The Universal Fortune Teller is pure Americana- a hand guide to divining the future and determining destiny through the use of tea leaves, playing cards, palmistry, astrology, and other means. Written in 1860, it is partially based on older traditions within American and English divination. From the day of the week upon which a child was born to hair color this manuscript claims many prognosticating capabilities. With a variety of charms and spells to secure love and wealth, it is properly understood as one of the foremost American occult works.