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 PREFACE. 
 
 In an age when every innocent amusement should be 
 devised to stem the torrent of that awful fascination, which 
 attends Card Parties and Card Playing, it seems to 
 need no apology for the publication of a little volume 
 calculated harmlessly to allure to peaceful thoughts and 
 blissful moments. It has long been felt by " the initiated" 
 that there is much consolation in the Astral Art, and 
 in the contemplation of those starry orbs, with a reference 
 to our future immortality and state of blessedness ; and it 
 is confessed that the approbation of the public on a forrrer 
 volume, called " Raphael's Lady Witch," has led to 
 another attempt of the kind, although quite a different 
 plan altogether. 
 
 London, May, 1834. 
 
DESCRIPTIVE DELINEATION 
 
 OF THE 
 
 Jpvonti$$ittt, 
 
 FRONTISPIECE, Drawn by Mrs. Henry Browne, on a Large 
 Folding Steel Plate, containing* Seventeen distinct Designs, 
 as follows : — 
 
 I. 
 
 In the centre — TIME, in vain attempting to eradicate the signs in 
 Geomancy. The Theban Sage, aware by his art of the speedy 
 downfall of that proud and gorgeous city, is engaged in engraving 
 the GEOMANTIO ART on tablets of stone : rapacious Time 
 endeavours to obliterate his works, but is frustrated by the all- 
 powerful influence of the Genius of Science ; around may be 
 discerned their stupendous monuments and temples, which are 
 now covered by the sand of the desert, and trod on by the feet of 
 Pilgrims and Camels. 
 
 II. 
 
 Round the Circle are depicted — 
 
 1. SPIRITS OF EARTH— the Gnomes. 
 
 2. SPIRITS OF AIR— the Sylphids. 
 
 3. SPIRITS OF FIRE— the Salamanders. 
 
 4. SPIRITS OF WATER— the Undines. 
 
 III. 
 
 A Diagram of the Twelve Celestial Houses of Heaven, and 
 their various significations, relative to the affairs of human life, 
 all of which are fully explained in this work, and reveal 
 the soothing Characteristics of the Celestial Science among 
 the varied Scenes of Life, which are as follow : — 
 
 The EMBLEMATICAL PICTURE of the FIRST CELESTIAL 
 HOUSE, refers to SELF, HEALTH, and FORM.— [Represents 
 the Student reclining by a fountain, musing o'er his future des- 
 tinies.] 
 
 Second Emblem refers to SUBSTANCE and MONEY.— [The Miser 
 in his prison-like room, is absorbed in the contemplation of his 
 long- hoarded wealth.] 
 
 i 
 
DESCRIPTION OF FRONTISPIECE. V 
 
 Third Emblem refers to BRETHREN, LETTERS, and SHORT 
 JOURNIES. — [The brother arrived from his journey, is re- 
 ceived by his kinsman, while the attendant presents a sealed 
 packet.] 
 
 Fourth Emblem refers to FATHER, LAND, MINES, and HOUSES. 
 [A singular scene : — The father at the portico of his dwelling, 
 is surrounded by his offspring ; beneath are the Gnomes in the 
 mine, jabbering over their golden ingots.] 
 
 Fifth Emblem refers to GAMBLING, COURTSHIP, and SPE- 
 CULATION.— [Here we have both gambling and courtship, a 
 fit representation of the Fifth House.] 
 
 Sixth Emblem refers to SICKNESS, SERVANTS, and SMALL 
 ANIMALS. — [A Turk oppressed by sickness, is reclining under 
 the shade of a palm tree ; the son of Galen presents his potion ; 
 a Nubian slave stands by his side, while the watchful dog is 
 earnestly eying his master.] 
 
 Seventh Emblem refers to MARRIAGE, LAW -SUIT, OPEN 
 ENMITY, and OPPOSITION.— [A minted scene: first the 
 marriage, with the lawyer drawing up deeds ; in the distance, 
 two warriors are engaged in a deadly combat.] 
 
 Eighth Emblem refers to DEATHS, LEGACIES, DEBTS, and 
 WILLS. — [The heir is standing by the tomb of the deceased, 
 pondering over the wall, which has raised him to affluence.] 
 
 Ninth Emblem refers to SCIENCE, DREAMS, and LONG VOY- 
 AGES.— [The student of occult science is entranced by the 
 df^pth of his meditations; his guardian spirit causes visions of 
 the Peri's to float before him.] 
 
 Tenth Emblem refers to HONOUR, POWER, RENOWN, PRO- 
 FESSION, and CREDIT.- [The king on his throne dispenses 
 honours and favours to his courtiers.] 
 
 Eleventh Emblem refers to FRIENDSHIP, HOPES, and DE- 
 SIRES. — [Could not be better exemplified, than by the tale of 
 Damon and Pythias.] 
 
 Twelfth Emblem refers to PRIVATE ENMITY, PRISON, SOR- 
 CERY, and LARGE CATTLE.— [The witch concocts her mid- 
 night spell; in the distance is the gloomy prison 5 the Cavalieris 
 traitorously stabbed in the back by bis enemy. 
 

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 A beautifully illustrated and elegant Work, containing the 
 ORACLES OF FORTUNE AND WISDOM, whereby are 
 clearly and most readily resolved, without tables or intricate cal- 
 culations of any kind, every question that can possibly occur in 
 the varied scenes of human life, and whereby the fate and destiny 
 of any one may be readily known, even should they be a thousand 
 miles distant. It also answers all inquiries relating to 
 
 Love. Matrimony. 
 
 The Fortune in Life. 
 
 Journeys by Land. 
 
 Voyages by Sea. 
 
 Sickness, if long or short . 
 
 Imprisonment . 
 
 The events of the next seven 
 
 years. 
 The fate of any given year. 
 
 The result of Lawsuits. 
 The result of any important 
 
 inquiry. 
 The Weather. 
 Absent Friends. 
 The Star ruling at Birth. 
 Of good and ill luck in any 
 
 undertaking. 
 If wishes shall succeed. 
 
 And every important query which can possibly occur in the ever- 
 changing scenes of human life . Also, 
 
 THE CURIOUS AND MYSTICAL 
 
 ALPHABET OF THE STABS, 
 
 Whereby may be foretold the fate of nations, kingdoms, and in- 
 dividuals; illustrated by diagrams and horoscopes, examples, &c, 
 of a rare and a singular description. Also the NATIVITIES 
 OF THE KING AND QUEEN OF ENGLAND; Raphael's 
 Curious Experiments for the benefit of old and young, grave and 
 serious, mirthful and joyous,— fitted for every capacity, useful 
 to all classes, a chef d'ceuvre of amusement and instruction not 
 to be paralleled, interspersed with beautiful tales, music, and 
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 " Raphael has at length produced a Book, " THE LADY-WITCH," 
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ADVERTISEMENTS. Vll 
 
 PHAEL'S PROPHETIC ALMANAC and HIEROGLYPHIC 
 for 1834, (Price 2s. 9d.) attest the interest taken in his writings. 
 But the Lady-Witch of Raphael will form the chief work of this 
 singular man. Adorned with Music and Ten Designs on Two large 
 Copper- Plates, richly coloured; it is the Book for the Boudoir, the 
 Breakfast Table, the Drawing-Room, for all Times and ail Seasons — 
 removing ennui, and promoting Happiness and Bliss. It is dedicated 
 to QUEEN ADELAIDE." 
 
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 by the 
 
 FIRST ASTRONOMER OF THE AGE, 
 
 AND THE 
 
 WEATHER GUIDE, PREDICTIONS, and HIEROGLYPHIC 
 
 retain their attractive features. 
 
 J. PALMER, Professor of Chemistry, Astrology, and the 
 Mathematics ; Pupil of the Late Nicholas Louis Vauquelin, of the 
 Institute of France, Baron Thenard, Guy Lussac, and Dumas, 
 Student of the Sorbonne, Author of the Prophetic Messenger Al- 
 manac, The Sanctuary, a Treatise on the Sacerdotal Art of Alchemy, 
 &c. &c, ; Member of the Astrological Society of London, the 
 Mercurii, &c, begs to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and his numerous 
 Friends, that he has produced this little work, which contains in it, 
 the essence of the Art of Astro-Geomancy, merely as a means of 
 harmless, yet intellectual, enjoyment, to those who are curious in 
 the secret workings of Fate, as developed by the Occult Sciences. 
 He begs further to state, that he still continues to give Practical 
 Lessons in Astrology, the Art of Calculating Nativities, &c. &c. 
 Terms for a complete course of Lessons, 20 Guineas ; Separate Les- 
 sons, 5s. each ; Maps of the Heavens, by Projection, from 1 to 20 
 Guineas, according to any given time, with which an explanation is 
 delivered Gratis. All unpaid Letters returned. 
 
 Address, Mr. J. Palmer, Professor of Chemistry and Mathe- 
 matics, 75, Castle Street East, Oxford Street. 
 
- 
 
 CONTENTS. 
 
 Page 
 
 Preface , Hi 
 
 Descriptive Delineation of the Frontispiece iv 
 
 A Table of Names in Geomancy « 4 
 
 The First Process, and Example the First 5 
 
 The Sixteen Geomantic Figures 8 
 
 How to Judge if the Figure of Geomancy be Radical 10 
 
 Horoscope of Prince George of Cambridge 217 
 
THE SANCTUARY 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ASTRAL ART; 
 
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 GEOMANCY has been termed in the East — where it took 
 its rise — to be twin sister of the Celestial Science of 
 Astrology. The origin of this art is lost in the dark- 
 ness of the primeval and antediluvian ages ; but, according 
 to all testimonies, both mythological and historical, we 
 are led to believe that it was much studied and practised in 
 the Theban Temples, where, by its means, the Priests 
 delivered oracles to the people. The art consists in 
 certain judgments that are drawn from a Geomantic figure, 
 the particular symbols of which, concurring in the formation 
 of the figure, are handed down to us under the following 
 names : — 
 
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 CJje fit*0t |Jr0££00 in erecting the figure of GEO- 
 MANCY, is to make sixteen lines of dots as below, allow- 
 ing the hand to be governed by the sense of impulse alone, 
 not heeding whether there be few or many, or whether the 
 number is even or uneven. The method practised in the 
 eastern nations, is to form the lines of dots from right to 
 left, and, generally, they cast the lots on sand or slate. 
 The most common method adopted in this country, is to 
 cast the lots or points on paper, either with the pen or 
 pencil. The method of extracting the geomantic figures 
 from these lines of dots, is extremely simple ; it consists 
 in joining the dots together two by two, or in counting 
 them ; if the number should be odd, one point must be 
 set down ; if even, two. Thus it w 7 ill be found that the 
 sixteen lines of dots will produce four distinct figures, cor- 
 responding with the figures in the preceding table. (See 
 page 4.) 
 
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 The four first figurks being thus formed, the fifth, 
 sixth, seventh, and eighth figures are next deduced from 
 them in the following manner : — observe the number of 
 dots that compose the first lixks of the first four figures, 
 — the first line will form the fifth figure, the second will 
 form the sixth, the third will form the seventh, and the 
 fourth the eighth — thus : 
 
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 adding the first and second figures together, and if the 
 number should be even, two points must be put down ; 
 if odd, one point. The first figure thus formed will be 
 the ninth in the figure.; the tenth figure is formed from the 
 third and fourth figures, the eleventh from the fifth and 
 sixth, and the twelfth from the seventh and eighth, in 
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RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 7 
 
 The next process is the formation of the thirteenth and 
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 similar manner to the former ones, by adding the ninth and 
 tenth together, and the eleventh and twelfth. 
 
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 Lastly, for the formation of the fifteenth figure, which 
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 The Geomantic figures are in number sixteen, each 
 possessing peculiar characters and significations, which, 
 before we proceed further, it will be necessary to investi- 
 gate, commencing with Fortuna Major. 
 
 * * dF0ttUttaifHai0r4--This figure is under the sign 
 ^ Aquarius, and takes its particular virtue from the 
 
 # Sun : it is terrestrial, occidental, feminine, noctur- 
 nal, fixed, and entering. 
 
 * ^ ^IrCJttiSitiO — Under the sign Aries, and inherits 
 %. # its virtue from Jupiter: it is fixed, oriental, and 
 
 # diurnal, masculine, aerial, and entering. 
 
 |£ dPOVtUUa fWiltOr— Under the dominion of the 
 ^ ^. sign Taurus, and derives its virtue from the Sun : it 
 4 ^f is fiery, diurnal, masculine, meridional, moveable, 
 and going out. 
 
 This figure is under the dominion of the sign Aries, 
 ^ *, and takes its virtue from Mars : it is aerial, diur- 
 
 # nal, oriental, masculine, moveable, and going out. 
 
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 Z, ^ and Jupiter : it is aerial and diurnal, masculine, 
 
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Raphael's sanctuary. 9 
 
 *^* l&Uft£U$ is attributed to the sign of the twins and 
 ^ ^. the planet Mars : it is fiery, diurnal, meridional, 
 # %. masculine, moveable, and going out. 
 
 * * &I6U0 is under the dominion of the sign of the 
 . x Crab and the planet Mercury : it is watery, femi- 
 #. #. nine, nocturnal, western, and fixed. 
 
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 ^ Moon : it is watery, nocturnal, feminine, western, 
 X and common. 
 
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 # Virgin, and governed by the planet Mercury : it is 
 # ' # aerial, diurnal, masculine, oriental, incorporated, 
 and common. 
 
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 ^ Virgin, and partakes of the government of Jupiter 
 #. and Venus : it is terrestrial, nocturnal, feminine, 
 
 occidental, fixed, and entering into. 
 
 *^ Hmt00iO is attributed to the Balance, and is 
 ^ v under the government of Venus : it is fiery, move- 
 $f # able, masculine, meridional, and going out. 
 
 ^ #. lUU£ll&* — This figure is under the government of 
 ^ ' the Balance, and takes its virtue from the planet 
 X Venus : it is fiery, nocturnal, feminine, and western, 
 
 fixed and entering into. 
 
 #. * Ctigtitlfc — principally depending on the sign 
 X -K Scorpio, and the planet Saturn. 
 
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10 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 * ffautta" 23nUOm0 is governed by Sagittary, 
 ^ and takes its force from Mars and Jupiter : it is 
 
 # # fiery, diurnal, masculine, meridional, moveable, and 
 going out. 
 
 11 tt llOPttlUd. — The sign Capricorn governs this fi- 
 
 # %. gure, and it is under the influence of the Moon : it 
 $£ 4 is watery, western, nocturnal, feminine, and double 
 bodies. 
 
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 £ •» verns it, and Saturn claims dominion : it is terres- 
 % trial, occidental, feminine, nocturnal, and double 
 bodied. 
 
 These are the natural and distinct properties of the Six- 
 teen figures of GEOMANCY, according to their distribu- 
 tions to the Signs and Planets. Before any judgment can 
 be given on a Geomantic figure, great attention should be 
 paid, that it be radical and fit to be judged, which is done 
 as follows : — 
 
 HOW TO JUDGE IF THE FIGURE OF GEOMANCY 
 
 BE RADICAL. 
 
 After having erected the figure of Geomancy, attention 
 must be paid to the figures occupying the first, fourth, se- 
 venth, and TENTH HOUSES, and if one of those figure? 
 is governed by the planet ruling the hour in which the 
 figure is cast, then it is radical, and true answers to any 
 question proposed may be deduced therefrom ; if there is 
 no figure governed by the planet which rules the hours 
 occupying one of those houses, then a true result cannot 
 be had to any question, and another figure must be cast, 
 until a figure is obtained which is radical according to the 
 preceding rule. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 11 
 
 THE METHOD OF OBTAINING THE 
 
 Is extremely simple. The number of hours elapsing be- 
 tween sunrise and sunset must be multiplied by 60, and 
 the product divided by 12; the number of times that 
 twelve is contained, or the quotient of this division, will 
 show the number of minutes constituting the planetary 
 hour by day ; for those of the night, it is necessary to 
 apply the same rule to the number of hours elapsing be- 
 tween sunset and sunrise. 
 
 The following table will be found useful in determining 
 the order of the planetary hours : — 
 
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 Observing, that the first hour of Sunday commences 
 under the dominion of the Sun, the second under that of 
 Venus, the third Mercury, and so on, according to the 
 order in the table. 
 
 The first hour of Monday under the Moon. 
 The first hour of Tuesday under Mars. 
 The first hour of Wednesday under Mercury. 
 The first hour of Thursday under JuriTER. 
 The first hour of Friday under Venus. 
 The first hour of Saturday under Saturn. 
 
 To those of our readers who may not wish to cast the 
 figure of Geomancy, we propose the following simple and 
 easy method of obtaining an answer to any of the following 
 14'; Questions : — 
 
 Let each figure on the cards accompanying this w r ork be 
 
12 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 cut out and made into a pack ; then let the party, after they 
 have chosen the particular question they wish answered, 
 draw one card from the pack, without looking at it or 
 choosing it ; then observe what the number of the question 
 is ; and under the circle, corresponding to the house in 
 which the question is, and opposite to the number of the 
 question, in the circle occupied by the figure drawn from 
 the pack, the answer will be found. 
 
 3|octrg* 
 
 SPANISH EVENING HYMN. 
 
 Ave ! now let prayer and music 
 Meet in love on shore and sea ! 
 
 Now, sweet Mother ! may the weary 
 Turn from this cold world to thee. 
 
 From the dark and restless waters 
 
 Hear the sailor's hymn arise ! 
 From his watch-fire, 'midst the mountains, 
 
 Lo ! to thee the shepherd cries. 
 
 Yet, where thus full hearts find voices, 
 If o'erburden'd souls there be, 
 
 Dark and silent in their anguish, — 
 Aid those captives— set them free ! 
 
 Touch them, every fount unsealing, 
 Where the frozen tears lie deep ; 
 
 Thou, the Mother of all sorrows, 
 Aid, oh ! aid to pray and weep ! 
 
THE QUESTIONS 
 
 THAT MAY BE PROPOSED AND ANSWERED 
 
 BY THE 
 
 FIGURE OCCUPYING THE FIRST HOUSE. 
 
 QUESTIONS. 
 
 1. What is the month in which any party was 
 
 born? 
 
 2. What is the description, form, and figure of 
 
 the person inquired after ? 
 
 3. What is the disposition ? 
 
 4. To what diseases are they liable ? 
 
 5. What disposition is the person, and what is 
 
 the present tenor of his thoughts ? 
 
 6. What is the direction of his abode or dwell- 
 
 ing? 
 
 7. What does the beginning of my present ad- 
 
 venture prognosticate ? 
 
 8. Will the life be long? 
 
 9. In what month will death take place? 
 
 10. Is the person at home at present, and shall 
 
 I meet them ? 
 
 11. Is the person inquired after dead or alive ? 
 
 12. How does the ship fare at sea ? 
 
14 Raphael's sanctuary. 
 
 QUESTIONS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 SECOND HOUSE, 
 
 Concerning all manner of 
 
 — ^sgfy wi « - 
 
 QUESTIONS. 
 
 1. Shall I gafn riches by bodily labour, trade, 
 
 profession, or inheritance ? 
 
 2. May I expect emolument and gain from my 
 
 present enterprise? 
 
 3. Which of the two persons engaged in play 
 
 shall win ? 
 
 4. Are the charges made, honest or exorbitant ? 
 
 5. Can I leave my goods in the care of the per- 
 
 son in question? 
 
 6. Will the person endeavour to promote my 
 
 pecuniary interest ? 
 
 7. What is my fate, with regard to fortune ? 
 
 8. Will the offers or promises be eventually to 
 
 my advantage ? 
 
 9. Will the messenger I have sent be successful, 
 
 and return with good news ? 
 
 10. Will the property lost be restored ? 
 
 11. Will the appointment or situation be lucra- 
 
 tive to me ? 
 
 12. Shall 1 gain by the profession or business I 
 
 am about to engage in? 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 15 
 
 QUESTIONS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 THIRD HOUSE, 
 
 Appertaining to 
 
 ^MatitosMtfeigPoure, ants gfyavt $ ottvitfga. 
 
 QUESTIONS. 
 
 1. Are ray brothers and sisters well inclined 
 
 towards me? 
 
 2. Shall I have help or gain from my relatives? 
 
 3. Are my neighbours well disposed towards 
 
 me or not? 
 
 4. Will the absent student succeed in his 
 
 studies ? 
 
 5. Will the message or letter I have sent have 
 
 the result I wish ? 
 
 6. Is it right for me to go to the place I have in 
 
 contemplation ? 
 
 7. What character of persons shall I meet with 
 
 at my journey's end ? 
 
 8. Will the journey itself be profitable and 
 
 agreeable, or not ? 
 0. Is there any change liable to me at the pre- 
 sent time? 
 
 10. Will any accident befal me during the 
 
 journey ? 
 
 11. How fare my absent relatives? 
 
 12. Will my present misfortunes turn to any 
 
 good in the end? 
 
16 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 QUESTIONS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 FOURTH HOUSE, 
 
 Concerning all manner of 
 
 Satttris, $oti0r0 9 ©states;, the ^Father, tht 
 JPatrtmonjf, also the Ancestor* ; the state 
 of ®obm0 antr Ctttes, 
 
 QUESTIO NS. 
 
 1. Were my ancestors of noble blood ? 
 
 2. Shall I have gain or inheritance from my 
 
 father? 
 
 3. How fares my father at this present time ? 
 
 4. Ought I to purchase the land or estate? 
 
 5. Shall I do well to enter into the house or 
 
 estate I have in contemplation ? 
 
 6. Will the land be fruitful or not? What is 
 
 the nature of the earth — is it profitable? 
 
 7. Will the town, city, or castle be taken? 
 
 8. Is there any treasure hid in the place sus- 
 
 pected ? 
 
 9. Will my kindred become rich ? 
 
 10. What profit will the mine yield if I engage in 
 
 it — will it succeed ? 
 
 11. If 1 go to a certain city or town, shall I 
 
 succeed ? 
 
 12. Will the fruits of the earth be plentiful on 
 
 my land this season? 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 17 
 
 QUESTIONS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 FIFTH HOUSE, 
 
 Relating to all kinds of 
 
 Speculation, Vlw$nve f iSanauet**, Wavtitt, 
 OamtiUng, eHjil&ren, &t. 
 
 QUESTIONS. 
 
 1. What will be the general fortune of my son 
 
 or daughter? 
 
 2. Will my children be virtuous and honour- 
 
 able ? 
 
 3. Will the child be a girl or a boy ? 
 
 4. Will the illness of the mother be dangerous 
 
 or not? 
 
 5. Am I to enter into the speculation I have in 
 
 view ? 
 
 6. Which will be the gaining colour at cards ? 
 
 7. Shall I win in the game or at the race-course? 
 
 8. What letter will be prominent in the horse's 
 
 name that wins ? 
 
 9. Is the play foul or fair? 
 
 10. Is it advisable for me to go to the party to 
 
 which I am invited ? 
 
 11. Shall I have much pleasure during my visit ? 
 
 12. Of what nature will be my present amour ? 
 
18 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 QUESTIONS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 SIXTH HOUSE, 
 
 Relating to all ?natte? % s of 
 
 e*ttu. 
 
 QUE STIO NS. 
 
 1. Will the sick person recover or die ? 
 
 2. What is the real nature of the disease ? 
 
 3. Does the medical attendant prescribe pro- 
 
 perly or not; does he understand the 
 disease ? 
 
 4. Am I liable to any illness, and from what 
 
 cause ? 
 
 5. Shall I succeed in curing the sick person ? 
 
 G. Are the medicines I use fitting to combat the 
 disease, and will they tend to restore 
 health ? 
 
 7. Is it right to change the medical attendant? 
 
 8. Shall I succeed in my speculations, with 
 
 small cattle and animals; sheep, goats, 
 dogs, and poultry ? 
 
 9. Is my servant trustworthy 5 faithful, and 
 
 honest ? 
 
 10. Am I in danger of loss or injury by servants ? 
 
 11. "Will the small animals or animal recover 
 
 from the distemper or malady ? 
 
 12. Shall I do well to take the servant who now 
 
 offers into my employ ? 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 19 
 
 QUESTIONS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 SEVENTH HOUSE, 
 
 Concerning 
 
 JWarrtage, Courtgfup, Hatosffutt*, open 
 @nemt>0, anir Opponents* 
 
 QUE S TI O NS. 
 
 1. Shall I be happy in marriage ? 
 
 2. Shall I be prosperous in the state of wedlock ? 
 
 3. Will my wife or husband be a person of 
 
 good family, and possessing property ? 
 
 4. Shall I marry the person I wish? 
 
 5. Will my wife or husband be of any trade or 
 
 profession ; will they be titled people or 
 commoners? 
 
 6. Will my wife or husband be faithful ? 
 
 7* Does the party I have fixed my mind on 
 love me, or will they love me by my per- 
 severing ? 
 
 8. What is the description of person I shall 
 
 marry ? 
 
 9. Shall I gain the controversy or law-suit? 
 
 10. Will my open enemies prevail against me? 
 
 11. Shall I gain the battle, or shall I prevail 
 
 against opponents ? 
 
 12. Is the lawyer I employ devoted to my cause ; 
 
 does he use me justly and honestly? 
 
20 
 
 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY 
 
 QUESTIONS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 EIGHTH HOUSE, 
 
 Treating principally of 
 
 2B**&0, $29iU#, %i\\$> ^*St0, Utqatit*, 
 Btat$$ f ftiotttw platrtr out, **♦ 
 
 QUESTIONS. 
 
 1. Shall I gain by the will or legacy of any 
 
 person ? 
 
 2. Will the bill I am now engaged in be ho- 
 
 noured ? 
 
 3. Shall I recover the monies due to me ? 
 
 4. Am I to succeed in borrowing the money? 
 
 5. What nature of death will be mine? 
 
 6. Am I doing right to place my money in the 
 
 hands of the parties I now intend ? 
 
 7. Will the person 1 allude to remember me in 
 
 the will ? 
 
 8. Are the parties I am inquiring after persons 
 
 of property or not? 
 
 9. Who is the secret counsellor of my enemy ; 
 
 are my wife's friends trustful ? 
 
 10. Should I cause the persons now intended to 
 
 be executors to my will? 
 
 11. Should I do well to risk my capital in the 
 
 hands of parties alluded to ? 
 
 12. Ought I to become a party in the deed, bill, 
 
 or will in contemplation ? 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 21 
 
 QUESTIONS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 NINTH HOUSE, 
 
 Regarding 
 
 Hong Uo»age0, &Mt\\t lemons, Bvmm&, 
 iSoo*0, anfc &citntt. 
 
 .^^^ 
 
 QUESTIONS. 
 
 1. Will the voyage be prosperous as to gain ? 
 
 2. Is there danger of shipwreck? 
 
 3. Will the voyage be speedy or adverse ? 
 
 4. In what situation is the absent person — in 
 
 weal or in woe, poverty or prosperity 1 
 
 5. Will the absent party return, and when ? 
 
 6. Will the person do well in the Ecclesiastical 
 
 profession r 
 
 7. Will the inquirer gain the benefice or living ? 
 8« Will the querist succeed in studying the 
 
 science ? 
 9. Are the books of value, and the information 
 good ? 
 
 10. What does the dream foretell ? 
 
 11. Shall I succeed in my scientific labour? 
 
 12. Is the absent party dead or alive? 
 
22 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 QUESTIONS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 TENTH HOUSE, 
 
 Concerning 
 
 Bigntttf, motion**, ©trtut, Urnolun, $ro> 
 Union, ttuffinow, ana ®ra&*, 
 
 QUESTI ON S. 
 
 1. Shall I ever attain to any dignity, title, or 
 
 honour ? 
 
 2. Will my general career through life be of a 
 
 rising character ? 
 
 3. Ami in danger of any downfall or discredit ? 
 
 4. Will the trade or profession succeed that I 
 
 intend to follow ? 
 
 5. What occupation ought I to follow, or what 
 
 profession or trade would be best ? 
 
 6. Am I in danger of bankruptcy ? 
 
 7. Shall I have benefit from the lord or great 
 
 personage that I am now soliciting? 
 
 8. Is the mother's health and condition good at 
 
 the present moment ? 
 
 9. Will my father's opponents overcome him ? 
 
 10. Shall I gain the situation I am now in search 
 
 of? 
 
 11. Shall I receive any particular benefit from 
 
 my present employers ? 
 
 12. Will the premises or shop I intend to open 
 
 prove fortunate or unfortunate ? 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 23 
 
 QUESTIONS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 ELEVENTH HOUSE, 
 
 Concerning all matters of 
 
 QUESTI ONS. 
 
 1. Is the person I now consider a friend, faith- 
 
 ful, and can I trust them ? 
 
 2. What description of person would be most 
 
 friendly towards me and beneficial to my 
 interests ? 
 8. Shall I obtain my present wish? 
 
 4. In what condition is the friend I am now 
 
 inquiring after ? 
 
 5. Will my present hopes and expectations be 
 
 realised ? 
 
 6. Shall I have the relief from my friends that 
 
 I expect ? 
 
 7. Shall I have much profit from my present 
 
 employer or employment? 
 
 8. Will the promises made to me be realised ? 
 
 9. Do I ask right in endeavouring or wishing 
 
 for the completion of the present affairs ? 
 
 10. In what state are the funds of ray employers 
 
 at the present time ? 
 
 11. Shall I see my friends shortly? 
 
 12. What will be the ultimate result of my pre- 
 
 sent hopes and desires ? 
 
24 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 * 
 
 QUESTIONS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 TWELFTH HOUSE, 
 
 Regarding all affairs of 
 
 Harge <ffattu, ©rtfcate iSnmitfi, smithcraft 
 Sororv, ana Prison** 
 
 QUESTIONS. 
 
 1. Will the prisoner have long durance, or will 
 
 he escape, or be set free ? 
 
 2. Am I in clanger of prison or confinement? 
 
 3. Shall 1 succeed in speculating in large 
 
 animals ? 
 
 4. Is the horse good and sound ? 
 
 5. Shall I prevail against my private enemies ? 
 
 6. What description of persons will mostly be 
 
 privately inimical to me? 
 
 7. Am I in any danger of treachery at the pre- 
 
 sent moment? 
 
 8. Is the person I suspect a witch or wizard ? 
 
 9. Has there been any witchery or enchantment 
 
 used against me or my property ? 
 
 10. Have I many private enemies ? 
 
 11. Are there any traitors in the house, or in the 
 
 present company or affair ? 
 
 12. Will my oxen or large cattle thrive ? 
 
THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 JFortuna i*lajor< 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST, 
 
 Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
 
 First House. 
 
 1. StetttlHtJ) is the month which claims his nativity, 
 
 and his natal star is powerful. 
 
 2. Rather of a meagre stature, with somewhat of red- 
 
 dishness in the face, complexion light, large eyes. 
 
 3. Fond of talking, proud, ftUtlHtiOtlg, and rather pro- 
 
 digal, but generous, affable, and honourable. 
 
 4. They are not liable to any diseases, as the constitu- 
 
 tion is strong ; excesses only can hurt them. 
 
 5. The present feeling and disposition is good; the 
 
 thoughts appear to be on w r orldly gain. 
 
 6. The abode is westward, near large stone buildings. 
 
 7. That if thy proceedings are conducted with common 
 
 judgment and prudence, thou wilt succeed. 
 
 8. The stamina is good ; the sixtieth year will be passed. 
 
 9. 0O\)tmf}tV or BtttmbtV will be fatal. 
 
 10. You shall meet the person if you delay not. 
 
 11. The person you inquire after is alive. 
 
 12. Right well and gallantly ; she rides the billows like a 
 bird, and gambols in the briny foam, 
 c 
 
26 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 dFortuna Minor. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1 . The celestial Bull presides here, and indicates $tptrU, 
 
 2. J¥tOt*£rate StatUtf , large or long nose, whitish 
 
 face, black or mingled coloured eyes, large fore- 
 head, and little beard. 
 
 3. Rather bold and proud, presumptuous, but generous ; 
 
 faithful to employers and rulers. 
 
 4. The party is subject to severe accidents, or diseases 
 
 of an inflammatory nature, especially in the throat. 
 
 5. S£f)£ tlt$P0$iti0tt is moderately good ; the thoughts 
 
 are rather ambitious, seeking for rise, place, or 
 employment. 
 
 6. £&0Utf)to&1?d + near stables or receptacles for cattle. 
 
 7. Moderate success, unless it be for controversy, war, 
 
 or disputes, then it is very successful. 
 
 8. The omens are evil for thy fittietf) l?*at, but if 
 
 thou pay est attention to thy health, thy life shall 
 be long. 
 
 9. Why shouldst thou ask this question ? — If thou wilt 
 know it, ghlgl|0t 
 
 10. The party is now at f)0Ht£, but very much inclined 
 
 to go out ; you may flOt see them. 
 
 1 1 . The person 10 altfttf, in good health, and succeeding 
 
 moderately well. 
 
 12. The ship sails gallantly, leaving the white foam of 
 
 the spray like a furrow behind her. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 27 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Arqttttftto* 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1. The Celestial sign Aries presides, and denotes the 
 
 month of jfttarcf). 
 
 2» dF&it $t&t\iVt) moderate-sized face, small eyes, 
 mouth, and ears, the colour rather reddish, and the 
 neck long, with great abundance of hair. 
 
 3. He is somewhat grave, avaricious, fond of show and 
 
 fine clothes, with much i)ttltfiti&l U)l0&Ottt« 
 
 4. 3TJ)i0 |}£r$Ott is subject to bruises or wounds on the 
 
 head, to hair-breadth escapes, danger of drowning, 
 and fevers. 
 
 5. The thoughts are upon some means of increasing his 
 
 £tCf)e0 and of bettering his £0tat£* 
 
 6. W§Z BtotfUllt jj is somewhat eastward, in a public or 
 
 open place. 
 
 7. Cf)i0 geOmaittU Omtn is not good for the sale 
 
 of any goods ; in all other matters it promises gain. 
 
 8. ®f)£ #0£0 of twelve years, fifty-rive, and seventy- 
 
 nine, appear critical. 
 
 9. The dart of JBt &t!) descends in the month of 5$£JJ^ 
 
 ttmber. 
 
 10. The person you seek after will be at tjOtlttf , 
 
 11. Alive, well, prosperous, and 0UC££00fUl* 
 
 12. The ship is perfectly safe, but has met with, and 
 
 is still liable to meet w r ith several delays. 
 
2? RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY, 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 QLmiftttio* 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1. The Astral signs denote the month of £>£ptfttlf)£ t\ 
 
 2. IftiU&iJltltg 0tatUtX, and not robust, the neck 
 strong, the hair thick, and rather inclined to be 
 reddish, large face and broad shoulders. 
 
 3. It were well not to trust him too much — J)f> |# 
 amfiitlOU0 and baill— rather given to falsehood 
 and coleric. 
 
 4. He will have a wound or scar on the fOVtf)Ct(Slp will 
 
 be in danger of losing an eye. 
 
 5. His thoughts are pondering on the means of practising 
 
 a tl£f tit 
 
 6. &0Utt)ti3<l?tl you shall find him, but one place holds 
 
 him not long. 
 
 7. An ill f)£gilt!UUg and i$0U£ to thine enterprise, 
 
 with loss and trouble. 
 
 8. The fortlj-fiftft year will be perilous, and the 
 
 eighty -fifth fatal. 
 
 9. Let the month of e&£pt£tUt)££ be borne in mind; 
 
 illness, accidents, or death, will arrive at that time. 
 
 10. it is hardly possible that you should meet the person. 
 
 11. The absent person is not dead, but in trouble. 
 
 12. There is no actual tl&H0££for the ship, but the crew 
 
 and captain fare strangely. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 29 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 3L»tttUU 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1. ^8pt*ii is the month in which the party you inquire 
 
 after was born. 
 
 2. Good stature, large expanded chest, round face, 
 
 large dark eyes, full forehead, and long nose. 
 
 3. The disposition is good, praiseworthy in his manners, 
 
 grave, faithful, honourable, and clever. 
 
 4. This person is always in danger from furious animals 
 
 or mad dogs. 
 
 5. His present thoughts are honourable, and joy is in 
 
 his heart. 
 
 6. The dwelling is in some fair aspected place towards 
 
 the east. 
 
 7. If thy request regards controversy, law, or disputes, 
 
 thou wilt have no success, otherwise good fortune 
 shall be thine. 
 
 8. The critical years are twelve, fifty-five, and seventy- 
 
 nine. 
 
 9. The sign of the ©Oilt shall be fatal ; it presides over 
 
 December. 
 
 10. Even now he is at home, and thou may est meet 
 
 them. 
 
 11. The person is alive, well, and doing well; thou 
 
 mayest shortly hear from or see them. 
 
 12. Fear not for the vessel or crew ; her voyage will be 
 
 delayed a little, but profit will attend it. 
 
30 
 
 Raphael's sanctuart, 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Vrtetttia* 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1. The long-fanged Scorpion presides; the nativity is 
 
 claimed by &£|3ttfntt)rr. 
 
 2. The significations denote a tallisli body of a dark 
 
 colour, mingled with a sorrowful red, long teeth, 
 stubborn or elevated hair, and large feet. 
 
 3. Malicious, incredulous, and melancholy, without faith 
 
 or law, also given to impiety. 
 
 4. They are in danger of a mortal wound in the leg. 
 
 5. Trust not to them ; avoid a malicious and deceitful 
 
 person as thou wouldst a rattlesnake. 
 
 6. Why should you wish to seek them ? But if thou 
 
 wilt, go westward in thy course. 
 
 7. Try it not, if thou wishest to avoid much terrors and 
 
 misfortune. 
 
 8. Thy worldly career will be stopped at thirty -seven, 
 
 forty-seven, or fifty- seven. 
 
 9. At the spring of the year remember that the new 
 
 flowers and buds will produce thy funeral garland. 
 
 10. There is a possibility of your meeting the person, 
 
 but disappointment will attend the interview. 
 
 11. The party is alive, but surrounded with troubles and 
 
 unhappiness. 
 
 12. Most sorrowfully; albeit, there is not fear of a 
 
 wreck, but of disasters and privations. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 31 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Caput firatottitf. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1 . At the birth the Sun entered the sign of the "fJitgltf, 
 
 which denotes the month of 2tU9tt#t» 
 
 2. Height good, rather a long face with handsome 
 
 eyes, long nose, large teeth, and thick hair. 
 
 3. Of praiseworthy manners, being honest, chaste, and 
 
 peaceable; of a pleasant, hilarious temper. 
 
 4. They are menaced with hurts or disorders in the 
 
 right side, also in the stomach and head. 
 
 5. His thoughts are praiseworthy and honest, and partly 
 
 of his wife, or else of his lady-love. 
 
 6. Westward is the dwelling. 
 
 7 . Thou shalt have a moderate success at first, which, 
 
 after a time, will end in good fortune. 
 
 8. If it be of a child thou askest, be careful about the 
 
 third, sixth, and ninth years ; otherwise, thirty 
 or sixty, if temperance be observed. 
 
 9. The life lias been weighed in the scales, and <§£})^ 
 
 t£fltt)£V proves fatal. 
 
 10. You have already delayed too much, but haste and 
 
 you shall meet them. 
 
 11. There is no fear of death; the party is engaged in 
 
 some dispute, but fares well. 
 
 12. Fear not for the gallant bark ; she trims her sails and 
 
 moves swiftly towards the destined port. 
 
32 Raphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ©antra Braccnte. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1 . The Centaur presides, and denotes the gloomy month 
 
 of Nobemfcer. 
 
 2. Long face and nose, with rather a reddish colour, 
 
 moderate stature, large mouth, with the teeth 
 projecting outward, the jaw-hones extended. 
 
 3. Quarrelsome, bold, proud and deceitful, prodigal, 
 
 wicked, and subject to vices. 
 
 4. Much affliction in the thighs from accidents or dis- 
 
 orders.* 
 
 5. Place no confidence in them, as thou values t thy 
 
 peace, they are treacherous. 
 
 6. Southward shalt thou find them. 
 
 7. That thou shalt reap no profit, much anxiety, quar- 
 
 relling and loss of friends. 
 
 8. Beware of the third, fifth, fiftieth, and thirtieth 
 
 years. 
 
 9. The fatal month according to the geomantic art will 
 
 be H|ml, 
 
 10. It is of no use to take the journey, you will be 
 
 denied, or the party is cut. 
 
 11, There are great fears either of death or of exceeding 
 
 illness and trouble. 
 
 12. Dangerously, and it is with difficulty that they will 
 escape a wreck. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 33 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 9lltm£« 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 .1 . If thou hast not the time of birth already, search in 
 the month of SpUig, and thou shalt find it. 
 
 2. The person is formed nearly as follows : — moderate 
 
 height, large head, round face, small eyes, and 
 frequently a moisture on the forehead. 
 
 3. The disposition is peaceable, charitable, mild, faith- 
 
 ful, and wise, liable to make many friends ; saving, 
 but still preserving little ; rather presumptuous, 
 but commanding respect. 
 
 4. To disorders or accidents in the eyes. 
 
 5. The disposition is remarkably good ; the thoughts are 
 
 iinon the asker. 
 
 6. The place of abode, for the present, is westward. 
 
 7. If it be law, you shall win ; in any other adventure 
 
 it; is good, especially for dealing in white things. 
 
 8. The most dangerous periods will be the sixty-eighth 
 
 or thirtieth year. 
 
 9. Thou shalt finish the old year, but the commence- 
 
 ment of a new one will be fatal. 
 
 10. The persons are now at home, and you can hardly 
 
 fail of meeting them. 
 
 11. The parties inquired after are alive, but suffering 
 
 under some nervous complaint. 
 
 12. If it be a merchant-ship, it fares well; but if a man- 
 
 of-war, the sign betokens danger. 
 c 2 
 
34 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1 . The Twins ruled at his nativity, and denote the month 
 
 of !$*&!>♦ 
 
 2. Expect to see a proud and martial-looking face, the 
 
 countenance cruel and severe. 
 
 3. The disposition is crafty and deceitful, cruel, ava- 
 
 ricious, proud, fond of litigation and quarrelling. 
 
 4. They are exceedingly liable to accidents or wounds in 
 
 the head and face. 
 
 5. The <§ ilttCttt&Tj) warns thee of any proceedings with 
 
 that party ; the disposition cannot be trusted. 
 
 6. Southward is the abode, at present, but not for long 
 
 continuance. 
 
 7. Cast away the figure thou hast draw r n, it betokeneth 
 
 complete ruin. 
 
 8. Should the age exceed forty years, then will the life 
 
 extend to sixty ; if a child, the fifteenth is fatal. 
 
 9. It is decreed that April or November shall be fatal. 
 10. The person you inquire after is not at home. 
 
 11. The symbol thou hast drawn is fatal; fever or acci- 
 
 dent has cut the thread of life. 
 
 12. Woe to the gallant vessel ; already do her panting 
 
 sides murmur forth her funeral dirge ; fire, discord, 
 and famine are raging ; the waters close over her. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 35 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1. Those you inquire after entered this sublunary vale 
 of sorrow in the month of March. 
 
 2. The person is of the middle stature, fleshy, but not 
 
 robust, with long neck and beautiful eyes, light 
 hair, the head round and large, face handsome. 
 
 3. The manners will be pleasant and praiseworthy, ra- 
 
 ther officious, peaceable, but crafty. 
 
 4. There is liability of inflammatory disorders, and acci- 
 
 dents from beasts. 
 
 5. The present thoughts are upon gratifying the desires ; 
 
 the disposition, although pleasant, may deceive 
 you. 
 
 6. Westward shalt thou find them. 
 
 7. If thy adventure concerneth any thing, except con- 
 
 troversy, war, or litigation, thou shall have plea- 
 sant success and profit. 
 
 8. The age of forty-five or eighty-two will be the term, 
 
 of the existence. 
 
 9, Unless every caution be taken, the fates will cut the 
 thread of life in the month of g^ptftUfcf t. 
 
 10. Haste thee, and thou shalt find them. 
 
 11. Alive, well, and merry-making. 
 
 12. Right prosperously ; Venus protects the bark; plea- 
 
 sant voyage and good return. 
 
36 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1. The horoscope points to the month of flpt'tl* 
 
 2. The stature is small and of good proportions, the 
 
 neck is short, complexion rather ruddy, long face, 
 small mouth, with fine eyes and eyehrows. 
 
 3. The disposition is singular; they are clever and in- 
 
 genious, but malicious and opinionated. 
 
 4. Great liability to accidents and inflammatory illness, 
 
 also to some scar, blemish, or sore in the lip. 
 
 5. The disposition may be trusted to a certain degree ; 
 the thoughts are upon some new enterprise. 
 
 6. Eastward from the place the inquirer is now in. 
 
 7. Thy success shall be bat indifferent in all matters, 
 
 except it be for law or opposition. 
 
 8. The shaft of death will strike in the fortieth or six- 
 
 tieth year. 
 
 9. As the year declines, so shall the life begin to ebb 
 and flow. The tide ceases in ©tt Ofif ?♦ 
 
 10. The person is at home, but you may be disappointed 
 
 in seeing them. 
 
 11. The parties are certainly alive, but labouring under 
 
 some difficulty or illness. 
 
 12. There is no danger to the ship, but still matters are 
 
 not all right on board : if it be a war- ship, it will 
 do well. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 37 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ma. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1. The omen thou hast drawn indicates July. 
 
 2. The stature is good, rather square built ; the body is 
 
 lean, the face rather long and severe. 
 
 3. Rather slow in action, choleric, wayward and eccen- 
 
 tric, inconstant, fond of pleasure and travelling, 
 credulous and timid, having more good than evil 
 in the disposition. 
 
 4. The diseases and accidents liable to befal, will affect 
 
 the breast and lungs. 
 
 5. Excessively changeable, flitting from one thing to 
 
 another, like the butterfly from flower to flower. 
 
 6. Search to the westward near some high road. 
 
 7. The symbol is extremely indifferent; it shows change 
 
 in thy pursuits, and little profit. 
 
 8. There are three dangerous periods ; the twenty-fifth, 
 
 thirty-sixth, and seventy-sixth years. 
 
 9. The Sanctuary cautions thee of September. 
 
 10. The parties are now abroad, they will return and go 
 
 out again before you can meet them. 
 
 1 1 . They ar<! alive and travelling, but in difficult circum- 
 
 stances. 
 
 12. There is no heed of fear for the ship, she is doing 
 
 well and fares well, but the voyage will be delayed. 
 
38 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 iPopulu*, 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1. The active Goat presides, and indicates December. 
 
 2. The person is of a good height, with a benignant 
 
 expression of countenance ; the face round, and 
 marked with moles or pitted. 
 
 3. Thou wilt find them liberal, obedient, fortunate, 
 
 active, and fond of pleasures, but deceitful. 
 
 4. Principally subject to accident and illness in the head 
 
 and face, and in danger of losing the eyesight. 
 
 5. The disposition good and liberal; the thoughts are 
 
 upon some affairs of meetings or multitudes. 
 
 6. The abode is westward, near the water, and in a 
 
 populous place. 
 
 7. Thou shalt succeed, especially if it be in public 
 
 affairs or business. 
 
 8. If twenty-five be passed, the life may continue until 
 
 seventy-six years of age. 
 
 9. Thou shalt see the May-flowers bud forth, but be- 
 
 ware of June. 
 
 10. The person is at home, but so much engaged, that 
 
 it is probable you may not see them. 
 
 1 1. The person is in much trouble, but alive and well. 
 
 12. Moderately well ; the voyage w r ill be safe, but the 
 
 undertaking unprosperous. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 39 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 (Savttv. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1. If thou hast no knowledge of the time, the sign 
 
 thou hast drawn indicates February. 
 
 2. The stature is small, the head large, flesh soft, round 
 
 face, thick teeth, dark or sunburnt complexion. 
 
 3. Of no enviable sort; indeed, cruel, violent, and 
 
 repining ; liable to enter into deeds of crime, in- 
 credulous, opinionated, and avaricious. 
 
 4. Are threatened with a severe wound in the heel. 
 
 5. Trust not the flattering and deceitful; the thoughts 
 
 are in evil w r ays. 
 
 6. Westward, near some low damp miry place. 
 
 7 . That thou shalt have loss and difficulties, and perhaps 
 
 may be led to a prison. 
 
 8. The thirtieth, forty-seventh, and fiftieth years are 
 
 dangerous. 
 
 9. Remember the month of April. 
 
 10. The person is at home, and in trouble. 
 
 11. Alive, but in extreme difficulties, perchance in 
 
 prison. 
 
 12. Many stoppages, staying, and dangers are told of ; 
 
 nor will the vessel arrive at its destination without 
 accident. 
 
40 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ifonjunctio. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIRST. 
 
 1. The sign Conjunctio indicates the latter end of 
 
 February, or the beginning of March. 
 
 2. The figure tall and elegant, the body well -formed, 
 
 long face, and rather pale complexion. 
 
 3. The person is elegant, fond of reading and study ; 
 
 has the faculty of making friends, being honest, 
 peaceable, wise, and careful of reputation. 
 
 They are principally in danger of accidents and poison 
 from small animals, especially mad dogs. 
 
 Have no fear of the disposition, it is good and trust- 
 worthy ; the thoughts are upon aggrandisement. 
 
 6. Search the hisrh grounds to the east. 
 
 l »^ & 
 
 If industry spurs thee on, gain and success will be 
 derived from thy adventure. 
 
 8. If you inquire after an infant, the eighth }^ear will 
 
 be dangerous ; if an adult, the sixtieth year. 
 
 9. The person for whom the question is asked will find 
 
 the month of October fatal. 
 
 10. You had better stay your journey; those you seek 
 
 are not in their homes. 
 
 11. The person is at present in some multitude or large 
 
 assembly, but in indifferent circumstances. 
 
 12. The ship is in no danger; fear not for her. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARV. 41 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFortuna fttajor* 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND, 
 
 Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
 Second House. 
 
 1 . The principal profit of thy life will arise from mer- 
 
 chandise, buying, dealing, and selling. 
 
 2. There is no doubt that by common prudence thine 
 
 enterprise will succeed beyond thine expectations. 
 
 3. Remark the one who is tallest and leanest; he will 
 
 be the winner. 
 
 4. The charges are just and hunest, except you have 
 
 been dealing in black and melancholy things. 
 
 5. There is loyalty and good faith in the person. 
 
 6. Of that there is little doubt, and if you act prudently, 
 
 he will succeed. 
 
 7. That thy riches shall extend beyond thy expectations. 
 
 8. There is somewhat of exaggeration and bombast in 
 
 the offers ; they will be advantageous. 
 
 9. The messenger is faithful, and will return with glad 
 
 tidings, especially if it be concerning property. 
 
 10. There is every probability of restoration of the goods. 
 
 11. If thou canst gain the appointment, it will be de- 
 
 cidedly profitable. 
 
 12. Thou shalt gain by the enterprise, if it be not regard- 
 
 ing melancholy or black things. 
 
RAPHAELS SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND, 
 
 1 . The figure thou hast drawn indicates that thou mayest 
 
 gain by traffic in pearls, jewels, and building. 
 
 2. The enterprise is not one of the best ; nevertheless. 
 
 thou mayest gain by great perseverance. 
 
 3. The one that has the largest nose shall win. 
 
 4. There is some degree of disloyalty about the dealing ; 
 
 but still the articles are nearly fair priced. 
 
 5. The Sanctuary tells thee that the person's present 
 
 thoughts are good, but that they are easily turned. 
 
 6. He will, because it will be serving himself. 
 
 7. The celestial aspects regarding thy fortune are fa- 
 
 vourable, but lose no opportunity. 
 
 8. The promises will be fulfilled, but not advantageously. 
 
 9. If the messenger is trustworthy, you may expect suc- 
 
 cess from the errand. 
 
 10. Thou mayest by great perseverance regain thy pro- 
 
 perty if lost, but if stolen, it will be difficult. 
 
 11. It will be lucrative, and greatly promotive of gain. 
 
 12. Fear not, gain shall be thine ; thou wouldst make a 
 
 fortune if the business regarded war or war ac- 
 coutrements, and things manufactured by fire. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 43 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 23caftt#itiO. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND. 
 
 J . The sign Acquisitio principally points out gain and 
 increase of substance by mercantile dealings. 
 
 2. Your present enterprise will certainly be one of pro- 
 
 fit and emolument. 
 
 3. The one who has the smallest eyes will win. 
 
 4. The charges made are not at all too much for the 
 
 intrinsic value of the goods. 
 
 5. Certainly you may ; they will be kept carefully and 
 
 securely. 
 
 6. The person will not endeavour to promote it, but 
 
 w r ill succeed in doing so. 
 
 7. Thy fate is to have riches, and to bask in the sun- 
 
 shine of fortune and plenty. 
 
 8. The Sanctuary advises thee to cultivate tne good 
 
 will of the person who promises. 
 
 9. The messenger is faithful, and will return w T ith news 
 
 which will gladden thee. 
 
 10. You will receive your property again, but it will be 
 
 after much pains and difficulty. 
 
 11. Make every endeavour to be certain of it, as it will 
 
 be greatly to your interest if you can gain it. 
 
 12. Lose no time in commencing; most likely this step 
 
 will be the foundation of thy fortune. 
 
44 Raphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND. 
 
 1. Labour, both of mind and body, are allotted unto 
 
 thee, and little gain. 
 
 2. If you like to run the risk of losing all you embark 
 
 in the affair, you may enter into it. 
 
 3. Observe the hair, and the person who has that most 
 
 inclining to the red, gains. 
 
 4. Dishonest and exorbitant; the articles are not worth 
 
 the value. 
 
 5. By no means ; you stand a great risk of having them 
 
 damaged or embezzled. 
 
 6. Trust not to their endeavours ; nothing but disap- 
 
 pointment will result from them. 
 
 7. If thou hast a fortune now, thou wilt lose it; if 
 
 thou hast not, never expect to gain one. 
 
 8. Promises, like soap-bubbles, large and bulky, decked 
 
 with the gaudy colours of the rainbow, which 
 require but a breath, a touch, they explode, and 
 produce — nothing. 
 
 9. If thy message is on any love affair, then there will 
 
 be success. 
 
 10. Never, or, if it is, the expenses incurred in procuring 
 
 it will be more than its value. 
 
 11. No. 
 
 1 2. The Sanctuary bids thee be cautious of entering into it. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 45 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 fLartttfo 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND. 
 
 1. The voice of the Sanctuary tells thee that riches shall 
 
 not be thine, strive thou ever so much. 
 
 2. If you are wise you will not attempt the enterprise ; 
 
 loss and ruin shall attend it. 
 
 3. The one who has the largest feet, gains. 
 
 4. Stop thy orders or purchases ; the prices charged are 
 
 far above the value of the goods. 
 
 5. No, you cannot ; if they are left they will be destroyed, 
 
 lost, or detained. 
 
 6. As far as there is benefit to himself, he will endea- 
 
 vour ; but do not fancy that there is much disin- 
 terestedness about the matter. 
 
 7. Disappointment, care, and troubles, in endeavouring 
 
 to attain that which thou canst not gain. 
 
 8. No. There will be much to induce thee to believe 
 
 them, but they will not be punctually fulfilled. 
 
 9. The messenger will return with unsatisfactory news. 
 
 10. Do not expect it ; whatever may be the amount lost. 
 
 11. It is an affair which you should not enter into, as no 
 
 decided benefit can be expected from it. 
 
 12. You stand a chance of gaining poverty and discredit 
 
 by engaging in what you ask about. 
 
46 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 Cri#ttttau 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND. 
 
 1 . There are great signs that you will become rich by 
 
 inheritance, or if not, by lands and estates. 
 
 2. Gain will certainly attend it, but it will cause much 
 
 labour. 
 
 3. The shortest of the two stands the best chance. 
 
 4. The charges are not exorbitant, but still there is 
 
 sufficient paid for them. 
 
 5. Yes, you may ; and there will be no occasion for 
 
 distrust. 
 
 6. The person will endeavour to be of benefit to you ; 
 
 there is much candour and honesty in him. 
 
 7. Thy fortune will be fair and prosperous; thou wilt 
 
 gain by lands and estates. 
 
 8. Moderately so ; but do not place too great a reliance 
 
 on them. 
 
 9. The messenger is somewhat of a knave, but still the 
 
 news brought will be pleasant. 
 
 10. The property lost, after some elapse of time, will be 
 
 recovered. 
 
 11. It will ; but it will be fatiguing and arduous. 
 
 12. Yes. The business or profession will, without doubt, 
 
 be successful, if you keep to^ it with proper per- 
 severance. 
 
kaphael's sanctuary. 47 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Caput Bracoute. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND. 
 
 Thou shalt have the blessings of wealth to a great 
 extent, both by inheritance and profession. 
 
 2. Decidedly so, let it be of what nature it will. 
 
 3. He who has the largest and darkest eyes will win. 
 
 4. The seller of the things know their value, but the 
 
 price is not too much for them. 
 
 5. There is no infidelity to be suspected on the part of 
 
 the person you intend to trust with your goods. 
 
 6. Your interest will be promoted by the parties you 
 
 inquire after. 
 
 7 . As long as thou keepest industrious, and takest per- 
 
 severance for thy model, there is no fear of for- 
 
 tune favouring thee. 
 
 8. There may be some slight delay before the promises 
 
 are fulfilled ; but eventually they will be good. 
 
 9. The messenger you have sent will be quick in the 
 
 return ; the result will be successful. 
 
 10. There is no doubt that the property will be restored, 
 
 and it may only have been taken in fun or jest. 
 
 11. Endeavour to gain the situation; if you do gain it, 
 
 you will find it lucrative. 
 
 1 2. Fortune smiles on thee ; the affairs you are about to 
 
 engage in cannot fail of producing much profit. 
 
48 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND. 
 
 1. There is but little chance that thou shalt gain riches 
 
 by any proceedings you may adopt; as for in- 
 heritance, it will never be of benefit to thee. 
 
 2. If you are prudent, the Sanctuary advises thee to 
 
 abandon them ; no gain can be expected. 
 
 3. They are pretty nearly of a match, and not over 
 
 punctilious; observe the one whose teeth projects, 
 
 4. Most exorbitant ; there is both cheating and roguery 
 
 in the dealings. 
 
 5. Not if you ever wish to have them restored to you. 
 
 6. As far as he can serve himself, and then you may be 
 
 led into a snare that you do not dream of. 
 
 7. To lose all you are possessed of, to run after Fortune* 
 
 and always be a league behind her. 
 
 8. Certainly not ; if you trust to them, the only fruit 
 
 you can expect to reap is disappointment. 
 
 9. There is great danger that he is not either stopped or 
 
 robbed ; at all events, it will be unsuccessful. 
 
 10. Give up all thoughts of ever seeing thy goods again ; 
 
 they are irrevocably lost. 
 
 11. No ; you are advised by the Sanctuary not to enter 
 
 upon it, if you wish to avoid disappointments. 
 
 12. What you are about to engage in is much more likely 
 
 to cause thy ruin than to give success. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 49 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 8IUM0* 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND. 
 
 1. The means are professional, and perchance some 
 
 gain by inheritance. 
 
 2. There is decidedly emolument to be reaped from your 
 
 enterprise. 
 
 3. The one whose forehead appears the moistest and 
 
 whose eyes are the least, will win. 
 
 4. The charges are honest ; the goods worth their value. 
 
 5. Certainly you may, as you may rely on being honestly 
 
 dealt by. 
 
 6. Your interest will be promoted from friendly and 
 
 disinterested motives. 
 
 7. There is no doubt but you will be possessed of for- 
 
 tune, and have every sufficiency for your wants. 
 
 8. Yes ; you have every prospect of advantage from the 
 
 promises, and eventually very good results. 
 
 9. The message itself will be successful, but the mes- 
 
 senger is likely to be retarded on the road. 
 
 10. Doubtless, you will find the lost property, or if lost 
 
 by others, the value will be restored. 
 
 11. It will be exceedingly good for thy credit, and ad- 
 
 vantageous to thy pecuniary affairs. 
 
 12. You will gain money and credit; you would be emi- 
 
 nently successful if you were to deal in white things. 
 
 D 
 
50 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND. 
 
 1 . The figure thou hast drawn is most evil ; it denoteth 
 
 but small gain, and that thine inheritance shall be 
 taken from thee. 
 
 2. If it has aught to do with fire, metals, or martial 
 
 affairs, thou may est gain triningly. 
 
 3. The one who has the most ruddy countenance and 
 
 fiercest aspect ; but do thou beware of them. 
 
 4. The goods are not so valuable as they seem ; the 
 
 charges are dishonest. 
 
 5. You had better not trust them with the person, there 
 
 is danger you will never see them again. 
 
 6. You are advised by the Sanctuary to place no reliance 
 
 on that party's endeavours. 
 
 7. To lose all thou hast, either by chicanery or thine 
 
 own misconduct. 
 
 8. They are completely deceptive. 
 
 9. The messenger is not to be trusted ; he is also in 
 
 danger by the way ; will bring unpleasant tidings, 
 or deceive you. 
 
 10. The property is totally lost and destroyed. 
 
 11. Jt will neither be happy nor lucrative; continued 
 
 troubles and disagreeables will abound in it. 
 
 12. Sooner than gain, you are likely to lose all. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 5! 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND. 
 
 1 . You shall gain in all affairs of silver and white things 
 
 by inheritance, and by all things adopted for 
 pleasure, as music, &c. 
 
 2. Gain and emolument vou will have, although slowly. 
 
 3. Observe which has the smallest mouth or roundest 
 head ; that will be the winner. 
 
 4. You have made no great bargain, still the charges 
 are honest. 
 
 5. Without question you may; they will be well taken 
 care of. 
 
 6. Yes, and there is little doubt but they will be suc- 
 
 cessful in promoting it. 
 
 7. The figure shows that you will become moderately 
 
 rich, but with much care. 
 
 8. They will ; especially if the promises are made to 
 
 you by a female. 
 
 9, The messenger will be successful and bring good 
 news, but they will be detained on the way. 
 
 10. There is every probability of restoration of property. 
 
 11. It will be lucrative, but not to the extent you may at 
 
 present imagine. 
 
 12. You will by length of time and perseverance gain 
 
 greatly. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CHICLE THE SECOND, 
 
 1 . By profession ; especially if you turn your attention 
 
 to the army, or to surgery. If a lady asks the 
 question, it will be by inheritance. 
 
 2. There shall evidently be good gain arise from it. 
 
 3. The shortest person with the reddest face wins. 
 
 4. The articles are worth the value you have given. 
 
 5. There is nothing to fear from their honesty, but there 
 
 is danger of fire to the goods. 
 
 6. Yes, and will succeed in promoting it. 
 
 7. To gain it by the point of the sword or the lancet; 
 
 if it be a lady, her face is her fortune. 
 
 8. There may be some disappointment first, but eventually 
 
 they will be fulfilled to your advantage. 
 
 9. The messenger is expert in his business, and wislies 
 
 to perform the errand well ; the news will be as 
 you wish. 
 
 10. The property will be restored, but there will be anger 
 
 about it first. 
 
 11. It will be lucrative, but not peaceable; anger and 
 
 quarrelling will be mingled with the gain. 
 
 1 2. Yes, the returns will answer thy utmost expectations. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 53 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 Via. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND. 
 
 1. The emblem Via tells of much trouble, hardship, 
 
 and crosses during life, and small profits for hard 
 labour. 
 
 2. The enterprise is of no kind of stability; there is 
 
 too much of chance in it; no solid gain will 
 accrue from it. 
 
 3. There is one whose face is long and severe ; he will 
 
 be the gainer. 
 
 4. They are decidedly exorbitant, and the dealer is not 
 
 over punctilious. 
 
 5. It were better not, as they are liable to be moved 
 
 from the place where you leave them. 
 
 6. There is little doubt that they will endeavour to d} 
 
 it; if they do, they will not succeed. 
 
 7. Continually to run after the tempting dame, and 
 
 never to catch her, 
 
 8. The promises are deceitful, and not worthy of notice. 
 
 9. There is no trusting the messenger sent ; the news 
 
 will be little to thy mind. 
 
 10. You will never recover it again. 
 
 11. It will neither be lucrative nor of long lasting. 
 
 12. You had much better postpone your plans; if \ou 
 
 risk capital in this affair, you will lo?e it. 
 
54 
 
 PxAPHAEL'S sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 |3cpulu0> 
 
 CIRCLE TH K SECOND, 
 
 1. Your best plan would be to engage in the exporta- 
 
 tion and importation of goods; you would gain 
 in extensive commercial proceedings. 
 
 2. It is not a good figure for gain ; there is some danger 
 
 of your being played upon by sharpers. 
 
 3. That person who has either warts, moles, or marks 
 
 on the face, stands the best chance. 
 
 4. The payment required is. more than equal to the value 
 
 of the goods. 
 
 hi — — — - 
 
 5. Will the person's character bear the strictest investi- 
 
 gation ? — if it will, the goods are safe. 
 
 6. The benefit you will receive from the party is at all 
 
 events but trifling. 
 
 7. If you associate with men of probity and justice, you 
 
 will attain to a fair fortune. 
 
 8. Place not thy mind upon them, there is little to be 
 
 trusted to ; the party promising is changeable. 
 
 9. The messenger is wary, knavish, and plotting ; the 
 
 news will be unsatisfactory. 
 
 10. You had better make up with the loss ; there is not 
 
 the slightest chance of recovery. 
 
 11. It will not be lucrative, unless it be to travel. 
 
 12. Expense and labour are the fruits of your enterprise. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 55 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Career. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND 
 
 1 . The figure denotes that you are certain to gain riches, 
 
 but with great labour of body and mind, and some- 
 thing from inheritance. 
 
 2. Trifling emolument may be expected, but the enter- 
 
 prise is arduous. 
 
 3. The one who is shortest with the darkest colour wins. 
 
 4. There is some reason to suspect the charges are 
 
 exorbitant. 
 
 5. Yes. vou mav. but not without nroner receint or 
 
 security. 
 
 6. In a trifling manner, and that with many drawbacks. 
 
 7. To gain it by little and little, with much labour, but 
 
 slow and sure. 
 
 8. There will be so long a time before their completion, 
 
 that it is hardly worth your while attending to 
 them. 
 
 9. You must not expect over good news; moreover, the 
 
 messenger is idle and slothful. 
 
 10. It will never be restored to thee. 
 
 11. Although you may like it well, there will not be the 
 
 gain attending it that you expect. 
 
 12. Turn your thoughts to some other pursuits ; what 
 
 you inquire about is not beneficial to thee. 
 
56 
 
 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY, 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 erpnjtumio. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SECOND. 
 
 1. If you turn your thoughts to merchandise and traffic, 
 
 fortune will smile on thee. 
 
 2. There are evident signs of emolument arising from 
 
 your present enterprise. 
 
 3. The tallest of the two will win. 
 
 4. The articles are well worth the money required for 
 
 them. 
 
 5. You may leave your goods with every degree of 
 
 safety in the care of that person. 
 
 6. As far as it is in their power, although the benefit 
 
 you will reap will not be very great. 
 
 7. You need not fear of having a sufficiency for all 
 
 moderate and reasonable wants. 
 
 8. It will be a considerable time before you perceive 
 
 any degree of advantage arising from them. 
 
 9. The messenger will arrive quickly, and be the bearer 
 
 cf moderate good news. 
 
 10. The property will be restored ; there will be con- 
 
 siderable trouble regarding the discovery. 
 
 11. It will not be exceedingly lucrative, still it would be 
 
 as well not to despise it. 
 
 12. Gain and emolument there will be, although the re- 
 
 turns will come slow at first. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 57 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFortuna ittajar* 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD, 
 
 Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
 
 Third House. 
 
 1. There is ho doubt that much love and good-will is 
 
 borne to thee from thy brethren or sisters. 
 
 2. The sign tells not only of help, but of riches and 
 
 fortune coming from relatives. 
 
 3. Your neighbours are desirous of good towards you. 
 
 4. The scholar will gain both honour and knowledge by 
 
 his attention to his studies. 
 
 5. The result of the message will be according to thy 
 
 wishes. 
 
 6. You cannot do better; you will have either gain or 
 
 pleasure. 
 
 7. Yon will join with persons of a happy, good, and 
 
 pleasant character. 
 
 8. It will be profitable, and more agreeable than many 
 
 you have made. 
 
 9. There are no decided aspects of change for the pre- 
 
 sent. 
 
 10. There is no danger of accident to be feared. 
 
 11. Right well and hearty; although, if there be two or 
 
 more together, there is some little bickering". 
 
 12. Bear up patiently and perseveringly, fortune will 
 
 change in thy favour ere long. 
 d 2 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFortuna ftttttor* 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD, 
 
 i. They are in reality well inclined towards you, but 
 rather impatient, hasty, and choleric. 
 
 2. There will be gain, but not so much as you imagine. 
 
 3. Of the good disposition of your neighbours towards 
 
 you, there is no doubt, but there are signs of 
 quarrelling. 
 
 4. Without doubt he will succeed, with both honour to 
 
 himself and teachers. 
 
 5. The result you wish stands a fair chance of being ac- 
 
 complished, but with some anger produced. 
 
 6. You may go to the place in full confidence, as your 
 
 desire will be effected. 
 
 7. Good people enough ; but you will find hastiness and 
 
 impatience sufficient to produce wrangling. 
 
 8. It will be both profitable and agreeable. 
 
 9. 
 
 The emblem that fate has given to thee denotes speedy 
 changes. 
 
 10. There is no accident liable to thee than a slight fall, 
 
 i 1. The manner in which they fare is well, although there 
 does not seem to be a good understanding between 
 them. 
 
 12. You may rely that they will pass over after much 
 auger and troupe, and eventually be beneficial. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 59 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD. 
 
 1 . You may rely on the affection and good inclination 
 
 they bear towards you. 
 
 2. You will have much help and assistance from them 
 
 during their lifetime. 
 
 3. As long as you act towards them as you would wish 
 
 them to act towards you, you will retain their 
 kindly feelings. 
 
 4. His advancement will be very great, and in after life 
 
 his knowledge will be a fortune. 
 
 5. The news returned will be of a joyful character. 
 
 6. You will do no harm, as there is every prospect of 
 
 gain or pleasure from it. 
 
 7. Thou shalt meet with persons of amiable dispositions 
 
 and good heart. 
 
 8. The journey will be prosperous, pleasant, beneficial, 
 
 and without accident. 
 
 9. Remember that a rolling stone gathers no moss; 
 
 seek not for changes. 
 
 10. There is not the slightest danger of accident on the 
 
 journey you inquire about. 
 
 11. They are well, happy, and prosperous; fear not for 
 
 them. 
 
 12. Look at thy present misfortunes as a just task which 
 
 you must undergo previous to thy good . 
 
60 Raphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD. 
 
 1 . Sad is the figure thou hast drawn ; thy sisters and 
 
 brethren would divide thy very garment amongst 
 them. 
 
 2. Trust not to help or gain from them, thou art much 
 
 more likely to lose by their acquaintance. 
 
 3. No, they are not; they seek every means and oppor- 
 
 tunity of quarrelling with you. 
 
 4. Although his abilities are good he will not succeed, 
 
 as he gives himself to idle company. 
 
 5. Thou art unfortunate in having drawn this figure ; 
 
 nothing but disappointment can result from it. 
 
 6. If you wish for loss and anxiety to no purpose, you 
 
 may find it by going. 
 
 7. None but people of a quarrelsome character. 
 
 8. It presents no prospects of being either profitable or 
 
 agreeable. 
 
 9. There are manifest changes at hand, but they do not 
 appear to be beneficial. 
 
 1 0. There is some danger of accident, principally threaten- 
 
 ing the head. 
 
 11. In great pain, trouble, and tribulation. 
 
 12. They appear to go on from bad to worse, but you 
 will eventually extricate yourself from them. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 61 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 UfftttUI. 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD, 
 
 1. Thy brethren and sisters bear to thee a well-inclined 
 affection. 
 
 2. Delay not in seeking it, as you shall assuredly have 
 very great assistance from them. 
 
 3. The very expression of your doubts on the subject is 
 
 an insult to them. 
 
 4. His abilities and talents would certainly cause him to 
 
 make rapid progress if he would but pay attention. 
 
 5. You will derive much pleasure from the news returned. 
 
 6. Yes it is ; success cannot fail of attending your en- 
 
 deavours in that quarter . 
 
 7. Those you meet with will be good and honourable, of 
 
 a pleasant, jovial, merry disposition. 
 
 8. There is not the slightest uncertainty ; it will be both 
 
 profitable and advantageous to thee. 
 
 9. There are no immediate signs of changes for you ; 
 the emblem you have drawn is of a fixed nature. 
 
 10. Do not undertake the journey at the present time. 
 
 1 1 . They fare well, and are in the enjoyment of both 
 
 health and prosperity. 
 
 1 2. Let not despair overwhelm thee, although fate may 
 
 press with heavy hands upon thee. 
 
62 Raphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Cr&tittJi* 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD. 
 
 J. The oracle of Fate tells thee that they would not 
 hesitate to use treacherous means of injuring thee. 
 
 2. You will have nothing but deceptive promises, wiles 
 and lures, which would lead you to trouble. 
 
 3. When you go out lock your door after you, as they 
 would not only injure your property but your 
 character. 
 
 4. The student is much more given to evil practises than 
 to the studies which he ought to follow. 
 
 5. No, it will not, the parties you have sent it to will 
 
 pay no heed to it. 
 
 6. Not unless you seek for spoliation of all your wealth 
 
 and utter unsuccess. 
 
 7. Quarrelsome, litigious, unprincipled, and base peo- 
 
 ple, who will injure you. 
 
 8. It cannot be either profitable or agreeable, therefore 
 
 delay pursuing that which will come to no good. 
 
 9. Be content with your present situation, for should 
 
 any change take place, it will be for the worse. 
 
 10. There is excessive danger of accident or imprison- 
 
 ment on the journey. 
 
 1 1. They are either dead or in great distress. 
 
 12. You appear like one-half sunk in a quagmire, with 
 
 only a few moments to elapse before you are com- 
 pletely smothered. 
 
3. 
 
 Raphael's sanctuary. 63 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Caput Srncottto 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD. 
 
 1. You are advised to cultivate their friendship, as they 
 
 love you well, and will be of much advantage to 
 you. 
 
 2. In this respect you are really fortunate ; you derive 
 
 much benefit from vour kinsfolks and relatives. 
 
 They are friendly to you ; solicit their acquaintance. 
 
 4. He is active and assiduous ; he will succeed in his 
 
 studies ; honour and profit will be his reward. 
 
 5. Certainly it will ; the messenger god, Mercury, seems 
 
 to favour thee at present. 
 
 6. You cannot do better ; if it be for profit, you will suc- 
 
 ceed ; if for pleasure, you will have no defeat. 
 
 7. Pleasant and agreeable companions; fair dealing and 
 
 honest people. 
 
 8. The journey in itself will be profitable, but there will 
 
 be delay before it terminates. 
 
 9. Expect speedy changes for the better. 
 
 10. No accident will befal you, but you must expect to 
 
 be retarded in your journey. 
 
 11. Be easy in mind respecting them ; they are well and 
 
 in prosperity. 
 
 12. Yes, they will speedily pass over ; the sunshine of 
 
 good fortune will soon gladden thy heart. 
 
64 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CTatitia Bvatoni*. 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD. 
 
 1. This sign indicates no good feelings from thy relatives 
 
 towards you ; it rather signifies a separation. 
 
 2. No, they will deceive and injure you sooner than 
 
 assist you ; their words are not to be trusted. 
 
 3. Irritate them not, they are now inclined to do thee 
 
 injury ; cause them not to be spiteful, they would 
 harm thee. 
 
 4. A strange answer does the figure give ; he sets not 
 
 his mind on his studies, but is inclined for war or 
 deeds of a darker nature. 
 
 5. Be not sanguine on this point; the letter will meet 
 
 with a refusal, or the answer will be bad. 
 
 6. If you are prudent you will remain where you are ; 
 
 little good attends you in the place you ask about. 
 
 7. Persons with smooth faces and soft tongues, but with 
 
 snakes' hearts, both treacherous and deceitful. 
 
 8. It will neither be profitable or agreeable ; your ex- 
 
 pectations therein will be thwarted. 
 
 9. The figure is somewhat changeable, but avoid it if 
 
 possible, it will be for the worse. 
 
 10. You w r ill certainly receive accident on the road. 
 
 1 1 . They are ill, or in trouble. 
 
 12. Thy future is clouded, it shows an increase of troubles. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 65 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 &Vbu*. 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD. 
 
 1. Good is their inclination towards you; moreover, 
 
 listen to their counsels, they are wise and prudent. 
 
 2. You will have great assistance, but they appear for 
 
 the present to have cause for lamentation. 
 
 3. Cultivate the friendship of your neighbours, they 
 
 will benefit thee both by deed and counsel. 
 
 4. Wisdom will adorn his brow, and the homage of men 
 
 will repay his present labours. 
 
 5. The result will be according to thy wishes ; the mes- 
 
 sage meets with a favourable reception. 
 
 6. Make no more questions about it, but go ; you w 7 ill 
 
 succeed in what you there undeitake. 
 
 7. With persons of a good and trustworthy disposition, 
 
 whose amiability will be pleasant to thee. 
 
 8. Both pleasure and profit will attend it, and good 
 
 companionship when completed. 
 
 3. The signs for change are slight, and must be of your 
 own seeking ; if it takes place it will be beneficial. 
 
 10. No danger need be feared on the journey. 
 
 11. They are now in trouble; sorrow, sighs, and tears 
 
 are busy amongst them. 
 
 12. Speedily they will change, therefore be of good 
 
 cheer, for a better fate awaits thee. 
 
66 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD. 
 
 1 . They seem more inclined to give you cuffs and buf- 
 
 fets than to be of any service to you. 
 
 2. No, you will not; a slanderous tongue has put a 
 
 stop to all good intents towards you. 
 
 3. You are amongst a treacherous set, w r ho would not 
 
 scruple at injuring you secretly. 
 
 4. He will not succeed ; moreover, his character will be 
 
 blemished by his evil practises. 
 
 5. The result from your message will cause you consi- 
 
 * — i_i. .* .•„ 
 
 uerauie cnagrin. 
 
 6. You had much better stay at home ; no success can 
 
 possibly attend you in the place you inquire after. 
 
 7. Persons who will seek quarrel with thee, and, per- 
 
 chance, do thee some great injury. 
 
 8. The journey presents many aspects of danger ; at all 
 
 events, it cannot be agreeable. 
 
 9. Be content with your present state ; any change 
 
 would be for the w r orse. 
 
 10. There are great signs of accident and imminent dan- 
 
 ger; venture into nothing propelled by fire. 
 
 11. They are in extreme troubles, also labouring under 
 
 the effects of sickness. 
 
 12. There is more liability for your misfortunes to double 
 
 and treble than to turn to any good. 
 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARV. 67 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Wutlla. 
 
 CIRCLE THE THTRD. 
 
 1 . The figure you have drawn signifies good and. perfect 
 
 friendship from thy brethren and sisters. 
 
 2. You will ; they are of good disposition ; you will 
 
 profit by their assistance. 
 
 3. They are well-disposed towards you as long as you 
 
 keep so to them. 
 
 4. The absent student will succeed; but, at present, 
 
 pays too much homage to the God of Love. 
 
 5. The message will be successful, and the result in 
 
 every w r ay satisfactory. 
 
 6. You do perfectly right in going to the place, but you 
 
 will be retarded on your journey there. 
 
 7. Fair and pleasant company will greet thee at thy 
 
 journey's end; they will assist thee. 
 
 8. Your journey will be both pleasant and profitable to 
 
 your circumstances. 
 
 9. There are many aspects of changes, and they decidedly 
 
 appear of a profitable and beneficial character. 
 
 10. No accident will happen to you, but you will not 
 
 arrive at the place in the time you expect. 
 
 1 1 . They are in the perfect enjoyment of good health, 
 
 and in possession of every necessary. 
 
 12. Take courage in your present dilemma, for the dark 
 
 clouds of Fate give way to the sunshine of Fortune. 
 
68 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Utter* 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD. 
 
 1. There is a moderate degree of friendship borne to- 
 
 wards thee from thy kinsfolks. 
 
 2. You will have gain from them, especially from those 
 
 in the military profession. 
 
 3. There is a good disposition towards thee on the part 
 
 of thy neighbours ; they seek to do thee kindness. 
 
 4. He will make great and rapid success, and gain 
 
 credit by his assiduity. 
 
 5. The answer you receive back will be completely con- 
 
 formable to your desires. 
 
 6. Go speedily to the place, for your affairs will be 
 
 prosperous therein. 
 
 7. The company you will meet with is rather of a 
 
 troublesome or turbulent character. 
 
 8. It will present to you many agreeables, and be like- 
 
 wise profitable to you in your affairs. 
 
 9. The emblem tells of no change for the present. 
 
 10. Fear not accident, but take thy staff and gird thee 
 
 for the journey, which will be profitable. 
 
 1 1. Your relatives are in good health, and fortune at this 
 
 present time favours them. 
 
 12. As the waters recede from the shore, so will your mis- 
 
 fortunes leave you, and give place to prosperity. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 69 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Via. 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD. 
 
 1. Not very ; it is a kind of lukewarm feeling, which is 
 
 only excited if their own interest prompts it. 
 
 2. No ; you must rely on your own endeavours. 
 
 3. Moderately so ; if you excite them not, they will be 
 
 peaceable, otherwise they will torment you. 
 
 4. He will make a respectable progress in his studies, 
 
 but will never attain to great heights of learning. 
 
 5. The answer, or news returned, will be of a pleasant 
 
 and satisfactory nature to your desires. 
 
 6. Not if you travel by water, but if by land, you will 
 
 do w r ell to go. 
 
 7. Persons of a flimsy and changeable character, on 
 
 whom no dependence can be placed. 
 
 8. Short journeys are profitable and pleasant ; if it be a 
 
 long journey, you will be disappointed. 
 
 9. Yes, and that speedily, and much for the better ; 
 
 avoid not the forthcoming chances. 
 
 10. Not unless you travel by water ; if you do, you may 
 
 expect some accident or misfortune. 
 
 1 1 . Moderately well, but they are in a very unsettled 
 
 state, and appear moving or about to do so. 
 
 12. Your present difficulties will shortly pass away, and 
 
 a new road will be opened to thee. 
 
70 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY, 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 I2otntht0* 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD. 
 
 1. They are well- disposed towards you, still there is 
 
 great division of affection. 
 
 2. If you can persuade them that by helping you they 
 
 would help themselves, you will have much benefit. 
 
 3. Thy neighbours seem to be many, but the general 
 
 feeling is good towards thee. 
 
 4. He gives way rather too much to company, but he 
 
 will yet make good progress. 
 
 5. Swiftly will the message be delivered, and an answer 
 
 briefly returned suiting your desires. 
 
 6. The figure is very indifferent in this respect, you will 
 
 neither have cause to rejoice or complain of going. 
 
 7. There will be such a multitude, that some bad persons 
 
 will be amongst them ; the generality will be good. 
 
 8. It will be agreeable and swift, but not profitable. 
 
 9. No, there is not, neither should you listen to any 
 
 proposal of change for the present. 
 
 10. No accident, but annoyance from mixed company. 
 
 11. They appear to be much occupied with multitudes of 
 
 people ; they fare moderately well. 
 
 12. Slight changes in your affairs for the better, but not 
 
 of any permanent description. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 71 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Carter, 
 
 CIRCLE THE THIRD. 
 
 1 . What affection they bear to thee they conceal ; it 
 will never be to thy advantage. 
 
 2. No; but if you should have pecuniary help, you will 
 
 be in danger of a prison for the re-payment. 
 
 3. There is much danger of quarrels and litigation from 
 
 thy neighbours, by which thou wilt lose. 
 
 4. He will gain knowledge, but will not show it brilliant- 
 
 ly ; his nature becomes melancholy and taciturn. 
 
 5. The answer to the message sent will be any thing but 
 
 satisfactory and agreeable ; there is secrecy in it. 
 
 6. Evil will be the result, if you go. Postpone it at least 
 
 for some time. 
 
 / , 
 
 With persons of a plotting and conniving character, 
 who will most likely entangle thee in snares. 
 
 8. It will be disagreeable and unprofitable ; something 
 
 may even cause you to turn back. 
 
 9. A change is told of, but avoid it if you can, as it 
 
 will be for the worse. 
 
 No accident, but expect delays. 
 
 1 1 . Evilly ; it is not improbable that one of the number 
 is in prison or in great jeopardy. 
 
 ] 2. Not until the revolution of many suns will thy mis- 
 fortunes change, and then slowly. 
 
72 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CTonjututio. 
 
 CIRCLE THE T H 1 11 D. 
 
 1. Unity with your brothers and sisters ought to be your 
 
 motto ; they are amiable, and wish you well. 
 
 2. Make known your wants, and doubt not that you 
 
 shall have speedy and effectual assistance. 
 
 3. They are good and holiest people, and need only to 
 
 be treated kindly to make the same return. 
 
 4. The student appears industrious, and applies himself 
 
 with assiduity to his studies; he will be successful. 
 
 5. The result from your message will be # but a fable, a 
 
 tale, a fiction. Can you trust the messenger ? 
 
 6. You cannot do better than to go ; you will have great 
 
 success in your endeavours there. 
 
 7. The persons will be of good character and probity. 
 
 8. Fear not that it will be both profitable and agreeable, 
 
 but delays are dangerous. 
 
 9. No speedy changes, but when they do come they will 
 
 be infinitely to your advantage. 
 
 SO. Not the slightest danger ; pleasure and amusement 
 will be your companions on the journey. 
 
 1 1 . Prosperity and happiness are inmates of their abode ; 
 
 health also showers its favours. 
 
 12. Expect the darkness to pass away, and give place to 
 
 the light of happiness. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 73 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFortutta major* 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH, 
 
 Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
 Fourth House. 
 
 1 . Thine ancestors were high and noble ; knightly and 
 
 lordly ; blood flowed in their veins. 
 
 2. Thou shalt have fair and profitable inheritance from 
 
 thy father, with broad lands and riches. 
 
 3. Right well and hearty ; good health and contentment 
 
 are his. 
 
 4. It is good to increase your possessions by buying 
 
 lands and heritages. 
 
 5. The house is fair and handsome, and good to dwell 
 
 therein. 
 
 6. The land is good, and will abound with fruits ; great 
 
 gain will be thine. 
 
 7. The town shall not be taken, but will defend itself 
 
 manfully. 
 
 8. No treasure is hidden there, even should you dig to 
 
 the earth's centre, and wear out your shovel. 
 
 9. They shall be rich in worldly goods ; prosperity and 
 
 riches will attend them. 
 
 10. The sign denotes the good success thereof, and much 
 
 profit from the richness of the ore. 
 
 11. Thou shalt have good success. 
 
 12. The season will be plentiful and good, and an abun- 
 
 dance of all things. 
 
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74 Raphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE'' 
 
 OF 
 
 JFovtuna ffliuw. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 
 
 1. There is no doubt of the lordly bearing of thine 
 
 ancestors, but search their history, and perchance 
 thou mayst find dark deeds of bloodshed. 
 
 2. Thou shalt certainly have inheritance. 
 
 3. Fear not for thy father; the blessings of health and 
 
 prosperity shine on him. 
 
 4. The land or estate in itself is good and worth the 
 
 price, but there is danger of fire. 
 
 5. Fortune and happiness will attend thee in the dwelling. 
 
 6. It is, doubtless, a good and fertile land, but princi- 
 
 pally agreeing with those things which require a 
 hot and dry soil. 
 
 7. The place might and has the power to defend itself. 
 
 8. The report is right ; there was treasure hidden in the 
 
 place. 
 
 9. Although thy kindred might have began life in hum- 
 
 ble circumstances, still they will attain to riches. 
 
 10. There will be much success in thine undertaking of 
 
 the mine. 
 
 11. Yes. 
 
 12. Spare not toil, and the fruits thou wilt reap will 
 
 amply repay thee. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 75 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 &caut*ttu). 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 
 
 1. No, they do not seem to be of noble blood, but ap- 
 
 pear to have had exceeding riches. 
 
 2. Doubtless you shall, and that, both in estates, lands, 
 
 and gold. 
 
 3. Thy father rejoices in health, moreover, his posses- 
 
 sions are liable to treble and quadruple. 
 
 4. Secure the bargain, for the money you lay out will 
 
 return itself a hundred-fold. 
 
 5. Delay not, but become the legal possessor as soon as 
 
 you possibly can. 
 
 6. The soil is of a rich and fruitful nature ; the earth is 
 
 of a sufficient moistness and yet fat. 
 
 7. The greatest strength of the town is in its walls and 
 
 position ; this will defend it. 
 
 8. Decidedly there is treasure hidden ; it seems to have 
 
 been buried in some warlike commotion ; seek for 
 it earnestly. 
 
 9. They are really of a fortunate race : the glittering 
 
 genius of gold regards them with affection. 
 
 10. Let the mine be of what it will, if it be even slate, 
 
 you would profit by it. 
 
 11. Make ready your goods and chattels, and depart, for 
 
 no better enterprise canst thou undertake. 
 
 12. Ceres will now favour thee, for the golden grain will 
 
 be heaped up in loads. 
 
76 Raphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 £imi00io. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH, 
 
 1 . No, blood of a noble kind flowed in the veins of thine 
 
 ancestors ; you will probably find the germ of 
 thy family among serfs and boors. 
 
 2. There is inheritance due to thee from thy father, but 
 
 it will be lost. 
 
 3. If it is a male that asks the question, the father fares 
 
 badly. 
 
 4. The Sanctuary advises thee not to have any thoughts 
 
 of purchasing it. 
 
 5. It is not well, you would either have trouble or law-suit. 
 
 6. You may, indeed, spend great pains upon the land, 
 
 but it would never repay you. 
 
 7. There are a pitiful set of defenders to it, who are 
 
 likely to turn their backs on the enemy. 
 
 8. The Sanctuary tells thee that thine ideas of treasure 
 
 in the place suspected are without any reason. 
 
 9. To have loss after loss, continued trouble, and never 
 
 to reap gain, is the fate of thy kindred. 
 
 10. Plenty of dross, stones, and useless matter. 
 
 11. You will certainly succeed in becoming a bankrupt, 
 
 and of losing all you are worth. 
 
 12. Nothing but bad success, blight in the fruits, and 
 
 niggardly crops, can be expected. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 77 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 Ufctitia. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 
 
 1 . Thy ancestors were of a high and noble race ; their 
 
 bearing lordly, and as became their station. 
 
 2. Great shall be thy store of worldly goods, corning to 
 
 thee either by legacy or inheritance. 
 
 3. You may seek your father at the banqueting -board 
 
 in high glee and spirits. 
 
 4. The land or estate you intend to purchase is good and 
 
 profitable. 
 
 5. If it is only for a temporary residence, you will not 
 
 regret having entered into it. 
 
 6. The fertility of the soil is exceeding great ; the na- 
 
 ture of the earth is hot and moist. 
 
 7. The town will certainly be taken, but there will be 
 
 an honourable capitulation. 
 
 8. Thou dost firmly suspect that treasure is hidden in 
 
 the place, but seek not after it. 
 
 9. Fortune smiles upon thy kindred, and will increase 
 
 their wealth. 
 
 10. Great profit will accrue to thee from thine enterprise 
 
 in this mine. 
 
 1 1 . Decided good fortune awaits thee in the town or city 
 
 you intend to go to. 
 
 12. Wouldst that thou hadst a vineyard, for tuns of wine 
 . would flow therefrom, so great would be the plenty. 
 
78 Raphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Cristttta, 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH, 
 
 1. If thou wilt know it, take thine answer; even a 
 
 dunghill may produce g.;od things. 
 
 2. The only inheritance thou canst gain, will be from 
 
 thine own labour or perseverance. 
 
 3. As for thy father's health, it is so strong that lie 
 
 will outlive thee. 
 
 4. You may buy the land with all security, if it be for 
 plonu'hin": or building;. 
 
 l G 
 
 5. It were better if you were to seek some other place, 
 
 as you will not abide long in it. 
 
 6. The nature of the earth is heavy, sluggish, clayey, 
 
 moist, and barren. 
 
 7. The town will not be taken, and this will arise from 
 
 some stratagem of the townsmen. 
 
 8. There is treasure hidden in the place you suspect, but 
 
 great danger attends the attempt to find it. 
 
 9. Think not that thy kindred will either rise or become 
 
 rich in this life. 
 
 10. The mining expedidon which you seek about is bad, 
 
 there will be accidents attending it. 
 
 11. So far from succeeding, you may count the most un- 
 
 lucky day in your life when first you entered it. 
 
 12. Barrenness and blight will shed their baneful influence 
 
 over the earth ; the fruits will be destroyed. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 79 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 €aput Brarontt. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 
 
 1. High and noble were your ancestors ; many a knightly 
 
 cup has been quaffed in the banqueting-hails of 
 your progenitors. 
 
 2. Litigation and legal proceedings will so impoverish 
 
 thy inheritance, that it will be of no worth. 
 
 3. Your father fares well in health and circumstances. 
 
 4. You may without any fear purchase the land or 
 
 estate you inquire about. 
 
 5. Your dwelling therein shall be a happy era in your 
 
 existence. 
 
 6. Much will be the produce from the land, either in 
 
 wood, fruit, or grain. 
 
 7. The efforts of the besiegers against this city are useless. 
 
 8. There is immense and valuable treasure hidden in the 
 
 place suspected, which you may gain. 
 
 9. There is no doubt of it ; fortune will pour her favours 
 
 upon them even without their seeking it. 
 
 10. The mine will be rich and profitable, but there will 
 
 be some difficulty in the working of it. 
 
 11. There is no doubt of your success ; you cannot fail 
 
 of attaining your utmost desires. 
 
 12. Ten-fold will the earth produce its fruits; this is a 
 
 good figure for the husbandman. 
 
?0 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 crati&a Bxatoni*. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 
 
 1 . Your ancestors were not noble; they appear to have 
 
 been persons of professional character. 
 
 2. All that thou mightest expect from thy father will be 
 
 lost and destroyed. 
 
 3. Most evil is the emblem thou hast drawn regarding 
 
 thy father, it warns thee that he is dead. 
 
 4. There is nothing very advantageous about it. 
 
 5. ll IZ 2C* tro0 ^ f° r y° u to enter * nto the dwelling ; your 
 
 stay, at all events, will net be long, 
 
 6. The land is profitable ; the seeds sown therein will 
 
 produce a moderate good harvest. 
 
 7. The town shall be taken by the treason of some one 
 
 within it. 
 
 8. Singular is the answer of the ancient Geomancers to 
 
 this question ; there is, indeed, treasure, but an 
 evil spirit is bound by a strong spell to protect it. 
 
 9. Much gold will never be theirs, neither will posses- 
 
 sions abide by them. 
 
 10. The mine is exceedingly rich, but there will be a 
 
 want of unity in the parties concerned. 
 
 11. Slight, indeed, will be the success you can expect 
 
 in that place. 
 
 12. They will be plentiful, but there is great danger of 
 
 some misfortune happening. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 81 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 
 
 1. Your ancestors seem to be renowned much more for 
 
 their merry-making than for their high descent ; 
 probably they were the fools of some feudal lord. 
 
 2. The inheritance you will receive from your father will 
 
 be great. 
 
 3. Thy father is well ; hi3 life will be long and happy. 
 
 4. If the mansion is white, buy it; it is also good to 
 
 purchase land. 
 
 5. You will do well to enter into the house, your abode 
 
 will be pleasant and your stay long. 
 
 6. The land is of exceeding richness, and will repay 
 
 your labour ten-fold ; it is hot and moist. 
 
 7. The town will not be taken on account of the good 
 
 generalship and management of the officers. 
 
 8. There is treasure hidden, but it appears to be in silver 
 
 coin or plate. 
 
 9. Thy kindred will increase rapidly in riches and worldly 
 
 goods of all descriptions. 
 
 10. Although you may not expect it, the mine will yield 
 
 silver and be extremely profitable. 
 
 11. Take up your bed and walk, for your prosperity is 
 
 great ; all things you undertake will bring success. 
 
 12. The season will be very fruitful ; you will have the 
 
 blessing of a plentiful harvest on your land. 
 e 2 
 
82 RAPHAEL'S SAPJCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 
 
 1. Your ancestors were either butchers, traitors, or 
 
 highwaymen, delighting in craft or bloodshed. 
 
 2. If you have any it will be but little, and that is liable 
 
 to be destroyed by fire. 
 
 3. Mournful is the emblem ; the death-lights show that 
 
 thy parent expires shortly. 
 
 4. If you buy the estate you now inquire about, you are 
 
 in danger of having it damaged by fire or robbers. 
 
 5. You had better go twenty miles on the other road 
 
 than enter into the house you inquire about. 
 
 6. The nature of the earth is not good, it is too hot, 
 
 but the first crop will pay you. 
 
 7. The town will be an easy prey, on account of the 
 
 traitorous nature of the inhabitants. 
 
 8. Seek not for any treasure ; all that you will gain will 
 
 be bruises or accidents. 
 
 ~ > — — 
 
 9. Think not that your kindred shall become rich; 
 
 poverty holds them by a clasp that is iron-bound. 
 
 10. The mine you intend to explore is good, but you will 
 
 want much gunpowder to blast the rocks. 
 
 1 1 . Remain where you are, as there is danger if you go 
 
 there of being robbed or murdered. 
 
 12. The recolt of the fruits of the earth will be plentiful 
 
 on thy land this season. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH, 
 
 1 . It does not appear that thy ancestors were of noble 
 
 blood, although formerly they appear to have been 
 powerful. 
 
 2. There is every reason to suspect that the profligacy 
 
 of thy father will render thy heritage very small. 
 
 3. With regard to your father's health, it appears 
 
 stronger than your own. 
 
 4. There is no very great advantage in the purchasing 
 
 of it. 
 
 5. If it is for pleasure that you intend to take the house, 
 
 your desires will not be thwarted. 
 
 6. The land is of no excellent quality ; the soil is sandy. 
 
 7. It would appear that the city is internally weak, and 
 
 can be taken by a grand assault or stratagem. 
 
 8. You had much better seek to gain treasure by in- 
 
 dustry. 
 
 9. Your kindred and gold seem to be like the two north 
 poles of a magnet, always repelling each other. 
 
 10. After labouring hard, and excavating deeply, you 
 
 may come to a good vein, and then the workmen 
 will be drowned from the waters. 
 
 11. If you go to the place you inquire about, you w r ill 
 
 prove that you have no discretion. 
 
 12. The land is bad and requires care, which it has not 
 
 had, therefore the crop will be indifferent. 
 
84 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH 
 
 1. Thine ancestors were used to prowl about the woods 
 
 and levy contributions on travellers. 
 
 2. It does not appear that you will gain an inheritance 
 
 from thy father. 
 
 3. The stern glances of death are directed towards the 
 
 paternal mansion. 
 
 4. The land or estate you think of buying is of no great 
 
 value, and will not be successful. 
 
 5. Although the house may suit you well, be not too 
 
 eager to enter into it. 
 
 6. The land is of a sterile and barren quality, do not 
 
 expect it to be fruitful, it is no wise profitable. 
 
 7. The town will not be taken ; it will be defended to 
 
 the last man. 
 
 8. No. 
 
 9. Thy kindred will not be rich of their own accord, but 
 
 will maintain themselves from assistance given to 
 them. 
 
 10. You may expect a little mettle mixed with so much 
 
 matrix, that it will not pay. 
 
 11. Go not where you intend, for you will even lose the 
 
 clothes off your back. 
 
 12. There will be plenty of thistles and little good grain. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 85 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Via. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 
 
 1 . Your ancestors were most likely pedlars or itinerant 
 
 Jews. 
 
 2. The heritage of your father is like quicksilver, it 
 
 slips between your fingers. 
 
 3. Your father is in the enjoyment of good health, al- 
 
 though in unsettled circumstances. 
 
 4. If the land or estate be near the water, buy it not, 
 
 otherwise it will be profitable. 
 
 5. The place is damp, or near watery or marshy grounds ; 
 
 your stay therein will not be long or pleasant. 
 
 6. The nature of the earth is exceeding moist ; it is 
 
 profitable, and will be fruitful. 
 
 7. The town is pregnable on account cf its weak situa- 
 
 tion, and will become the booty of the besiegers. 
 
 8. There is treasure hidden, but the fates do not ac- 
 
 knowledge thee to be the finder. 
 
 9. Your kindred are needy, and will never become rich 
 
 but by travelling. 
 
 10. If the mine is situated near a current stream, it will 
 
 be profitable, otherwise it will not. 
 
 11. If it should be a seaport town or watering-place, you 
 
 will have success. 
 
 12. Your land will be highly profitable, and there will be 
 
 abundance of the fruits of the earth upon it. 
 
86 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 
 
 1. Of a sorrowful race hast thou come ; thou mayest find 
 
 undertakers or grave-diggers among them. 
 
 2. Little, indeed, shall be your inheritance ; a nut-shell 
 
 might even contain the value of it. 
 
 3. Your father's health at present appears to be declin- 
 
 ing ; he dies before the asker. 
 
 4. You will profit much by the land or estate, especially 
 
 if it be in a public situation. 
 
 5. If it stands near. the water, your stay therein cannot 
 
 be long ; it is an unprofitable speculation. 
 
 6. The land will be fruitful, but the nature of the earth 
 
 appears to be too watery. 
 
 7. The town will be taken for want of provision and mis- 
 
 management, although they have a good supply 
 of water. 
 
 8. There is treasure hid, but it is under a spell, and will 
 
 not be found. 
 
 9. Travelling is the only thing by which your kindred 
 
 may expect to mend their means. 
 
 10. The mine will be profitable to you, and the produce 
 
 from it will yield you great gain. 
 
 11. You shall not have success, if the place you intend to 
 
 go to be not near the water. 
 
 12. The vineyard's produce will amply repay your toil, and 
 your presses will overflow with the juice of the grape. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 «Tamt\ 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH, 
 
 1 . You will find most of your ancestors to be more ac- 
 
 quainted with prisons than palaces. 
 
 2. You will not only have inheritance, but you will find 
 
 hidden money. 
 
 3. The father's age is good, he is well and will live long. 
 
 4. You cannot do better than to buy the land, as you 
 
 will profit much by it. 
 
 5. It seems a miserable phice, old and in bad repair, 
 
 smoky, but you will remain long if you like. 
 
 6. The earth is of a fruitful quality and profitable, but 
 
 requires cultivation. 
 
 7. If the people keep up their hearts and defend it, it 
 
 will not be taken, although it is old and crumbling. 
 
 8. There is treasure hidden, but no mortal shall find it. 
 
 9. Your kindred may appear poor at present, but they 
 
 have secreted wealth. 
 
 10. There is much richness in the mine, but so difficult 
 
 to get at, that it will hardly be profitable. 
 
 11. You will succeed well enough in the town or city, but 
 
 be careful you are not made prisoner therein. 
 
 12. You may expect fair profit and plenty of fruits on 
 
 the land this season. 
 
88 haphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Cottjututio. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FOURTH. 
 
 1. No, they were not, but still they appear to have 
 
 been rich and powerful. 
 
 2. You will gain inheritance from your father sufficient 
 
 for the rest of your days. 
 
 3. Thou hast drawn the sign of a funeral : thy father is 
 
 dead, or will die shortly. 
 
 4. You cannot do better than to buy it, it will be both 
 
 pleasant and profitable. 
 
 5. The place appears to be convenient, but of no great 
 
 beauty ; you will not remain long in it. 
 
 6. Do not spare toil upon the earth, and the fruits you 
 
 will reap will amply repay you. 
 
 7. It appears to be a place built by policy, yet weak ; it 
 
 will be taken, although the townsmen wish to 
 defend it. 
 
 8. Treasure is certainly hidden there, but it will not be 
 
 found for years to come. 
 
 9. No, they will not, yet they shall always have enough. 
 
 10. No great profit can be expected from the mine ; those 
 
 who come after thee will profit most. 
 
 11. You will make merely a temporary residence therein, 
 
 and gain but small profit. 
 
 12. They will be moderately plentiful, but there are ap- 
 
 pearances of the earth having been neglected. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 89 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFortuna 4ttajar« 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH, 
 
 Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
 
 Fifth House. 
 
 1. The child you inquire of will attain to great riches, 
 
 honour, and credit. 
 
 2. Their virtue and honour will always maintain them 
 
 in the estimation of their fellow men. 
 
 3. It will be a boy, and no danger attending its birth. 
 
 4. More is thought of the illness than it merits ; it will 
 
 speedily pass over. 
 
 5. Have no fear of commencing the speculation, as you 
 
 cannot fail of gaining greatly. 
 
 6. Red will be the gaining colour. 
 
 7. If you are prudent in these transactions you will gain 
 
 immense riches. 
 
 8. The letter $ or $SJf), making the same sound, will 
 
 be most prominent. 
 
 9. Let not bad fortune chafe thee, for the play is fair. 
 
 10. Refuse not the invitation, it will be highly beneficial 
 for you to go. 
 
 1 ] . Your whole visit will be one routine of true pleasure 
 and gratification. 
 
 12. It seems to be more merry than serious ; it is not a 
 good figure to trust the male sex. 
 
90 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 dFortuna Jtttnov* 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1. Indifferent will be the fortune of your children ; wealth 
 
 will not be theirs unless gained by labour. 
 
 2. They will be honourable, virtuous, successful, and 
 
 liberal. 
 
 3. A daughter will be born, but will be severely afflicted, 
 
 and will escape death narrowly. 
 
 4. The illness of the mother will not be dangerous, if 
 
 proper attention be paid. 
 
 5. The speculation you inquire after cannot fail of being 
 
 highly profitable and lucrative. 
 
 6. Red is the winning colour. 
 
 7. It is a bad thing to gain at all, but fortune will de- 
 
 cidedly favour you in it. 
 
 8. The most prominent letter in the winner's name will 
 
 be j&K 
 
 9. There is no foul play, although the chances may run 
 
 cross. 
 
 10. If you go to the party, your pride will be hurt from 
 
 the indifference of those present. 
 
 11. Little will be the pleasure you will have, neither will 
 
 the visit be of any duration. 
 
 12. Of no decisive character; trust not too much, for it 
 
 does not appear lasting. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTDARY4 91 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ftrQuusitto* 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1. The child you inquire after will gain wealth by his 
 
 industry ; if a daughter, she will marry well. 
 
 2. They will walk in the path of virtue and of honour, 
 
 and be respected by their fellow men. 
 
 3. The geomantic emblem foretells a smiling boy to 
 
 gladden the parents' eyes. 
 
 4. The illness of the mother will be of a passing nature ; 
 
 she will have a speedy recovery. 
 
 5. Delay not to enter into the speculation, as with com- 
 
 mon prudence you cannot fail of success. 
 
 6. The red colour gains. 
 
 7. The Goddess of Fortune seems smiling on you at 
 
 present ; you may win largely. 
 
 8. The letter &. 
 
 9. Doubt not that you are playing with persons who 
 
 scorn chicanery. 
 
 10. If you seek for pleasure and valuable introductions, 
 
 go to the party you have inquired about. 
 
 11. You will have great pleasure during your visit, and 
 
 it will cause affairs considerably to your benefit. 
 
 12. Your present amour will be productive of pleasure 
 
 and success. 
 
92 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUAKY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ftmfcrfo* 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1. If ever they should have fortune, they stand in great 
 
 danger of losing it by law. 
 
 2. This figure shows that your children will be led into 
 
 evil by pecuniary affairs. 
 
 3. A boy will be the offspring, of an ill-nature, liable 
 
 to die soon, and unfortunate. 
 
 4. Expect a speedy amendment of the sick person you 
 
 inquire about. 
 
 5. Enter not into this speculation, if you do not wish to 
 
 lose all you embark in it. 
 
 6. Black gains. 
 
 7. Neither play nor bet too highly, for the sign is 
 
 against you, and denotes loss. 
 
 8. (^ or |^ will be prominent in the horse's name, or 
 
 letters which form this sound. 
 
 9. Avoid the play immediately, there are sharpers and 
 
 foul pl a y» 
 
 10. You will have nothing but vexation and loss by going 
 
 to the assembly. 
 
 11. Expect no pleasure, but torment and chagrin. 
 
 12. If you pay court to a lady, she will listen to you; if 
 
 a gentleman is asked of, trust him not. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 9 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 O 
 
 SUrtttttu 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1. Great advancement and honour will fall to the lot of 
 
 the child you inquire after. 
 
 2. Their reputation and honour during life will reflect 
 
 credit on their posterity. 
 
 3. A son will be born, whose constellation promises a 
 
 fortunate existence. 
 
 4. The blessings of health will soon be restored to the 
 
 person you now inquire after. 
 
 5. Great profit and gain will eventually result from your 
 
 intended speculation. 
 
 6. Risk your money on no other colour than red. 
 
 7. Are there no other means of gaining money ? Even 
 
 in this you will be fortunate. 
 
 8. Observe that name in which jjl will be the most 
 
 prominent. 
 
 9. The suspicion of unfair play is completely unfounded, 
 
 no such thing exists. 
 
 10. If you go to the party for fun and frolic, you certainly 
 
 will not be disappointed. 
 
 11 . Your desire of pleasure will be completely gratified ; 
 
 you will meet merry and hilarious people. 
 
 12. Your present amour will have a good beginning, a 
 
 pleasant continuance, and fortunate termination. 
 
94 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ttrtet ft ia* 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1. Their fortune is to be the children of poverty, penury, 
 
 and continued troubles. 
 
 2. The affairs of life will plunge them into dishonour- 
 
 able actions, which will ruin them. 
 
 3. A son will be born whose horoscope will be clouded 
 
 with sorrow. 
 
 4. The mother's illness is extremely dangerous ; she will 
 
 hardly escape death. 
 
 5. It is in every point a bad speculation, it denotes 
 
 nothing but loss and controversy. 
 
 6. The black colour appears to take the lead. 
 
 7. Were you possessed of millions, the infatuation cf 
 
 play would cause you to lose all. 
 
 8. Something like the horse of Alexander. 33 will be 
 
 the most prominent. 
 
 9. Double cards or loaded dice, tricks or shuffling, have- 
 
 been resorted to. 
 
 10. The figure you have drawn is unpromising; go not 
 
 to the party to which you are invited. 
 
 11. Grief, sorrow, and vexation, are much more likely to 
 
 be your companions than pleasure. 
 
 12. Of a disappointing nature, liable to end in trouble, 
 
 which lasts a long time. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 95 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Cagttt 2>rac9tu0* 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1. Great fortune and renown will attend the child you 
 
 ask of; if a male, he will be wise. 
 
 2. Virtue and honour will be the leading stars of their 
 
 destiny during life. 
 
 3. A son will be born, whose birth-day will be remem- 
 
 bered with joy by his parents. 
 
 4. Not in the slightest degree ; she will soon recover 
 
 from the present trifling illness. 
 
 5. The speculation bears a good aspect ; you cannot fail 
 
 of gaining by it. 
 
 6. If you wish to till your purse, take the black as your 
 
 motto. 
 
 7. Great, indeed, will be your success in these matters, 
 
 your gains will burst your purse-strings. 
 
 8. Search the names, and fix on that wherein @ is most 
 
 prominent. 
 
 9. Fair play has been followed; your losses arise from 
 
 bad fortune only. 
 
 10. You will have much pleasure, but it does not appear 
 
 to be of a very select nature. 
 
 11. If pleasure is ail you seek for, you will not be dis- 
 
 appointed, as it will be in excess. 
 
 12. 'Tis good for a gentleman asking this question, but 
 
 dangerous and deceptive for a female. 
 
96 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 €auira ©racomss. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1. Fatal, indeed, is the emblem ; it denotes infamy and 
 
 severe punishment from the transgressed laws. 
 
 2. No, they will rush into vice ; their career will be 
 
 short, and their end fatal. 
 
 3. A daughter will be born, w r eak and sickly, who will 
 
 hardly survive childhood. 
 
 4. It is deep-rooted and dangerous ; prepare yourself 
 
 for the worst that can happen. 
 
 5. Certainly not ; it will be but one tissue of disappoint- 
 
 ments from beginning to end. 
 
 6. Fortune seems to decide upon the chance of the red 
 
 colour. 
 
 7. There is no chance of gain for you, but you will be 
 
 entangled with sharpers. 
 
 8. The name of the winner will be much aspirated, and 
 
 contain many vowels or h's. 
 
 9. Completely unfair ; the most barefaced tricks have 
 
 been put in practice. 
 
 10. You had much better stay at home, if you wish to 
 
 avoid disagreeables. 
 
 1 1 . Quarrelling, contentions, and neglect, are much more 
 
 prominent than pleasure. 
 
 12. Of a disappointing, deceitful, and dangerous charac- 
 
 ter, therefore attend not to it. 
 
RAPHAELS SANCTUARY. 97 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 mints* 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1. A moderately fair fortune will attend the child whose 
 
 fate you seek after. 
 
 2. They will be virtuous and honourable, but of a 
 
 changeable and inquisitive disposition. 
 
 3. A son will be born of good wit and bright intellect. 
 
 4. No, it will not ; although it may affect the head, and 
 
 be extremely changeable. 
 
 5. If it be a commercial speculation, or having to do 
 
 with papers, enter into it. 
 
 6. The emblem you have drawn indicates that the red 
 
 shall gain. 
 
 7. Bet upon the light colour, both at the game or race- 
 
 course, and you will win. 
 
 8. 23 will give the most prominent sound in the horse's 
 
 name. 
 
 9. The play is completely fair; ill-luck prompts thee to 
 
 ask this question. 
 
 10. You will have much mirth and joy ; forego not the 
 
 invitation. 
 
 1 1 . The pleasure you will have during the visit you in- 
 
 quire about will be exceeding great. 
 
 12. Honourable intentions will meet with the success 
 
 they deserve, but beware of using deception. 
 
98 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Uuttxw. 
 
 CIKCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1 . Fatal is their fortune ; it denotes crime and poverty, 
 
 bad habits and licentiousness. 
 
 2. Even were you to watch over them with a sleepless 
 
 eye, still would they tread the path of dishonour. 
 
 3. A daughter will be brought forth who will not live. 
 
 4. There is great danger of the mother's death ; the 
 
 illness is of an exceedingly dangerous character. 
 
 5. By no means; it is unfortunate in all its respective 
 
 points. 
 
 ■ 
 
 6. Red stands the chance of gaining, by shuffling and 
 
 tricking the cards. 
 
 7. You will not only lose your money at the game, but 
 
 you will have accident at the race-course. 
 
 8. The letter (£, or 2£ will be most prominent in the 
 
 winner's name. 
 
 9. The extreme of roguery and cheatery is carried on 
 
 with a bare unblushing face. 
 
 10. There will be much mirth and joy in the party, but 
 
 of a wild imprudent character. 
 
 1 1. You will have pleasure, but not such as virtue dictates. 
 
 12. If your sentiments are honourable, you will be de- 
 
 ceived ; if not so, expect trouble from it. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 99 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1. The leaves of the Book of Fate are unfolded ; bright 
 
 are the prospects of fortune for thine offspring. 
 
 2. Train up a child in the way he should go, and he will 
 
 not depart from it ; the inclination is honourable. 
 
 3. There is every indication of a girl, who will be 
 
 coquetish, to her own sorrow. 
 
 4. The illness of the mother will not be in any way 
 
 dangerous ; a speedy recovery is told. 
 
 5. The speculation is excellent: you may enter into it 
 
 with all confidence of gain and success. 
 
 6. Bet upon no other than the black colour, as that 
 
 shall gain. 
 
 7. You will be fortunate in the most fickle and change- 
 
 able games which you undertake. 
 
 8. The most prominent letter in the horse's name that 
 
 wins is 1^. 
 
 9. The play is completely fair. 
 
 10. You will have much pleasure and amusement by going 
 
 to the party ; do not reject the invitation. 
 
 11. Your visit will form an era in your life, both for 
 
 pleasure and amusement. 
 
 12. Your amour will be successful; if a male asks the 
 
 question, he is deceptive. 
 
100 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1 . The fortune of the child you ask for will be spoilt by 
 
 the contrariety of its disposition. 
 
 2. No ; the disposition will be turbulent, violent, and 
 
 hating of wholesome control. 
 
 3. The child born is a son, who will be most fitted for a 
 
 soldier, surgeon, or chemist. 
 
 4. There appears to be a long duration to the illness, 
 
 attended with dangerous inflammatory symptoms. 
 
 5. The speculation holds out no promising character ; it 
 
 is likely to be destroyed. 
 
 6. The red colour appears the most fortunate in the 
 
 present game. 
 
 7. Your impetuosity and avidity cannot fail of causing 
 
 you to lose largely. 
 
 8. It will be a singular named horse, and ii$, or letters 
 
 to that sound, will be in its name. 
 
 9. Sharpers and rogues are at work ; the play is unfair ; 
 
 the cards and dice untrue. 
 
 10. If you go to the party to which you are invited, you 
 
 will be involved in some quarrel or broil. 
 
 1 1 . Seek not for pleasure, for disagreements are much 
 
 more likely to arise from it. 
 
 12. It shows success to a gentleman in his amour, but 
 
 dangerous and deceptive for a lady. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 101 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Via. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FTFTH. 
 
 1. Their fortunes, although good, appear to be of a 
 
 fluctuating character ; they will travel to foreign 
 lands. 
 
 2. They will cherish every virtue, as their best and 
 
 surest safeguards during life. 
 
 3. The emblem almost denies the birth of a child ; it 
 
 may be a deceptive sign. 
 
 4. The illness will be dangerous ; you are warned to 
 
 prepare for the worst. 
 
 5. Although not completely unsuccessful, still the profits 
 
 arising from it will not be worth your notice. 
 
 6. The gaining colour will be red. 
 
 7. There is so much fluctuation and plot in the whole 
 
 affair, that you will become a loser. 
 
 8. The letters ^ or % will produce the most prominent 
 
 sound. 
 
 9. The play is unfair by the aid of the instruments used 
 
 in the game. 
 
 10. If you determine on going, you will certainly regret 
 
 it. 
 
 1 1 . You may expect the very contrary of pleasure ; the 
 
 emblem is sorrowful. 
 
 12. Of no duration, and fickle from beginning to end. 
 
102 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1 . Their natural wit and vivacity will at all times render 
 
 them successful seekers of fortune. 
 
 2. They will be both virtuous and honourable ; more- 
 
 over, clever and intelligent, but changeable. 
 
 3. This time there shall be a son, but of many children 
 
 few shall live. 
 
 4. The geomantic emblem is rather dangerous ; it will 
 
 require skill to save the life. 
 
 5. The speculation will succeed, and bring you into 
 
 company with many people. 
 
 6. The red hue appears the most fortunate. 
 
 7. It appears that you will join with some party in this 
 
 affair, and win largely. 
 
 8. In the sound of the name you will find the letter ST 
 
 prominent. 
 
 9. The play is fair, but too many are interested in it. 
 
 10. Go by all means ; you will have numerous company 
 
 and much delight. 
 
 1 1 . There will be a fair share of honest and decorous 
 
 pleasure. 
 
 12. It denotes success to a gentleman ; but a lady is liable 
 
 to be led astray from rectitude. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 103 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1. Rather of a melancholy character; the sign speaks 
 
 of travelling, hardships, and danger of captivity. 
 
 2. They will be negatively virtuous, of dull and melan- 
 
 choly dispositions, and honourable when it suits 
 them. 
 
 3. The child born will be a daughter, who will have 
 
 many brothers and sisters. 
 
 4. The mother's illness is dangerous, and will be fatal 
 
 if every medical skill be not used. 
 
 5. Decline it by all means : nothing but loss and bad 
 
 success will attend it. 
 
 6. The black colour gains. 
 
 7. Turn your thoughts to some other pursuit, as this 
 
 can only produce loss and vexation. 
 
 8. The consonant li gives the principal . sound in the 
 
 horse's name. 
 
 9. Unfair play has been adopted ; continue not, unless 
 
 you seek to be pennyless. 
 
 10. It is not advisable ; no benefit or gratification can 
 
 result from it. 
 
 11. No, indeed, you will not ; there appears to be gloom 
 
 and want of unity in the place. 
 
 12. Of a disappointing character, causing nothing but 
 
 chagrin and remorse. 
 
104 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ©onjutuUo. 
 
 CIRCLE THE FIFTH. 
 
 1. A life of toil and unhappiness, great labour, trouble, 
 
 and little gain. 
 
 2. They will be virtuous and honourable in all cases 
 
 where it will not be against their interest. 
 
 3. A son will be born, whose thread of life is cut while 
 
 the bud is opening. 
 
 4. There is liability that the mother will die, as the 
 
 illness is of a dangerous character. 
 
 5. Your expectations of success will never be realised 
 
 by the speculation you ask of. 
 
 6. The gaining colour for this game will be black. 
 
 7. You had better avoid both, as your gain will but just 
 
 cover your loss. 
 
 8. The letter X> or letters producing that sound, will 
 
 be the most prominent. 
 
 9. Unfair play, which will drain the gold from your 
 
 pockets and leave you to repent of it. 
 
 10. There will be little pleasure or advantage for you in 
 
 going to the party which you inquire after. 
 
 11. No, expect it not, if you wish to avoid much disap- 
 
 pointment. 
 
 12. An unmeaning thing, which will never come to any 
 
 positive conclusion. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 105 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFortuua i*tajor« 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH, 
 Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
 
 Sixth House. 
 
 1. Although the illness may appear dangerous at pre- 
 
 sent, still the recovery will be speedy. 
 
 2. The real nature of the disease appears to originate 
 
 from some dysentery. 
 
 3. He understands the disease perfectly; his prescrip- 
 
 tions will cause a cure. 
 
 4. At least, for the present, you will be favoured with 
 
 the blessings of good health. 
 
 5. You will certainly succeed, but let not your medi- 
 
 cines be of mineral composition. 
 
 6. The medicines you use at present are certainly good, 
 
 and would cure if more cooling. 
 
 7. You would change for the worse, and take a fool for 
 
 a wise man. 
 
 8. Increase your stock as much as you can; in these 
 
 matters you speculate with success. 
 
 9. He is a trustworthy and friendly servant, having 
 
 your interest at heart. 
 
 10. Trust your property to those you have at present, 
 
 and you will have no loss. 
 
 11. It will speedily recover, and by simple means. 
 
 12. By doing so, you will gain a trustworthy, faithful, 
 
 and honest helper. 
 
 f 2 
 
106 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFottttna Atfttor* 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1. There is no fear of death, but the disease will be of 
 
 a lingering character. 
 
 2. The disease appears of a hot inflammatory character, 
 
 appertaining to pleurisy or erysipelas. 
 
 3. He does not at present prescribe rightly, but will 
 
 shortly discover his error. 
 
 4. There is some danger of illness from overheat and 
 
 surfeit. 
 
 5. You will succeed in curing the sick person, but after 
 
 many fruitless attempts. 
 
 6. Make an alteration in your medicines, by which they 
 
 may become more sudorific. 
 
 7. Although he is not successful now, still change not; 
 
 he will soon perform a cure. 
 
 8. Speculate as much as you choose in these matters ; 
 
 you will have great success. 
 
 9. He is trustworthy and honest; still place not too 
 
 great temptation in his way. 
 
 10. Yes you are, if you should expose small or valuable 
 
 things. 
 
 11. They will recover from it, but the effects will linger 
 
 about them for a considerable time. 
 
 12. You cannot do better than to take them ; a more ad- 
 
 vantageous offer will not agaiu present itself. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 107 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 accjui£itio, 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1 . With a little attention and regimen, the illness will 
 speedily be got over. 
 
 2. The origin of the disease is from a hot and choleric 
 
 habit of body, which corrupts the blood. 
 
 3. The medical gentleman understands the disease per- 
 
 fectly, and is treating it in a proper manner. 
 
 4. The emblem tells of no illness liable to you for a 
 
 considerable length of time to come. 
 
 5. You will, but you must apply remedies of a cooling 
 
 and aperient nature. 
 
 6. The health will be restored by perseverance in the 
 
 regimen and medicines you have adopted. 
 
 7. You would act very incautiously ; the person is a 
 
 man of science and general knowledge. 
 
 8. Speculate as much as you will in this matter, you 
 
 will have increase of stock and profit. 
 
 9. Your servant has your interest at heart, and is wise 
 
 and thoughtful in his services. 
 
 10. You are much more liable to have gain and profit 
 
 from their attentions to your interests. 
 
 11. It will very shortly recover; it has not had sufficient 
 
 exercise. 
 
 12. If you wish, to gain a valuable assistant who will be 
 
 trustworthy, take them immediately. 
 
108 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1. The sick person will not die ; nevertheless, the re- 
 
 covery will be long and tedious. 
 
 2. The illness itself originates from a combination of 
 
 clogging, phlegmatic humours. 
 
 3. The doctor at present employed is not at all expert 
 
 in the case, his remedies are of no use. 
 
 4. Unless every system of temperance be observed, the 
 
 body is in that state that it will soon contract 
 disease. 
 
 5. No, you will not succeed ; your system of remedy is 
 
 contrary to the first cause of the illness. 
 
 6. There is no proper sympathy between the medicines 
 
 you use and the disease itself; they will not cure. 
 
 7. Yes, as he is ignorant of the case. 
 
 8. There are but little chances of success ; some dis- 
 
 temper will destroy most of your flock. 
 
 9. There seems to be several thievish propensities about 
 
 your servants ; be cautious of them. 
 
 10. Yes, you are, therefore keep your keys in a sure place. 
 
 11. The animal will be completely spoilt from the effects 
 
 of the distemper it now labours under. 
 
 1 2. It would be the worst thing you could possibly do, 
 
 as they are not of good morals. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 109 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ILtttttMU 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1 . The sick person will speedily recover. 
 
 2. The disease is occasioned by want of action in the 
 
 salivary glands and digestive organs. 
 
 3. His prescriptions are not decidedly correct, and mis- 
 
 takes may arise from his bad writing. 
 
 4. Your health and stamina is at present strong; there 
 
 is no danger of any illness. 
 
 5. There is no doubt but that you will speedily succeed 
 
 in curing your patient. 
 
 6. Make an alteration by which they will promote the 
 
 digestion, then you will have quicker success. 
 
 7. You are advised not to change, as he understands the 
 
 nature of the complaint. 
 
 8. You will have much gladness and success in this 
 
 matter ; your stock and profit will increase. 
 
 9. If you do not excite his covetousness, you will have 
 
 no reason to complain of him. 
 
 10. You are perfectly safe, if yon do not wilfully throw 
 
 temptation in their way. 
 
 11. It is merely a temporary disorder, which may speedily 
 
 be eradicated. 
 
 12. If it be a person to work for you in business, you will 
 
 gain by them ; at least, they will be faithful. 
 
110 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1. There is great danger of death, unless the spirits be 
 
 continually roused. 
 
 2. The origin of the disease is from mental affliction, 
 
 which has caused melancholy humours. 
 
 3. The doctor you at present employ belongs to the 
 
 duck family, and may be called a quack. 
 
 4. If you give way to melancholy feelings, you will fall 
 
 under the influence of nervous disorders. 
 
 5. You have no pretension to medical knowledge, and 
 
 not fit to physic a cat. 
 
 6. The medicines you use are totally unfitting ; the most 
 
 gross ignorance could only have caused them to 
 be used. 
 
 7. By all means ; the knob of the doctor's walking-stick 
 
 has more sense than his brains. 
 
 8. No, you will not ; nothing but loss and perverseness 
 
 can attend any enterprise of this sort. 
 
 9. Neither one nor the other, but will injure you at the 
 
 first opportunity, 
 
 10. You are in great danger, not of loss, but of injury 
 
 in your character. 
 
 11. They will be rendered completely useless from the 
 
 effects of the distemper. 
 
 12. Send them off at once, unless you wish to take a 
 
 spying gossip into your house. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. Ill 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Caput 29varom$* 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1. After much affliction from violent fever and inflam- 
 
 mation, a slow recovery may be expected. 
 
 2. Too much internal heat, which should be brought 
 
 down by saturnine remedies. 
 
 3. He is a man of knowledge, understands the disease, 
 
 applies good remedies, and will cure. 
 
 4. You are extremely liable to an illness of a hot, 
 
 feverish, and inflammatory nature. 
 
 5. After much mental anxiety you will discover a medi- 
 
 cine that will destroy the complaint. 
 
 6. First let the person remove to another air, then you 
 
 will succeed, and not before. 
 
 7. By no means change him, for he is honest, clever, 
 
 and will succeed. 
 
 8. It would be much to your loss and prejudice if you 
 
 commence any speculation of this kind. 
 
 9. Certainly they are ; treat them well, for they are 
 
 valuable. 
 
 10. Suspicion is a bad quality ; yours is at present un- 
 
 founded. 
 
 11. No. " 
 
 12. Yes, you may take them with every safety to your- 
 
 self; they are good people. 
 
112 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Catttra JBraront*. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1. There is not the slightest chance of the recovery of 
 
 the sick person. 
 
 2. Hot and violent fever, with internal inflammation, 
 
 is the radical cause of the disease. 
 
 3. Powdered wig and spectacles may make a man look 
 
 wise, though his understanding may be contained 
 in a pill-box. 
 
 4. Your health is certainly in a bad state, and requires 
 
 but little to be completely disorganised. 
 
 5. There is no chance of your success ; your remedies 
 
 are likely to redouble the complaint. 
 
 6. They are totally unfit ; it's a pity but what you had 
 
 to swallow them yourself. 
 
 7. If you wish to recover, change your present execu- 
 
 tioner, or undertaker's agent. 
 
 8. You will have no kind of success ; loss or distemper 
 
 will totally destroy your stock. 
 
 9. The disposition appears malicious and revengeful ; 
 
 they will satisfy a grudge against you. 
 
 10. You are in exceeding danger, both of loss and injury. 
 
 11. They will become speedy victims to the effects of the 
 
 distemper. 
 
 12. Not unless you wish to introduce a knave or robber 
 
 into your house. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 113 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 flllfett** 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1. They will assuredly recover after an illness of long 
 
 and painful duration. 
 
 2. From a gross state of body and superfluity of hu- 
 
 mours the blood is tainted. 
 
 3. The doctor' is extremely clever, and combats the 
 
 disease with his remedies wisely and securely. 
 
 4. Yes you are, from over excitement, which may cause 
 
 a rush of blood to the head. 
 
 5. Certainly you will, if you apply remedies in antipathy 
 
 to the Moon and Mercury. 
 
 6. They require some little alteration to render them 
 
 more balsamic and spicy. 
 
 7. Beware how you change ; your present attendant will 
 
 in a short time do you much benefit. 
 
 8. There is every sign of success in your speculation, 
 
 but buy and sell quickly. 
 
 9. The geomantic sign denotes that they are faithful 
 
 and conscientious. 
 
 10. No ; but your distrust may cause them to leave you 
 
 shortly. 
 
 11. They will soon recover; they have been kept too 
 
 highly. 
 
 12. Close the bargain immediately, you will obtain a 
 
 valuable acquisition. 
 
114 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 Of 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1. There is exceeding great danger of death, or of a 
 
 procrastinated recovery. 
 
 2. It is of an inflammatory nature, and proceeds from 
 
 internal fever or corporeal heat. 
 
 3. He prescribes properly, but does not sufficiently apply 
 
 the leech or the lancet. 
 
 4. You are liable not only to illness, but to a violent 
 
 accident, from want of caution. 
 
 5. If you wish them well, you will desist immediately 
 
 from your medical attendance. 
 
 6. The medicines are totally unfitting ; make them of a 
 
 more cooling nature, and you will succeed. 
 
 7. As soon as you possibly can, as his endeavours will 
 
 cause you to recover your health. 
 
 8. You have not the slightest chance of success ; nothing 
 
 but accidents and disorders will attend your stock. 
 
 9* No ; there is a great deal of maliciousness, want of 
 faith, and improbity. 
 
 10. You are in extreme danger, not only of robbery but 
 
 of bodily harm. 
 
 11. There is not the slightest chance of their recovery, 
 
 the distemper is of a rooted nature. 
 
 12. You would introduce a thief or wicked character into 
 
 your house, therefore avoid it. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 115 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1. The sick person will not die, but will never recover 
 
 their original health. 
 
 2. There is great relaxation in the digestive functions, 
 
 and nature has been abused by excess. 
 
 3. He cannot prescribe better; if confidence is placed 
 
 in him he will perform a cure. 
 
 4. There is danger of illness by excesses or forcing of 
 
 nature. 
 
 5. Your patient is obstinate, but if he has confidence in 
 
 you, you will succeed. 
 
 6. They are rather of too hot a quality, change them, 
 
 and you will restore health. 
 
 7. No ; by persevering in his rules, there shall be speedy 
 
 amendment in your health. 
 
 8. To buy and sell these sort of animals quickly, the 
 
 figure is good. 
 
 9. Your servants are not dishonest, but attend too much 
 
 to the gratification of their own pleasures. 
 
 10. They will take from you that which they think ne- 
 
 cessary for their own wants. 
 
 11. They will not recover perfectly, but will always bear 
 
 some marks of the distemper about them. 
 
 12. No, you will not do well to take them; they seek 
 
 their own pleasure more than doing their duty. 
 
116 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1. It is with great difficulty and lingering that the per- 
 
 son will recover. 
 
 2. The nature of the sickness is fever, or proceeds from 
 
 an ulcer. 
 
 3. He has no more knowledge of the disease than his 
 
 own pestle and mortar. 
 
 4. There are symptoms of feverishness, therefore avoid 
 
 all strong excitements. 
 
 5. You have no more pretension to medicine than a 
 
 cobbler has to architecture. 
 
 6. Your medicines are something like oil to fire, liable 
 
 to produce a speedy destruction. 
 
 7. When you see him approaching the house, present a 
 
 blunderbuss ; the pill you give him is not so bad 
 as the one he has given you. 
 
 8. You will have great gain from all kinds of small 
 
 animals. 
 
 9. You are in danger of being robbed by them, and 
 
 they will abscond themselves. 
 
 10. Change as soon as you can ; there is danger of loss 
 
 and perjury. 
 
 11. By an expert doctor they will speedily recover. 
 
 12. Certainly not ; they are deceitful, lazy, and dishonest. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 117 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Via. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1. The illness will be of an extremely long duration, 
 
 and, without great care, will end in death. 
 
 2. It appears to originate from some over fatigue, or 
 
 great mental anxiety. 
 
 3. He is as changeable as a weathercock, and prescribes 
 
 things without rhyme or reason. 
 
 4. You are not liable to any illness, unless you exert 
 
 yourself by long journeys. 
 
 5. No, you will not, as your system will never be able 
 
 to enter into the nature of the complaint. 
 
 6. You have already made many changes in the medi- 
 
 cines, and you may still change fifty times to no 
 purpose. 
 
 7. Tell him to take up his bed and walk; and if he 
 
 cannot walk, lend him crutches. 
 
 8. Your chances of success are exceedingly slight : it 
 
 would be as well not to speculate at all. 
 
 9. Yes they are, but still they are fond of gossiping. 
 
 10. Trust them not with any of your affairs, you might 
 
 just as well put it in the newspaper. 
 
 11. They will very speedily recover; the attack is not 
 
 dangerous. 
 
 12. If you take them for any thing else than messenger 
 
 or courier, you will be disappointed. 
 
118 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 13OptlIt!0, 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1 . The person shall partly recover, but think not that 
 
 health will ever be restored to them. 
 
 2. It arises from a superabundance of phlegm, occa- 
 
 sioned by some old cold. 
 
 3. He does his best, and that cleverly; he perfectly 
 
 understands the nature of the complaint. 
 
 4. There is liability of illness from sudden cold, or 
 
 stoppage of perspiration. 
 
 5. You will certainly succeed in curing the party, but 
 
 not so soon as you expect. 
 
 6. They are not completely fitting, but require to be 
 
 of a more cordial and aromatic nature. 
 
 7. You would change for the worse ; the doctor you 
 
 employ is clever. 
 
 8. Moderately well ; the gain will certainly be more 
 
 than the outlay. 
 
 9. They are faithful and honest, but love pleasure too 
 
 much. 
 
 10. Not in the slightest degree. 
 
 11. It will recover, but will never be of much value 
 
 again. 
 
 12. Yes, you will do well to take them, as they will be 
 
 valuable acquisitions. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 119 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 <£&VttV. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1. The recovery of the sick person will be long and 
 
 lingering. 
 
 2. The disease proceeds from extreme languor, melan- 
 
 choly humours, and black phlegm. 
 
 3. When your doctor comes, give him a dinner of 
 
 thistles, for he is an ass. 
 
 4. There is very great liability of illness, from indulging 
 
 in too much thought and melancholy. 
 
 5. There is no chance of your succeeding in eradicating 
 
 the disease, your knowledge is not sufficient. 
 
 6. They are much more likely to redouble the complaint, 
 
 therefore change them speedily. 
 
 7. Unless you wish to be measured for a coffin, you 
 
 will take no more of his pills and boluses. 
 
 8. It is one of the worst speculations into which you can 
 
 possibly enter; nothing but loss will come of it. 
 
 9. Yes, he is, with the exception that he sacrifices the 
 
 time that he ought to employ for your benefit. 
 
 10. No, you are not, if you look strictly over them. 
 
 11. They cannot recover, as the distemper is too deeply- 
 
 rooted to be eradicated. 
 
 12. Not unless you intend to take a sluggard into your 
 
 employ, who dreams one half of his time and 
 sleeps the rest. 
 
120 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 <ffoitjuiutto, 
 
 CIRCLE THE SIXTH. 
 
 1. The person will never radically recover; the omen 
 
 even denotes great signs of speedy dissolution. 
 
 2. It appears to be a re-action of old complaints, and is 
 
 excessively complicated. 
 
 3. Your doctor is a learned and clever man, neverthe- 
 
 less, he has made some blunder in your complaint. 
 
 4. The first damp, cold, or draught that you expose 
 
 yourself to, will produce a severe illness. 
 
 5. There is scarcely any chance for you, as your re- 
 
 medies are completely out of season. 
 
 6. Health will not be restored by the means you at 
 
 present adopt ; make an alteration in them. 
 
 7. Not if he will change his medicines ; if he will not, 
 
 change him. 
 
 8. These matters are not advantageous to you, you had 
 
 much better speculate in other things. 
 
 9. There is nothing like dishonesty, but they are dis- 
 
 contented, and will leave your service. 
 
 10. You will be in danger of temporary annoyance by 
 
 their quitting you suddenly. 
 
 1 1 . There is but little chance of it ; great care may 
 
 amend their state. 
 
 12. No ; the stay they make with you will be short and 
 
 disagreeable. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 121 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFortuna i&ajor* 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH, 
 
 Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
 
 Seventh House. 
 
 1. Your domestic felicity will render you completely 
 
 happy, and your general success will be great. 
 
 2. Without doubt you will ; the sooner you enter into 
 
 it, the sooner you redouble your happiness. 
 
 3. There is every likelihood that they will possess pro- 
 
 perty, and be of unblemished descent. 
 
 4. After some delays, the event you wish for will come 
 
 about. 
 
 5. The husband will be exceedingly high in a profession, 
 
 or else titled ; the wife of excellent family. 
 
 6. Doubt not their fidelity, the emblem betokens great 
 
 virtue. 
 
 7. You must persevere much before you gain their affec- 
 
 tions ; nevertheless, you will succeed. 
 
 8. A person of a light colour, moderate stature, and 
 
 thin, large eyes, complexion reddish. 
 
 9. You will gain the suit ; if it be an action for da- 
 
 mages, they will be great. 
 
 10. Pay not the slightest attention to them, their efforts 
 
 are completely useless. 
 
 11. Go forward with good courage ; victory will be on 
 
 your side. 
 
 12. You cannot have a better mediator in your affairs. 
 
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122 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFortutta Minor. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1. There are but little chances of happiness for you in 
 
 the marriage state. 
 
 2. No. Your capital will be dwindled away in unsuc- 
 
 cessful attempts to gain money. 
 
 3. It would appear that the wife is of noble family ; the 
 
 husband, of a strange eccentric humour. 
 
 4. After extreme disappointments and difficulties, you 
 
 will have your desire. 
 
 5. There are appearances of a title belonging to them, 
 
 but they are not in the possession of it. 
 
 6. Fidelity does not appear to be one of their strongest 
 
 points. 
 
 7. Their feelings towards you, at present, are cool and 
 
 indifferent, but the flame of love may be aroused. 
 
 8. A person with dark eyes, large forehead and nose, 
 
 the complexion rather pale. 
 
 9. You will gain the controversy at law. 
 
 ] 0. So as to put you to great difficulties, which, how- 
 ever, you will prevail against. 
 
 11. With great danger, wounds, and exhaustion, you 
 
 will gain the battle. 
 
 12. Not very much so, but he will act honestly for his 
 
 own sake. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 123 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1. There are signs of early widowhood. 
 
 2. Certainly you will ; you will marry a person whose 
 
 feelings will be congenial to your own. 
 
 3. They will be of moderate good family, and there are 
 
 signs of their being well off in the world. 
 
 4. You will marry the person you wish, but not without 
 
 considerable opposition to your views. 
 
 5. It is most likely they will be commoners, but possess- 
 
 ing great influence in their sphere of life. 
 
 6. The commencement of doubt is a sign for unfaithful- 
 
 ness to begin ; they are not so yet. 
 
 7. They are greatly inclined towards you, and, by per- 
 
 severance, will make their sentiments known. 
 
 8. A person moderately tall, with small eyes, mouth, 
 
 and ears ; the complexion rather red. 
 
 9. Yes, you will ; there is no fear of your being thrown 
 
 in the controversy. 
 
 10. They might just as well endeavour to break a stone 
 
 wall with their naked hands. 
 
 11. Be of good heart and cheer ; neither ball, blow, nor 
 
 lance, will have effect against thee. 
 
 12. It is almost a miracle, but he really is honest, and 
 
 devotes liimself to your interest. 
 
124 Raphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 ^miggio* 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1. Indeed there are but little chances of happiness for 
 
 you in marriage. 
 
 2. No, you will not ; mental anxiety, chagrin, and mis- 
 
 fortunes will attend you. 
 
 3. The signs are exceedingly deceptive ; you will find 
 
 to your cost that they are not so. 
 
 4. The person you wish to marry delights in deceiving 
 
 you ; no union will take place between you. 
 
 5. They will decidedly be commoners, unfortunate, and 
 
 labouring for little gain. 
 
 6. There are great doubts of it. 
 
 7. They do not love thee at present, neither will love 
 
 thee, whatever may be your perseverance. 
 
 8. A person of moderate stature and thin, thick neck, 
 
 and hair somewhat reddish ; eyes, face, and shoul- 
 ders large. 
 
 9. Enter not into it, as you will be cast both for costs 
 
 and damages. 
 
 10. Your enemies will prevail against you, and put you 
 
 in such a position you cannot defend yourself. 
 
 1 1 . Defeat is the only thing you can possibly expect. 
 
 12. He is filling his own pocket at your cost, and does 
 
 not care a fig for you or your cause. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 125 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1 . You certainly will have happiness in wedlock to your 
 
 heart's content. 
 
 2. Much joy and prosperity will attend you in the 
 
 matrimonial alliance. 
 
 3. Their family will be good, and they will gain pro- 
 
 perty by their own endeavours and industry. 
 
 4. You will be much chagrined by rivals before you will 
 
 call the party your own. 
 
 5. It is more likely that they will be wealthy commoners 
 
 than titled people. 
 
 6. As faithful as the North Pole is to the magnet. 
 
 7. They love you, but are coquetish ; they will encourage 
 
 rivals to annoy you. 
 
 8. A fine stature, well developed, round face, large 
 
 eyes of a dark colour, and reddish complexion. 
 
 9. It will not proceed in law ; some accommodation will 
 
 be made which is more beneficial. 
 
 10. Excite them not too much, and they will become 
 
 your friends ; they will not harm you. 
 
 11. Yes. 
 
 12. He is an honest man, and will bring about an agree- 
 
 ment between parties without law. 
 
126 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Srtettttau 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1. Indeed you will not ; that emblem tells of nought but 
 
 inquietude, dissension, and unhappiness. 
 
 2. Poverty and misery stare you in the face ; you would 
 
 rush into a den of trouble. 
 
 3. Neither; they are much more likely to impoverish 
 
 you and to spend all than to be of benefit. 
 
 4. Pray that you may not ; the union would be most 
 
 unfortunate. 
 
 5. They will be of some craft, and continually unfor- 
 
 tunate in their dealings. 
 
 6. They are faithful, but they give but little content in 
 
 the marriage state. 
 
 7. Persevere, and they will love you ; after which you 
 
 will regret your perseverance. 
 
 8. Stature rather tall, darkish red complexion, awkward, 
 
 and excessive large feet. 
 
 9. There is every chance of your losing the law-suit, 
 
 much to your disadvantage. 
 
 10. You will be completely driven into a corner by them ; 
 
 act only on the defensive. 
 
 1 1 . Your life will be in danger from the encounter ; you 
 
 will not prevail. 
 
 12. He is not ; he is a double-dealing man, and you had 
 
 better change. 
 
. Raphael's sanctuary. 127 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Caput Sracontt. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1 . The sign shows the wife wise and prudent ; the hus- 
 
 band, kind and honourable. 
 
 2. Your prosperity will be exceedingly great, even re- 
 
 doubled, after you enter into that state. 
 
 3. There is every prospect of their being persons both 
 
 of property and good family. 
 
 4. If you persevere, you will ; the slightest tardiness, 
 
 however, will disappoint you. 
 
 ^ 
 
 5. Most likely with some persons engaged in lands, 
 
 gardens, and buildings, but of great repute. 
 
 6. There is not the slightest doubt of it ; they are vir- 
 
 tuous, and their affections are devoted to you. 
 
 7. The emblem is favoured by the God of Love ; their 
 
 affections are placed strongly upon you, although 
 not shown. 
 
 8. A person of moderate stature, with long face, hand- 
 
 some eyes, long nose, thick hair, and large teeth. 
 
 9. Your adversaries in this matter have not the slightest 
 
 chance of overcoming you. 
 
 10. They appear powerful, and may work you much in- 
 
 jury if you exasperate them. 
 
 11. If it comes to a battle, the enemy gains ; but there 
 
 are signs of a reconciliation. 
 
 12. He is a just, honest, and wise man, and is devoted 
 
 to your cause from honourable motives. 
 
128 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 Caufcra Bracomg. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1 . This is a most evil figure, denoting no benefit to arise 
 
 from the marriage state. 
 
 2. No, you will not; it promises to be one of the worst 
 
 periods in your life when yon enter into it. 
 
 3. Appearances will be exceedingly deceptive with you 
 
 in this matter ; signs of wealth, but no substance; 
 
 4. No ; their affections are placed on another person, 
 
 who will be successful. 
 
 5. Most likely in trade, but not fortunate persons ; at 
 
 least there is no chance of title. 
 
 6. The answering of this question will not render you 
 
 happy ; the signs are of deception. 
 
 7. They will never love you, but will amuse themselves 
 
 with tormenting and deceiving you. 
 
 8. The face and nose will be rather long, the colour 
 
 reddish, moderate height, with projecting teeth. 
 
 9. You will lose the law-suit, owing to the chicanery 
 
 and tricks of your opposers. 
 
 10. After causing you considerable unhappiness and an- 
 
 noyance, they will cease their oppositions. 
 
 11. You will, although the victory will be nearly as bad 
 
 as a total defeat. 
 
 12. You have trusted your affairs in the hands of a rogue, 
 
 who behaves with duplicity towards you. 
 
RAPHAELS SANCTUARY. 129 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1. Many Geomancers consider that when this sign 
 
 occurs it signifies celibacy. 
 
 2. If marriage should take place, there is not the 
 
 slightest doubt of your prosperity. 
 
 3. The fortunate nature of this sign indicates that they 
 
 will be rich and of good descent. 
 
 4. It is doubtful. The person's thoughts are even now 
 
 fixed upon another party. 
 
 5. The husband would appear to be noble ; and the evil 
 
 possesses, or will possess, great riches. 
 
 6. The commencement of doubt is the commencement 
 
 of deception ; they are now faithful. 
 
 7. They do not love thee now, but will do so, principally 
 
 by epistolary correspondence. 
 
 8. Moderate height, with large head and round face, 
 
 small eyes, and moist forehead. 
 
 9. It is a question if it comes to a law-suit ; the parties 
 
 will make some mutual agreement. 
 
 10. They are much more inclined to become reconciled, 
 
 than to continue enmity. 
 
 1 1 . The opponent appears rather powerful ; nevertheless, 
 
 Fortune decides for thee. 
 
 1 2. He is somewhat different to the rest of his brethren ; 
 
 he will reconcile if he can ; he is honest. 
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130 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Uubtu$. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1. The sign Rubeus is of fearful intimation in this ques- 
 
 tion ; it denotes misery or divorce. 
 
 2. Think not of prosperity, but of complete annihilation 
 
 to all your hopes. 
 
 3. If you think so at present, you may discover your 
 
 mistake, when too late ; they have neither. 
 
 4. No, you will not ; your feelings wall only be played 
 
 with, and then you will be laughed at. 
 
 5. The emblem signifies persons of worthless and con- 
 
 niving character, living by their wits. 
 
 6. The husband gives his society to evil people ; the 
 
 wife regards not her strict and matronly duty. 
 
 7. Give over the pursuit if you wish yourself well. 
 
 8. A martial face, with severe look ; dark complexion, 
 
 with eruptions on the skin ; small eyes, large bones. 
 
 9. You w T ill assuredly lose it, and be again involved from 
 
 some contingencies respecting it. 
 
 10. They do not completely prevail against you, but will 
 
 keep you in continued anxiety. 
 
 11. This figure is good in war; you will gain, but with 
 
 danger. 
 
 12. Change immediately ; you are in the hands of a man 
 
 who will ruin you. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 131 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1. The sign indicates moderate good fortune, providing 
 you ever enter into that state. 
 
 2. There are many indications that you will never enter 
 into that state ; if you do, it will be moderately so. 
 
 3. A person of moderate property, but of no great 
 descent. 
 
 4. If you do, you will find them become unsociable and 
 
 proud; do not endeavour to bring it to a termination. 
 
 5. They will be commoners, and have continually to 
 
 combat with extreme difficulties. 
 
 6. Temptations will be thrown in their way, which will 
 
 destroy their sense of virtue. 
 
 7. They are like butterflies, having no stability ; you 
 
 will not succeed with them. 
 
 8. Beautiful eyes, stout and fleshy, but not tall; hand- 
 
 some face, small mouth, and clear voice. 
 
 9. There will be none ; some argument will take place. 
 
 10. Your suspicions of enmity are unfounded ; they do 
 
 not seek to harm you. 
 
 1 1 . The affairs will not come to a contest ; all matters 
 
 will be arranged without. 
 
 12. He has certainly some designs of his own, but still 
 
 he will act right by you. 
 
132 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 CF 
 
 l^ucr* 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1 . No ; the marriage will take place under the most 
 
 evil constellations. 
 
 2. Your happiness will be greatly thwarted by entering 
 
 a clandestine union. 
 
 3. There are but few signs, either of property or fauiily 
 
 dignity. 
 
 4. Beware that you are not deceived by them, for you 
 
 will never marry them. 
 
 5. The aspect is completely against marriage ; should it 
 
 be so, it w T ill be to a person of low extraction. 
 
 6. There are many indications of the greatest infidelity 
 
 on their parts. 
 
 7. No, they never will ; they are deceptive, and would 
 
 only pretend to sentiments they do not feel. 
 
 8. The stature will be small, the neck short, fine eyes 
 
 and eyebrows, long face, and ruddy. 
 
 9. Nothing can stop you from gaining the law- suit, but 
 
 it will not be of much profit. 
 
 10. Their endeavours against you will be completely 
 
 useless ; they cannot harm you. 
 
 1 1 . The emblem you have draw r n is most powerful for 
 
 victory. 
 
 12. Although somewhat roguish, still he will serve you 
 
 well, and gain your cause. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 133 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Via. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1. The sign is unfortunate ; happiness or mutual concord 
 
 is not told by it. 
 
 2. Your prosperity will, indeed, be moderate ; expect 
 
 loss and trouble after entering into that state. 
 
 3. They will not ; there is much more outward show 
 
 than intrinsic worth. 
 
 4. They are of such a volatile description, that you can- 
 
 not depend on them ; the chances are against you. 
 
 5. Most probably persons in trade, of a roving, unset- 
 
 tled disposition, and unfortunate. 
 
 6. Their affections are something like a weathercock, 
 
 turned this way and that by the slightest breeze. 
 
 7. They are deceitful, and will never love sincerely or 
 
 disinterestedly, either you or any ether person. 
 
 8. Stature large and square, lean body, face long and 
 
 severe, clear teeth, complexion sallow. 
 
 9. To all intents and purposes you will lose the law- 
 
 suit ; make an accommodation if you can. 
 
 10. They appear changeable and weak ; nevertheless, will 
 
 annoy, but not overcome you. 
 
 11. Your enemy is weak, though impetuous in the onset ; 
 
 fear not ; with cool courage you will gain. 
 
 12. He is drawing you into a quagmire, where you sink 
 
 almost imperceptibly, and are at length stifled. 
 
134 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1. Your happiness will be of an extremely moderate 
 
 nature ; the sign shows indifference. 
 
 2. If you marry at all, your prosperity will be small, 
 
 unless you are engaged with multitudes of people. 
 
 3. It does not appear so ; the sign intimates unfortunate 
 
 persons of moderate extraction. 
 
 4. You are liable to be disappointed in this matter; 
 
 should you marry, then you will repent it. 
 
 5. Certainly they will not be titled ; the sign denotes 
 
 commoners in public situations. 
 
 6. They will be faithful as long as you remain faithful 
 
 to them. 
 
 7. If it be a lady you ask of, she is volatile ; if a gen- 
 
 tleman, he is a butterfly ; they will never love you. 
 
 8. A person of good stature, with a noble face, rather 
 
 round and marked, fine eyes, and brown hair. 
 
 9. There is not the slightest chance of your gaining it ; 
 
 your antagonists are too powerful. 
 
 10. The force seems equal on both sides ; it is spirit and 
 
 courage only that gains the victory. 
 
 1 1 . Your opponent will vex you sorely, yet by exertion 
 
 you may gain. 
 
 12. Ijearn what he will do; he conducts your affairs in 
 
 such a manner that you will lose. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 135 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 <£avttv. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1 . You have drawn the sign Career ; it signifies an 
 
 annoying marriage, with much vexation. 
 
 2. This emblem is exceedingly bad; and denies all ideas, 
 
 either of prosperity or happiness. 
 
 3. No ; the testimonies are against any good being de- 
 
 rived from family or property. 
 
 4. Hope that you may not ; if you do, remember that 
 
 it is your first step to misery. 
 
 5. They appear to be engaged in commerce or trade; 
 
 there are no signs of title. 
 
 6. Not so much as the precise paths of virtue would 
 
 dictate. 
 
 7. Certainly you will have no success ; their feelings are 
 
 somewhat like iron — hard of impression. 
 
 8. Small stature, with large head, round face, thick 
 
 teeth, short arms, thick hair, dark colour. 
 
 9. Let who will gain it, they will lose by it ; the chances 
 are against you. 
 
 10. They will not. 
 
 11. You will prevail over your opponent, but with much 
 difhcultv. 
 
 12. He seems to be deficient in management; your pro- 
 cess ends badly. 
 
136 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 gFOItjUIUtiO. 
 
 CIRCLE THE SEVENTH. 
 
 1. It is a sign of only moderate happiness in marriage ; 
 
 there will be no mutual interest. 
 
 2. You will be prosperous, as far as affairs are concerned ; 
 
 in domestic matters you will not. 
 
 3. They may possess some property, but assuredly they 
 
 will not be of good family. 
 
 4. It will be easy enough to marry them, providing you 
 
 please their extravagant desires. 
 
 5. They will be persons moderately well off, and living 
 
 on a sufficiency, but not titled. 
 
 6. The husband seeks gaiety elsewhere than home, and 
 
 the wife is too fond of pleasure. 
 
 7. No ; they are too fickle and volatile to love any one 
 
 from disinterested motives. 
 
 8. Fine height, good figure, long face, rather pale, nose 
 
 flattish, with beautiful eyes. 
 
 9. There is no doubt but what you will gain the law- 
 
 suit you are anxious about. 
 
 10. Before proceeding to extremities, some accommoda- 
 
 tion or union will be made between you. 
 
 11. You will be completely vanquished by your opponent. 
 
 12. He is clever, and does his best ; the law-suit will be 
 
 gained by his means. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 137 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 dFsrtuna M*)$v. 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH, 
 
 Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
 Eighth House. 
 
 1. There is not the slightest doubt that your coffers will 
 
 be replenished by legacies. 
 
 2. Let no uneasiness afflict you concerning it ; the bill 
 
 will be duly honoured. 
 
 3. The persons who owe it to you are honest, and will 
 
 repay it to you with interest. 
 
 4. If you make speedy application, your success will go 
 
 beyond your expectations. 
 
 5. The illness causing your death will be of an inflam- 
 
 matory nature. 
 
 6. They appear to be honest and well-standing people - y 
 
 your money is safe. 
 
 7. It depends principally upon yourself; remember them 
 
 and they will remember you. 
 
 8. They are persons of great wealth, and enjoy the 
 
 blessings of fortune. 
 
 9. He is a just and honest man ; take the advice of 
 
 your wise friends, for they are true. 
 
 JO. You cannot choose better persons. 
 
 1 1. There is no risk in the matter, as you will receive 
 
 ample interest for the capital laid out. 
 
 12. There is no harm likely to come to you by being a 
 
 party in the paper or transactions inquired after. 
 
138 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dfortuna Minor* 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1. There are signs of legacy, but the money can only 
 
 be gained by controversy or law-suit. 
 
 2. There will be much demurring about the bill ; it will 
 
 be honoured, but not on the day it's due. 
 
 3. After many fruitless applications you will recover the 
 
 money due to you. 
 
 4. Not unless you pay such an exorbitant interest, that 
 
 it will take all benefit from it. 
 
 5. Your death will be brought on by some hypochon- 
 
 driacal follies. 
 
 6. Your money will be safe enough, but you will not 
 
 be able to draw it when you wish. 
 
 7. They will remember you, but in such a manner that 
 
 you will resort to law to benefit by it. 
 
 8. Although persons of moderate property, they pre- 
 
 tend to more than they really possess. 
 
 9. A person of evil feeling, and no heart ; your wife s 
 
 friends will work harm to yourself and her. 
 
 10. Your will will cause litigation, which cannot be 
 
 stopped by the parties you intend to include in it. 
 
 1 1 . Your capital will be safe enough, but no great benefit 
 
 can arise from it. 
 
 12. It is not very advisable ; you would not lose by it, 
 
 but still you would have great trouble. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 139 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ftrqttttttto* 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1. There are great signs of legacy for you, especially if 
 
 the person you expect it from should be ill at the 
 present moment. 
 
 2. The parties have every intention to honour it, and 
 
 will be able to do so, 
 
 3. Press not your debtors too much, they are honest 
 
 and will pay you. 
 
 4. You will succeed in borrowing the money. 
 
 5. It will be a natural death, proceeding from illness. 
 
 6. They are both honest and honourable, and will not 
 
 defraud you of the money you place in their 
 hands. 
 
 7. They will. 
 
 8. They possess very good property, but are rather 
 
 sharp in their dealings. 
 
 9. A person that you well know, grave and sedate. 
 
 Your wife's friends are trustful. 
 
 10. You cannot do better, as they are persons who will 
 
 execute their task with honesty. 
 
 1 1 . There does not appear to be any risk in it ; your 
 
 money will be returned with interest. 
 
 12. You may in all safety ; it appears to be a straight- 
 
 forward transaction. 
 
140 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1. Never place your thoughts upon gaining any benefit 
 
 by legacy. 
 
 2. Although the parties you have engaged wish to honour 
 
 it, they will not be able ; you will lose by it. 
 
 3. No; those who owe it to you have no means of 
 
 reimbursing you. 
 
 4. Those you apply to, although willing, have it not in 
 
 their power to accede to your demands. 
 
 5. The symbol indicates a violent death ; live virtuously, 
 
 or it may be from the hands of the executioner. 
 
 6. It would be the most foolish thing you could do, for 
 
 they will fail. 
 
 7. Whatever hopes they may have held out to you, they 
 
 will disappoint you in the end. 
 
 8. They appear to hold out pretensions which they are 
 
 not able to support. 
 
 9. A man of craft and slyness, and dangerous in prin- 
 
 ciple. Trust not to your wife's friends. 
 
 10. If you do, they will cause the property to be lost to 
 
 those you will it to. 
 
 11. It is a dangerous enterprise; the persons you allude 
 
 to are not sure. 
 
 12. If you put your name to the writing, remember that 
 
 your purse will be diminished. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 14 I 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Uartttta, 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1. The sign foretells large gains by inheritance, and 
 
 profit by profession and other undertakings. 
 
 2. Fear not any evil consequences from it ; the bill will 
 
 be duly met. 
 
 3. You will very speedily recover the money you are 
 
 now anxious after. 
 
 4. If you delay not too long, you will certainly succeed 
 
 in obtaining what you desire. 
 
 5. Your death will be natural, and sufficiently slow to 
 
 allow time for the arrangement of all affairs . 
 
 6. It will be safe. 
 
 7 . They will remember you in such a beneficial manner, 
 
 that you will ever after remember them. 
 
 8. They have wealth, property, and credit ; they are 
 
 persons to be sought after and trusted. 
 
 9. A good man, who counsels him not to injure you. 
 
 You may trust the friend of your wife. 
 
 10. Yes, they will execute their trust with great honesty 
 
 and care. 
 
 11. Do not place the whole; an adventure with them 
 
 must only be tried. 
 
 12. It will be productive of much pleasure and satisfac 
 
 tion to you if you do. 
 
142 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Cristittau 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1. There will be money left you by legacy, but you will 
 
 have much trouble from matters attending it. 
 
 2. Not exactly at the time on which it will become 
 
 due, but eventually it will be paid. 
 
 3. After considerable trouble and loss of time you will 
 
 succeed in regaining it. 
 
 4. After many unsuccessful attempts, you will obtain it 
 
 for the payment of an enormous interest. 
 
 5. Your death w T ill be occasioned by sorrow, unhappiness, 
 
 and mental despair. 
 
 6. It will be a foolish action if you do, and you will 
 
 bitterly repent of it. 
 
 7. Expect nothing by legacy from the party you at pre- 
 
 sent allude to. 
 
 8. No ; they may have outward show, but no real 
 
 substance. 
 
 9. One with a snakish disposition, who will urge him 
 
 to harm thee. Your wife's friends are dangerous. 
 
 10. If you do, there is great danger that they will not 
 
 perform their parts honourably. 
 
 11. When once you have trusted it to them, make up 
 
 your mind that it is lost, 
 
 12. Be cautious and avoid it; there will be dissension 
 
 and law-suit respecting it. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 143 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 €aput SSracontiS* 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1. There is every sign of gain, but intimations of law- 
 
 suit or disputes attending it, wherein you will 
 conquer. 
 
 2. As soon as it is due, the money will be ready to pay it. 
 
 3. The parties who owe it are honest, and will not fail 
 
 to discharge the debt. 
 
 4. Your success in this matter will go far beyond your 
 
 most sanguine expectations. 
 
 5. Your death will be occasioned from hurt, received 
 
 from a fall or blow. 
 
 6. You cannot place it out in better security, or to more 
 
 advantage. 
 
 7. Most assuredly you may expect to receive great 
 
 benefit after their decease. 
 
 8. They are possessed of more wealth than they seem 
 
 to be, both in land and money. 
 
 9. A friend of yours, who will endeavour to bring about 
 
 a reconciliation : the wife's friends are faithful. 
 
 1 0. They will be faithful friends to those whose affairs 
 
 are trusted to them. 
 
 11. Your capital will be safe, but the profits will not 
 
 quite meet your expectations. 
 
 12. You may, without any fear or distrust ; no harm will 
 
 arise from it. 
 
144 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 <j?au5a iBtacoms* 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1. It is complete folly to expect it; it is the last thing 
 
 from which you ought to look for benefit. 
 
 2. You are in great danger of having to pay it yourself; 
 
 those who ought cannot honour it. 
 
 3. Set it down as a bad debt ; don't throw away your 
 
 money in seeking after it. 
 
 4. If your only hope rests upon borrowing, make up 
 
 your mind to be disappointed. 
 
 5. Your death will be violent, occasioned by accident 
 
 from some large animal. 
 
 6. Nothing but risk attends it ; you stand a chance of 
 
 losing all. 
 
 7 . Expect nothing from them ; all promises on that head 
 
 are completely fallacious. 
 
 8. They have no real wealth, although they keep up 
 
 appearances by schemes and inventions. 
 
 9. A dangerous person, full of knavish tricks : the wife's 
 
 friends give wrong counsel. 
 
 10. Not unless you wish them to pocket that which you 
 
 intend for others. 
 
 11. You might as well throw it to the bottom of the sea. 
 
 12. Let not your name be attached to it, as severe re- 
 
 pentance would follow. 
 
RAPHAELS SANCTUARY. 145 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1 . You will gain by them, but not to a sufficient extent 
 
 to be useful. 
 
 2. It will not be honoured when immediately due, but 
 
 will be arranged afterwards. 
 
 3. After much trouble, and many applications, you will 
 
 succeed in recovering it. 
 
 4. Yes; but the terms required will be extremely dis- 
 
 advantageous to you. 
 
 5. There is every sign of a peaceable and natural death. 
 
 6. They are safe enough, but you will have trouble in 
 
 withdrawing it when you want it. 
 
 7 . There will be an assignment in your favour, but ex- 
 
 tremely moderate. 
 
 8. They have a sufficiency of property, although not so 
 
 much as appearances make out. 
 
 9. Your enemy is counselled by a meddling person, who 
 
 is dangerous. Your wife's friends keep no secret. 
 
 10. They are not the best you could adopt, still they will 
 
 deal honestly. 
 
 11. It will be badly, although safely, invested; you 
 
 might turn it to much more profit. 
 
 12. You are advised not. 
 
146 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Uuftm$. 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH, 
 
 1. Seek not after legacies ; you will never be a gainer 
 
 of property in this manner. 
 
 2. It was an ill day when you engaged in it ; it will not 
 
 be honoured ; the trouble arising from it will be 
 great. 
 
 3. Those who owe it to you appear to have neither the 
 
 means or intention of paying. 
 
 4. You can expect nothing but flat refusals, or to be 
 
 made a dupe of. 
 
 5. You are in danger of violent death, either by steel 
 
 or fire. 
 
 6. It is the worst act you can do, as your money would 
 
 be irrevocably lost. 
 
 7. They may leave you a shilling. 
 
 8. They are of no property ; their appearance is sup- 
 
 ported by unfair means. 
 
 9. He is a plotting villain, guilty of any enormity. Thy 
 
 wife should change her present friends. 
 
 10. By no means, for the rightful heirs would be cheated 
 
 and laughed at. 
 
 11. It appears a roguish transaction from beginning to 
 
 end ; a bubble, wherein your capital would be lost. 
 
 12. Avoid it; it can only lead you into great trouble or 
 
 losses. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 147 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1. There is great gain in store for you from legacies, but 
 
 some time will elapse before you receive them. 
 
 2. Have no anxiety or fear on the subject; the payment 
 
 of it will be honourably made. 
 
 3. You will speedily recover the money, with little or no 
 
 trouble to yourself. 
 
 4. Do not delay seeking after it, and you will certainly 
 
 succeed. 
 
 5. A death from a natural illness affecting the loins. 
 
 6. It will be secure, and you may become possessed of 
 
 it again any time you choose. 
 
 7. Yes, and greatly to your benefit, but it will not arrive 
 
 yet. 
 
 8. They are persons of firm standing in life, and possess 
 
 good property. 
 
 9. Your wife's friends are trustful ; your enemy is coun- 
 
 selled by a person who will endeavour to make you 
 friends. 
 
 10. They are trustworthy, and will endeavour to promote 
 
 the welfare of the heirs. 
 
 11. They are honest people, although their scheme may 
 
 not be so profitable as expected. 
 
 12. In the deed or will you may, but avoid all bills. 
 
148 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1. Fate pronounces that you shall never have benefit 
 
 from the dead. 
 
 2. It will be wofully dishonoured, and will bring you 
 
 into considerable trouble. 
 
 3. Those who owe it to you are addicted to cheatery, 
 
 you will never receive it of them. 
 
 4. You will get nothing but cross answers, insulting- 
 
 taunts, and no success. 
 
 5. There is danger of violent death by drowning, or by 
 
 the steel. 
 
 6. Be cautious how you take this step, for assuredly you 
 
 will lose it. 
 
 7. They may leave you an ill word, and that is all. 
 
 8. They possess no property, but live by cheatery and 
 
 roguery. 
 
 9. A man of wrath and anger, who will harm thee. 
 
 Your wife's friends are injurious. 
 
 10. Not unless you wish them to possess the property 
 
 instead of the right persons. 
 
 11. By no means ; if you do, set it down as a dead loss. 
 
 12. If you do, it will plunge you into sorrow, trouble, 
 
 litigation, and expense. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 149 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 or 
 
 Via. 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1. Those persons who might promise it to you, will 
 
 change their minds when the will is made. 
 
 2. There will he great trouble in procuring the money, 
 
 but it will be honoured. 
 
 3. After waiting till your patience is exhausted, you will 
 
 be repaid. 
 
 4. You will have success in this undertaking, but not to 
 
 the amount you require. 
 
 5. There will first be a lingering illness, and death fol- 
 
 lows while being moved, or on a journey. 
 
 6. Their affairs are in such a changeable and fickle state, 
 
 that you had better not attempt it. 
 
 7. Your name will be in it, but your receipts will be 
 
 trifling. 
 
 8. Their property is poor and scanty ; they are even 
 
 liable to lose that. 
 
 9. A person of no consequence, and not to be feared, 
 
 counsels your enemy. The wife has not trust- 
 worthy friends. 
 
 10. Do not ; they will not act according to the intentions 
 
 expressed in the will. 
 
 1 1 . Have nothing to do with either them or their affairs. 
 
 12. If you do, you are exceedingly liable to be involved 
 in a law- suit from it. 
 
150 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1. Geomancers say, that when this sign arises, the pro- 
 
 perty will be much divided. 
 
 2. After passing through many hands, and causing great 
 
 difficulties, it will be paid. 
 
 3. The person owes money to so many persons, that a 
 
 compromise will be made ; your share will be small. 
 
 4. You need not expect any success ; the applications of 
 
 others have blighted your prospects for the present. 
 
 5. The significations are extremely violent, denoting 
 
 sudden death by murder. 
 
 6. No ; misfortunes will overtake them in such a man- 
 
 ner, that your money will be quite lost. 
 
 7. If they do, it will be in a slight manner. 
 
 8. Their connexions appear large, their ways and means 
 
 great, but not much real property. 
 
 9. The wife's friend and enemy's counsellor are per- 
 
 nicious plotting people. 
 
 10. You had better seek some other persons ; those you 
 
 ask after will not perform their duty rightly. 
 
 11. You would do well to speculate with your capital; 
 
 but you are advised not with the parties you in- 
 quire of. 
 
 12. Avoid it if you can ; no pleasant dealings will arise 
 
 from it. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 151 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 (Savctv. 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1 . You will have to work hard, and to play many a part 
 
 before you can expect any advantage by legacy. 
 
 2. It would have been better if you had never engaged 
 
 in it ; there are fears of its being dishonoured. 
 
 3. It is not likely ; if you do, your expenses of recovery 
 
 will greatly diminish the receipt. 
 
 4. There is no chance of it. 
 
 5. Rush not into debts, if you do, you will be in danger 
 
 of imprisonment and death there. 
 
 6. Be cautious how you proceed in this matter ; most 
 
 likely they will fail. 
 
 7. They will remember you while writing it, but they 
 
 will take care not to put your name in it. 
 
 8. Decidedly not ; their affairs and circumstances are at 
 
 this moment in a crippled state. 
 
 9. This is a sinister figure, and denotes a clever but 
 
 wicked person as the adviser. The wife's friends 
 are false. 
 
 10. By no means, for they will use every chicanery to 
 
 wrong the rightful heir. 
 
 11. You may say adieu to it if you do. 
 
 12. It will only involve you in trouble, with the slightest 
 
 chance of benefit. 
 
152 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CTonjunrtto. 
 
 CIRCLE THE EIGHTH. 
 
 1. The sign, although it speaks of gain for you, shows 
 
 that it will be of a very moderate character. 
 
 2. It will, yet not until it shall have caused you very 
 
 great trouble and anxiety. 
 
 3. After a considerable lapse of time they will be re- 
 
 covered. 
 
 4. You will make many fruitless applications, and after 
 
 being driven to despair you will succeed. 
 
 5. The emblem indicates a danger of being waylaid or 
 
 murdered. 
 
 6. There are many ways by which you might dispose of 
 
 it to considerably better advantage. 
 
 7. Yes, they will ; but the legacy will be so small as 
 
 scarcely to be worth your attention. 
 
 8. They are in possession of moderate means, but under 
 
 considerable embarrassments. 
 
 9. The counsellor of your enemy is a man of criminal 
 
 disposition. Your wife's friends deserve no trust. 
 
 1 0. They will never exert themselves much for the benefit 
 
 of those whose affairs they are trusted with. 
 
 11. They are neither firm nor sure enough to cause you 
 
 to place your capital there with confidence. 
 ■ — ^ ~ — — — — — 
 
 12. If it concerns your own interest, you may do it; if 
 
 for accommodation, you will repent it. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 153 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 dFortuua fflz)ov. 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH, 
 
 Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
 
 Ninth House. 
 
 1 . The voyage will be extremely prosperous ; the gain 
 
 and riches exceedingly great. 
 
 2. Fear not, the vessel will return speedily after a happy 
 
 voyage. 
 
 3. No delay will attend the voyage ; it will be safe, 
 
 prosperous, and quick. 
 
 4. They are at present in excellent circumstance ; there 
 
 is every appearance of their continuing to do well. 
 
 5. The absent party has even now thoughts of returning, 
 
 which will take place in the winter season. 
 
 6. His success in this profession will be exceedingly 
 
 great ; he will attain to the highest dignities. 
 
 7. The living will be gained, and shortly after a change 
 
 to one better. 
 
 8. It will be of great benefit, and his success therein 
 
 will be extremely rapid. 
 
 9. The information contained in them is sound and good, 
 
 especially if they treat of law. 
 
 10. It signifies prosperity and favour from the great, or 
 
 patronage. 
 
 1 1 . You will bring it to a good conclusion, which will be 
 
 profitable and honourable. 
 
 12. Fear not for them ; they are well, and successful. 
 
 h 2 
 
154 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFortuna Aftfttotv 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH. 
 
 1. There will be great gain from the voyage, although 
 
 with many unexpected dilemmas. 
 
 2. The ship will sustain some damage, but will certainly 
 
 escape a wreck. 
 
 3. Expect many delays on the voyage, and fear nought 
 
 of danger. 
 
 4. Their circumstances are moderately good, and only 
 
 require industry to improve them. 
 
 5. The return will not be delayed long; the spring will 
 
 promote it. 
 
 6. His knowledge and philosophy will be exceedingly 
 
 great ; his success good. 
 
 7. The living will be gained, but will not prove to be 
 
 of great value. 
 
 8. He will acquire an ample knowledge of it, although 
 
 with labour and difficulty. 
 
 9. There are many good points in the books, and the 
 
 reading of them will be beneficial. 
 
 10. Your dream is a prognostic of releasement from diffi- 
 
 culties and gain. 
 
 11. After much pains you will succeed, and then find it 
 
 but moderately to your advantage. 
 
 12. They are alive, and successful. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 155 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ArquttfttQ, 
 
 CIRCLE THE NI NTH. 
 
 1. Bright, indeed, are the prospects; the voyage will 
 
 be pleasant, and the gain great. 
 
 2. Not the slightest ; neither rock nor storm will affect 
 
 the vessel. 
 
 3. It will be remarkably speedy, with pleasant and fa- 
 
 vourable weather. 
 
 4. Those you ask of enjoy the blessings of wealth, and 
 
 are prosperous. 
 
 5. They will return, perhaps are returning; however, 
 
 the time will be short. 
 
 6. He will be famed far and near for his piety and 
 
 learning. 
 
 7. He will gain the benefice, and after, remove from 
 
 that to one more wealthy. 
 
 8. By common diligence you will soon become complete 
 
 master of it. 
 
 9. The information contained is valuable ; there is much 
 philosophy and good sense in them. 
 
 10. Increase of wealth, and prosperity in your enterprises. 
 
 1 1 . Your success will even surprise yourself ; the investi- 
 
 gations will be an honour to you. 
 
 12. Alive, and in prosperity; there are some signs of a 
 
 speedy return. 
 
156 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 &fltt££tO« 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH. 
 
 1. The voyage threatens to be a losing one; the adven- 
 
 ture will not succeed. 
 
 2. Not of shipwreck or delay, but there is danger from 
 
 pirates or privateers. 
 
 3. It will be speedy, but it will by no means be a 
 
 pleasant one. 
 
 4. They are now combating against the extremes of 
 
 poverty and misfortunes. 
 
 5. They will return, and most likely in the autumn of 
 
 the year. 
 
 6. In any other profession he would do better, as he will 
 
 never be famed for abstinence or piety. 
 
 7. It will be conferred on another person, in spite of his 
 
 utmost exertions. 
 
 8. His time will be lost in the attempt, unless it be 
 
 some art of sword craft, or defence. 
 
 9. What they contain is erroneous, and of no worth ; 
 
 they appear to treat of pastimes. 
 
 10. It is a prognostic of early losses and great trouble. 
 
 11. Your success therein will be nought, and your means 
 
 will be decreased by it. 
 
 2. They are alive, but surrounded with misfortunes, or 
 in prison. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 157 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH. 
 
 1. There will certainly be success, yet the profit from 
 
 the voyage will not be very advantageous. 
 
 2. Not any ; the ship is likely to be becalmed, and 
 
 nothing more. 
 
 3. It does not denote great speed ; there will also be 
 
 unexpected delays. 
 
 4. In high prosperity ; his affairs are prosperous and his 
 
 temper mirthful. 
 
 5. Their thoughts are now upon returning ; they will 
 
 soon put them in action. 
 
 6. They will become one of the ornaments of the church, 
 
 for their piety and sound learning. 
 
 7. Although his expectations may be great, still he will 
 
 be disappointed. 
 
 8. He will attain sufficient knowledge for it to be ex- 
 
 ceedingly beneficial to him. 
 
 9. The books are likely to give more mirth and pleasure 
 
 than sound information. 
 
 10. The dream indicates pleasure, recreation, and wel- 
 
 come visiters. 
 
 1 1 . You will succeed quickly, and it will be a source of 
 
 much joy to you. 
 
 12. Their circumstances and general means are good; 
 
 they enjoy fair health. 
 
158 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 Srtgtttia* 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH. 
 
 1. There will be no gain, occasioned by loss of opportu- 
 nities by delays. 
 
 2. Unless they are well piloted they will be lost near 
 
 the shore. 
 
 3. It will be exceedingly adverse ; disappointments and 
 
 delays are at every step. 
 
 4. The absent person is exceedingly melancholy from 
 
 trouble and poverty. 
 
 5. You will be completely disappointed in your expect- 
 
 ance of their return. 
 
 6. If he has the temerity to enter, he will be cast out 
 
 with the loss of his gown. 
 
 7. Nothing but disappointment can possibly attend you 
 
 in this attempt. 
 
 8. He will certainly make great progress in the science, 
 
 but the labour and anxiety will be intense. 
 
 9. You will be completely disappointed in the purchase 
 
 of the books. 
 
 10. A speedy forthcoming misfortune, and great disap- 
 
 pointments. 
 
 11. You will succeed in your present labours, which, 
 
 although praiseworthy, will bring no profit. 
 
 2. There is great liability that the party you inquire after 
 is dead. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 159 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Caput 23racomg* 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH. 
 
 1 . The gain will be far exceeding the most sanguine 
 
 expectations of the parties interested in the voyage. 
 
 2. The vessel will yet make many a voyage without the 
 
 slightest danger of being wrecked. 
 
 3. It will be exceedingly speedy and prosperous, and at 
 
 last arrive happily in port. 
 
 4. They are rising in life most rapidly, from their own 
 
 industry and perseverance. 
 
 5. Their return will be speedy; in fact, you may be 
 
 taken completely by surprise. 
 
 6. He will do moderately well ; will preserve his good 
 
 name, not from virtue, but from fear of losing it. 
 
 7. The benefice will certainly be gained, and will enjoy 
 
 it long and peaceably. 
 
 8. He does not seem well calculated for scientific pur- 
 
 suits ; his progress will be slow. 
 
 9. A few good points mixed with so many bad ones, that 
 
 it is difficult to decide. 
 
 10. 'Tis of a fortunate character, and denotes forthcom- 
 
 ing means of increasing property. 
 
 11. The success will be so exceedingly small, that the 
 
 labour will be thrown away. 
 
 12. The absent party is well, and has exceedingly fortu- 
 
 nate prospects. 
 
160 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Cau&a BracontiS. 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH. 
 
 1. Evil were the omens when the ship started, for it 
 
 shall be robbed on the high seas by pirates. 
 
 2. Great danger attends the vessel, but not of shipwreck. 
 
 3. Exceedingly adverse ; not the least gain attending it. 
 
 4. Their means appear to be good, but they will be 
 
 deprived of all by robbery. 
 
 5. They will speedily attempt to return, and are in 
 
 danger of violent death on the way. 
 
 6. It is laughable to hear them speak of it ; the army is 
 
 certainly the fittest place for them. 
 
 7. There is but little chance of it ; if they do, they Avill 
 
 not keep it long. 
 
 8. Your success will never repay your pains ; turn to 
 
 some other pursuit. 
 
 9. The books are of an evil nature ; the information 
 
 liable to lead astray. 
 
 10. Disappointment to the best hopes, and scandal from 
 
 enemies. 
 
 11. If it be of surgery or war, you will; in all other 
 
 things there will be no success. 
 
 12. Wait but a time, and you will hear the news of their 
 
 deaths. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 161 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH. 
 
 1. Great gain will be attached to the voyage; the em- 
 
 blem is exceedingly prosperous. 
 
 2. The ship will not be wrecked ; it will require repairs 
 
 on its return. 
 
 3. Speedy, pleasant, prosperous, and beneficial, will be 
 
 the voyage. 
 
 4. They are in very great prosperity at the present time, 
 
 and will redouble their possessions. 
 
 5. The return appears to be speedy, but you will have 
 
 news of it first. 
 
 6. They will do uncommonly well, and be bigoted to 
 
 their own opinions. 
 
 7. He will be in the possession of many livings, which 
 
 will be exceedingly profitable to him. 
 
 8. For the study of any science, it is good ; especially 
 
 that of chemistry or rhetoric. 
 
 9. They are of great value ; the information is sound 
 
 and instructive. 
 
 10. A speedy increase of good fortune, and having to do 
 
 with papers or white things. 
 
 1 1 . Most assuredly you will, especially if chemistry or 
 
 physic enters into it. 
 
 12. They are prosperous in their circumstances, and are 
 
 in the enjoyment of excellent health. 
 
162 Raphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH. 
 
 1. If you undertake this voyage, instead of any gain 
 
 you will lose all, unless in war. 
 
 2. No, there is not, but the ship will be burned or 
 
 spoilt by enemies. 
 
 3. Swift, then slow, and replete with every danger and 
 
 misfortune. 
 
 4. He is in the midst of danger, trouble, poverty, and 
 
 misfortune. 
 
 5. Think not of their return, as your expectations will 
 
 be frustrated. 
 
 6. His assurance may support him for some time, but 
 
 his evil doings will eventually prove his ruin. 
 
 7. He may gain it by artifice, but will never be beloved 
 
 by his flock. 
 
 8. Success is doubtful, as the mind is too vehement to 
 
 give it a proper deliberation. 
 
 9. Nothing can come of those books than to give ex- 
 
 ceedingly erroneous information. 
 
 10. That there is danger of loss of life from fire or robbers. 
 
 11. If it be regarding war you will, or any other means 
 
 of destruction. 
 
 12. The absent party has been murdered, or died some 
 other violent death. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 163 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH. 
 
 1 . If the gain pays the expenses, it is as much as can 
 
 be expected. 
 
 2. The ship will certainly sustain great damage, but 
 
 will not be wrecked. 
 
 3. The voyage will be moderately speedy, and the ship 
 
 will arrive safe with her merchandise. 
 
 4. They are in very indifferent circumstances, but still 
 
 able to maintain their position. 
 
 5. The absent party will return shortly on a Friday, or 
 
 in September. 
 
 6. He will do well enough, as far as outward show is 
 
 concerned, but will not be pious. 
 
 7. Not unless the appointment is gained for him by some 
 
 lady. 
 
 8. Not unless it be a branch of acoustics, or relating to 
 
 music and harmony. 
 
 9. Some little information may be derived from them, 
 
 but they are of no great value. 
 
 10. The dream relates to some secret amour. 
 
 11. No ; your success will be stopped for want of proper 
 
 diligence. 
 
 12. They are alive at present, but in trouble from un- 
 
 steady proceedings. 
 
i64 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH. 
 
 1. It is only prosperous to the man-of-war; to the mer- 
 
 chant's ship it denotes loss. 
 
 2. The ship is in danger of fire, or else be taken by the 
 
 enemy. 
 
 3. The voyage will be exceedingly adverse, and there 
 
 will be great danger. 
 
 4. They are in great trouble at present, from some 
 
 quarrel or controversy in which they are engaged. 
 
 5. They will attempt to return, but it will never be 
 
 accomplished. 
 
 6. It is the very worst thing he could fix on ; he would 
 
 use the sword better than the quill. 
 
 7. Not unless it is by fraud or underhanded dealing. 
 
 8. If it be geometry, or any thing useful for artillery, 
 
 fortifications, or war, be will. 
 
 9. If they are on military subjects or surgery, they will 
 
 give much good information. 
 
 10. Quarrels and dissensions, which will greatly harm the 
 
 dreamer. 
 
 1 1 . There are signs of great success, providing it regards 
 
 fire, steel, or arms. 
 
 1 2. The absent party is most likely dead by violence. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 165 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 Via. 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH, 
 
 1 . Expect neither gain nor prosperity from the present 
 
 adventure ; the signs are for loss. 
 
 2. None whatever ; nevertheless, the vessel shall be 
 
 damaged. 
 
 3 . The voyage will be long, tedious, and lingering, yet 
 
 safe. 
 
 4. In circumstances the absent party is rather restrained, 
 
 yet they will do well. 
 
 5. You will soon hear news of them, but they return 
 
 not yet. 
 
 6. He has not sufficient headpiece to understand the 
 
 scholastic dogmas of the churchmen. 
 
 7. He will lose the benefice by his own fault, or his 
 
 incapacity. 
 
 8. Sciences are not profitable to him; he had better 
 
 turn to the arts. 
 
 9. The books are of no good whatever; the informa- 
 
 tion is completely false. 
 
 10. It foretells change or travelling, and removal from 
 
 thy present abode. 
 
 11. You had much better labour in another road, and 
 
 you will have better success. 
 
 12. The figure is exceedingly evil, and denotes the party 
 
 as excessively ill or dead. 
 
166 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 9opulit0« 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH. 
 
 1. The gains will be small, on account of the great 
 
 number of drawbacks upon them. 
 
 2. The ship will not be wrecked, but many will die on 
 
 beard. 
 
 3. It will not be remarkable for its speed, but it will 
 
 arrive safely at its destined port. 
 
 4. Their prosperity is but small, nevertheless, they will 
 
 increase their riches by industry. 
 
 5. The absent person has but little thoughts of return- 
 
 ing, and will delay it as long as he can. 
 
 6. He will draw multitudes to him by the eccentricity 
 
 and singularity of his tenets. 
 
 7. The living will be gained after application to numbers 
 
 of people. 
 
 8. The success will be exceedingly moderate; the time 
 
 spent in it will be lost. 
 
 9. They run from one thing to another in such a manner, 
 
 that their contents may be called frivolous. 
 
 10. It is completely futile, foretells nothing, and proceeds 
 
 from a restless mind. 
 
 11. You will have success, which will gain you great 
 
 popularity. 
 
 12. He appears to be exceedingly ill at the present mo- 
 
 ment, but death will not follow. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 167 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 (Savttv. 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH, 
 
 1 . The gain will be so slight, that it can hardly be 
 
 called prosperous. 
 
 2. There will be damage to the ship from sunken rocks, 
 
 but it will not be wrecked. 
 
 3. It will be no ways speedy ; the wind will be adverse, 
 
 and the vessel detained by force. 
 
 4. Their affairs are in a woful situation ; most likely 
 
 they will shortly be in prison. 
 
 5. The absent party will not return for a length of time ; 
 
 he is detained by affairs or force. 
 
 6. He will have more success by his writings than by 
 
 preaching in the pulpit. 
 
 7. He will certainly obtain it after being driven nearly 
 
 to despair by disappointment. 
 
 8. Yes, he will ; especially if it be of an occult or 
 
 abstruse nature. 
 
 9. If the books be of occult subjects or prisons, much 
 
 strange information will be gained from them. 
 
 10. That the person will shortly be in danger of im- 
 
 prisonment* 
 
 11. You will have success, especially if it be out of the 
 
 ordinary track of things. 
 
 12. They are either dead, or at the present moment in 
 
 confinement. 
 
168 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 tiFoitjuiwtio. 
 
 CIRCLE THE NINTH. 
 
 1 . The figure is exceedingly evil, and shows no gain or 
 
 prosperity from the voyage. 
 
 2. There is not danger of shipwreck; if it be a mer- 
 
 chant-man it will be robbed. 
 
 3. There will be so many stoppings and turnings, that 
 
 the voyage will be nearly double its proper length. 
 
 4. In poverty and adversity, combating against continued 
 
 overwhelming troubles. 
 
 5. Although the absent party wishes it, they will not be 
 
 able to return for a considerable time. 
 
 6. He will be a mere pretender to religion, and will 
 
 support himself by duplicity. 
 
 7. The benefice will be gained; the proceeds from it 
 
 will be hardly a sufficiency. 
 
 8. The querist need not expect the slightest success in 
 
 the science he inquires of. 
 
 9. Mere trumpery, and fit only to lead into error and 
 
 deception. 
 
 10. The dream is not good ; it is the forerunner of ex- 
 
 ceeding disappointments. 
 
 11. After labouring hard, you may half succeed without 
 
 being able to complete it. 
 
 its. The figure is exceedingly sorrowful, and most surely 
 denotes death. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 169 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dfortuna M&)ov. 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH, 
 
 Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
 
 Tenth House. 
 
 1. You have drawn a solar figure, which is an emblem 
 
 of dignity to be gained. 
 
 2. You will rise greatly above the sphere in which you 
 
 were born. 
 
 3. Whatever discredit you may fear, make your mind 
 
 easy ; it will not come. 
 
 4. Your success in this profession or occupation will 
 
 exceed your greatest hopes. 
 
 5. Professions of a scientific character, or places under 
 
 titled people or government. 
 
 6. Although your capital may be small, your credit will 
 
 preserve you. 
 
 7. By continuing your solicitations, you will eventually 
 
 receive great benefit. 
 
 8. It is a fortunate sign, both for the health and condi- 
 
 tion of the mother. 
 
 9. Although they may considerably annoy him, they 
 
 will be defeated at last. 
 
 10. You will gain it, and profit by it. 
 
 T — ——————— — — — 
 
 11. Be cautious in attending to their interests, and they 
 
 will amply reward you. 
 
 12. You could not fix upon a better place for success. 
 
 i 
 
170 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFwtuna Jtttnor* 
 
 CIKCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 1. The figure is of moderate nature, still it shows that 
 
 honours may he expected. 
 
 2. Your life will be of a rising character, depending 
 
 much on your own perseverance. 
 
 3. There is not the slightest fear of it, although at one 
 
 time you may be exceedingly near to it. 
 
 4. You will have very great success in it, providing you 
 
 follow it up well. 
 
 5. Any thing relating to ground or land, as surveyor 
 
 agriculturist. 
 
 6. You are not in danger, though the credit may be 
 
 somewhat hard-pushed. 
 
 7. After nearly despairing, you will have more success 
 
 than you think for. 
 
 8. There is no occasion for fear regarding the mother ; 
 
 she is well, and will do well. 
 
 9. After causing him a great deal of annoyance, he will 
 
 prove too strong for them. 
 
 10. You will gain the situation, and have great prosperity 
 
 in it. 
 
 11. They have your welfare at heart; seek to merit it ; 
 
 you will not repent of it. 
 
 12. It will be highly successful, although not at the 
 
 extreme beginning. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 171 
 
 >> 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ftcqttttftto* 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 1. Right excellent is the figure you have drawn; it 
 
 denotes that honours will be showered. 
 
 2. Persevere with but moderate industry, and you can- 
 
 not fail of rising high in life. 
 
 3. You are not in any danger of this sort, providing you 
 
 have common prudence. 
 
 4. Your gains will be exceedingly great in it, and your 
 
 connexion large. 
 
 5. The occupation that you could best follow, would be 
 
 the army, surgery, or works by fire. 
 
 6. If you are in trouble now> assistance will be given, 
 
 which will put a stop to it. 
 
 7. Yes, you will ; especially if you can gain some lady 
 
 to your cause. 
 
 8. Her health and condition is good, and will remain so 
 
 for a long time. 
 
 9. Your father need not fear them, unless they entangle 
 
 him in money affairs. 
 
 10. Persevere well ; you will gain it, and it will be pro- 
 
 fitable. 
 
 1 1 . You will either receive increase of salary or rise in 
 
 place. 
 
 12. The premises you intend to take will be exceedingly 
 
 prosperous ; therein you will take much money. 
 
172 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 &mt££to« 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 1. No, even if you are possessed of any now, you are 
 
 in liability to lose it. 
 
 2. Were you to commence with a million, you would 
 
 die not worth a farthing. 
 
 3. There is great danger of your downfall, principally 
 
 from pecuniary affairs. 
 
 4. It will be one continued train of misfortunes from 
 
 beginning to end. 
 
 5. It had better be something of a pleasing nature, such 
 
 as painting, music, poetry, or dancing. 
 
 6. Money affairs will go so particularly cross with you, 
 
 that bankruptcy is almost unavoidable. 
 
 7. You will have benefit if it be a lady ; if a gentleman, 
 
 expect nothing. 
 
 8. It is an evil figure for the mother, and shows her to 
 
 be restrained in means. 
 
 9. Your father will eventually be overcome by the efforts 
 
 of those who oppose him. 
 
 10. There is not the slightest chance of your gaining it. 
 
 11. Expect it not; they are not well inclined towards 
 
 you. 
 
 12. Be cautious how you sir.k capital in it, for it will all 
 
 be lost. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 173 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 1. Dignities will fall upon you unexpectedly ; you will 
 
 have great favour from persons in power. 
 
 2. The life seems more pleasant than profitable, still 
 
 there shall he rise. 
 
 3. Let no melancholy afflict you on that account ; there 
 
 is no danger. 
 
 4. Certainly you will ; you will have much pleasure in 
 
 its practice. 
 
 5. Any thing that contributes to the delight of others, 
 
 such as plays, female ornaments, &c. 
 
 6. Fear it not, your creditors will never come to that 
 
 extremity. 
 
 7. If you can but make him smile, be sure that you will 
 
 succeed. 
 
 8. Exceedingly so ; she is in the enjoyment of health 
 
 and sufficient means. 
 
 9. They are only fit to be laughed at and turned to scorn. 
 
 10. The situation you will have, and much pleasure in it. 
 
 11. You will receive particular benefits from them, but 
 
 attend to their interests. 
 
 12. They will be extremely fortunate, therefore change 
 
 not your present intentions. 
 
174 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Vrfttftfa* 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH, 
 
 1 . Dignities and honours will be showered on those at 
 
 your side, while you will grovel in the mire. 
 
 2. From your cradle to your death sorrow and disap- 
 
 pointment attends you. 
 
 3. There is extreme danger; you have yet a little time, 
 
 make good use of it. 
 
 4. No sort of success can attend you in it, neither will 
 
 you have patronage. 
 
 5. It were best to deal in liquids, or else in funeral 
 
 affairs. 
 
 6. Your creditors are almost sure to cause you to become 
 
 a bankrupt. 
 
 7. Even now he has given orders that you shall not be 
 
 admitted to him. 
 
 8. She is in very great sorrow and trouble ; her health 
 
 is on the decline. 
 
 9. Your father is so oppressed in credit at present, that 
 
 they will soon overcome him. 
 
 10. No, you will not ; another will gain it before you. 
 
 1 1 . Were you to stay a thousand years, you would never 
 
 receive any benefit. 
 
 12. Never expect to do well in that place ; it is contrary 
 
 to your horoscope. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 175 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Caput Saracontg* 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 1. If a person already dignified asks the question, he 
 
 will attain the highest estate, otherwise it will be 
 a title. 
 
 2. You will rise greatly, and profit by the patronage of 
 
 the high. 
 
 3. Not unless you gain the enmity of some lord or great 
 
 person. 
 
 4. The profession wall not only confer credit, but your 
 
 profits will be large by it. 
 
 5. All matters of buildings, or relating to lands, you 
 
 will find profitable. 
 
 6. There is not the slightest danger of it ; the creditors 
 
 are lenient. 
 
 7. Yes, you will; particularly if you can influence a 
 
 titled female in your behalf. 
 
 8. The condition is remarkably prosperous, and the 
 
 health unattacked. 
 
 9. Their efforts are entirely useless. 
 
 10. Yes, you will, but after considerable opposition. 
 
 1 1 . You will receive benefit, both as regards your credit 
 
 and pecuniary prosperity. 
 
 12. Your success in the place will be unlimited, and your 
 
 profits large. 
 
176 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ©antra Slracontg. 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 1. However great your merits may be, they will be 
 
 always disregarded, and produce no honour. 
 
 2. It is much more likely to be a continued struggle 
 
 against oppression and difficulty. 
 
 3. Were you possessed of the highest title, nothing 
 
 would stop your speedy disgrace. 
 
 4. It will entirely blight your prospects in life, and 
 
 exhaust your means. 
 
 5. You will not succeed, unless it be about offices of 
 
 justice, or legal institutions. 
 
 6. Nothing can save you from it, take what care you 
 
 can of yourself. 
 
 7. You will receive no benefit from them, but receive 
 
 their decided ill will. 
 
 8. The mother is in the greatest trouble in her affairs; 
 
 the health is dangerously afflicted. 
 
 9. Your father will decidedly fall a victim to the exertions 
 
 of his opponents. 
 
 10. Seek not after it, as you would merely lose time 
 
 which is valuable to you. 
 
 11. You are much more likely to have your character 
 
 injured by them than to receive benefit. 
 
 12. Nothing but unsuccess, which swallows up your 
 
 capital, and leaves you pennyless. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY; 177 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 1. By extreme perseverance in your profession you will 
 
 at last gain a title. 
 
 2. You will rise in life above the station you now occupy^, 
 
 but it will be late. 
 
 3. Not for the present, but you must be cautious of not 
 
 running into foolish speculations. 
 
 4. You will have great success in it, providing you keep 
 
 to it solely. 
 
 5. The navy appears profitable, otherwise, importation. 
 
 or exportation of goods. 
 
 6. Not if you keep yourself free from written liabilities^ 
 
 such as bills, &c. 
 
 7. You will certainly receive very great benefit from 
 
 them. 
 
 8. She is in a good state of health, and her condition is 
 
 sufficient and thriving. 
 
 9. No, they will not, although he will be in great fear 
 
 of them. 
 
 1 0. After being nearly in despair about it, fortune will at 
 
 last favour you. 
 
 11. Act honestly by them, and they may become the 
 
 founders of your fortune. 
 
 12. Your commercial success will be exceedingly great 
 
 while you remain in it. 
 i 2 
 
178 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 1. Let not your thoughts be placed on this; disgrace 
 
 from your present station will be much more likely. 
 
 2. Your career through life will be of such a nature, 
 
 that it will reflect no credit on you. 
 
 3. Yes, you are, and immediately ; you are advised to 
 
 move from your present place. 
 
 4. Let it be what it will, there is no possibility of your 
 
 success. 
 
 5. You would do best in making harness, arms, fire- 
 
 works, or destructive engines. 
 
 6. Your creditors are greatly irritated against you, and 
 
 will not scruple to drive you to the last extremity. 
 
 7. Your solicitations will only meet with scorn and angry 
 
 denials. 
 
 8. The emblem shows that they are at the present mo- 
 
 ment in the most precarious state. 
 
 9. Let your father compromise, otherwise he will be 
 
 ruined. 
 
 10. You will not obtain it ; your disappointment will be 
 
 exceedingly severe. 
 
 11. They are ill-inclined towards you. 
 
 12. It will prove total ruination to all your hopes and 
 
 expectations. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 179 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH, 
 
 1. Honours you may expect, but it is questionable if a 
 
 title will be added to your name. 
 
 2. Only take industry as your guiding point, and nothing 
 
 can stop your progress. 
 
 3. It is a favourable sign, and you will generally be able 
 
 to free yourself from your dilemmas. 
 
 4. Proceed boldly ; you will gain patronage, and have 
 
 great success. 
 
 5. It were best to deal in articles used for female attire, 
 
 or curiosities. 
 
 6. Your creditors will become satisfied without going to 
 
 that extremity. 
 
 7. Yes, if it be a lady; if not, let them solicit for you. 
 
 8. Her affairs are in good order, and her health com- 
 
 pletely unafflicted. 
 
 9. No, they will not, although they will cause him 
 
 much annoyance. 
 
 10. After a great deal of labour and struggling you will 
 
 obtain it. 
 
 1 1 . Benefit you will have, but to no great extent. 
 
 12. Eventually you will succeed, if your capital can 
 
 withstand your first expenses. 
 
180 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 19 tier* 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 J . Look forward to it with confidence, and your honour 
 will become exceedingly great. 
 
 2. It will be of a stormy character, with many disputes ; 
 
 nevertheless, you will rise. 
 
 3. There is danger of great discredit, unless you| im- 
 
 mediately compromise or settle your affairs. 
 
 4. Moderately well ; do not be over sanguine on the 
 
 point. 
 
 5. You cannot do better than to be surgeon, cutler, or 
 
 soldier. 
 
 6. There is very great danger of bankruptcy, as the 
 
 creditors are extremely irritable. 
 
 7. Yes, if it be in a military affair, otherwise he will be 
 
 displeased at your request. 
 
 8. The health is* good at present, but she is liable to 
 
 inflammatory illness. 
 
 9. After a sharp contest they will fail in their endeavours 
 
 to injure him. 
 
 10. You will gain the situation, and have broils and 
 
 contentions when in it. 
 
 11. Need expect no particular benefit from them; they 
 
 have some pique against you. 
 
 12. While you are in it you will succeed, but it will cause 
 
 controversy, or be burnt down. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUAHY. 181 
 
 THE OKACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Via. 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 1. There is not much chance of it; even if you should, 
 
 it would be of no worth. 
 
 2. It will be of such a very fluctuating character, that 
 
 a decided rise is almost impossible. 
 
 3. Your fortunes are now on the change ; the emblem 
 
 signifies much for the worse. 
 
 4. It will not succeed well ; you will only follow it for 
 
 a time, and then change to another. 
 
 5. All matters of canals, aqueducts, waters, and voyages, 
 
 will prove most successful to you. 
 
 6. Your credit will decline rapidly ; there is great danger 
 
 of bankruptcy. 
 
 7. He may give to you some post, which will not re- 
 
 munerate you for the trouble of attending to it. 
 
 8. Her affairs are in disorder ; her health in a feeble and 
 
 fluctuating state. 
 
 9. Your father will not have the force of defending 
 
 himself from their assaults. 
 
 10. There is but little chance for you ; if you do, it will 
 
 not be profitable. 
 
 11. The only benefit you will receive, will be increase of 
 
 knowledge in their employment. 
 
 1 2. It will be exceedingly unfortunate ; your business 
 
 will decrease till it be of no worth. 
 
182 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 Voyulitff* 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 1 . The emblem you have drawn is not favourable for 
 the attainment of any dignity or title. 
 
 2. You will have to do with multitudes of people, who 
 
 will rise, but with difficulty. 
 
 3. There are hundreds who would rejoice in your down- 
 
 fall ; nevertheless, they shall be disappointed. 
 
 4. You may be able to keep on in it, but great success 
 
 you will never have. 
 
 5. Were you to keep a tavern, or any place for multi- 
 
 tudes of people, you would have good success. 
 
 6. You are not in danger of bankruptcy immediately, 
 
 but unless you are cautious, it will be the case. 
 
 7. Although he may pretend to it, he has neither the 
 
 power nor the will to advance you. 
 
 8. The mother is exceedingly unfortunate, and suffers 
 
 both in health and affairs. 
 
 9. They appear to have so many resources, that he will 
 
 eventually be overpowered by their endeavours. 
 
 10. There are so many applicants for the situation, that 
 
 your chance is exceedingly meagre. 
 
 1 1 . No, you will not ; there are far too many other per- 
 
 sons seeking for their favours. 
 
 12. It is an unfortunate figure ; it would be wise to seek 
 
 some other situation. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 183 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF - 
 
 titeror* 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 1; Never expect to obtain any dignity ; if you possess 
 any now, you will be disgraced by the authorities. 
 
 2. There is little chance of either rise or success for 
 
 you ; you are in danger of being imprisoned. 
 
 3. Sorrowful is your emblem ; you are on the brink of a 
 
 precipice, holding at a breaking branch. 
 
 4. It will lead you into the greatest difficulties, occa- 
 
 sioned by total want of success. 
 
 5. All matters regarding prisons, tombs, secret coffers, 
 
 and intricate machinery, are best. 
 
 6. Bankruptcy is almost certain to arrive to you, and a 
 
 long imprisonment. 
 
 7. Your time will be lost in vain solicitations; you will 
 
 offend, and be in trouble through it. 
 
 8. Indeed it is not ; the health is bad, occasioned by 
 
 the great disorder of her affairs. 
 
 9. They w r ill gain a victory over him, and sorely oppress 
 
 and afflict him afterwards. 
 
 10. You have not the slightest chance of gaining the 
 
 situation. 
 
 11. No; they will be so involved, that it will be com- 
 
 pletely out of their power to benefit you. 
 
 12. If you open the shop, it will cause you to be shut 
 
 up between the walls of a prison. 
 
384 kaphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 tironiututio. 
 
 CIRCLE THE TENTH. 
 
 J . If you are attached to the Court, or engaged in 
 policy, you will certainly meet with dignities. 
 
 2. The emblem foretells that there will be but few 
 
 periods in yo ur life that you can call fortunate. 
 
 3. It certainly is not a time to risk any thing ; if you 
 
 do, discredit will come of it. 
 
 4. You had much better make a change in it, as your 
 
 success appears excessively moderate. 
 
 5. You could not do better than to deal in ancient pic- 
 
 tures, statues, and works of art. 
 
 6. Your affairs will go to the last ebb, and then you 
 
 will be saved from this misfortune. 
 
 7. If it be in ecclesiastical matters, you will;* otherwise 
 
 you must obtain the favour of some clergyman. 
 
 8. There is a strange want of order in your mother's 
 
 affairs ; the health is moderately good. 
 
 9. Not unless they can obtain from him certain papers ; 
 
 if they do, he will be overcome. 
 
 10. If it be a commercial situation, you stand a little 
 
 chance ; Dtherwise give up all thoughts of it. 
 
 11. They will benefit you by good recommendation and 
 
 good words, they can do no more. 
 
 12* It certainly is not an advantageous place. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 185 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 dFcrittna J$lajor< 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH, 
 
 Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
 Eleventh House. 
 
 1. He is trustworthy ; faith id ay be placed in him. 
 
 2. A thin person, of rather short stature, face reddish, 
 
 large eyes, and light hair. 
 
 3. The wish you make will be granted to you. 
 
 4. At the present time they are exceedingly successful, 
 
 gaining both in friends and means. 
 
 5. You will have no disappointments from your expecta- 
 
 tions ; they will be realised beyond your desires. 
 
 6. It will not only be relief that you will have, but sup- 
 
 port that may realise your future fortune. 
 
 7. Your employers seek your welfare, and will not fail 
 
 of conducing highly to your benefit. 
 
 8. The promises were considered binding, and will be 
 
 realised beyond the extent you imagine. 
 
 9. The emblem signifies that your father's credit is so 
 
 strong, that his enemies cannot overcome him. 
 
 10. Yes, you will ; and a happy day it will he to yon 
 
 when you enter into it. 
 
 11. The geomantic emblem tells of great recompense 
 
 from employers, especially as regards credit. 
 
 12. It will be most fortunate unto you, on account of 
 
 the patronage you will receive therein. 
 
186 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dfortuna Minor* 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1. The person that you now inquire about is a faithful 
 
 friend. 
 
 2. A person of moderate stature, pale face, large long 
 
 nose, and black eyes. 
 
 3. You will obtain your present wish, but not to the 
 
 extent you now expect. 
 
 4. The friend you inquire after is doing moderately well. 
 
 5. They will be realised, but they will require great 
 
 exertions on your own part. 
 
 6- Your hopes will be realised with regard to the relief 
 you expect. 
 
 7. It depends much upon yourself; at all events, the 
 
 profits will not be large. 
 
 8. The promises were made sincerely, but will not be 
 
 fulfilled to their utmost extent for want of means. 
 
 9. The completion of your affairs will be an advantage 
 
 to you. 
 
 10. Your employers are possessed of much capital, al- 
 
 though under contingencies at present. 
 
 1 1 . This figure denotes disappointment regarding friends ; 
 
 the meeting will not be so soon as you expect. 
 
 12. The ultimate result of your hopes at present will be 
 
 moderate, yet beneficial, success. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 187 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1. Those you inquire after are really your friends, and 
 
 would decidedly help you in a time of difficulty. 
 
 2. Persons of moderate stature, small eyes, mouth, and 
 
 ears, with much hair. 
 
 3. If it signifies gain you will have your wish ; in other 
 
 matters it is equally good. 
 
 4. Your friend is well and hearty, and thriving well in 
 
 life. 
 
 5. If your hopes are too extravagant, you may look 
 
 forward to their realisation. 
 
 6. You will have great and beneficial relief from your 
 
 friends. 
 
 7. Your employment will be exceedingly lucrative, and 
 
 your employer contented. 
 
 8. They will not only be realised, but great additions 
 
 will be made. 
 
 9. Your question is wise ; your affairs will be realised 
 
 to your advantage. 
 
 10. Their funds are in a prosperous state, and liable to 
 
 be redoubled. 
 
 11. Soon will you see your friends, and much pleasure 
 
 will accrue from the meeting. 
 
 12. That you will attain to them, and have profit and 
 success following them. 
 
188 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 &mi$$io* 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH, 
 
 1. They please themselves with deceiving you; trust 
 
 not a snake in the grass. 
 
 2. Persons of small stature, and thin, with thick neck, 
 
 and hair inclining to be reddish. 
 
 3. Expect nothing but the most extreme disappointment. 
 
 4. He is in trouble, and his affairs are in a most dis- 
 
 ordered state. 
 
 5. They w T ill be completely blasted ; not one tittle of 
 
 them will be realised. 
 
 6. They have neither the good will nor the generosity 
 
 to be of benefit to you. 
 
 7. You will have no profit from him ; you are more 
 
 likely to lose your salary. 
 
 8. Never ; they were only made at first to lead you into 
 
 a snare, or deceive you. 
 
 9. Wish it not ; avoid the annihilation of all your future 
 
 prospects in life. 
 
 10. In a most desperate state ; they hardly know how to 
 
 go on. 
 
 11. In all matters regarding friends, you will have no- 
 
 thing but delay and disappointments. 
 
 12. Complete frustration; Fortune turns her back upon 
 
 thee with a frown. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 189 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 H&tftta* 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1. The person that you consider a friend, is powerful, 
 
 faithful, and trustworthy. 
 
 2. Persons of a fair stature, round face, large black 
 
 eyes, and ruddy complexion. 
 
 3. If it is not too extravagant, you have decided aspects 
 
 in their favour. 
 
 4. In the midst of parties and pleasure, enjoyment and 
 
 mirth, and successful in affairs. 
 
 5. Your expectations will be realised; joy and satisfac- 
 
 tion w r ill come of them. 
 
 6. The relief you expect will speedily arrive ; your 
 
 friends are well inclined towards you. 
 
 7. You will have much more pleasure than profit; still 
 
 it will be beneficial to you. 
 
 8. Even were they made in joke, the persons w r ould 
 
 realise them from a sense of honour. 
 
 9. Certainly you do ; your affairs w T ill be completed ac- 
 
 cording to your desires. 
 
 10. Their funds are in a very secure state ; they have a 
 
 sufficiency for all demands. 
 
 11. Very shortly shall you see them, and a joyful meeting 
 
 it shall be. 
 
 12 The result will be the complete success of what you 
 at present inquire after. 
 
190 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 Criatittau 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1. The person you inquire after at present is deceitful, 
 
 and will deceive you. 
 
 2. Persons of a tall stature, skin of a black and red, 
 
 mixed, with long teeth and feet. 
 
 3. You will be most cruelly and sorrowfully disappointed 
 
 in your wish. 
 
 4. In sorrow, trouble, disappointments, and tribulation. 
 
 5. Never ; change your desires, or expect continued 
 
 disappointment. 
 
 6. You may expect the relief, but they are either un- 
 
 willing or unable to give it you. 
 
 7. You will meet with nothing but loss of time and 
 
 frustrated expectations. 
 
 8. They will never be realised, neither were they pro- 
 
 mised w T ith that intent. 
 
 9. It would be the w^orst thing that could possibly happen 
 
 to you, producing but discontent. 
 
 10. Nearly at their last ebb ; they have been for some 
 
 time diminishing. 
 
 1 1 . You will be disappointed in your expectances in this 
 
 affair. 
 
 12. Total failure to your hopes, and regret that you ever 
 
 thought of them. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 191 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Caput J9raronf0« 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1 . They cannot be more so ; the affection they bear you 
 is disinterested. 
 
 2. Small stature, long nose and face, beautiful eyes, 
 
 and large teeth. 
 
 3. There is no doubt but what you will, and sooner than 
 
 you expect. 
 
 4. He is exceedingly successful at the present time, 
 
 gaining both riches and credit. 
 
 5. They will certainly be realised, especially if they 
 
 regard gain or prosperity. 
 
 6. Your friends appear to be rich, and can well afford 
 
 it ; certainly they will not disappoint you. 
 
 7 . You will gain both profit and credit in their employ- 
 
 ment ; endeavour not to leave it. 
 
 8. The promises that have been made will be realised to 
 
 their utmost extent. 
 
 9. The geomantic sign is fortunate; it shows that you 
 
 are right, and your desires will be completed. 
 
 10. They have no occasion for fear ; their funds are sure 
 
 and certain. 
 
 11. You will speedily see them, and great will be their 
 
 affection towards you. 
 
 12. Complete success and good fortune attending it. 
 
192 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CTatttra 23racomg, 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1 . The sign tells of black actions : poison, assassination, 
 
 perfidy, and traitorous designs. 
 
 2. It is difficult to find one ; the face and nose will be 
 
 long, red colour, large mouth, and teeth turned 
 outwards. 
 
 3. Expect not to gain that what you wish for. 
 
 4. Most likely he is the victim of some conspiracy or 
 
 treachery against him. 
 
 5. Promises will be made to you that they shall be, but 
 
 they will not come to pass. 
 
 6. They care not for you; will give you no relief, even 
 
 should you be starving. 
 
 7. The profit you ought to expect from him, you are 
 
 likely to lose by his death. 
 
 8. They were made merely with the desire of laughing 
 
 at you, or deceiving y^ou. 
 
 9. Were they to be completed, it would be the most 
 
 unfortunate event in your whole life. 
 
 JO. They are in a very bad state, and promise to be 
 w r orse, from some sudden death. 
 
 11. You may see them shortly, but the meeting will be 
 
 any th^ng but agreeable. 
 
 12, The ultimate result will be a complete and decided 
 
 disappointment. 
 
KAPHAEl/s SANCTUARY. 19 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 r > 
 
 aitm*» 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH, 
 
 1. At the present moment he is friendly to you, but so 
 
 inconstant, that it is unwise to trust him. 
 
 2. The eyes will be small, the face round, large head, 
 
 and small stature. 
 
 3. You will obtain your wish, but not to the extent you 
 
 desire. 
 
 4. He is doing well, but so unsettled, that he is not 
 
 happy. 
 
 5. Yes, they will ; but you will not find them advan- 
 
 tageous to you after all. 
 
 6. The relief you will have from them will be moderate ; 
 
 they are inconstant in their affections. 
 
 7. You will not stay long in your present employment; 
 
 your gains will therefore be small. 
 
 8. They will never be realised to you more than in part. 
 
 9. It is moderately good if they are completed, though 
 
 the advantage will not be great. 
 
 10. Rather fluctuating, but they will speedily become 
 
 more settled. 
 
 1 1 . The emblem shows a speedy meeting between friends, 
 
 and that good will come of it. 
 
 1 2. That they will partly be completed at first ; the other 
 
 part with delays. 
 
194 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1. He is completely a false friend, quarrelsome, and 
 
 will lead thee into danger. 
 
 2. This figure denotes that you will never have any 
 
 disinterested friend. 
 
 3. Not unless your wish be regarding the army or 
 
 surgery. 
 
 4. In the midst of dissensions, troubles, and, perhaps, 
 
 bloodshed. 
 
 5. If they regard wars, or affairs of violence, they will 
 
 certainly be realised. 
 
 6. They are much more liable to get you in trouble for 
 
 themselves, than to relieve you. 
 
 7. No ; be cautious while you are in it ; your employer 
 
 will entangle you in some danger. 
 
 8. They were completely made to you with a design of 
 
 deceiving you. 
 
 9. By no means ; this is the last of all things that could 
 
 be desired for your welfare. 
 
 10. Their funds are in a deplorable state, and threaten a 
 
 speedy destruction. 
 
 11. Hope that you may not, as nothing but quarrels can 
 
 result from the interview. 
 
 12. That if they are realised, it would be the first step 
 
 towards your ultimate ruin. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 195 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 9tttila, 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1. "A friend in need is a friend indeed ;" and thus you 
 
 will find those you ask of. 
 
 2. A well-made person, rather fleshy, moderate height, 
 
 with a soft melodious voice. 
 
 3 . If it is any thing regarding a lady, you will obtain it. 
 
 4. He seems to be seeking pleasure, and is prosperous 
 
 and happy in his affairs. 
 
 5. Your expectations will certainly be realised^ especially 
 
 if they regard riches or legacies. 
 
 6. You w T ill speedily have it ; their good inclination will 
 
 cause them to do more than you expect. 
 
 7. Pay all due attention to their interests, for surely 
 
 you shall receive great recompense for it. 
 
 8. Have no doubts upon the matter ; the promises will 
 
 be speedily realised. 
 
 9. You do right in wishing it, and your wishes will be 
 
 accomplished greatly to your benefit. 
 
 10. Your employer's funds are in no danger of sinking ; 
 
 they are more likely to be redoubled. 
 
 11. It is a good figure in all matters regarding friends ; 
 
 the probabilities are that you will see them. 
 
 12. The first result will be success, and the next, satis- 
 
 faction and prosperity from them. 
 
196 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1. The company of the person you now consider as a 
 
 friend is disadvantageous to you. 
 
 2. A small-statured person, with long face, small mouth, 
 
 and badly arranged teeth. 
 
 3. Your wish will not be obtained; if it should, it 
 
 would be unfortunate for thee. 
 
 4. The figure regarding him is evil, and denotes that he 
 
 is in strife and perplexities. 
 
 5. Expect not their realisation ; nothing but disappoint- 
 
 ment can attend your present desires. 
 
 6. They have not the power to relieve you, or if they 
 
 had, they would not do it. 
 
 7. No, you need not expect any profit from them. 
 
 8. They were made by persons who knew at the time of 
 
 making them that they would not be fulfilled. 
 
 9. Were they completed, it would complete your ruin ; 
 
 they are unreasonable. 
 
 10. Rather in a deranged state ; it will require the utmost 
 
 policy for them to be kept in order. 
 
 11. It is a bad figure for meetings between friends ; it 
 
 denotes quarrelling. 
 
 12. Disappointment, opposition, and, ultimately, total 
 
 failure. 
 
BAPHAEIi'S SANCTUAKY. 197 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 Via. 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1. The figure signifies the friend to be good and worthy. 
 
 2. A tall square body and lean, long severe looking face, 
 
 the head small, and sallow complexion. 
 
 3. Your wish will be obtained, but it will not answer 
 
 your expectations. 
 
 4. Your friend is doing moderately well, and seems on 
 
 the point of travelling": 
 
 5. Your hopes and expectations will be half realised, 
 
 and no more. 
 
 6. No ; some relief will come, but not according to 
 
 your desires. 
 
 7. Your profit will, indeed, be small, if any; they are 
 
 too niggardly. 
 
 8. Some portion of them may be realised, merely to 
 
 avoid controversy. 
 
 9. Wish not for it too much ; it is of an unstable and 
 
 changeable character. 
 
 10. Excessively fluctuating; there is no great stock in 
 hand. 
 
 1 ] . Although your friends are willing to see you, still 
 there will be disappointments. 
 
 1 2. The result of your present hopes will be changeability 
 and failure. 
 
198 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1. The person is really friendly towards you, without 
 
 the means of acting as he wishes. 
 
 2. A tall person, with a benignant face, marked or 
 
 scared ; fine eyes, large teeth, and brown hair. 
 
 3 . Fortune seems extremely changeable to thee at present. 
 
 4. Your friend is in momentary difficulties, from which 
 
 he will be able to extricate himself. 
 
 5. They will be realised in part, but not to the extent 
 
 of your expectations. 
 
 6. Your applications to your friends will be in vain ; they 
 
 have it not at present in their power to relieve you. 
 
 7. The sign signifies great profit to come to you from 
 
 your employers. 
 
 8. They will be met half way, and that is as much as 
 
 you must expect. 
 
 9. They will not be completed; if they were, they 
 
 would not be profitable. 
 
 10. Liable to extreme fluctuations, which they will hardly 
 
 be able to withstand. 
 
 11. You will shortly see fickle people, but not friends. 
 
 12. That they may excite your mind, but never be of 
 
 ultimate good to you. 
 
baphael's sanctuary. 199 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 <ftarret\ 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1 . The person would certainly keep a secret, but tempt 
 him not in money matters. 
 
 2* Small stature, with large head, round face, thick 
 teeth, short arms, and sun-bunit colour. 
 
 3. You will never obtain the wish you now inquire 
 after. 
 
 4. In extreme difficulties, perchance in prison. 
 
 5. Expect not their realisation; nothing but disappoint- 
 
 ment can attend yon in this matter. 
 
 6. Your friends are not able, or will not give it to you; 
 
 trust to your own endeavours. 
 
 7. None whatever ; they are not generous enough to aid 
 
 those that they ought. 
 
 8. They will never be realised ; the parties made them 
 
 to suit their own plans. 
 
 9. If your present affairs were completed, they would 
 
 ultimately cause extreme difficulties. 
 
 10. They have so many demands w T hich they ought to 
 
 meet, that they have hardly any funds of their 
 own. 
 
 1 1 . There is no chance of it. 
 
 12. That if they are realised, you will repent of it for a 
 
 length of time to come. 
 
200 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 4£Ottjtntrtio. 
 
 CIRCLE THE ELEVENTH. 
 
 1. The party certainly appears friendly without ths 
 power of helping you much. 
 
 2. A tall person of good figure, with long face, com- 
 
 plexion pale, fine eyes, and long teeth. 
 
 3. Your wish, although fulfilled, will not he to its ut- 
 
 most extent. 
 
 4. Your friend is under temporary difficulties, from 
 
 which he will extricate himself. 
 
 5. Not perfectly, yet you shall receive benefit from them. 
 
 6. Yes, you will ; they will do all in their power to serve 
 
 you. 
 
 7. Gold is their idol ; they will not part from it ; expect 
 
 no recompense. 
 
 8. The promises will be fulfilled, but you will not have 
 
 reason to be thankful for them. 
 
 9. Were they completed, they would be of little good 
 
 to you ; seek it not too hastily. 
 
 10. In a very confined state ; they are almost driven to 
 extremities. 
 
 1 1 . The figure does not show meeting of friends, there- 
 fore expect it not. 
 
 12, Your desires will not wholly be granted ; the result 
 will be regret. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 201 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFortuna flft&jor. 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH, 
 
 Giving the Sybilline Responses to the Questions of the 
 
 Twelfth House. 
 
 1 . The figure signifies that the prisoner shall speedily be 
 
 released. 
 
 2. Have no apprehension of prison, for there is no 
 
 danger. 
 
 3. If you use common judgment in the speculation, your 
 
 gains will be large. 
 
 4. You will find it a good purchase, either for swiftness, 
 
 or for the race-course. 
 
 5. Fear them not, but go boldly against them, and you 
 
 will conquer. 
 
 6. Light hair, thin meagre stature, reddish face, and 
 
 large eyes. 
 
 7. No one means to harm thee ; at least, not by 
 
 treacherous means. 
 
 8. No ; although their eccentricity or poverty may cause 
 
 them to be suspected. 
 
 9. The only witchery there is, arises from your own 
 
 mismanagement. 
 
 10. You have not many, and what there are you will 
 
 overcome. 
 
 1 1 . There are no traitors in the place. 
 
 12. They will thrive much, and become valuable under 
 
 your keeping. 
 
 k 2 
 
202 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 dFflrttttta Jtttnor* 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1 . The prisoner shall speedily be released from his pre- 
 
 sent bondage. 
 
 2. If you act at all prudently, there is not the slightest- 
 
 danger. 
 
 3. If you buy and sell quickly, you will gain much by 
 
 the enterprise. 
 
 4. The horse is strong, in good state, sound, swift, and 
 
 nimble. 
 
 5. Most assuredly you will, as they are in a complete 
 
 state of weakness. 
 
 6. Persons of moderate stature, pale face, long large 
 
 nose, and black eyes. 
 
 7. Be in fear of none ; at present you are out of harm's 
 
 reach. 
 
 8. Entertain no such ideas ; the person deserves a better 
 
 reputation. 
 
 9. No arts of witchcraft have been used against thee. 
 
 10. You have private enemies, who are incapable of doing 
 
 more than to indulge in private hatred. 
 
 11. Although the agreement is not great, still there are 
 
 no traitors or deceivers. 
 
 12. You will have great gain by them, as they will nearly 
 
 double their present value. 
 
RAPHAEL S SANCTUARY. 
 
 203 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ftcqutgttto* 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1 . This is an evil figure for the prisoner ; it denotes long 
 
 captivity. 
 
 2. If you allow your affairs to become disordered, you 
 
 are certainly in danger of imprisonment. 
 
 3. You are advised not ; the profit arising from them 
 
 would be exceedingly small. 
 
 4. No ; he will neither be sound or swift, and has some 
 
 disease in the head. 
 
 5. You had much better avoid than provoke them; they 
 
 are powerful and malicious. 
 
 6. Avoid those who have small eyes, mouth, and ears, 
 for they will harm you. 
 
 7. You are; you cannot keep yourself too secure, or 
 
 too much on your guard. 
 
 8. No ; but still they are malicious and evil-doing people. 
 
 9. There has not ; natural circumstances have alone 
 
 caused the effects. 
 
 10. You have many private enemies, strong, vindictive, 
 and powerful. 
 
 1 i. Be not suspicious ; there are no traitors in the place. 
 
 12. No ; blight or distemper will sorely vex them. 
 
204 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 &mtg£to« 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1. The prisoner will be long detained, and have much 
 
 sickness during his captivity. 
 
 2. The danger stares you in the face ; retreat while yet 
 
 you may. 
 
 3. Enter not into it; it is a losing and dangerous specu- 
 
 lation. 
 
 4. The horse appears sound and swift, but still is not a 
 
 good bargain. 
 
 5. If you face them openly, you certainly shall prevail 
 
 against them. 
 
 6. Avoid all persons with large shoulders, goggle eyes, 
 
 and red hair. 
 
 7. There is considerable danger for you, and the sign 
 
 tells of harm from it. 
 
 8. They are ill- willed persons, and work harm by strange 
 
 means. 
 
 9. There have been actions made contrary to natural 
 means, which have hurt you. 
 
 10. Your private enemies are numerous and powerful. 
 
 11. If you are wise you will keep a wise tongue in your 
 
 head, for there are traitors. 
 
 ] 2. It is not a sign of thriftiness for large cattle ; it 
 denotes disease and loss by them. 
 
raphakl's sanctuary. 205 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 liwtitia. 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1. The captivity will be exceedingly short from a speedy 
 
 settlement of the affairs. 
 
 2. You arc not in danger at the present or even at any 
 
 other time. 
 
 3. The speculation is a profitable one; the beasts will 
 
 thrive, and the gains will be great. 
 
 4. It is a good sound animal, and extremely sure-footed. 
 
 5. By remaining on the defensive, you will ; but if you 
 
 attack them, you will be defeated. 
 
 6. Avoid those persons who have great abundance of 
 
 hair, with narrow shoulders. 
 
 7. There is no danger of any thing of the sort at the 
 
 present time. 
 
 8. Neither witch nor wizard ; they are completely harm- 
 
 less people. 
 
 9. Use your endeavours, and you will soon find that 
 
 industry will dissolve the enchantment. 
 
 10. Your private enemies are small in number, and those 
 
 powerless to do you harm. 
 
 11. You may freely trust the present company, as there 
 
 is neither spy nor traitor present. 
 
 12. With but little care and attention you will have great 
 
 thriftiness therein. 
 
206 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1. It is an evil omen, and signifies long durance and 
 torment during the imprisonment. 
 
 2. You are in the greatest danger; it will require all 
 
 your wits to keep from it. 
 
 3. No, you will not ; you will completely ruin yourself 
 
 by losses and disasters. 
 
 4. Neither one nor the other ; the animal is broken- 
 
 winded and unfit for use. 
 
 5. Provoke them not, for assuredly you will be overcome. 
 
 6. A person of tall stature, bristly hair, and dark red 
 
 complexion. 
 
 7. You are completely surrounded by treachery, even 
 
 where you least expect it. 
 
 8. Your suspicions are right, for they are ill-wishers, 
 
 and harm you by secret means. 
 
 9. The emblem says yes, but you may return the evil on 
 
 the person who worked it. 
 
 10. You have abundance of them, who, if you are not 
 
 careful, will greatly distress you. 
 
 11. There is a traitorous heart amongst you, therefore be 
 
 cautious in word and actions. 
 
 12. They will die and dwindle away one after the other, 
 
 without possibility of help. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 207 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 €ap\tt Braconte* 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1. The prisoner now confined shall speedily be set free, 
 
 2. Even if there should be a probability of it, affairs 
 
 will transpire to keep you from it. 
 
 3. You could not engage in a better speculation, espe- 
 
 cially if you were to graze them. 
 
 4. The horse is safe and sound, in good condition, and 
 
 runs well. 
 
 5. Let them know that you fear them not; then, if they 
 
 attack you, they will be beaten. 
 
 6. All lean, light-haired persons, of small stature, with 
 
 large or goggle eyes, are inimical. 
 
 7. Fear it not; you are much envied, but dare not be 
 
 attacked. 
 
 8. Suspect them not ; they use no such cowardly means 
 
 of injury. 
 
 9. Your enemies are despicable people, who have injured 
 
 you themselves, or employed others to do it by 
 those means. 
 
 10. Yes, you have; but all of them harmless to hurt 
 
 you, except further than words may go. 
 
 1 1 . There are no traitors, for one man is true and staunch 
 
 to the other. 
 
 12. Your success will be uncommonly great. 
 
208 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 ©awfta Sracotug. 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH, 
 
 1. He will neither escape, nor be set free; his confine 
 ment will be of long duration. 
 
 2. There is no immediate danger, providing you are 
 
 prudent in your affairs. 
 
 3. Your success will certainly meet or exceed your ex- 
 
 pectations. 
 
 4. The horse is sound, possesses many good qualities, 
 
 and will be useful. 
 
 5. The figure signifies that you shall surely prevail 
 
 against your enemies. 
 
 6. Be cautious of persons who have small, squeaking, 
 
 or effeminate voices. 
 
 7. Have full confidence in yourself, and in your powers 
 
 of defence, and fear nothing. 
 
 8. They hardly know the meaning or term, much less 
 
 than being so themselves. 
 
 9. You suffer under the frowns of Fortune ; that is all 
 
 the witchery you can complain of. 
 
 10. You certainly have a few, but persons who are power- 
 
 less, to hurt you. 
 
 1 1 . No man in the company would taint his character by 
 
 turning spy. 
 
 12. If you pay but moderate attention to them, they will 
 
 amply repay your trouble. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 209 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1. Every attempt will be made to cause a long imprison- 
 
 ment, but he will escape. 
 
 2. You are in no danger for the present, but be cautious 
 
 in your affairs. 
 
 3. If you buy and sell quickly, you cannot fail of having 
 
 very great success. 
 
 4. At present he is sound, nimble, and sure-footed, but 
 
 will not remain so long. 
 
 5. Your private enemies are weak, although malicious, 
 
 and will be overcome if they are attacked. 
 
 6. Particularly those persons who have a pale face, long 
 
 nose, and black eyes. 
 
 7. It does not appear that you are ; but it will not be 
 
 safe to tempt Malice. 
 
 8. They are apt to practise things of a secret nature, 
 
 from malice and perverseness. 
 
 9. You are under the influence of an idle tongue, but 
 
 their efforts will soon pass over. 
 
 10. You have many, but they are not even worthy of 
 your contempt. 
 
 ] 1. Although the feelings are not completely mutual, still 
 there are no traitors. 
 
 12. You will certainly receive profit and benefit from 
 their thriftiness. 
 
210 Raphael's sanctuary. 
 
 THE OEACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1. His imprisonment will be long, and he will suffer 
 
 either from torture or irons therein. 
 
 2. Not unless you aggravate your creditors, or those 
 
 who have it in their power to confine you. 
 
 3. Your success will be very good, especially if it be in 
 
 horses for the race-course, or for war. 
 
 4. You will find him to be a noble animal, but rather 
 
 too spirited. 
 
 5. They certainly are malicious and spiteful, but have 
 
 not the power to harm you. 
 
 6. All short persons with thick necks and bad teeth are 
 
 most liable to become your enemies. 
 
 7. There is a slight danger, but you will discover it 
 
 before it comes to any conclusion. 
 
 8. They are spiteful, and harm by secret means, but 
 
 not by witchery. 
 
 9. You have been injured by private means, which, al- 
 
 though secret, were not of witchcraft. 
 
 10. You have many, whose endeavours against you will 
 
 completely fail. 
 
 11. Be extremely cautious, for one man here is a traitor 
 
 to the others. 
 
 12. They will thrive well, yet there is some danger of 
 
 accident to them. 
 
Raphael's sanctuary. 21 1 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1 . If he is in prison for crime, it will be long ; otherwise 
 
 he will pay his debts and be free. 
 
 2. There is not the slightest danger of either imprison- 
 
 ment or confinement to you. 
 
 3. Your speculations shall be of a moderate nature ; 
 
 nevertheless, there will be some gain. 
 
 4. His looks are better than his qualities, still he will 
 
 answer well for a time. 
 
 5. By perseverance you will entirely overcome and crush 
 
 them. 
 
 6. A well-made, fleshy person, of moderate height, 
 
 handsome face and eyes, with soft voice. 
 
 7. Fear not treachery ; there are no signs of it at present. 
 
 8. It is the most absurd folly and ignorance to suspect 
 
 them of it. 
 
 9 . None whatever ; you will be able to trace the affair 
 
 to quite a different cause. 
 
 10. The sign does not tell of any private enemies, at 
 
 least of none that can harm you. 
 
 1 1 . You can freely speak your mind ; although there may 
 
 be anger, at least there is no treachery. 
 
 12. They will improve quickly, and will prove a great 
 
 gain to you. 
 
212 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 letter. 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1 . The imprisonment will be long, and the confinement 
 
 of an exceeding strict nature. 
 
 2. Be quiet on this subject ; there neither has nor will 
 
 be any danger of it. 
 
 3. Your speculations therein will be attended with very 
 
 great success, if they are performed quickly. 
 
 4. You will be hardly able to make a better purchase ; 
 
 the animal is in exceeding good state. 
 
 5. It is not advisable to attack them ; but if you do, 
 
 you will gain, with danger to yourself. 
 
 6. Persons of a small stature, reddish complexion, and 
 
 long face, the teeth badly arranged. 
 
 7. You are perfectly safe at present from private attacks, 
 
 but not from open ones. 
 
 8. They are so far from being so themselves, that they 
 
 hardly know the meaning of the word. 
 
 9. You and your property have not in the least suffered 
 
 from witchery or enchantment. 
 
 10. You have many, and persons who would not hesitate 
 to use foul means. 
 
 1 J . You cannot even turn round without having one at 
 your elbow ; they are traitorous one to the other. 
 
 12. They will succeed and do well, but are liable to acci- 
 dents. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 213 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 ma. 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1 . Be of good cheer concerning the prisoner, for he shall 
 
 be speedily delivered from confinement. 
 
 2. There is not the shadow of danger of any thing of 
 
 the sort for the present. 
 
 3. Yes ; especially if they be for labour, such as coach 
 
 horses, &c. 
 
 4. Although not unexceptionable, still you shall find him 
 
 valuable on the road. 
 
 5. Were they to attempt to contend with you, they 
 
 would speedily be overcome. 
 
 6. Those of large, square, but lean body, long severe 
 
 face, and sallow complexion. 
 
 7. No ; those who wish to hurt you, dare not make the 
 
 attempt. 
 
 8. Although of singular character, they ought not to be 
 
 suspected as being either. 
 
 9. Something of the sort has certainly been effected by 
 
 persons wandering about. 
 
 10. You have some, but they are pitiful and mean, and 
 
 utterly unworthy of notice. 
 
 11. There are no traitors, but many present are too 
 
 changeable to be of much use. 
 
 12. Singularly well; in these matters you cannot fail of 
 
 prosperity. 
 
214 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1 . The imprisonment will be long ; and, when released, 
 
 the prisoner is in danger of being retaken. 
 
 2. There is exceeding danger for you, as there are many 
 
 who wish to get you into trouble. 
 
 3. In these matters you will have success, if you specu- 
 
 late in large quantities of them. 
 
 4. The horse is rather damaged, and has already be- 
 
 longed to too many people. 
 
 5. Indeed you will not ; they are by far too numerous to 
 
 warrant your contending with them. 
 
 6. Expect treachery and enmity from those persons who 
 
 have warts or marks on the face. 
 
 7. Yes, you are ; there are multitudes who seek the 
 
 opportunity of harming you. 
 
 8. The figure signifies an evil-minded, bad disposed, and 
 
 wicked working person. 
 
 9. Yes, there has, and many persons are implicated in it. 
 
 10. You are surrounded by them; go where you will, 
 
 they are there. 
 
 11. Avoid the place at once, for one man is here a traitor 
 
 to another. 
 
 12. Of themselves they would thrive, but they are liable 
 
 to be damaged by malice. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 215 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OF 
 
 €avctv. 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1 . The imprisonment will not be long, but still extremely 
 
 painful. 
 
 2. Certainly you are, and will remain so for a consider- 
 
 able length of time. 
 
 3. If you have any success at all, it will be exceedingly 
 
 moderate. 
 
 4. It is not worth much ; it has many secret faults. 
 
 5. If you act alone you may, but trust not to second 
 
 parties. 
 
 6. Persons having a large head, thick teeth, small sta- 
 
 ture, and dark complexion. 
 
 7. Never was person more so; you are surrounded by 
 
 those who seek to deceive you. 
 
 8. Your conjectures are far from being incorrect ; they 
 
 are dangerous. 
 
 9. Your property or yourself have been acted on by 
 
 malicious and unnatural means. 
 
 10. You always had, and always will have, trouble from 
 
 secret enmity. 
 
 1 1 . 'Twere as w T ell to ask if there was sand en the sea- 
 
 shore. 
 
 12. No ; they will be a great expense, and give, too, bu 
 little profit. 
 
216 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 THE ORACLE 
 
 OP 
 
 tfoitjuttttio. 
 
 CIRCLE THE TWELFTH. 
 
 1. His imprisonment will be long, and he risks to have 
 
 punishment or torture therein. 
 
 2. Verily it will require your utmost wits to keep from 
 
 it ; your situation is dangerous. 
 
 3. All matters relating to animals, either small or large, 
 
 are bad at present. 
 
 4. No ; he is completely made up by the art of the 
 
 horse-dealer, and is useless. 
 
 5. They will prevail against you, and most likely ruin 
 
 you- 
 
 6. Tall persons principally, long face, pale complexion, 
 
 with long teeth. 
 
 7. Be cautious whom you trust, for at present you shall 
 
 surely be betrayed. 
 
 8. Although ill-designing people, all the witchery they 
 
 perform is by natural acts of malice. 
 
 9. Your property suffers from the evil machinations of 
 
 unprincipled and malicious persons. 
 
 10. Numbers -, and as you succeed, so will they increase. 
 
 11. It is well to be strictly on your guard, for there are 
 
 traitors in the place. 
 
 12. You must not expect more than indifferent success 
 
 with them. 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 217 
 
 " At thy birth 
 New joy was sprung in heaven ; as well as here on earth. 
 For sure the milder planets did combine 
 On thy auspicious horoscope to shine/' 
 
 Dryden. 
 
 214.33 
 
 A 
 
 X* 
 
 X h 22 >7 / 
 
 *>'/*. 4 -, 
 
 
 V X 
 
 Prince George of 
 
 Cambridge, 
 
 Born 25th March, 
 
 1819, 
 
 14hs. 11' p.m. 
 Lat. 52° 22' N. 
 
 1 
 
 34.38 
 
 PLANETS. 
 
 LATITUDES. 
 
 DECLINATIONS, 
 
 Herschel 
 
 Saturn 
 
 Jupiter 
 
 Mars . 
 
 ' 
 
 7 S. 
 
 1 56 S. 
 
 27 9. 
 
 1 12 S. 
 49 N. 
 
 23 S. 
 
 1 19 S. 
 X * * 
 
 ' 
 
 25 28 S. 
 
 4 42 S. 
 18 12 S. 
 11 49 S. 
 14 21 S. 
 
 4 52 N. 
 
 3 17 N. 
 
 1 49 N. 
 
 Venus 
 
 Mercury 
 
 Moon 
 
 Sun 
 
 
218 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY 
 
 A military gentleman of high rank, a great admirer, and 
 no mean proficient in this " celestial art," to whose many 
 acts' of friendship in matters of science I am much in- 
 debted, having, in the beginning of the year 1819, some 
 affairs of moment to transact in Germany, happened, dur- 
 ing his stay therein, to ascertain the true time of this illus- 
 trious prince's birth. 
 
 As the figure is cast to the latitude of Hanover, it will 
 be seen that he was born jointly under the influence of the 
 two great superiors ; for the sign Capricornus arose on the 
 eastern angle, and Jupiter was ascending in the fixed sign 
 Aquarius. The figure I hold to be of a remarkably bril- 
 liant description; for a new moon had just been celebrated 
 in the masculine and fiery sign Aries, that body then ap- 
 plied to the sextile of Jupiter and conjunction of Mercury ; 
 she was also in sextile to the ascendant. His disposition 
 will be placid, temperate, pleasant, and cheerful, yet 
 sharp. Had Mercury been free from the beams of the Sun, 
 lie w T ould have proved a prodigy in many branches of 
 learning and science, for that erratic was in Sextile to both 
 the benefics, and in trine to the Georgian planet. As it 
 now occurs, he will have much to do with public, honour- 
 able, and stirring political matters ; and for his love of 
 justice, ingenuity, and activity therein, he will meet with 
 much and well -merited applause. 
 
 It is a nativity of exceeding vitality for Jupiter. The 
 Sun and the Moon all befriend the ascendant, and until the 
 leaden orb of old Saturn arrives at the Hyleg's conjunction, 
 danger will be afar off. 
 
 He will be very wealthy, for the part of fortune is dis- 
 posed of by Jupiter, and that planet is well configurated ; 
 he will, notwithstanding, be liable to losses of money and 
 property by secret means and measures, for Saturn is in 
 square to Herschel. 
 
 His rank will be high — his power will be great — espe- 
 cially towards the close of his days. The Sun and the 
 Moon being both in Aries, and both the benevolents being 
 their attendants, casting their trines to the culminating angle. 
 
 Though much of the power of the Moon is absorbed in 
 the beams of the Sun, and though she is in a sign of single 
 
RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 form, and in declination to the enemy of marriage, yet, 
 seeing that she is in, sextile to Jupiter, I think he will 
 marry, and that his marriage will take place in the year 
 1845; in that state of life, he will experience a tolerable 
 good share of happiness, and children he will certainly have. 
 
 In his time he will perform many journies, for the Moon 
 is in a travelling sign, as well as in a cadent house ; his 
 travels will be honourable and full of pleasure, though once 
 or twice they will prove dangerous, especially by water. 
 
 From the present time up to the year 1841 , evil arcs are 
 more prevalent than good. In his sixteenth year he will 
 be liable to losses of money ; and in the beginning of the 
 year 1837. he will have an amour, and probably a few T 
 troubles and vexations through females generally ; under 
 this and the influences which succeed, he must be careful 
 of his credit. In June, 1840, perhaps an accident; and 
 in the following year his health will be affected. 
 
 After this, for the long space of five years, the wanderers 
 of heaven favour him ; in fact, immediately after the inter- 
 ruption of health, of which I have last spoken, he will 
 attain to honour and dignity ; an important and profitable 
 journey succeeds ; then a great increase of wealth and 
 worldly possessions ; considerable activity ; literary notice ; 
 and, finally, in the year 1845, not very distant from the 
 anniversary of his twenty-sixth birth-day, it is my per- 
 suasion he will marry. 
 
 In the summer of 1846 he will certainly be unwell, and 
 meet with losses and many disagreeables. A continuation 
 of the same will spread over 1847. 
 
 As the spring of 1849 is passing away, he will be ad- 
 vanced to some honourable post; in the autumn his affairs 
 get unsettled — he travels. In 1850, his deeds will attract 
 public attention; and in the year 1852, his embarrassments 
 will depart. It will be a time of great honour, credit, and 
 popular distinction. 
 
 1853 has its annoyances; such as losses of money and 
 secret vexations, mixed up with much business. 
 
 1854, in the month of May, much sorrow is shewn, 
 in which female influence hath predominance. It may be 
 the death of one whom he dearly loves ; but I shall ab- 
 
220 RAPHAEL'S SANCTUARY. 
 
 stain from particulars. Suffice it, that I name the nature of 
 the event. The latter part of that year will he prosperous. 
 
 In 1855, and somewhere about October, this illustrious 
 individual is liable to a sharp and sudden illness or accident. 
 He will do well to avoid steamboats and the water. 
 
 Evil to the general prosperity and health, are the arcs 
 of 1857 and 1858, even to December 1859. I must here 
 mention, that in 1857 a lingering affliction of an agueish 
 character will afflict him. 
 
 In 1859 he will travel considerably, and towards Christ- 
 mas his health will be wonderfully established ; it will be a 
 time of much gain and great prosperity; — the arcs in the 
 summer of 1860 shows that he is likely to suffer much loss, 
 through the defalcation of some servant in whom too much 
 trust is put ; in matters of important correspondence, per- 
 haps caution at this time may prevent the same. 
 
 1862 and 1863, abound in good fortune, ease of mind, 
 honour, credit, and pleasure. 1864 is by no means so 
 favourable ; but in the year 1865, and in the month of July, 
 if the birth is very correct, he will have an inflammatory 
 complaint, and while that inflammation lasts, it will be very 
 violent — his throat, during its progress, will be much 
 affected ; and, unless more than ordinary care is taken, 
 the dregs of this disease will certainly fall into his legs and 
 feet. 1868 will be prosperous for most of his affairs ; 1 869 
 is replete with many untoward events; 1870 is very little 
 better. 
 
 But after this, until the Sun shall return for the fifty- 
 sixth time, since the birth, to the same point of the zodiac 
 he occupied at that minute, his prosperity will be un- 
 bounded — honours and benefits w r ill be show T ered upon him 
 — in those years he will attain to the meridian of his glory ; 
 and, finally, as the great globe of Saturn shall touch the 
 orient, he w r ill sink into everlasting rest, surrounded by 
 bis friends, and in high estimation with his fellow mortals. 
 
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