TELLING THE FUTURE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21396, 20 October 1934, Page 6 (Supplement)

TELLING THE FUTURE

FASCINATION FOR HUMANITY

Fortune telling has always exercised enormous fascination on many types of humanity. Very few are immune from this superstition. It is recorded that Napoleon himself indulged in the practice before every battle. But, as his marvellous rise to power had been foretold by cards, the apparent weakness can be understood 1

Women are inherently given to fortune telling. There are thousands of them in the world to-day who have profound belief in the secrets a pack of cards can disclose.

But, even supposing it is possible, is it worth while knowing the future? Simply because the present mav be depressing, are we justified in flying to the nearest astrologer for help and encouragement with regard to the future? The result is often invigorating, certainly; and on such occasions " knowledge " of what life holds in store for us may be a definite help. It reminds us that there's always a chance; and while that hope remains life is always worth living. And if the forecast is not too optimistic we can comfort ourselves with the thought that it must be wrong! The man or woman who consults a horoscope or resorts to cards is therefore insured either way. All desire something they do not possess. Jf, hoping for the best, they get the worst, the desire is still indestructible. Many would rather hear a bomb fall than nothing; and perhaps they are right.