K.C. Jones - Fortune-Telling Book for Brides

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K. C. Jones
Illustrations by A. J. Garces

Congratulations, bride-to-be! Your engagement is the first official step toward a blissful marriage. And the manner in which the two of you became engaged speaks volumes about your future life together. Whether the proposal was a complete surprise or you knew it was coming, whether your beloved got down on one knee or swept you off your feet when he asked you, whether it happened at home or on a romantic evening outthese all hold the key to what lies ahead. Read on....

If your engagement ring was hidden in something (a champagne flute, a box of chocolates), your life together will be full of excitement. Expect many happy surprises in the years to come.

If your husband-to-be got down on one knee and proposed, it is likely that you will be parents to three or more children.

Your life together will include much time for leisure. It is possible that either you or your husband will have a career in academia.

Your marriage will be marked by a deep and abiding passion for one another. Your lives will be busybut remember to set aside time to be alone together.

You will always be first and foremost in your true loves heart, and you will return his feeling with equal ardor.

As a couple, you will seek the company of others frequently, and will have a thriving social life.

You will take big risks together. But dont worrythey will pay off.

If the proposal came tucked in a fortune cookie, carved in the sand on a beach, as a message in a bottle, or in some other written form, your life together will be an unconventional one, but you will always be happy. Hold fast to your convictionsdo not be influenced by what others think.

You will be the outwardly dominant member of the marriage. You are a discerning judge of character and you surround yourself with only those who have the highest ideals. Luckily, your husband-to-be fits the bill!

The two of you have expensive and cultured tastes. Fortunately, you will have the means to afford the lifestyle you desire. If you became engaged at a restaurant you had been to before, you already have your wealth, or it will follow quickly after marriage; if the restaurant was new to you, your fortune will come with time.

Neither of you is exceedingly outgoing, but in smaller groups you can prove to be very entertaining and gregarious. You will be liked a great deal by friends and acquaintances, and you will be exceedingly affectionate with your children.

At one point you believed you might never marry. But getting engaged by the ocean (especially at sunset or sunrise) symbolizes the freedom and sense of self that you will retain in your future marriage. Youre ready for this next step; embrace the possibilities with open arms.

If you became engaged by a river, lake, or waterfall, the two of you will meet a new couple in the first year of marriage who will forever change your lives for the better.

If the proposal took place on a boat, you and your mate will find great pleasure in helping others together. If it happened on a pier or jetty, the two of you will take enjoyment in nature and the outdoors.

Trees are symbols of life and the soul. Becoming engaged under a tree symbolizes that you and your future husband will shelter each other all your lives, and serve as a grounding influence for each other. Becoming engaged under a fruit-bearing tree, or a tree with new buds, represents fertility in your marriage.

Mountains are good omens. Becoming engaged on a mountaintop foretells a marriage in which the two of you will win fame and recognition. On the other hand, becoming engaged at the base of a mountain, or within view of mountains, means that you and your partner will gain strength from each other for all your lives.

An engagement in an airplane, a hot-air balloon, or other flying craft symbolizes the potential for you and your love to reach great heights. You are known for your optimism and good humor, while he is thorough and diligent. Youre better together than apartpool your strengths and you will be unstoppable.

Stairs represent decisiveness. Becoming engaged at the top of a set of stairs, or on an upper story of a building, points to the fact that the future marriage is exactly the right decision. A spiral staircase has much the same portent, but also augurs longevity for the couple. And an engagement on a balcony means that you and your love may spend long stretches of time apart during your marriagebut these absences will not dull the feelings you have for one another.

Marry on Monday for health, Tuesday for wealth, Wednesday the best day of all... The month and day that you wed holds particular portent for your married life to comeyour future health, wealth, and happiness can be determined by this timing. The months themselves hold individual meaning, and within each month are days that are particularly auspicious. Planning wedding events on or near those days is recommended. Choose wisely....

January is named for the Roman god Janus, the god of the doorway. Hence January is seen as the doorway to each new year. Marrying in this month signifies that you and your mate will be open to new possibilities throughout your life together.

Most auspicious dates: 2, 16, 25

Marrying early in January reflects your energy and self-reliance. Trust yourself when making wedding arrangements; if you follow your instincts, you will have the ceremony of your dreams.