Originally published in 1914. A detailed study of the science of palmistry. Extensively illustrated with explanatory diagrams, forming a complete how-to guide. Contents Include: The Hand - The Mounts - The Line of Life - The Line of Heart - The Line of Head - The Line of Fate - The Lines of Fortune and of Fame - The Line of Health - Other Lines and Marks - The Mount of Venus - Illustrated Hands

This beginner's guidebook instructs the aspiring fortune teller in the art of Cartomancy - telling fortunes with playing cards. Those knowledgeable about fortune telling can confirm that ordinary playing cards can more than satisfy the requirements for concise accuracy which underpins all good fortune telling. While it is tempting to choose instead Tarot, with its rich and varied imagery, there needn't be the complexity when a simpler, more accessible and less arcane means of fortune telling accomplishes the task of predicting the future superbly. The chapters of this guide detail the myriad methodologies afforded by the 52 cards of a pack allow for intense and accurate predictions. Different foci are examined, different circumstances isolated and read upon, and different alignments and arrangement of the cards used to benefit those eager to discover their future.

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Mrs. Betty Lilac has always been a sort of mystic and has experienced prophetic dreams since she was a young girl. Now in her late fifties, Betty is a tarot card reader extraordinaire. A kind and generous woman, she uses her gift to help others and to make a difference in their lives. But not everyone approves of Betty's talent.

Mr. Gately, her landlord, has evicted Betty from the comfortable home in which she has lived for twenty years. He claims she practices black magic and has garnered a negative reputation, which is bad for his business. In addition, she begins to receive strange phone calls, notices mysterious cars driving by her property, and observes unusual lights at night in the nearby junkyard.

Indeed, Betty's year is filled with mystery, danger, sorrow, and loss. Supported by a cast of dedicated friends and clients, she confronts her challenges with aplomb. And when she shuffles and deals the tarot deck, she is surprised at what the cards have to say about her future.

AUTHOR BIO
Paul I. Freet is an astrologer and tarot reader. He is the author of the poetry book, A world of Bright Burning. He lives near Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, with his canine family: Kikki, Pubby, Pippin, Peaches, and Foster. This is his debut novel.

Polemon of Laodicea (near modern Denizli, south-west Turkey) was a wealthy Greek aristocrat and a key member of the intellectual movement known as the Second Sophistic. Among his works was the Physiognomy, a manual on how to tell character from appearance, thus enabling its readers to choose friends and avoid enemies on sight. Its formula of detailed instruction and personal reminiscence proved so successful that the book was re-edited in the fourth century by Adamantius in Greek, translated and adapted by an unknown Latin author of the same era, and translated in the early Middle Ages into Syriac and Arabic. The surviving versions of Adamantius, Anonymus Latinus, and the Leiden Arabic more than make up for the loss of the original.
The present volume is the work of a team of leading Classicists and Arabists. The main surviving versions in Greek and Latin are translated into English for the first time. The Leiden Arabic translation is authoritatively re-edited and translated, as is a sample of the alternative Arabic Polemon. The texts and translations are introduced by a series of masterly studies that tell the story of the origins, function, and legacy of Polemon's work, a legacy especially rich in Islam. The story of the Physiognomy is the story of how one man's obsession with identifying enemies came to be taken up in the fascinating transmission of Greek thought into Arabic.

Sigils are special symbols that are used alone or in a series, have specific energies, and contain an essence that can be harnessed to carry out a specific duty. In this ground-breaking kit, sigil expert Jane Matthews demonstrates how they can be utilized to create massive change and empowerment for anyone seeking to use them for positive transformation. Each of the 21 cards features a symbol designed for a special purpose, while the accompanying guidebook explains their usage and also includes instructions on how to develop your own sigils to truly personalise the system. Also provided are insights into what changes are needed in one's life and exactly what sigils are required to assist with the endeavour. This powerful manifestation tool is intended for all those looking to expand their divination skills and enhance their spiritual journey by providing insights, confidence, and guidance on how to manifest using sigils to create positive, empowering life changes step by step.

The bay owls came out of their house,
and they sat on the tree and waited.
A big branch for Sarah, a small branch for Percy,
and an old piece of ivy for Bill.
When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations from unique and striking perspectives capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered.

Originally published in the early 1900s, this book is 'A Complete Practical Work on the Sciences of Cheirognomy and Cheiromancy, By Which Means the Character, and the Past, Present and Future Events of the Life, May be Read in the Formation of the Hands'. The book is an exhaustive study of the practise of Palmistry, with detailed descriptions and diagrams to aid the practitioner in interpretation. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: Preface - The Science of Palmistry (A Short History) - Part 1 Cheirognomy; Types of Hands - The Divisions of the Hand - The Mounts, Their Characteristics and Various Signs Found Thereon - Part 2 Cheiromancy - Lesser Lines

This is a hugely entertaining study that goes beyond biography to vividly portray Victorian life in a wider framework."Queen Victoria's Skull" explores the life and thinking of the Edinburgh phrenologist George Combe. Phrenology is a theory which claims to be able to detect personality traits, character and predisposition to criminality on the basis of the shape of the skull. Now dismissed as risible, it was treated with reverence by many Victorians.George Combe was the author of "The Constitution of Man", an ethical treatise that sold over 100,000 copies in Britain and 200,000 copies in America by 1900. The quirkiness of his life and work, and the fact that he befriended and influenced many public figures - from Prince Albert to George Eliot - make for an engaging story. "Queen Victoria's Skull", however, does more than tell the tale of one idiosyncratic individual. By tracing the development of Combe's intellectual interests it provides a prism through which to view Victorian culture, science and politics, covering themes of class, religion, sex, crime, art and the theatre. David Stack has written an entertaining and erudite study of an important, and now neglected, Victorian figure.

Receive guidance, healing, protection and love from the archangels by working with this divine oracle deck from ascension expert Diana Cooper. Angels are highly evolved spiritual beings. They are here right now to offer guidance, answer your questions, accelerate your ascension journey and bring balance, joy and peace into your life. Each of the 44 stunning cards in this deck depicts an archangel, angel or Seraphim who is reaching out to support and strengthen you. Within the accompanying guidebook, you'll discover the role and gifts of each angel and receive the wisdom and guidance they have to offer. The angels are all here to light you up with the qualities you need for peace, happiness, balance and joy, and they will work to accelerate your spiritual journey and help you on your ascension path.

Witch in Darkness guides readers through the concept of witchcraft as a life-saving, soul-nurturing practice to be reached for in the darkness and relied upon when all else has failed. Readers will be inspired to use witchcraft practices and mindsets for all kinds of challenging issues, from resolving career confusion and relationship problems to healing family wounds and facing bereavement. For each theme, the book provides: a look into the author’s personal experiences insights into how different kinds of witches all over the world are using the craft for healing, growth and empowerment journal prompts and activities, creating a compassionate interactive element throughout. The book’s raw and honest tone will peel back the surface layers of witchcraft’s meaning and power, asking the reader to go deeply into how they want the craft to help them to heal and grow. This is real witchcraft that works and changes lives.