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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Names: Jones, K. C., author.
Title: The golden book of fortune-telling / K.C. Jones.
Description: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2017]
Identifiers: LCCN 2016023880
ISBN 9781452156910 (hc)
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Subjects: LCSH: Fortune-telling.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
What does your life hold in store for you? Each of us has a unique fortune, determined by many factors. And learning more about your own fortune will give you the tools to steer your life in a positive and successful direction.
The first three chapters of this book discuss fixed characteristicsyour birthday, your zodiac sign, and your nameto help you understand the meanings behind them and, as a result, know yourself better. The fourth chapter focuses on dreams, which can both reflect your subconscious mind and forecast your future. The subject of the fifth chapter is color: how the colors you choose to surround yourself with can serve as a window into your personality, and how you can also harness the power of color to change your fortunes for the better. The final chapter delves into relationships and examines portents of new love and friendship, and also offers ways to usher lasting love and friendship into your life.
Are you ready to ascertain your fate and learn how to actively invite good fortune into your life? Then read on.
CHAPTER 1
BIRTHDAYS
The day you were born has a formidable hand in determining both your personality and the direction your life will take. Find the fortune for your own birthday below, or look to the birthdays of friends, family members, and others to learn more about them.
MONTH | BIRTHSTONE (AND MEANING) | FLOWER | COLORS |
January | Garnet (constancy) | Carnation | Black, dark blue, and red |
February | Amethyst (sincerity) | Violet | Light blue and yellow |
March | Bloodstone (courage) | Jonquil | White and light blue |
April | Diamond (innocence) | Sweet pea | Yellow and red |
May | Emerald (success in love) | Lily of the valley | Yellow, red, and green |
June | Pearl (health) | Rose | White, cream, and light blue |
July | Ruby (contented mind) | Larkspur | Green, russet, and red |
August | Sardonyx (conjugal felicity) | Gladioli | Orange, red, and light green |
September | Sapphire (love) | Aster | Brown and dark blue |
October | Opal (hope) | Calendula | White and yellow |
November | Topaz (fidelity) | Chrysanthemum | Dark blue, red, and yellow |
December | Turquoise (prosperity) | Narcissus | Indigo, blue-green, and green |
JANUARY
JANUARY 1
You are ambitious, studious, and original and have fine executive ability. You have self-respect and great personal charm. You are generous and affectionate and would make any sacrifice for your loved ones.
JANUARY 2
Your love of family is your strongest characteristic and your greatest charm. Your very devotion and earnestness to succeed for them will help you gain your success. With your generous and happy nature, you will win loyal, true, and devoted friends.
JANUARY 3
You are too apt to procrastinate and should practice diligence and perseverance because you are capable of greater things. You are friendly and enjoy meeting new people, and you have a strong personality. The friends you make are lasting ones.
JANUARY 4
Yours is an energetic nature. You like to be doing things and seeing them well done. You have a faculty for making money, are shrewd, and have good business acumen. Those to whom you give your confidence will prove constant.
JANUARY 5
You are exceedingly honest, kindhearted, loving, and fond of children. You adapt yourself readily but should curb your tendency to criticize others. Your love is deep, and your home is dear to you.
JANUARY 6
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