TO FEMALES.--It has often been observed, and experience has shown the
observation to be a true one, that some event of importance is sure to
happen to a woman in her thirty-first year, whether it prove for her good
or it be some great evil or temptation; therefore we advise her to be
circumspect in all her actions. If she is a maiden or widow, it is
probable she will marry this year. If a wife, that she will lose her
children or husband. She will either receive riches or travel into a
foreign land; at all events, some circumstance or other will take place
during this remarkable year of her life, that will have great effect on
her future fortunes and existence.
TO MALES.--The like is applicable to men in their forty-second year, of
which there are so many instances that there is not a doubt of its truth.
Observe always to take a lease for an odd number of years; an even number
is not prosperous. The three first days of the moon are the best for
signing papers; and the first five days, as well as the twenty-fourth, for
any fresh undertaking.
MOLES. THEIR SITUATION AND THE INDICATION THEY GIVE OF A PERSON’S
DISPOSITION AND FUTURE LOT IN LIFE.
Though moles are, in their substance, nothing else than excrescences, or
ebullitions which proceed from the state of the blood whilst the fœtus is
confined in the womb, yet they are not given in vain, as they are
generally characteristic of the disposition and temper of those that bear
them; and it is also proved by daily experience that from the shape,
situation and other circumstances, they bear a strong analogy to the
events which are to happen to a person in future life. Herein are given
the common prognostications by moles found in all the various parts of the
body, according to the doctrine of the ancients. The larger the mole, the
greater the prosperity or adversity of the person; the smaller the mole,
the less will be his good or evil fate. If the mole is round, it indicates
good; if angular, it gives a mixture of good and evil; if oblong, a
moderate share of fortunate events; the deeper the color, the more favor
or disgrace; the lighter, the less of either. If it is very hairy, much
misfortune may be expected; but if few long hairs grow upon it, it denotes
that your undertakings will be prosperous.
A mole that stands on the right side of the forehead, or right temple,
signifies that the person will arrive at sudden wealth and honor,
according to their birth and situation in life; which must always be
attended to with due consideration.
A mole on the right eyebrow announces speedy marriage; and that the person
to whom you will be married will possess many amiable qualities and a good
fortune.
A mole on the left of either of these three places announces unexpected
disappointment in your most sanguine wishes.
A mole on the outside corner of either eye denotes the person to be of a
sober, steady and sedate disposition; but will be liable to a violent
death.
A mole on either cheek signifies that the person shall never rise above
mediocrity in point of fortune; though at the same time he will never fall
into real poverty.
A mole on the nose shows that the person will have good success in most of
his or her undertakings.
A mole on the lip, either upper or lower, proves the person to be fond of
delicate things and much given to the pleasures of love, in which he or
she will most commonly be successful.
A mole on the chin foreshows the person will be attended with prosperity
and be highly esteemed.
A mole on the side of the neck shows that the person will narrowly escape
suffocation; but will afterward rise to great consideration by an
unexpected legacy or inheritance.
A mole on the throat denotes that the person shall become rich by
marriage.
A mole on the right breast declares the person to be exposed to a sudden
reverse from comfort to distress, by unavoidable accidents. Most of his
children will be girls.
A mole on the left breast signifies success in undertakings and an amorous
disposition.
A mole on the bosom portends mediocrity of health and fortune.
A mole under the left breast, over the heart, foreshadows that the man
will be of a warm disposition, unsettled in mind, fond of rambling and
light in his conduct. In a lady, it shows sincerity in love, quick
conception and easy travail in childbirth.
A mole on the right side, over any part of the ribs, denotes the person to
be pusillanimous, and slow in understanding anything that may be attended
with difficulty.
A mole on the belly, denotes the person to be addicted to sloth and
gluttony, selfish in almost all articles and seldom inclined to be nice or
careful in point of dress.
A mole on either hip shows that the person will have many children and
such of them as survive will be healthful, lusty and patient in all
hardships.
A mole on the right thigh shows that the person will become rich and also
fortunate in marriage.
A mole on the left thigh denotes that the person suffers much by poverty
and want of friends, as also by the enmity and injustice of others.
A mole on the right knee signifies that the person will be fortunate in
the choice of a partner for life and meet with few disappointments in the
world.
A mole on the left knee portends that the person will be rash,
inconsiderate and hasty, but modest when in cold blood, honest and
inclined to good behavior.
A mole on either leg shows that the person is indolent, thoughtless and
indifferent as to whatever may happen.
A mole on either ankle denotes a man to be inclined to effeminacy and
elegance of dress--a lady, to be courageous, active and industrious, with
some spice of the termagant.
A mole on either foot forebodes sudden illness or unexpected misfortune.
A mole on the right shoulder signifies prudence, discretion, secrecy and
wisdom.
A mole on the left shoulder declares a testy, contentious and ungovernable
spirit.
A mole on the right arm denotes vigor and undaunted courage. On the left
arm, resolution and victory in battle.
A mole near either elbow declares restlessness, a roving and unsteady
temper, also a discontentedness with those whom they are obliged
constantly to live with.
A mole between the elbow and the wrist promises the person prosperity, but
not until he has undergone and suffered many hardships.
A mole on the wrist, or between it and the ends of the fingers, denotes
industry, parsimony, fidelity and conjugal affection.
A mole against the heart denotes wickedness. If a woman have a mole on her
right knee, she will be honest and virtuous; if on the left, she will have
many children.
If a woman have a mole on her lower jaw, it signifies she will pass her
life in sorrow and pain of body.
A mole in the midst of the forehead, near the hair, denotes a
discourteous, cruel mind and of unpleasant discourse; if it is of a honey
color, the person will be beloved; if red, sullen and furious; if black,
inexpert and wavering; if raised more like a wart, very fortunate. But if
a woman, it shows her to be a slut; and if in her forehead black,
treacherous, consents to evil and murder.
A mole on the left side of the forehead, near the hair, predicts misery
and abundance of tribulations to a man, by means of his own misconduct; if
honey-colored or red, his sorrows are lessened; but if black, unfortunate
in every undertaking.
A mole on the left side of the forehead, about the midway, threatens a man
with persecutions from his superiors; if of honey color, he prodigally
wastes his estate; if red, he will become poor; if black, let him beware
of the wrath or malice of great men; if a woman, it threatens sorrow by
the perfidy of some men; if black, she will partake of the extremity of
misery.
A mole on the left side of the forehead, a little above the temple, if it
appear red, denotes a man has excellent wit and understanding; if black,
he is in danger of being branded for his falsehoods; if he has a wart, his
fate is mitigated. To a woman it signifies justification of innocence,
though not deserved; if black, malignity, and it represents every evil.
A mole appearing on the right temple, above the eye, near the head,
denotes a long life and good fortune; if pale, or red, he is studious; to
a woman, it signifies good and happy fortune in marriage, as she will be
of careful conduct.
A mole on the right temple, inclining towards the neck, promiseth
ingenuity and riches, as also long life; if honey or red colored, good
fortune; if black, trouble; but if as a wart, he shall obtain all good
things.
A mole on the left side, towards the upper part of the eye, signifies
sickness; if black, a short life; if as a wart, it denotes a good end. To
a woman, moderate health, loss of favor of friends, perverse children and
enemies; if black, many miseries.
A mole on the ear signifies riches and respect.
If either in a man or woman’s hand a mole appears, it denotes great
prosperity and enjoyment of children.
A mole on the left side of the stomach shows a luxurious person.
A mole on the left side of the belly denotes afflictions.
A mole under the hollow of the right eye signifies the party to be
furious.