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.