The Witches' Dream Book and Fortune Teller

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The Witches' Dream Book and Fortune Teller

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A Victorian-era manual combining a comprehensive dream book with a fortune teller's handbook, this volume offers interpretations for dreams, palmistry, physiognomy, card divination, and spells. It serves as both a reference guide for occult enthusiasts and an entertaining collection of prognostications on love, wealth, and destiny.

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Published in 1885 by A. H. Noe, *The Witches' Dream Book and Fortune Teller* serves as a comprehensive, eclectic guide to divination, dream interpretation, and character analysis. The volume functions as both a practical reference and an instructional manual, blending moral instruction with predictive fortune-telling. The text opens by dismissing the need for critical reviews, asserting instead that its value lies in its exhaustive treatment of Oneirology (the study of dreams) and the bases of fortune telling. The core section on dreams offers a succinct compendium of interpretations for hundreds of subjects, ranging from abstract concepts like 'Adultery' and 'Absence' to specific objects such as 'Apples,' 'Boats,' and 'Clothes.' These interpretations often carry dual meanings: for instance, dreaming of angels is considered good, while speaking to them is evil. The book also details the significance of dream colors, noting that white denotes success in love, whereas black is an unlucky omen. Beyond dreams, the text explores Physiognomy, teaching readers to read character from facial features, and Chiromancy, or palmistry. It lists specific hand lines, such as the 'Cardiaca' (line of life) and 'Hepatica' (line of love), and discusses planetary influences on the hands. A significant portion of the volume is dedicated to practical advice on wealth accumulation. Noe emphasizes industry, frugality, and punctuality as the true paths to riches, warning against the dangers of debt and vanity. He argues that diligence is the mother of good luck and that sloth inevitably leads to poverty. The book concludes with a whimsical section titled 'Leaves of Destiny,' offering 100 numbered verses that predict the reader's romantic fortunes, social habits, and life events, ranging from marriage to seaside adventures. The tone throughout is instructional yet playful, aiming to amuse and instruct seekers of knowledge regarding the laws of divination.

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Categories

• Occultism
• Fortune-Telling