The Tree Of Fate

Published in Northern Earth 93 (2003): 22

The Tree Of Fate

OBSERVE - That you may either pick a number blindfolded amidst the leaves of this valuable tree, or throw at them with dice; if you pick for them and get among the branches, or in the blank leaves, it shows a speedy misfortune or disappointment at hand. The mark number of 1000 shows a great advancement in life, if you are so fortunate as to hit on it.

1 Gifts of Money

2 Prosperous business

3 Speedy marriage

4 Many children

5 Good marriage partner

6 You will become rich

7 Money through love

8 Cash by trade

9 A rise in life

10 A long journey

11 Anger and discontent

12 An important journey

13 Letter will alter your circumstances

14 Mind your words to a lover

15 Present from a distance

16 Dispute with one you love

17 Law suit

18 Visit from distant friend

19 Party of pleasure

20 Preferment

21 Love at first sight

22 A prize worth having

23 Wealth and dignity

24 Visit to foreign land

25 Profit by industry

26 Prosperity by marriage

27 A multitude of cares

28 By friends you will profit

29 Second partner better than first

30 Surmount many difficulties

31 A false friend

32 A pleasing surprise

33 A change in your affairs

34 A ramble by moonlight

35 Scandal

36 Unpleasant tidings

37 Love in a short time

38 A christening

39 Get rich through a legacy

40 Change your situation

41 New wearing apparel

42 A speedy present

43 News from sea

44 Pleasant paths in future

45 You will be asked a question of importance tomorrow