Badger.—For a maid, or a bachelor, this symbol predicts a single life, but one of freedom, health and success; for the married, it implies regret that they did not remain unmarried.
Bagpipes.—This symbol gives warning of coming sorrow or much agitation and disturbance.
Ball.—See Football.
Ballet Dance.—This is a forecast of unsuccessful plans.
Balloon.—A symbol which indicates that much is attempted but little achieved; there is a passing enthusiasm for various experiments and new ideas, but the interest soon flags, and finally vanishes as the balloon in the clouds.
Bananas.—These promise gratification and the occurrence of those things which are most pleasing to you; also a prediction of much happiness and success in love affairs.
Banner.—This is a symbol of a prosperous life for a man and of a wealthy marriage for a woman.
Barber.—This signifies the approach of a new interest coming into your life, which will lead you to be most particular as to your personal appearance.
Barrel.—Festivity, possibly a picnic; several barrels, prosperity.
Barrel Organ.—Melancholy and a distaste for present circumstances.