The Astrological Guide to Fortune
First find the exact date of your birth, express the numbers in one line. For instance: Let us say you were born April 5, 1876. April is the fourth month of the year; you must therefore write the date 4.5.1876. Now add these numbers thus 4 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 6 = 31. Repeat the addition with the resulting number 3 + 1 = 4. You now have a sum resulting in a single digit. This digit is your “Key of Fortune,” which gives you access to your planetary future. Now you must find your planet by adding the number of your present month to this Key. If the present month happens to be July, add 7. 4 plus 7 equals 11. Repeating the addition 1 plus 1 equals 2. You must now look for No. 2 in the “Planetary Chart” on [page 9]. You will find that Jupiter is the custodian of your Key. You will find in the [table on page 9], that the house of Jupiter is designated by the letter B. Next consult the [table of Primal Questions on page 9] and select one of the 12 questions which you desire answered.
Let us suppose you selected question No. 1, “Does—— love me? ”Consult the [Horoscope Chart on page 8] and you will find that question No. 1 is ruled by Aquarius. You will now turn to [Table B], which was the letter corresponding to the house of Jupiter and look for Aquarius, which gives the answer “The person loves others besides you.”
This is but one of the ways in which these astrological tables can be used. It is always best to consult an expert in this science, in order to obtain scientific results. Those counting their birthdays according to the Hebrew or Russian calendars will find the answer equally correct. Another method of consulting the oracle is to add the letters in your first name, counting one for A, two for B, etc., and proceeding as in the case of the dates, until there is one digit.
Names have in all religious systems been considered of great influence in determining a person’s fate. The ancients were careful in selecting names for their children, believing that certain names could bring good or bad luck. Names were often changed in order to coerce Dame Fortune. Thus Abram had his name changed to Abraham; Jacob had his name changed to Israel. Among the orthodox Jews it is still customary to change the name of a very sick or an unlucky person.
Shakespeare may well ask, “What’s in a name?” According to Astrology, the name signifies very much.
Horoscope
(See Chart in [Frontispiece.])
| No. | ||
| 1 | governed by | Aquarius |
| 2 | governed by | Pisces |
| 3 | governed by | Aries |
| 4 | governed by | Gemini |
| 5 | governed by | Cancer |
| 6 | governed by | Leo |
| 7 | governed by | Virgo |
| 8 | governed by | Libra |
| 9 | governed by | Scorpio |
| 10 | governed by | Sagittarius |
| 11 | governed by | Capricorn |
| 12 | governed by | Taurus |
Primal Questions
| 1. | Does —— love me? |
| 2. | Will —— return to me? |
| 3. | Is —— sincere in his dealings with me? |
| 4. | Will our marriage be a happy one? |
| 5. | Will I have luck in speculation? |
| 6. | Shall I make the journey I have in prospect? |
| 7. | Am I going to change my residence or place of business? |
| 8. | Will my domestic conditions improve? |
| 9. | What fortune awaits me in my business schemes? |
| 10. | Will my plans succeed? |
| 11. | Will my future be a happy one? |
| 12. | Will I get rid of my troubles? |
Planetary Chart
| No. | Planet | Table |
| 1 | Sun | A |
| 2 | Jupiter | B |
| 3 | Neptune | C |
| 4 | Saturn | D |
| 5 | Earth | E |
| 6 | Mercury | F |
| 7 | Venus | G |
| 8 | Mars | H |
| 9 | Moon | J |
Table A.
SUN.
| 1. | Aries. | Keep out of chance games. |
| 2. | Capricorn. | Do not make the trip now. |
| 3. | Scorpio. | Things are going to improve. |
| 4. | Leo. | A friend will help you. |
| 5. | Sagittarius. | Do not move this season. |
| 6. | Cancer. | Beware of your enemies. |
| 7. | Virgo. | Don’t undertake it. It is dangerous. |
| 8. | Gemini. | A good friend. |
| 9. | Libra. | It is safe to engage in the business. |
| 10. | Taurus. | That person will return soon. |
| 11. | Pisces. | Your marriage will be happy. |
| 12. | Aquarius. | Do not count on his love. |
Table B.
JUPITER.
Table C.
NEPTUNE.
Table D.
SATURN.
| 1. | Sagittarius. | Don’t move yet. |
| 2. | Pisces. | The present is auspicious for marriage. |
| 3. | Leo. | Sooner than you expect. |
| 4. | Taurus. | Will return soon. |
| 5. | Scorpio. | Disregard everybody’s advice. |
| 6. | Aries. | Your gains will overbalance losses. |
| 7. | Aquarius. | Don’t rely on others. |
| 8. | Libra. | Unquestionably. |
| 9. | Virgo. | With work, you will succeed. |
| 10. | Gemini. | He is fickle but faithful. |
| 11. | Capricorn. | Not at present. |
| 12. | Cancer. | Your fortune will be secure. |
Table E.
EARTH.
Table F.
MERCURY.
Table G.
MARS.
Table H.
VENUS.
| 1. | Cancer. | You will be rich and happy. |
| 2. | Libra. | Begin business alone. |
| 3. | Aquarius. | His love is true. |
| 4. | Aries. | Not at the present time. |
| 5. | Leo. | It will bring good fortune in the end. |
| 6. | Virgo. | Take your time. |
| 7. | Pisces. | Marry only one in your own station. |
| 8. | Taurus. | Will return soon. |
| 9. | Gemini. | Very sincere. |
| 10. | Capricorn. | It is advisable. |
| 11. | Scorpio. | It will, if you beware of false friends. |
| 12. | Sagittarius. | Stay near friends. |
Table J.
MOON.