It is useless for any person to draw more than three dominoes at one time of trial, or in one and the same month, as they will only deceive themselves. Shuffle the dominoes each time of choosing; to draw the same domino twice makes the answer stronger.
Be very particular and do not attempt to tell your fortune by dominoes on Friday or Monday.
SIGNIFICATION OF THE DOMINOES.
Double-Six. Denotes much riches by speculation, and a happy and prolific marriage. It is not good to farmers as far as relates to crops and success in their calling, but it foretells that their lands will rise in value, and that they can make money by selling out. If a girl turns this domino to learn her fate in matrimonial matters, it is a sign she will marry rich, and have a large family of children.
Six-Five. If you are in search of employment, this domino shows that you will succeed by proper perseverance. If in love, do not be discouraged by any rebuffs, for success awaits you. If you have planted a crop, or about to plant one, it will yield nobly. In money matters exclusively, you may not be fortunate, as the domino is not lucky for money. If your wife is about to give birth to a child, and you try your fortune with special reference to such birth, this domino foretells its early death. If you are about to buy real estate, you will be lucky in the purchase—if to buy silverware, jewelry, or a watch, you will get cheated. If you expect a legacy, you will probably be lucky and get it.
Six-Four. This domino denotes early marriage and much happiness; the sexes of the children will be about equally divided, and they will live, but will leave home early—the girls to marry, and the boys to do for themselves. It denotes neither poverty nor riches.
Six-Three. This domino denotes constancy and affection. It is an excellent domino for lovers, who will marry early, and enjoy much happiness. It is also a sign of riches and honors; and no troubles of any account will mar your fortune. There is some danger, however, that you will die at middle age, but if you survive that period you will live to a good old age.
Six-Two. Is an excellent domino for lovers, as it foretells a happy marriage. A gentleman turning this domino, will get an orderly and economical wife, and a lady will have equal good fortune in a thrifty and industrious husband. Those who turn this domino for luck in business matters, will realize all and more than they expect. To dishonest and selfish people, however, the domino is fatal. If it is turned to determine the result of any scheme that is not fair and above-board, it foretells ill-success and exposure. To a married lady who expects to present her husband with an heir, it presents a beautiful and healthy child, and one who will excel as a mathematician, and (if a boy) will probably become distinguished.
Six-One. This domino foretells to young people that they will marry twice, and the second marriage will be the happiest of the two. To married people it is a sign they will be better off in middle age than when young, and that one child will be faithful and remain with them, while the others will seek their fortunes away from home.