LEARN TO READ THE FUTURE WITH OLD FORTUNE CARDS

Shuffle the cards three times and have the person whose fortune is being told cut the deck once after each shuffle. Lay the cards out face up on the table in four rows of eight cards each. Place two cards above the center of the layout and two below as shown in the diagram. The cards should face the person telling the fortune.
When a woman's fortune being told, she is represented by the queen of hearts, Card No.14, and the king is the man in whom she is most interested. When a man's fortune is being told, he is represented by the king of hearts, Card No.15, and the queen is the woman in whom he is interested.
In telling the fortune all the cards may be read. Those touching the card representing the subject pertain to the near future, and those farther away concern the events in the more distant future.

The Meaning of the Cards

1.THE SUN – This card brings good luck and happiness.

2.THE MOON – This card predicts honor and happiness. If the card lies at some distance from the subject's card, worries will trouble him. However, if the sun is near, the trouble will be lighter.

3.THE HOUSE – This card brings success in all enterprises. If it lies near the subject's card, an engagement or marriage is foretold.

4.THE KEYS – If this card lies near the subject's card, a wish will be fulfilled. If it is at a distance from the subject's card, the wish will not be granted.

5.THE SICK PERSON . If this card is near the subject's card, there will be a great misfortune. If this card lies near the dog (Card 21), it means the loss of a friend.

6.FLOWERS – This is a card of happiness. If it is near the subject's card, it predicts the forming of a new friendship under unexpected circumstances.

7.THE SCYTHE – This is a warning of great danger. The danger will be averted if lucky cards lie near.

8.THE PIG – This card brings luck and success in all undertakings. If it lies near Card 36, it means good luck in business ventures. If it is near Card 10 or 17, it brings luck in family affairs. If it lies near Card 31, 30, 35 or 18, it brings luck in personal matters. If it lies near number 34 or 13, good luck and success will come in the future.

9. THE FOX – This is a warning to beware of acquaintances. If the card lies near the subject's card, a treacherous person is not far away. If the card lies at some distance from the subject's card, the scheming person will not succeed in his plan.

10.CHILDREN – This card brings the promise of many and lasting friendships.

11.SNAKE – This card foretells great misfortune throught the thoughtlessness of someone believed to be a friend.

12.THE RIDER – This card brings very good luck if it is not surrounded by bad luck cards.

13.THE LETTER – If this card appears near the cloud card (Card 20) news will come that will bring with it many small worries. If the cloud card does not appear near it, luck will come from afar.

14. THE QUEEN – This card represents the woman whose fortune is being told. If the subject is a man, it represents the woman in whom he is most interested.

15.THE KING - This card represents the man whose fortune is being told. If the subject is a woman, it represents the man in whom she is most interested.

16.LILIES – This is an indication of a long and happy life. If the card appears above the subject's card, it shows the possession of high standard. If the card appears below the subject's card, it is a warning to watch all actions lest something be done from which sorrow will result.

17.THE STORK – This card predicts a change of residence and an advancement in business.

18.THE RING – If this card appears at the ring of the subject's card, it foretells a rich and happy marriage. If it appears on the left side, it predicts an unfortunate marriage, or a break in friendship.

19.CLASPED HANDS – Many pleasant friendships are indicated if this card appears near Card 29, 30, 31, or 35. If the card lies near card 36, it predicts the appearance of one who may be trusted in money matters. If it is near Card 21, some enjoyable social function will take place. If it appears near 22, a secure and happy life is assured.

20.CLOUDS – This card tempers the meaning of the near-by cards. If the light side of the cloud is toward the card being read, good luck is indicated. But if the dark side is toward the card being read, hard times and bad luck are in store.

21.THE DOG – This card denotes the presence of many sincere friends. If the card appears on the dark side of the cloud card, it is a warning to be careful in choosing friends.

22.THE ANCHOR – This card predicts success and honor in all business enterprises. If the card lies at some distance from the subject's card, it foretells a breach of faith and failure in some cherished plans. However, if the card lies near the dog card, it foretells the appearance of someone who will be very trustworthy.

23. THE MICE – This card is a sign of troubles in family matters.

25.THE CLOVERLEAF – This card brings good news. If it appears on the dark side of the cloud card and Card 2 is not near, the message will bring worries. If number 22 or 23 is near, the worries will be brief.

26.THE STAR – This is a good luck card. If it appears on the dark side of the cloud card, a long and unsuccessful journey will be taken.

27.CATS – It this card lies near Card 21 or 16, someone will seek to obtain a favor through flattery. If it lies near Card 28, 32, 33, 24, 20 (dark side), 11, 9, or 7, some friend will prove a disappointment. If it lies near 21 or 22, the presence of enemies among associates is indicated.

28.THE SWORD – This card warns of some evil attack.

29.FLAMES – This is a good luck card. It weakens the meaning of all evil cards near it, and strengthens the meaning of all good cards.

30.THE HEART – This is a lucky card. An early and happy marriage and a happy home life is indicated.

31.THE CUPID – A quick romance and a happy marriage it foretold.

32.LIGHTNING – A surprise is not far away. If this card appears on the dark side of the cloud card, a disappointment will be experianced.

33.BROKEN MIRROR – This card predicts a long period of bad luck.

34.THE TRAIN – This is a journey card. It also predicts prosperity. If it appears near 25, 36 or 8 a journey connected with your business is foretold. If the open door on the safe on card 36 faces the train card, the trip will not be successful financially. If the train card is near Card 22, great profit will result from some undertaking.

35.THE BRIDE – This card foretells a happy marriage if the subject is unmarried. If the subject is married, there will be a marriage among his friends.

36.THE SAFE – This is a money card. If the closed door of the safe is toward the subject's card, money affairs will prosper. If the open door is toward the subject's card, a loss of money is foretold.

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