he sings, it signifies he will be 
 aflected, and weep. To dream you hear singing, or playing 
 in concert upon instruments, signifies consolation in ad* 
 versity, and recovery of health to those that are sick. 
 
napoleon's oraculum. 45 
 
 Silver. (See Metals and Money.) 
 
 Snake. (See Serpents.) 
 
 Soup. (See Broth.) 
 
 Spider. At night, success, money; in the morning, a law- 
 suit; to kill one, pleasure. 
 
 Stag. Gain. To kill one, scandal propagated in the neigh- 
 borhood; to chase one, loss through a failure in business. 
 
 Stars. To dream you see the sky clear, and full of stars, 
 denotes great happiness. (See Sun, Moon, Eclipse, Sky, and 
 Clouds.) 
 
 Steel. (See Metals.) 
 
 Strawberries. Unexpected good fortune. 
 
 Sun. Bright, discovery of secrets; clouded, bad news; ris- 
 ing, success; setting, losses; eclipse of the sun, a sudden loss. 
 (See Eclipse.) 
 
 Tapestry. To dream that one makes tapestry, signifies 
 joy. To dream you see tapes try, denotes treachery, deceit 
 and cozenage. 
 
 Tavern. To dream you are in a tavern, and feasting 
 with your companions, signifies joy and comfort. 
 
 Teeth. To dream you lose a tooth, is a sign you will soon 
 lose a friend. 
 
 Tempests. To dream of great and long-continuing tem- 
 pests, signifies affliction, troubles, dangers, losses, and peril ; 
 to the poorer sort they denote repose. (See Rain.) 
 
 Thorns. Pain, disappointment- To be pricked by them, 
 loss of money. 
 
 Tin. (See Metals.) 
 
 Tortoise or Turtle. Delays and vexations in business. 
 To eat, adjustment of aflairs. 
 
 Treasure. To dream you find treasure hidden in the 
 earth, is evil, whether it be little or great ; for they open the 
 earth for the dead as well as for treasure. 
 
 Trees. Green, hope; shattered by a storm, domestic quar- 
 rels; withered, grief; leafless, deceit; in bud, success; cut 
 down, a robbery ; to climb one, change of employment. (See 
 Plants, Orchard and Fall.) 
 
 Turnips. (See Vegetables.) 
 
 Vinegar. To dream that you drink vinegar, betokens sick- 
 ness. 
 
 Virgin. To dream you discourse with the Virgin Mary 
 signifies joy and consolation ; but a virgin dreaming she has 
 lost her virtue, denotes she will give herself up to the first she 
 likes. 
 
 Vomit. To dream of vomiting, whether of blood, meat or 
 phlegm, signifies to the poor, profit ; to the rich, hurt ; for the 
 
46 NAPOLEON'S ORACULUM. 
 
 first can lose nothing till they have it, but the others, who 
 have goods already, shall come to lose them. (See Blood.) 
 
 Vegetables. Wearisome toil; to gather them, quarrels; to 
 eat them, losses in business. Cabbage. Health, lo^ng life. 
 Cauliflower. Sickness, infidelity. Beans. Criticism; green, 
 considerable loss. Peas. Good fortune. Asparagus. Profit, 
 success. Artichokes. Pain, embarrassment. Turnips. An- 
 noyance, disappointment. Cucumber. Serious indisposition. 
 Onions. Dispute with inferiors. Leeks. Labor. Lettuce. 
 Poverty. Garlic. A woman's deception. Rue. Family an- 
 noyances. Herbs. Prosperity; to eat, grief. Corn, Riches 
 and happiness. 
 
 Walnuts. To dream that one sees and eats waluats, or 
 hazel-nuts, signifies difficulty and trouble. 
 
 Wasps. To dream of wasps, is a sign you will be annoyed 
 by enemies. 
 
 Watch. To dream that in the night one sitteth up, and 
 watcheth in the chamber, signifies, to the rich, great affairs; 
 to the poor, and those that would use any subtleties or de- 
 ceits, it is good; for the first shall not be without work 
 and gain, and the others, undergoing their first attempts with 
 great subtlety, shall come to the height of their enterprise. 
 
 Water. (See Boats, Bath, Drinking, Glass, Navigation, 
 Rivers and Showers.) To drink it, false security ; to fall into, 
 reconciliation; to bathe in running, disappointment; in 
 stagnant, misfortune. 
 
 Weddings. (See Marriage and Death.) For a man that is 
 sick, to dream that he is wedded to a maid, shows he shall die 
 quickly. If one dreams he is wedded to a deformed woman, 
 it signifies discontent ; if to a handsome woman, it denotes joy 
 and profit. 
 
 Wife. If a man dreams he sees his wife married to an- 
 other, it betokens a change of affairs, or else of separation. 
 If a man's wife dream she is married to any other than her 
 own husband, she shall be separated from him, or see him 
 dead. 
 
 Wine. Signifies prosperity; white, the friendship of great 
 personages; red, joy, happiness; upset, a disaster in the 
 family. 
 
 Writing. (See Paper.) 
 
 Wolf. Enmity. To kill one, gain, success ; to pursue one, 
 dangers averted or overcome. 
 
 Worms. (See Earth Worms.) 
 
 Zinc. (See Metals.) 
 
napoleon's oeaculum. 47 
 
 MOLES. 
 
 THEIR SIGNIFICATIONS, EITHER IN MEN OR WOMEN. 
 
 These significant marks of the body are very remarkable 
 guides either to the good or bad fortunes of any one. 
 
 A mole on the left side of a man, denotes danger and stran- 
 gling; in a woman, sorrow, and great pain in child-birth. 
 
 A mole on the left cheek, foretells fiuitfulness in either sex, 
 as does one on the nose. 
 
 A mole on the upper lip, shows happiness in marriage. 
 
 A mole on the breast, shows affection, loyalty, strength, and 
 courage, which will gain honor. 
 
 A mole on the naval, shows many children to a woman ; and 
 in man, that he shall be vigorous. 
 
 A mole in the midst of the forehead, shows wisdom and con- 
 duct in the management of affairs. 
 
 A mole on the right cheek, shows the party too much be- 
 loved, and will come unto great fortune. 
 
 A mole on the left shoulder, shows sorrow and labor. 
 
 A mole on the throat, denotes the party a great glutton, 
 and by excess will undergo a great disease, and, perad venture, 
 sudden death. 
 
 A mole on the right eye, shows loss of sight. 
 
 A mole on the forehead of a man or woman, denotes they 
 shall grow rich, being beloved of their friends and neighbors. 
 
 A mole on the eyebrows, the men incontinent, and given to 
 women ; but if a woman, it shows she will have a good hus- 
 band. 
 
 A mole on the nose, shows that the party loves pleasure 
 more than anything else. 
 
 A mole on the neck, shows a man to be prudent in his ac- 
 tions ; but a woman of a weak judgment, apt to believe the 
 worst of her husband. 
 
 CHARMS AND CEREMONIES. 
 
 THE CHARMS OF ST. CATHERINE. 
 
 This day falls on the 25th«of November, and must be thus 
 celebrated. Let any number of young women, not exceeding 
 seven or less than three, assemble in a room, where they are 
 sure to be safe from interlopers ; just as the clock strikes eleven 
 at night, take from your bosom a sprig of myrtle, which you 
 must have worn there all day, and fold it up in a bit of tissue 
 paper, then light up a small chafing dish of charcoal, and on 
 it let each maiden throw nine hairs from her head, and a par- 
 ing of her toe and finger nails, then let each sprinkle a small 
 
48 napoleon's oraculum. 
 
 quantity of myrtle and frankincense in the charcoal, and 
 while the odoriferous vapor rises, fumigate your myrtle (this 
 plant or tree is consecrated to Venus) with it. Go to bed 
 while the clock is striking twelve, and you will be sure to 
 dream of your future husband, and place the myrtle exactly 
 under your head. Observe, it is no manner of use trying this 
 charm, if you are not a real virgin, and the myrtle hour of 
 performance must be passed in strict silence/ 
 
 HOW TO MAKE YOUR LOVER OR SWEETHEART COME. 
 
 If a maid wishes to see her lover, let her take the following 
 method. Prick the third or wedding finger of your left hand 
 with a sharp needle (beware a pin), and with the blood write 
 your own and lover's name on a piece of clean writing paper, 
 in as small a compass as you can, and encircle it with three 
 round rings of the same crimson stream, fold it up, and ex- 
 actly at the ninth hour of the evening, bury it with your own 
 hand in the earth, and tell no one. Your lover will hasten to 
 you as soon as possible, and he will not be able to rest until he 
 sees you, and if you have quarreled, to make it up. A young 
 man may also try this charm, only instead of the wedding fin- 
 ger, let him pierce his left thumb. 
 
 APPLE PARINGS. 
 
 On the 28th of October, which is a double Saint's day, take 
 an apple, pare it whole, and take the paring in your right 
 hand, and standing in the middle of the room, say the follow- 
 ing verse : 
 
 St. Simon and Jude 
 
 On you I intrude, 
 
 By this paring I hold to discover, 
 
 Without any delay, 
 
 To tell me this day, 
 
 The first letter of my own true lover. 
 
 Turn round three times, and cast the paring over your left 
 shoulder, and it will form the first letter of your future hus- 
 band's surname; but if the paring breaks into many pieces, 
 so that no letter is discernible, you will never marry, take the 
 pips of the same apple, put them in spring water, and drink 
 them. 
 
 TO KNOW HOW SOON A PERSON WILL BE MARRIED. 
 
 Get a green pea-pod, in which are exactly nine peas, hang 
 it over the door, and then take notice of the next person who 
 comes in, who is not of the family, and if it proves a bachelor, 
 you will certainly be married within that year. 
 
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 On any Friday throughout the year— Take rosemary 
 flowers, bay leaves, thyme, and sweet marjoram, of each a hand- 
 ful; dry these, and make them into a fine powder; then take a 
 teaspoouful of each sort, mix the powders together; then 
 take twice the quantity of barley flour and make the whole 
 into cake with the milk cf a red cow. This cake is not to be 
 baked, but wrapped in clean writing paper, and laid under 
 your head any Friday night. If the person dreams of music, 
 she will wed those she desires, and that shortly ; if of fire, she 
 will be crossed in love; if of a church, she will die single. If 
 anything is written or the least spot of ink is on the paper, it 
 wiil not do. 
 
 TO KNOW WHAT FORTUNE YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND 
 WILL BE. 
 
 Take a walnut, a hazel-nut, and nutmeg; grate them to- 
 gether, and mix them with butter and sugar, and make 
 them up into small pills, of which exactly nine must betaken 
 on going to bed; and according to her dreams, so will be the 
 state of the person she will marry. If a gentleman, of riches; 
 if a clergyman, of white linen; if a lawyer, of darkness; if 
 a tradesman, of odd noises and tumults; if a soldier or 
 sailor, of thunder and lightning ; if a servant, of rain. 
 
 TO KNOW IF A WOMAN WITH CHILD WILL HAVE A 
 GIRL OR BOY. 
 
 Write the proper names of the father and the mother, and 
 of the month she conceived with child, and likewise adding 
 all the numbers of those letters together, divide them by 
 seven ; and then if the remainder be even, it will be a girl ; if 
 uneven, it will be a boy. 
 
 TO KNOW IF A CHILD NEW-BORN SHALL LITE OR NOT. 
 
 , Write the proper names of the father and mother, and of 
 the day the child was born, and put to each letter its number, 
 as you did before, and unto the total sum, being collected to- 
 gether, put twenty-five, and then divide the whole by seven ; 
 and then, if it be even, the child shall die ; but if it be uneven, 
 the child shall live. 
 
 TO KNOW IF ANY ONE SHALL ENJOY THEIR LOVE 
 OR NOT. 
 
 Take the number of the first letter of your name, the num- 
 ber of the planet, and the day of the week ; put all these to- 
 gether, and divide them by thirty; if it be above, it will come 
 to your mind, and if below to the contrary; and mind that 
 number which exceeds not thirty. 
 
50 NAPOLEON'S ORACULUM. 
 
 MIDSUMMER-DAY CHARM, TO KNOW YOUR HUS- 
 BAND'S TRADE. 
 Exactly at twelve, on Midsummer-day, place a bowl of 
 water in the sun, pour in some boiling pewter as the clock is 
 striking, saying thus : 
 
 Here I try a potent spell, 
 Queen of love, and Juno tell, 
 In kind union unto me, 
 What my husband is to be, 
 This the day, and this the hour, 
 When it seems youjiave the power 
 For to be a maiden's friend, 
 So, good ladies, condescend. 
 A tobacco-pipe full is enough. When the pewter is cold, 
 take it out of the water, and drain it dry in a cloth, and you 
 will find the emblems of your future husband's trade quite 
 plain. If more than one, you will marry twice; if confused 
 and no emblems, you will never marry; a coach shows ft 
 gentleman for you. 
 
 A CHARM FOR DREAMING. 
 When you go to bed, place under your pillow a Common 
 Prayer Book, open at the part of the Matrimonial service, in 
 which is printed, " With this ring I thee wed," etc., place on 
 it a key, a ring, a flower and a sprig of willow, a small heart 
 cake, a crust of bread, and the following cards, the ten of 
 clubs, nine of hearts, ace of spades, and the ace of diamonds ; 
 wrap all these round in a handkerchief of thin gauze or 
 muslin ; on getting into bed cross your hands and say : 
 Luna ever woman's friend, 
 To me they goodness condescend; 
 Let me this night in visions see, 
 Emblems of my destiny. 
 If you dream of storms, trouble will betide you; if the storm 
 ends in a fine calm, so will your fate; if of a ring, or of the 
 ace of diamonds, marriage; bread, an industrious life; cake, 
 a prosperous life; flowers, joy; willow, treachery in love; 
 spaces, death; diamonds, money; clubs, a foreign land; 
 hearts, illegitimate children; keys, that you will rise to great 
 trust and power, and never know want; birds, that you will 
 have many children ; geese, that you will marry more than 
 once. 
 
 THE FLOWER AUGURY. 
 If a young man or woman receives a present of flowers, or 
 a nosegay from their sweetheart, unsolicited, for if asked for, 
 it destroys the influence of the spell; let them keep them in 
 
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 the usual manner in cold water four-and-twenty hours, then 
 shift the water, and let them stand another twenty four hours, 
 then take tnem, and immerse the stalks in water nearly boil- 
 ing, leave them to perish for three hours, then look at them ; 
 if "they are perished, or drooping, your lover is false; if re- 
 vived and blooming, you will be happy in your choice. 
 
 HOW TO TELL BY A SCREW, WHETHER YOUR 
 SWEETHEART LOVES YOU OR NOT. 
 
 Get a small screw, such as the carpenters use for hanging 
 closet-doors, and after making a hole in a plank with a gimlet 
 of a proper size, put the screw in, being careful to oil the 
 end with a little sweet oil. After having done this, take a 
 screw-driver and drive the screw home, but you must be sure 
 and observe how many turns it takes to get the screw in so 
 far that it will go no farther. If it requires an odd number 
 of turns you can rest assured that your sweetheart does not 
 love you yet, and perhaps is enamored of some other per- 
 son ; but if the number of turns is an even number, be happy, 
 for your sweetheart adores you, and lives only in the sun- 
 shine of your presence. 
 
 EVENTS FORETOLD BY PLANETS. 
 
 JANUARY.— Aquarius, or the Water-bearer 
 
 About the twentieth of the month the sun enters this sign : 
 a man born at this period will be of an unruly, restless, fickle, 
 and boisterous disposition ; will be given to all whims and 
 strange fancies; will undertake anything, however difficult, 
 to accomplish any object he may have in view ; not contented 
 long in one place; soon affronted— slow to forgive; sus- 
 picious and always imagining danger, and, instead of endeav- 
 oring to subdue trouble, meeting it half way. In life he will 
 be moderately successful, and enjoy a portion of happiness. 
 In love he will display an amorous disposition, and be pas- 
 sionately attached to his mistress, until she yields to his 
 wishes, or marries him ; he will then grow indifferent, and 
 rove until some other object fixes his attention. 
 
 A woman born at this time will be of a studious, industri- 
 ous, and sedentary disposition — will be much attached to the 
 employment she is brought up to; in love she will be constant 
 and moderate— she will make a kind and tender mother, and 
 an affectionate wife. 
 
 FEBRUARY.— Pisces, or the Fishes. 
 About the twentieth of the month the sun enters this sign ; 
 a man born at this time will be designing, intriguing, self- 
 
52 napoleon's oraculum. 
 
 isb, unfaithful to his engagement; he will be mean and sub- 
 servient to those whom he thinks he can make useful to his 
 schemes; but his end once obtained, he will take every op- 
 portunity to injure and betray them; in poverty he will be a 
 sycophant, iu prosperity a tyrant — haughty to equals and in- 
 feriors. In life he will generally be unsuccessful, although 
 for a time he will often appear to have succeeded; in love he 
 will j be careless, indifferent, and unsteady — he will make a 
 severe father and an unkind husband. 
 
 A woman born at the same period will be of obliging 
 manners, delicate in her ideas, open and sincere in her friend- 
 ships, an enemy to deceit— in love she will be faithful, and 
 moderately inclined to the joys of Venus; she will be affec- 
 tionate to her family; make a good and tender mother, and 
 be a prosperous and excellent wife. 
 
 MARCH. — Aries, or the Ram, 
 
 About the twentieth of the month the sun euters this sign : 
 a man born at this period will be of a bashful, meek, and ir- 
 resolute disposition, hard to provoke to a quarrel, but diffi- 
 cult to be appeased when roused; in life he will be for the 
 most part happy and contented — in love he will be faithful 
 and constant, moderately addicted to its pleasures — he will 
 be a kind, affectionate father, a good husband, a sincere 
 friend, and of an industrious turn. 
 
 A woman born at the same time will be modest, chaste, 
 good-tempered, cleanly iu her habits, industrious, and chari- 
 table — in 'love she will _be faithful, and in life she will be 
 rather happy than otherwise, but be little concerned about 
 wordly affairs — she will make an amiable mother, be decently 
 fond of her husband, and moderately given to the joys of 
 Hymen. 
 
 APRIL. — Taurus, or the Bull. 
 
 About the twentieth of the month the sun enters this sign : 
 a man born at this time will be of a strong and robust consti- 
 tution, faithful to his engagements, industrious, sober, and 
 honest, but prone to anger — in life he will be ardent in his 
 pursuits, but will meet with many vexations and disappoint- 
 ments — in love he will be extremely amorous, much given to 
 women, of a jealous disposition, liable to infidelity to the 
 marriage bed, but on the whole a good husband and a kind 
 father— he will be extremely desirous of roving in the world, 
 and establishing a reputation. 
 
 A woman born at this period will be of a courageous and 
 resolute disposition, of an industrious turn, impatient of con- 
 trol, desirous of praise, and not easily daunted, fond of do- 
 
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 mestic life, much attached to those pleasures'that'are consist- 
 ent with virtue, fond of her husband, indulgent to her children, 
 and a sincere friend, and liberal benefactress — she will be 
 happy in the connubial state, and pass her time with much 
 satisfaction. 
 
 MAY. — Gemini, or the Twins. 
 
 About the twentieth of the month the sun enters this sign : 
 a man born at this period will be of an undaunted courage, of 
 a sweet and cheerful temper, of a lively imagination, stern in 
 his resentments, though not easily provoked — he will be very 
 ambitious of distinguishing himself for his learning and his 
 knowledge of his profession or trade — in life he will be in- 
 clined to traveling, especially in foreign countries — he will 
 meet with many crosses, and much persecution, but will bear 
 them all with manly fortitude, and great patience— he will be 
 immoderately attached to women, placing all his happiness 
 in their arms — he will make a good father, but an unfaithful 
 husband. 
 
 A woman born of this period will be of a peevish aud fret- 
 ful temper — she will be vindictive and revengeful, not very 
 industrious, but inclined to neatness in dress and in her 
 house— in love she will be credulous and jealous, much in- 
 clined to the pleasures of the marriage bed — in life she will 
 meet with many disagreeable interruptions to her peace of 
 mind, but be of a generous disposition, kind to her children, 
 affectionate to her husband, and liberal to her dependents. 
 
 JUNE. — Cancer, or the Grab. 
 
 About the twentieth of the month the sun enters this sign ; 
 a man born at this period will be of an industrious and sober 
 disposition, diffident of his own abilities, not easily excited to 
 mirth, firm and inflexible in his determinations—in life, he 
 will be faithful to his engagements, successful in his pursuits, 
 and kind to his fellow-creatures — in love he will be sincere, 
 moderately inclined to the joys of Hymen, faithful to the 
 nuptial bed, a tender father, and a kind husband. 
 
 A woman born at this time will be of a captious temper, in- 
 clined to industry, and fond of merriment and good cheer — 
 in life she will be persevering in her undertakings, tenacious 
 of her own opinion, but without provoking obstinacy — she 
 will be much inclined to the pleasures of love in a lawful man- 
 ner, will make a good wife and an affectionate mother, and 
 enjoy a reasonable share of ^happiness and tranquillity. 
 
 JULY. — Leo, or the Lion. 
 
 About the twentieth of the month the sun enters this sign : 
 a man born at this period will be of an unruly, turbulent, 
 
54 napoleon's oraculum. 
 
 rapacious, and quarrelsome disposition, always inclined to 
 dispute with his neighbors, and enter into lawsuits— in life he 
 will be forever scheming, without accomplishing his ends; 
 he will be troublesome to others and to 6 him self, and for the 
 most part be unhappy — in love he will be indifferent, making 
 it a secondary consideration — ne will be unfaithful whenever 
 is interests so dictate — he will make a morose husband, and 
 negligent father. 
 
 A woman born at this time will be of an abusive and quar- 
 relsome disposition, indolent and peevish in her temper, fond 
 of calumniating her neighbors — she will be little inclined to 
 the pleasures of love, be a very indifferent mother, and a 
 sluttish wife — in life she will be perpetually in scrapes, and 
 be for the most part unhappy herself by endeavoring make 
 others so. 
 
 AUGUST.— Virgo, or the Virgin. 
 
 About the twentieth of the month the sun enters this sign: 
 a man born at this period will be of rather a timid disposition, 
 though not cowardly—lie will be honest and sincere in his 
 dealings, much reserved in conversation, cautious in his un- 
 dertakings, good-tempered and mild, gentle in his behavior, 
 and sober in his conduct — in life he will be tolerably happy 
 and moderately successful — in love he will be much inclined 
 to lawless pleasures, yet affectionate to his wife— he will make 
 a good father and a tender husband. 
 
 A woman born at this time will be of a very honest, sin- 
 cere, and candid disposition, much inclined to cleanliness in 
 her person, of warm desires, modest speech, fond of connubial 
 joys, and faithful to her husband— she will make a good 
 mother and an industrious wife. 
 
 SEPTEMBER.— Libra, or the balance. 
 
 About the twentieth of the month the sun enters this sign : 
 a man born at this ^period will be of an honest, sober, and 
 upright disposition, faithful and just in his dealings, a great 
 lover of truth, and an enemy to quarrels and disturbances — 
 in life he will be highly respected, whatever may be his situa- 
 tion, rich or poor — if he arrives at honors and places of conse- 
 quence, he will still retain a veneration for his old friends, pro- 
 tect them to the utmost of his power, and conduct himself 
 with temper and moderation — in love he will be no enemy to 
 the pleasures of wedlock, but make an affectionate husband 
 and kind father. 
 
 A woman born at this time will be of a prudent, modest, and 
 virtuous disposition, dignified in her manners, affable and 
 agreeable in her conversation, generous in her temper, in life 
 
napoleon's oraculum. 55 
 
 she will be very happy — in the business of love she will only 
 consider it as a duty in obedience to her husband, and will 
 make an obedient and complying wife, and a careful and at- 
 tentive mother. 
 
 OCTOBER. — Scorpio, or the Scorpion. 
 
 About the twentieth of the month the sun enters this sign : 
 a man born at this period will be of an amiable and social dis- 
 position, of a livply imagination, prudent in his conduct, and 
 agreeable in his manners. In life he will be subject to many 
 cruel and severe hardships, he will have many enemies, be 
 suspected of plots and conspiracies against the state; he will 
 be persecuted and calumniated, but by the interposition of 
 friends he will be raised by his merits, in the end triumph 
 over his enemies, and be extricated from his difficulties. In 
 love he will be faithful and sincere, much addicted to the de- 
 lights of the connubial state, but obliged to make his passions 
 yield to his other concerns in life; he will be a fond father and 
 an affectionate husband. 
 
 A woman born at this time will be of a rash, imperious, in- 
 triguing, and designing disposition, of an unsteady and dis- 
 agreeable temper, and inclined to liquor. In life her schemes 
 will generally miscarry through her own folly and want of con- 
 duct. In love she will yield to its pleasures only with a view 
 to serve her purpose, and she will be fickle and unfaithful — 
 make a bad wife, savage mother, and be the cause of her 
 family's unhappiness. • 
 
 NOVEMBER. — Sagittarius, or the Archer. 
 
 About the twentieth of the month the sun enters this sign: 
 a man born at this period will be of a cold, phlegmatic dispo- 
 sition, of little sensibility, furious when in a passion, implaca- 
 ble in his resentments, punctual in his dealings. In life he 
 will be generally successful, easily led by others, and fre- 
 quently deceived. In love he will be moderate in his pas- 
 sions, caressing his wife merely for the sake of getting chil- 
 dren, to whom he will make an excellent father, but will be 
 a morose and tyrannical husband. 
 
 A woman born at this time will be of a masculine dispo- 
 sition, much addicted to calumniate others, and spreading 
 scandalous reports of those she does not like: in her behavior 
 she will be imperious and disagreeable, a great scold, and 
 inclined to strong liquors and quarreling. In life she will 
 make many enemies by her want of conduct and little regard 
 to what she says, be rather unhappy and unsuccessful in her 
 pursuits. In love she will be constant, but expect to govern 
 her husband— she will expect him to do strict justice to the 
 
56 napoleon's oraculum. 
 
 marriage-bed, to the pleasures of which she will be immoder- 
 ately attached; she will love her children but be negligent of 
 them; she will be fond of her husband whilst he gives her her 
 own way, and strictly performs the^marriage rites; but if they 
 are neglected, she will lead him a wearisome life, and prove 
 unfaithful. 
 
 DECEMBER.— Capricorn, or the Horned Goat. 
 
 About the twentieth of the month the sun enters this sign : 
 a man born at this time will be of an ambitious, turbulent, 
 and restless disposition, troublesome to himself and others, of 
 a dull and la,zy habit, void of reflection, and of unpleasant 
 manners. In life he will be unhappy and unfortunate, owing 
 to his own rashness and want of consideration. In love he 
 will be exceedingly amorous, much attached to the female 
 sex, rather fickle in his affections, but kind and loving to his 
 wife, punctual in the discharge of the nuptial duties; Tie will 
 make a bad father, but a good husband. 
 
 A woman born at this time will be of a meek, sober, and 
 amiable disposition, a good neighbor and a sincere friend, 
 fearful and timorous, but of engaging manners. In life she 
 will be rather happy than otherwise, and easily restrained 
 from doing wrong. In love she will be of a warm constitu- 
 tion, and yield easily to the solicitations of her lovers; in the 
 married state she will be faithful and kind, strongly attached 
 to the hymenial duties, and forward in exacting them of her 
 husband; she will be a tender mother and a good wife, though 
 extremely credulous of everything she hears. 
 
 CURIOUS GAMES WITH CARDS. 
 
 By which fortunes are told in a singular and most diverting 
 manner. 
 
 LOVERS' HEARTS. 
 
 Four young persons, but not more, may play at this game; 
 or three, by making a dumb hand, or sleeping partner, as at 
 whist. Play this game exactly the same in every game, mak- 
 ing the queen, whom you call Yenus, above ace, the aces in 
 this game only standing for one, and hearts must be first led 
 off by the person next the dealer. He or she who gets most 
 tricks this way (each taking up their own, and no partner- 
 ship) will have most lovers, and the king and queen of hearts 
 in one hand shows matrimony at hand; but woe to the un- 
 lucky one that gets no tricks at the deal, or does not hold a 
 heart in their hand, they will be unfortunate in love, and long- 
 tarry before they marrj\ 
 
NAPOLEON'S ORACULUM. 67 
 
 CUPID AND HYMEN. 
 
 Three are enough for this game, the nines, the threes, and 
 the aces; deal them equally; those who hold kings, hold 
 friends; queens are rivals; knaves, shame; knave alone, 
 lover; three, surprises; ace, sorrow; two together, shows a 
 child before marriage; if a king alone is in her hand with the 
 aces, she stands a good chance; but if a queen is with him, 
 she will never marry the father; the nine of hearts gives the 
 wish that you have most at heart; the nine of diamonds, 
 money; and the nine of clubs, a new gown or coat; but the 
 nine of spades is sorrow. A queen and a knave in one hand, 
 bids fair for a secret intrigue. 
 
 HYMEN'S LOTTERY. 
 
 Let each one present deposit any sum agreed on, but of 
 course some trifle ; put a complete pack of cards, well shuf- 
 fled, in a bag or reticule. Let the party stand in a circle, 
 and the bag being handed around, each draw three. Pairs of 
 any are favorable omens of some good fortune about to occur 
 to the party, and gets from the pool the sum back each agreed 
 to pay. The king of hearts is here made the god of love, and 
 claims double, and gives a faithful swain to the fair one who 
 has the good fortune to draw him ; if Venus, the queen of 
 hearts, is with him, it is the conquering prize, and clears the 
 pool ; fives and nines are reckoned crosses and misfortunes, 
 and pay a forfeit of the sum agreed on to the pool, besides the 
 usual stipend at each new game; three nines at one draw 
 shows the lady will be an old maid; three fives a bad husband. 
 
 MATRIMONY. 
 Let three, live or seven young women stand in a circle, and 
 draw a card out of a bag; she who gets the highest card out, 
 will be married first of the company, whether she be at the 
 present time maid, wife, or widow; and she who has the low- 
 est has the longest time to stay ere the sun shines on her 
 wedding-day; she who draws the ace of spades will never 
 bear the name of wife; and she who has the nine of hearts in 
 this trial will have one lover too many to her sorrow. 
 
 CUPID'S PASTIME. 
 
 By this game you may'amuse yourself and friends, and at 
 the same time learn some curious particulars of your future 
 fate; and though apparently a simple, yet it is a sure method, 
 as several young persons have acknowleged to the sibyl who 
 first presented them with the rules. 
 
 Several may play at the game, it requiring no number, on 
 
58 napoleon's oraculum. 
 
 leaving out nine on their board, not exposed to view ; each 
 person puts a half-penny in the pool, and the dealer double. 
 The ace of diamonds is made principal, and takes all the other 
 aces, etc., like Pam at Loo; twos and threes in your hand 
 are luck ; four, a continuance in your present state ; fives, 
 trouble; sixes, profit; sevens, plague; eights, disappoint- 
 ments; nines, surprises; tens, settlement; knaves, sweet- 
 hearts ; kings and queens, friends and acquaintances ; ace of 
 spades, death ; ace of clubs, a letter; and the ace of diamonds, 
 with the ten of hearts, marriage. 
 
 The ace of diamonds being played first, or if it be not cut, 
 the dealer calls for the queen of hearts, which takes next ; if 
 the ace be not cut, and the queen conquers, the person who 
 played her will marry that year without a doubt, though it 
 may perhaps seem unluckily at the time; but if she loses her 
 queen, she must wait longer; the ace and queen being called, 
 the rest go in rotation, as at whist, kings taking queens, 
 queens knaves, and so on, and the more trices you have, the 
 more money you get off the board on the division of each 
 game; those who hold the nine of spades will soon have some 
 trouble, and they are also to pay a penny to the board; but 
 the fortunate fair one who holds the queen and knave of 
 hearts in the same hand will soon be married ; or, if she is 
 already within the pale of matrimony, she will have a great 
 rise in life by means of her husband; those who hold the ace 
 of diamonds and queen of hearts, clear the money off the 
 board, and end that game; it also betokens great prosperity. 
 
 DICE. 
 
 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 had previously drawn a 
 circle with chalk, but never throw on Monday or Wednesday. 
 
 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, at which some important event will 
 occur to you. 
 
 Eleven — a death that concerns you. 
 
 Twelve — a letter speedily. 
 
 Thirteen— tears and sighs. 
 
 Fourteen — a new admirer. 
 
napoleon's oraculum. 59 
 
 Fifteen— beware that you are not drawn into some trouble 
 or plot. 
 
 Sixteen — a pleasant journey. 
 
 Seventeen— you will either be on the water, or have dealing 
 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, shows news from abroad, be the 
 \ number what they 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 the top of the other, it is a 
 present, of which I would have the females beware. 
 
 DOMINOES. 
 
 Lay them with their faces on the table, and shuffle them ; 
 then draw one, and see the number. N. B. — Never play on a 
 Friday. 
 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 soon 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 fortuuate 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 
 notice of this; it means more than it says. 
 Four-one — trouble from creditors. 
 Four-blank— receive a letter from an angry friend. 
 Double-three— sudden wedding, at which you will be 
 vexed. 
 
 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— you will be plagued by a jealous partner. 
 
60 NAPOLEON'S ORAOULUM. 
 
 Two-one— you will mortgage or pledge some property very 
 soon. 
 
 Double-one— you will soon find something to your advant- 
 age in the street or road. 
 
 Double-blank— the worst presage in all the set of dominoes : 
 you will soon meet trouble from a quarter for which you are 
 quite unprepared. 
 
 It is useless for any person to draw more than three domi- 
 noes at one time of trial, or in one and the same month, as 
 they will only deceive themselves ; shuffle the dominoes each 
 time of choosing; to draw the same domino twice makes 
 the answer stronger. 
 
 THE ART OF FORETELLING FUTURE EVENTS BY 
 
 CHARMS, SPELLS, AND INCANTATIONS. 
 
 Magic Laurel. 
 
 Rise between three and four in the morning of your birth- 
 day, with cautious secrecy, so as to be observed by no one, 
 and pluck a sprig of laurel; convey it to your chamber, and 
 hold it over some lighted brimstone for five minutes, which 
 you must carefully note by a watch or dial; wrap it in a 
 white linen cloth or napkin, together with your own name 
 written on writing-paper, and that of the young man who 
 addresses you (or if there is more than one, write all the 
 names down); write also the day of the week, the date of the 
 year, and the age of the moon ; then haste and bury it in the 
 ground, where you will be sure it will not be disturbed for 
 three days and three nights; then take it up and place the 
 parcel under jour pillow for three nights, and your dreams 
 will be truly prophetic as to your destiny. 
 The Three Keys. 
 
 Purchase three small keys, each at a different place, and 
 going to bed tie them together with your garter, and place 
 them in your left-hand glove, along with a small flat dough- 
 cake, on which you have pricked the> first letters of your 
 sweetheart's name; put them in your bosom when you retire 
 to rest; if you are to have that young man you will dream of 
 him, but not else. 
 
 This charm is the most effectual on the first or third of a 
 new moon. 
 
 The Card Charm. 
 
 Select all the hearts and diamonds from the pack, put them 
 in one of your stockings, and [place them under your pillow 
 any Friday night; as soon as you wake on Saturday morning, 
 provided the fourth hour has struck, not else, draw a card: 
 according to thejiumber of pips, so many years will elapse 
 
napoleon's oraculum. 61 
 
 before you appear at the altar of Hymen. Hearts show a 
 loving husband, diamonds the richest husband or wife; the 
 kings show that you will never marry; the queen, a trouble- 
 some rival; the knave of diamonds, a fatal seduction; and the 
 knave of hearts, early widowhood. 
 
 The Magic Ring, 
 
 Borrow a wedding-ring concealing the purpose for which 
 you borrow it; but no widow's or pretended marriage will do; 
 it spoils the charm ; wear it for three hours at least before 
 you retire to rest, and then suspend it by a hair off your head 
 over your pillow; write within a circle resembling a ring, 
 the sentence from the matrimonial service, beginning with, 
 with this riug I thee wed, and over the circle write your own 
 name in full length, and the figures that stand for your age; 
 place it under your pillow, and your dream will fully explain 
 who you are to marry, and what kind of a fate you will have 
 with them. If your dream is too confused to remember it, or 
 you do not dream at all, it is a certain sign you will never be 
 a bride. 
 
 The Witches' Chain. 
 
 Let three young women join in making a long chain, about 
 a yard will do, of Christmas juniper and misletoe berries, 
 and at the end of every link put an oak acorn. Exactly before 
 midnight let them assemble in a room by themselves, where 
 no one can disturb them ; leave a window open, and take the 
 key out of the key-hole and hang it over the chimney-piece; 
 have a good fire and place in the midst. of it a long, thinnish 
 log of wood, well sprinkled with oil, salt and fresh mold, 
 then wrap the chain around it, each maiden having an equal 
 share in the business ; then sit down, and on your left knee 
 let each fair one have a prayer-book opened at the matri- 
 monial service. Just as the last acorn is burnt, the future 
 husband will cross the room; each one will see her own 
 proper spouse; but he will be invisible to the rest of the 
 wakeful virgins. Those that are not to wed will see a coffin, 
 or some misshapen form, cross the room ; go to bed instantly 
 and you will have remarkable dreams. This must be done 
 either on a Wednesday or Friday night, but no other. 
 
 The Nine Keys. 
 
 Get nine small keys, they must all be your own by begging 
 or purchase (borrowing will not do, nor must you tell what 
 you want them for) ; plait a three-plaited band of your own 
 hair, and tie them together, fastening the ends with nine 
 knots : fasten them with one of your garters tofyour left wrist 
 
62 napoleon's oraculum. 
 
 on going to bed, and bind the other garter round j^our head ; 
 then say: 
 
 St. Peter take it not amiss, 
 
 1*0 try your favor I've done this ; 
 
 You are the ruler of the keys, 
 
 Favor me then, if you please; 
 
 Let me then your influence prove, 
 
 And see my dear and wedded love! 
 
 This must be done on the eve of St. Peter's, and is an old 
 charm used by the maidens of Rome in ancient time, who put 
 great faith in it. 
 
 The Mysterious Watch. 
 
 Request any person to lend you his watch, and ask him if 
 it will go when laid on the table. He will, no doubt, answer 
 in the affirmative; in which case place it over the end of the 
 concealed magnet, and it will presently stop. Then mark 
 the precise spot where you placed the watch, and moving the 
 point of the magnet, give the watch to another person, and 
 desire him to make the experiment; in which he, not succeed- 
 ing, gives it to a third (at the same time replacing the mag- 
 net), and he will immediately perform it, to the great chagrin 
 of the second party. 
 
 This experiment cannot be effected unless you take the pre- 
 caution to use a very strongly impregnated magnetic bar, and 
 that the balance-wheel of the watch be of steel, which may be 
 ascertained by previously opening it, and looking -at the 
 works. 
 
 St. Agnes* Day — Charm to know who your husband shall be. 
 
 Falls on the 21st of January; you must prepare yourself by 
 a twenty-four hour' fast, touching nothing but pure spring 
 water, beginning at midnight on the 20th to the same a^airi 
 on the 21st; then go to bed, and mind you sleep by yourself, 
 and do not mention what you are trying to any one, or it will 
 break the spell ; go to rest on your left side, and repeat these 
 lines three times — 
 
 St. Agnes be a friend tome, 
 
 In the gift I ask of thee; 
 
 Let me this night my husband see— • 
 
 and you will dream of your future spouse; if you see more 
 than one in your dream, you will wed two or three times, but 
 if you sleep and dream not, you will never marry. 
 
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