In the 17th century, divination devices called The Tablets of Fate were sold on the street by fortunetellers. These were square pieces of paper which had sixteen numbers written on them and the idea is that you would go home, close your eyes, spin the paper and point to a spot on the paper to get the answer to your question. The numbers corresponded to the vibrations of specific planets and their responsibilities. For instance, the Tablet of the Moon was used to ask questions about family, friends and relationships. The tablet of Jupiter was used to consult about business, justice and legal matters.

The Tablet of Venus, which was used to answer questions about love, is as below.

The Tablet of Venus

5 11 1 9
14 7 4 12
8 3 16 2
6 15 10 13

To make your own Tablet of Venus simply copy the numbers you see above on a square piece of paper in the pattern shown and make sure the numbers are even spaced into sixteen spaces. Close your eyes, spin the paper and then ask a question. Wherever your finger or the point of your pencil lands - there is your answer. If the number is at all sideways or upside down then you read the number's reversed meaning. This is a bit of a parlour game but it is traditional fortune telling, fun and surprisingly accurate. By the way, no peeking before you spin the paper.

1 Upright This person is your soulmate.

Reversed You are forcing this person to do something he or she does not want to do

2 Upright There will be delays and disappointments.

Reversed This person knows about your deception.

3 Upright Do what your heart tells you to do.

Reversed This person is a con artist

4 Upright Make sure you have all the facts before you proceed.

5 Upright Everything will be ok.

Reversed You will regret your hasty decision.

6 Upright It is your fault it is not working out.

Reversed Your love is strong enough to withstand all obstacles.

7 Upright You are to blame for what has happened.

Reversed Don't judge a book by its cover.

8 Upright Your jealousy is destroying your relationship.

Reverse Your beloved is honest and true with you.

9 Upright Your beloved is faithful to you.

Reverse You are unfaithful to your partner..

10 Upright Someone is thinking about you right now.

Reversed Beware of a flirt.

11 Upright This misunderstanding will blow over quickly.

Reversed This misunderstanding may mean the end of things

12 Upright Some has changed his or her mind about you.

Reversed You are allowing gossip to destroy your love.

13 Upright There will be love, but not with the one you think you want.

Reversed Think before you act

14 Upright Your fears and suspicions are all in your mind

Reversed It is infatuation, not love.

15 Upright Your friend and you will part ways forever

Reversed There is no reason to be jealous

16 Upright This is a true love.

Reversal Be sensible, not silly about this…

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