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A child born on the third day of the moon shall die soon, or at least short-lived; on this day to begin any work of moment is unfortunate, for it seldom comes to a good conclusion.
On the fourth day of the moon the child that is born shall prosper in the world, and be of good repute. On this day it is good to begin any enterprise, provided it be done with good advice, and with dependence on Heaven for a blessing.
The fifth day of the moon is unfortunate; and the child that is born therein shall die in its infancy. He that is in danger, and thinks to escape this day, shall certainly be mistaken. If good counsel be given thee to-day, take it, but execute it to-morrow. This day thou may let blood with good success.
The sixth day of the moon the child that is born shall be of long life, but very sickly. To send cbildren to school on this day is very fortunate, and denotes they shall increase in learning.
On the seventh day the child that is born may live many years; on this day it is good to shave the head, to tame wild beasts, and buy hogs, for he that doth so shall gain much by them; he that takes physic this day is like to recover.
On the eighth day a child born shall be in danger of dying young; but if he survives his first sickness, he shall live long and arrive at a great estate. He that dreams a dream shall quickly have it come to pass. Any thing that is lost shall be found.
On the ninth day the child that shall be horn shall be very fortunate, enjoying long life, and arriving to great riches. What thou undertakest this day shall come to a good issue; he that is pursued shall escape ; and he that groans under the burden of oppression shall be opportunely relieved. Do not let blood on this day, for it is dangerous.
On the tenth day a child that is born shall be a great traveller, pass through many kingdoms and regions, and at last die at home in his old age. Do nothing on this day but what you would have known, for all secrets shall be brought to light.
On the eleventh day of the moon the child that is born shall be of a good constitution, and be mightily devoted to religion, shall be long-lived, and of a lovely countenance ; and if it be a female, she shall be endowed with wisdom and learning. On this day it is good to marry, for the married couple shall be happy all their lives, and be blessed with many children.
The twelfth day of the moon's age, in allusion to the twelfth sign of the Zodiac, betokeneth nothing but sorrow
