CHARTOLOGY, OR DIVINATION BY CARDS.

Take a pack of cards, shuffle and cut them three different times, lay them on a table, nine in a row; if a man, he may choose one of the kings to represent himself; if a woman, she must select one of the queens; then the queen of the chosen king or the king of the chosen queen, will stand for a husband or wife, mistress or lover, of the party whose fortune is to be told; and the knave of the suit for the most intimate person of their family. Remember that everything is within your circle as far as you can count nine, any way from the card that represents the person, his wife, or her husband, and their intimate friend; also, that the ninth card, every way, is of the greatest consequence.

CLUBS.

Ace of Clubs promises great wealth, much prosperity in life and tranquillity of mind.

King of Clubs announces a man who is humane, upright, affectionate and faithful in all his undertakings; he will be happy himself and make his connections so if he can.

Queen of Clubs shows a tender, mild and rather amorous disposition, one who will probably yield herself to a kind lover before the matrimonial knot is tied; but they will be happy, love each other and be married.

Knave of Clubs shows an open, sincere friend, who will exert himself warmly in your interest and welfare.

Ten of Clubs denotes that riches will come speedily from an unexpected quarter; it also threatens the loss of some dear friend.

Nine of Clubs shows that you will displease some of your friends by a too steady adherence to your own opinion.

Eight of Clubs shows the person to be covetous and extremely fond of money; that he will obtain it, but that it will rather prove a torment than a comfort to him, as he will not make a proper use of it.

Seven of Clubs promises the most brilliant fortune and the most exquisite bliss that this world can afford; but beware of the opposite sex, as from these alone can you experience misfortune.

Six of Clubs shows you will enter into a very lucrative partnership and that your children will behave well.

Five of Clubs declares that you will be shortly married to a person who will improve your circumstances.

Four of Clubs shows inconstancy for the sake of money and change of object.

Trey of Clubs shows that you will be three times married and each time to a wealthy person.

Deuce of Clubs shows that there will be some unfortunate opposition to your favorite inclination which will disturb you.

DIAMONDS.

Ace of Diamonds signifies a letter.

King of Diamonds shows a man of fiery temper, continued anger, seeking revenge and obstinate in his resolutions.

Queen of Diamonds signifies that the woman will be fond of company, be a coquette and not over virtuous.

Knave of Diamonds, however nearly related, will look more after his own interest than yours; he will be tenacious of his own opinion and will fly off if contradicted.

Ten of Diamonds promises a country husband or wife, with great wealth and many children; the card next to it tells the number of children; it also signifies a purse of gold.

Nine of Diamonds declares that the person will be of a roving disposition, never contented with his lot, and forever meeting with vexations and disappointments.

Eight of Diamonds shows that the person, in youth, will be an enemy to marriage and thus run the risk of dying unmarried; but that if he does marry, it will be late in life and then it will be with a person whose disposition is so ill assorted to his own that it will be the cause of misfortune.

Seven of Diamonds shows you will be tormented by the infidelity of your conjugal partner and waste of goods.

Six of Diamonds shows an early marriage and premature widowhood, but a second marriage will probably be worse.

Five of Diamonds shows that you will have good children, who will keep you from grief.

Four of Diamonds shows the incontinence of the person you will be married to, and great vexation to yourself through the whole course of your life.

Trey of Diamonds shows that you will be engaged in quarrels, lawsuits and domestic disagreements; your partner for life will be a vixen and of abusive temper, fail in the performance of the nuptial duties and make you unhappy.

Deuce of Diamonds shows that your heart will be engaged in love at an early period; that your parents will not approve of your choice, and that if you marry without their consent they will hardly forgive you.

HEARTS.

Ace of Hearts signifies feasting and pleasure; if the ace is attended by spades it foretells quarrelling; if by hearts, it shows affection and friendship; if by diamonds, you will hear of some absent friend; if by clubs, merry-making.

King of Hearts shows a man of good natured dissipation, but hot and hasty, rash in his undertakings, and very amorous.

Queen of Hearts denotes a woman of fair complexion, faithful and affectionate.

Knave of Hearts is a person of no particular sex, but always the dearest friend or nearest relation of the consulting party. You must pay great attention to the cards that stand next to the knave, as from them alone you can judge whether the person it represents will favor your inclinations or not.

Ten of Hearts shows good nature and many children; it is a corrective of bad tidings of the cards that stand next to it; its neighboring cards are of good report and it ascertains and confirms their value.

Nine of Hearts promises wealth, grandeur and high esteem; if cards that are unfavorable stand near it, you must look for disappointments, and a reverse if favorable cards follow; these last at a small distance, except to retrieve your losses whether of peace or of goods.

Eight of Hearts is a sign of drinking and feasting.

Seven of Hearts shows the person to be fickle and of an unfaithful disposition; addicted to vice, incontinent, and subject to the mean art of recrimination to excuse themselves although without foundation.

Six of Hearts shows a generous, open and credulous disposition; easily imposed upon, ever the dupe of flatterers, but the good natured friend of the distressed. If this card comes before your king or queen, you will be the dupe; if after, you will have the better.

Five of Hearts shows a wavering and unsteady disposition, never true to one object, but free from every violent attachment.

Four of Hearts shows the person will not be married until very late in life, which will proceed from too great a delicacy in making a choice.

Trey of Hearts shows that your own imprudence will greatly contribute to your experiencing much ill-will from others.

Deuce of Hearts shows that extraordinary success and good fortune will attend the person; though, if unfavorable cards attend, this will be a long time delayed.

SPADES.

Ace of Spades totally relates to affairs of love, without specifying whether lawful or unlawful; it also denotes death when the card is upside down.

King of Spades shows a man ambitious and successful at court, or with some great man, who will have it in his power to advance him; but let him beware of a reverse.

Queen of Spades shows that a person will be corrupted by the rich of both sexes; and, if she is handsome, great attempts will be made on her virtue.

Knave of Spades shows a person who, although they have your welfare at heart, will be too indolent to pursue it with zeal, unless you frequently raise their attention.

Ten of Spades is a card of bad import; it will in a great measure counteract the good effects of the cards near you.

Nine of Spades is the worst card in the pack; it portends dangerous sickness, a total loss of fortune, cruel calamities and endless dissension in your family.

Eight of Spades shows you will experience strong opposition from your friends, or those you imagine to be such. If this card comes close to you, leave your plan and adopt another.

Seven of Spades shows the loss of a most valuable friend, whose death will plunge you in very great distress.

Six of Spades announces a mediocrity of fortune, and very great uncertainty in your undertakings.

Five of Spades will give very little interpretation of your success; it promises good luck in the choice of your companion for life, that you will meet with one fond of you, and immoderately attached to the joys of Hymen; it shows your temper rather sullen.

Four of Spades shows much sickness, and that your friends will injure your fortune.

Trey of Spades shows that you will be fortunate in marriage, but that your partner will be inconstant, and that you will be made very unhappy thereby.

Deuce of Spades always signifies a coffin, but who it is for must depend entirely on the other cards near it.