Part 6

No. 6 (_Friday_).--Look at the table--see Venus is the planet of Friday. This accounts for many things. Here we see the typical Venus type. Gay, light-hearted, with no thought of the morrow, they flit happily through life like a gilded butterfly upon the wing. If they lack taste they over-dress. Their good qualities are their charming personalities, pleasing manners, and a quick command of music and art. They should beware of being only butterflies, and should cultivate strength of character. They should also obtain by hook or by crook a liking for hard work; it will serve them in good stead.

No. 7 (_Saturday_).--Saturday, as its name tells us, has sad Saturn for its planet. Here we have the exact opposite to the persons mentioned who were born on a Friday. Saturday people miss half the joy of living by their cold and calculating natures. Careful with money, they are patient workers, they must beware of being miserly, and should certainly cultivate their missing sense of humor. The good qualities in these people are their sincerely earnest outlook and their capacity for an almost endless grind of hard work. Their womenfolk frequently make old maids and should practice sweet temper and a kindly feeling towards the rest of the household.

YOUR OWN NUMBER

But there is much more in the science of numbers than that which can be gleaned from the days of the week. There is your own personal number, the number which influences you and your actions more than any other. If you know your number, think how you can use it for good and avoid others for ill! The finding of your number is a simple matter when you have mastered the elements of numerology, which is the science of numbers.

Let us explain how your own number is found. First, write down your birth-date, the day of the month, the month itself and the year. Thus, three items are required. Take first the day of the month. If it consists of one figure, leave it. If it consists of two, add them together, and, if the answer comes to two figures, add them together. All this may appear a little involved, but it is not, as one or two examples will show.

Suppose you were born on the 9th of the month, then 9 is the number you want.

But, suppose it was the 16th, then six and one make seven. Therefore 7 is the required number.

Again, if you were born on the 29th, then nine and two make eleven, but as eleven consists of two figures, you must add them together, and they make 2.

So much for the day of the month, now for the month itself. January stands for one, February for 2, and so on, to December for 12. The numbers of the months from January to September can stand as they are, but October November and December, being 10, 11 and 12, must be added up, as already described. Thus October is one, November is two and December three.

Thirdly, the number of the year must be considered. Say you were born in 1910. These figures add up to eleven, and eleven, being double figures, adds up to 2. Therefore 1910 is equivalent to 2.

Work out your figures here.

You have now obtained three separate figures, add them together and if they come to a one-figure number, that is the number which you require. On the other hand, if it is a double-figured amount, add the two figures as before, until you arrive at a single-figured amount. Then that is the number you require.

So as to make the whole thing perfectly clear, we will take a complete example and work it out, exactly as you must work out your own birth-date.

_Example._--12th September, 1913.

12 = 1 + 2 = 3 September is the 9th month = 9 1913 = 1 + 9 + 1 + 3 = 14 = 1 + 4 = 5 3 + 9 + 5 = 17 = 1 + 7 = 8

Therefore, the personal number of anyone born on 12th September, 1913, is 8. Eight should guide and influence all his or her actions. We are not going to pretend that benefits will accrue on every occasion that the personal number is observed, but we are going to say that we have noted some marvelous pieces of good fortune when it has.

When you have found your personal number, there are several ways in which you can use it. Suppose your number is the one just found, eight; then you can conclude that the eighth day of any month will be a propitious one for you. But that is not the only one. The 17th is equally good, because one plus seven gives eight. Moreover, the 26th is in a similar position. Two and six make eight.

Yet another way to use your personal number arises when you want to know whether some important step should be taken on a definite day. What is the particular day? Add up its numerological values, exactly as you did with your birthday, and if it resolves itself into the same number as your personal number, you may go ahead with cheerfulness. Put forth your best effort, and, on the day, you will have ample chances of success.

THE NUMBER OF YOUR NAME

Numerology permits of still another step. Take your own name and see what number it is equal to. You will be able to do this in the following way: A stands for one, B for two, C for three, and so on. When you reach I, which is 9, commence again and give J the value of one, then continue. To make all this clear, we will set out the values of the complete alphabet:

1 = A J S 2 = B K T 3 = C L U 4 = D M V 5 = E N W 6 = F O X 7 = G P Y 8 = H Q Z 9 = I R --

Thus, suppose your name is Joan Shirley, the letters resolve themselves into the following numbers:--

J O A N S H I R L E Y 1 + 6 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 9 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 55 55 = 5 + 5 = 10 = 1 + 0 = 1

From all that we have said, it will be clear that the birthdate may be used for finding the personal number, or the letters of the name may be used. On rare occasions, the two ways will provide the same number. When this is the case, great faith should be placed in that number. But, when the two ways give different numbers, what? Does one disprove the other? No. You simply have two numbers favorable to you. The birthdate number is the more definite and reliable because your very existence is based on it.

A word at the end. Married ladies must use their maiden name for finding the name number.

DO YOU KNOW THAT

_Odd Numbers_ have always been credited with mystic powers capable of influencing the destinies of people; and a curious survival of the idea is to be found in the fact that countrywomen, without knowing why, put an odd number of eggs under their hens in the belief that otherwise no chickens will be hatched?

In addition, we have noticed that books of sweepstake tickets generally have the odd-numbered tickets withdrawn from them before the even-numbered ones.

_Number Three._--This number comes in for a considerable share of popularity, even from mythological times, when there were the three fates and the three graces. Shakespeare introduced three witches in "Macbeth." In nursery rhymes, we have the three blind mice. In public-house signs, we frequently come across the numeral "three," and, of course, pawnbrokers have three brass balls.

_Number Seven._--Seven is deemed extremely lucky, it being the perfect or mystic number which runs the entire scheme of the Universe in matters physical and spiritual. Man's life is popularly divided into seven ages: the product of seven and nine--sixty-three--was regarded as the grand climacteric, and the age was considered as a most important stage of life.

The seventh son of a seventh son, according to Highland belief, possesses the gift of second sight, and the power of healing the sick. Many people believe that a cycle of seven years of misfortune is likely to be succeeded by another of prosperity.

_Number Nine_ is credited with mystic properties, good and bad. A piece of wool with nine knots tied in it is a well-known charm for a sprained ankle. The cat o'nine tails is a form of punishment not to be taken lightly.

_Number Thirteen._--Of this number, everybody can supply instances when it has brought bad luck. But it may be cheering to mention that, in certain parts of the world, thirteen is regarded in quite a favorable light. Whether it is good or bad is a matter for each individual to decide.

YOUR LUCKY COLOR

The old saying, "green for grief," is a well-known one, and the writer would rather wear any color on earth than green, not even a green scarf or belt. Moreover, she sees to it that the other members of the family do not indulge in the unlucky color. But mind you, green only brings her ill-fortune when used for wearing apparel. There is no objection, of course, to a green front-door nor to wallpaper of the same color. For such uses, green plays its part harmlessly enough.

Though green dresses are more distressing to the writer than a red rag to a bull, she is quite prepared to admit that many people find it a very lucky color. This brings us to the point. There is no color that is universally unlucky; it is only so in the hands of certain individuals. With others, it may be an absolute harbinger of all that is lucky. Even green may do this.

Now the question is, "Which is your lucky color?" If you know it, well and good. Make use of it in every possible way. When wearing dresses made of it, you will feel more confident of yourself than when arrayed in something else. You will get more work done, and it will be better work. The only thing is that you must be sure that it is your lucky color. If you are not quite sure, the tonic effect is absolutely lost.

Not only should you wear your fortunate color, but it is a good plan to surround yourself with it. We know a woman who pins her faith to purple. Her dresses are mostly purple; the wallpaper in her bedroom is purple; purple casement curtains adorn the windows; there are purple rugs in various parts of the house; even the back of the hair-brush on her dressing table is purple. And, since she decided that purple was her lucky color and used it in every reasonable way, she has had several strokes of marvelous good fortune.

But, of course, you may say in reply to all this that you do not know your lucky color. What then? This is where we can give you a little help. Most people's lucky color depends on the time of their birth and the following list sets out the birth colors. We know full well that everybody does not derive good fortune from his birth color, but that they find it in some other hue. Therefore, the proper course is to make trials with the appropriate color listed below and, if that does not answer satisfactorily, to choose another of your own liking and try that. Only by personal experiment can you finally decide the point.

These are the birth-colors. The first given for any period is the one almost universally accepted. Those following after the first are, however, favored by a certain number of people.

Birth Date Colors

Dec. 22nd to Jan. 20th Emerald Green Sapphire Blue Black

Jan. 21st to Feb. 19th Various Blues Dark Green

Feb. 20th to March 20th Purple White Silver

March 21st to April 19th Rose Red

April 20th to May 20th Turquoise Blue Other shades of Blue

May 21st to June 21st Light shades of Yellow Orange Gold

June 22nd to July 22nd Mauve White Silver

July 23rd to August 21st Gold Brown Yellow

Aug. 22nd to Sept. 22nd Yellow Orange Light Blue

Sept. 23rd to Oct. 23rd Rose Pink Yellow

Oct. 24th to Nov. 22nd Dark Green Red Brown

Nov. 23rd to Dec. 21st Purple Blue

_COLORS_, of course, have certain values attached to them:

White is a symbol of purity. Red is typical of fire, blood and anger. Orange stands for marriage. Green recalls spring and suggests youth and hope. Purple means royalty and everything regal. Yellow is associated with great success. Black is a symbol of sadness and mourning.

WHICH IS YOUR LUCKY STONE?

Ever since time began, it has been a common belief that people derived luck and good fortune by wearing precious stones. A stone, however, that brought luck to one person might be ineffective when worn by someone else. Thus everybody is required to find out which stone he or she must wear in order to enjoy the utmost good fortune.

As a rule, the stone which any particular person must choose is decided by the month in which that individual was born. But this it not invariably the case. Many people have noticed that luck has come to them when they have been wearing some other stone than that decreed by their birth-month. And, of course, the opposite has often happened. History records a well-known case in point. The Hope diamond, for instance, wrecked the lives of several royal personages, even including some that were born in April; while an opal, possessed by members of the Spanish royal family, brought disaster to many people, one after the other, although certain of them were born in October.

Clearly, then, the proper thing is for all of us to choose our lucky stone according to our own preferences; but failing any definite preference to select it according to the month of our birth.

STONES OF THE MONTHS

Twelve verses of poetry have been written which set down in rhyme the stones for all the months of the year. Here they are:--

JANUARY

By her, who in this month was born, No gem save _Garnets_ should be worn. They will ensure her constancy, True friendship and fidelity.

FEBRUARY

The February born shall find Sincerity and peace of mind, Freedom from passion and from care, If they the _Amethyst_ will wear.

MARCH

Who in this world of ours, their eyes In March first open, shall be wise, In days of peril, strong and brave, And wear a _Bloodstone_ to their grave.

APRIL

Those who from April date their years, Should _Diamonds_ wear lest bitter tears For vain repentance flow: this stone, Emblem of innocence is known.

MAY

Who first beholds the light of day, In spring's sweet, flowery month of May, And wears an _Emerald_ all her life, Shall be a loved and loving wife.

JUNE

Who comes in summer to this earth And owes to June her time of birth, With ring of _Agate_ on her hand Can health, wealth and lengthy life command.

JULY

The glowing _Ruby_ shall adorn Those who in warm July are born. Then will they be exempt and free From all life's doubts and anxiety.

AUGUST

Wear a _Sardonyx_ or for thee No conjugal felicity. The August born without this stone, 'Tis said, must live unloved alone.

SEPTEMBER

Children born when autumn leaves Are rustling in the September breeze, A _Sapphire_ on their brow should bind. 'Twill cure diseases of the mind.

OCTOBER

October's child is born for woe, And life's vicissitudes must know. But lay an _Opal_ on her breast And hope will lull those woes to rest.

NOVEMBER

Who comes to this world here below, With drear November's fog and snow, Should prize the _Topaz's_ amber hue, Emblem of friends and lovers true.

DECEMBER

If cold December gave you birth, The month of snow and ice and mirth, Place on your hand a _Turquoise_ blue, Success will crown whate'er you do.

AN ABC OF PRECIOUS STONES

_AGATE._--A stone, showing irregular bands of browns and yellows, which is often known as onyx, cornelian, etc. It is supposed to have special powers in making and binding friendships, Also, it insures long life, health and prosperity for those born in June.

_AMBER._--A brownish material, resembling stone, which is derived from fossilized pine trees. It provides health and happiness when worn round the neck by people born in August.

_AMETHYST._--A form of quartz, showing a range of color-shades from purple to lilac. Originally it was worn by the Greeks as a preventive of drunkenness, and, then, as a cure for all excesses of passion. Later, it became the stone associated with St. Valentine. This immediately constituted it the particular charm for lovers. It is the February birthstone.

_AQUAMARINE._--A bluish-green form of the beryl or topaz. As the name implies, sea-water, it has long been a mascot for sailors and for those setting out on a long sea journey. It stands for faithfulness: thus it is an appropriate stone for a bridegroom to give to his wife, as a wedding gift.

_BERYL._--A pale green stone which is sometimes found with a yellowish tinge. The latter is known as the gold beryl. It is avoided by many people as it stands for doubt, uncertainty and qualities of a wavering nature.

_BLOODSTONE._--A stone found with many different colorings and markings. A frequent variety has a greenish surface, sprinkled with patches of vivid red: whilst a totally different variety shows a mottling of red and brown, with streaks of green. The red markings suggested the name of "bloodstone," and the blood became a symbol of bravery, strength and the powers of fighting. Thus, it is a stone to be worn by a man, rather than a lady. In olden days, the women gave bloodstones to their menfolk before going into battle.

_CARBUNCLE._--Garnets, when given a round or oval shape, with the surface domed and not cut into facets, are so called.

_CHRYSOLITE._--A form of beryl, generally found in colors ranging from olive-green to amber-orange. It is a stone for the September-born and is supposed to banish evil passions and sadness of mind.

_CORAL._--A reddish stone, formed by a microscopic animal living in sea water. It is used chiefly for beads. Children wearing such beads are said to be preserved from dangers, whilst married women are ensured a life of happiness. Its powers are chiefly applied to those born in November.

_DIAMOND._--A pure form of carbon, water-white in color. The largest known diamond was given to Edward VII, by the Transvaal government in 1907. It weighs one and three-quarter pounds, and is known as the Cullinan diamond. This precious stone is considered to be a symbol of strength and virtue. In olden days, the leaders wore it when going into battle to safeguard their courage. It should be worn on the left side and is the month stone of April.

_EMERALD._--This is a delightful variety of green beryl. It has, normally, a brilliant appearance, which is supposed to dwindle should either the giver or the receiver become unfaithful to the other. It stands as a symbol for kindness and true love. It is the month-stone of May.

_GARNET._--A ruby-colored stone in the usual form, but there are brown, yellow, green and black varieties. It stands for constancy and fidelity and is the month-stone of January.

_JADE._--A very hard stone, usually a rich green, but there are white and other varieties. The Chinese considered that those who wore it would be assured a long and contented life.

_JASPER._--An ornamental form of quartz, varying from a reddish-brown to a brownish-black, usually streaked with other colors. It is particularly hard, and this makes it a symbol of firmness and endurance.

_LAPIS LAZULI._--This heavenly blue stone is worn as a sign of truth and honesty. The ancients considered that it would charm away certain diseases.

_MOONSTONE._--Sometimes called the water opal, this whitish stone reflects a bluish tinge. It is supposed to safeguard those who travel to distant parts, especially if the journey is mostly by sea.

_OLIVINE._--A green form of chrysolite, which see.

_ONYX._--A form of agate in which the bandings of color are milk-white, alternating with another hue. White and red bands produce the stone known as the cornelian onyx: white and flesh colored bands, chalcedonyx: and white and green bands, sardonyx. The latter is the month-stone of August and stands for conjugal felicity.

_OPAL._--A semi-transparent stone, the most usual varieties being whitish in color, but flashing various hues as the angle is changed. The opal has been connected with more legends than, probably, any other stone. To some it is a harbinger of bad luck, but most people agree that it is a stone that brings good fortune to the wearer. It is the month-stone of October. Then it denotes hope, it sharpens the sight and the faith of the possessor. It is supposed to lose its flashing qualities when worn by the unfaithful.

_PEARL._--A pearl is a symbol of purity and perfection, and, when given to a lady, is said to inspire her love.

_PERIDOT._--A form of olivine or chrysolite. See "Chrysolite."

_PORPHYRY._--A stone which usually shows light red or white spots on a background of deep red. There are green varieties, however. This stone, when given to a lady, is a tribute to her beauty.

_RUBY._--A stone of deep, clear carmine color, when at its best. It is the month-stone of July, and is supposed to correct evils resulting from mistaken friendships.

_SAPPHIRE._--A beautiful blue stone which is reserved for those born in September. It is usually supposed to bring good fortune to those in love, but some people hold that it is a symbol of repentance.

_SARDONYX._--See "Onyx."

_TOPAZ._--A glassy stone, red, blue, yellow or green in color; but amber is the most usual. It is the stone for those born in November, and denotes fidelity and friendship.

_TURQUOISE._--A waxy bluish-green stone. It belongs to those born in December and stands for prosperity in love.

_ZIRCON._--It is a stone of lustrous grey-black color. It is a symbol of sympathy.

DREAMS--WHAT THEY MEAN

A

_ABROAD._--(Dreamer going or gone) An early journey.

_ACCIDENT._--(being the victim of one) Business deal impending requires great caution.

_ACCIDENT._--(to a friend or relative) A letter from him or her conveying good news.

_ANCHOR._--A voyage across the sea: (in water) a disappointment: (if a girl dreams) a sailor will fall in love with her.

_ANGER._--To dream of being angry with anyone means that that person is a true friend.

_ANIMALS._--As a rule, luck; (domestic animals) speedy return of absent friends, family reconciliation: (wild animals) secret enemies.

_APPLES._--Long life: (to a woman) many years and many children.

_ARROW._--A letter has been written which will cause regret.

_AXE._--A way will present itself soon to attain a much desired end.

B

_BALL._--(Game) Money coming soon. (Rolling ball) an unexpected gift of money which will be soon spent.

_BALLROOM._--(Dancing with a dear friend) Marriage to him or her.

_BANANAS._--A piece of good luck coming.

_BAND._--(Musical) A lucky speculation or business deal.

_BAREFOOT._--A successful speculation or bargain.

_BARREL._--(Full) Money coming quickly.

_BATH._--Health and long life: (if dreamer is a young girl) early marriage to present lover.

_BATTLE._--(By girl) Will shortly fall in love; (by a soldier) promotion.

_BEAR._--(Chasing the dreamer) Victory of an enemy: (bear running from dreamer) victory over an enemy.

_BEES._--Steady pursuit of object in view will bring success.

_BEGGARS._--To dream of beggars is a fortunate sign to lovers and business people.