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How To Plan A Fantastic Halloween Party - Fortune Teller ThemeThe Gypsy Background The Tools of Divining – A Brief History I See An Invitation Coming In The Near Future! Costume Suggestions Play Gypsy Music Creating Ambience With Your Decor Fortune Teller Party Games Halloween Party Favors Refreshments Learn More About Fortune Telling All Hallows Eve is the night when people develop the desire to have séances, possibly speak with the dead, and, most importantly, they long to know what is in their future. So, let's see what the stars hold for your guests this Halloween. Below is a bit of background on gypsies and the origins of various fortune telling techniques. Following that, you will find links to party ideas, decorations, games and activities, plus refreshments to serve. The Gypsy BackgroundPeople have long held a fascination with gypsies and their ability to foretell the future. Enjoying a nomadic lifestyle, gypsies traveled the land earning much of their living by working as magicians, basket makers, furniture makers, musicians, horse dealers and exhibitors of animals, as well as through their gifts of fortune telling.As far as we know, according to historic records, the gypsies originated from India. However, they claimed that their ancestral home was in fact, Egypt. Because of this they were known as "little Egypt" and eventually received the title of Gypsies. The Gypsies began to journey away from India around 1000 A.D. and had migrated to eastern Europe by the 1400's, where they soon became known for their fortune telling abilities. To date, there are anywhere from 1 million to 6 million Gypsies that continue to roam the world, bringing with them their fascinating and unchanged customs and beliefs. To learn more about the Gypsies, visit these informative sites: The Tools of Divining - A Brief HistoryThere are many tools that psychics call upon to help them foretell the future. These tools range from regular playing cards to the well-known tarot deck, crystal balls, palmistry, numerology, pendulums and other "mystical" items.You'll definitely want a few of these divining tools on hand at your party (regardless of whether you know how to use them or not). At the very least, make up a simulation of a crystal ball (instructions are included on how to make your own later in the book), and have a few decks of playing cards lying around (with simple instructions on how to read them) so people can try their hands at telling fortunes. You will find a chapter at the end of this e-book to help you with resources, recommended books and information as needed, along with what's recommended within this chapter. Here is a quick rundown on some of the more popular methods used by fortune tellers and gypsies over the years. The Crystal BallPalmistryAs we move through life, different events and experiences affect our thinking and our way of doing things. Palmistry is a way of seeing the patterns within our lives and showing you which ones are negatively or positively impacting you at the present time. Think of it as a way of receiving a personal assessment of your life. Habitual ways of thinking often cause us to repeat patterns of behavior. These patterns will show up within the palms of your hands. Palmistry cannot predict the future for you, but it can help you assess your current position and attitudes in life. This in turn can help impact your destiny by showing you what areas should be addressed in order to draw more positive changes into your future. Click Here To Learn Palm Reading Palm reading is an easy divining technique to learn since it requires no equipment except the other person's hand. It can tell you a lot about your life and what the lines on your hand reveal about your soul and your life destiny. The Tarot Cards![]() These cards are often used to help a person understand their past and present events that could directly affect their future. They are also a source of inspirational guidance for naturally gifted psychics. The cards often foretell of people and events that will come into your life to help you resolve conflicts and encourage you in new adventures. Learning to read the Tarot is a great way to seek guidance on what course of action you should take whenever you are contemplating a major change or if there has been much upheaval in your life. But remember the answers are only guides, not definite outcomes. Only you can decide your future. The cards are very similar to a regular playing deck of cards in that they have 4 suits (wands, cups, swords and coins). The four suits consist of an Ace to the King, with one additional card in each suit…that of the Page. This totals 56 Minor Arcana cards. The rest of the deck consists of the 22 Major Arcana cards, which contain more complex meanings. The total deck consists of 78 cards. Want to learn how to read the Tarot the easy way and understand how it can work for you? The Complete Beginners Guide To Tarot How to use Tarot cards to connect to your higher self and receive information and guidance from the cards. Empress Tarot - The Easiest Way To Learn A complete, easy guide to Tarot cards and their meanings. Discover some remarkable spreads to use in your readings for friends and family. Numerology![]() Using numerology you can find out information on your name number, your birth number, your current year number, inner and outer personality numbers, your fate number, your house and street number, and so much more. These numbers show a great deal about character, purpose in life, what motivates you, and where talents may lie. Many people use numerology before undertaking a move, a career change or any other major activity in their life. Power Numerology Are numbers ruling your life? Discover the hidden meanings behind everyday numbers and how you can use numerology to improve your love life, and even find your soul mate. Joyful Numerology Learn Spiritual Numerology with this study course and discover the process for making Spiritual Numerology charts. Nine Easy Lessons that teaches you how to be a professional numerologist. Now that we've explored some of the different divining techniques that are popular, let's begin to put our Fortune Teller Halloween party into action. I See An Invitation Coming In The Near Future!Before you do anything, you'll need to decide on the date and time of your party.If it's a children's party, consider having it late afternoon or very early in the evening a day or two before Halloween.In some cases, parents would actually prefer to have their kids attend a party rather than go out trick or treating. If you feel this is the case, then by all means, plan for your party to begin around the same time that most children are heading out for trick or treating. Don't go longer than two hours, as that's usually more than enough stimulation for most children. For an adult party, obviously it will start later in the evening. Eight o'clock is the most popular time. You will need to design invitations or purchase some that reflects the theme of this party. Invitations with a fortune teller, stars & moon, or a crystal ball, for example, will work perfectly. A couple of invitation samples are given a bit further below. Pre-packaged invitations will already contain matching envelopes. If you're designing and printing your own, you will need to find envelopes to fit your invitations. If you'd like to make your own envelopes as well, here is a template that you can use: About.com: Family Crafts - 4.5 x 6 inch envelope Be sure to obtain the full name, address and phone number of all of your guests. When addressing the envelopes, try to use colored ink that matches the primary color of your invitation. In this case, for a Fortune Teller party, I would suggest you use royal or midnight blue, deep purple or an emerald green. It's also a nice touch to put a sticker on the back, reflecting the theme of the party. The following is the information that needs to be included on each invitation:
Look Into Your Future - Party InvitationsFor invitations that will not be folded (such as the one below) make sure to print them on a heavier paper or card stock so that they don't bend or crinkle easy. (Regular paper is okay for folded invitations). ![]() Click Here For Full Size Print Version ![]() Click Here For Full Size Print Version Costume SuggestionsDress up as gypsies. Wear brightly colored skirts, layered if possible. Flowery blouses with ruffles or blouses with elastic necklines that you can pull down over your shoulders.For males, wear black pants and colorful shirts with ruffles. A buccaneer's (pirate) shirt will work as well. Brightly colored vests would also be appropriate. Wear a black leather string tie around your neck. Everyone should wear lots of jewelry and medallions. Tie a scarf around your head and a red sash around your waist. Wear large, dangling earrings and many bracelets. You can find some great gypsy style costumes and accessories at ![]() www.buycostumes.com Play Gypsy MusicThere are many different forms of the gypsy music, most of which is based on the tradition of Romany music, with influences from Hungary, Turkey and other such cultures within the Middle Eastern countries.Fiddles and violins were widely used, as well as clarinets, kanun (a zither), darbuka (drums), and occasionally the lute. Today, you'll often find gypsies playing the accordion, fiddle and clarinet as well. The following links will introduce you to a variety of gypsy music that would be suitable for this theme party: A Collection of Gypsy Music (Amazon.com) Romanian Music (Amazon.com) Romanian Gypsy Music and Musicians Creating Ambience With Your DecorLet's not start throwing up orange and black streamers as you would with a typical Halloween party. Not for this special shindig. You want to create an mystical, mysterious atmosphere for your fortune teller party.Fortune telling, superstitions and the mystical world seem to go hand and hand. So let's set the mood with these gypsy-like decorations. ![]() The Twinkle of Gold Stars and Glowing MoonsGold tin foil or gold wrapping paper Scissors Black Thread or Clear Fishing Line Piece of cardboard Instructions: 1. Copy and cut out from cardboard, the moon and star shapes below to use as templates. 2. Cut several stars and moons. Tape or tie thread to the ends of the shapes and hang them from the ceilings. You can enlarge or shrink these templates using a photocopier as needed.
Magical TableclothsBlack material or black tablecloths Gold sparkle fabric pens Scissors (if needed to cut material) Instructions: Cut material if needed to fit over tables. Make sure the front hangs down to the floor. Draw stars, moons and suns all over the material using a gold fabric pen. Cover all your tables with you magical tablecloths. If desired, use gold star confetti and sprinkle it on top each table. Another quick way of creating a "magical table" is to drape gossamer material in a black, dark blue or deep purple color over a round table. String white twinkle lights under the table so that they shine through the material. Starry Night CandlesDark colored votive holders or small glasses in varying heights Gold colored glass paint Small paint brush Votive candles or tea lights Instructions: 1. Clean the votive holders and/or glasses and dry thoroughly. 2. Follow the directions on the gold colored glass paint and paint stars, moons and spiral swirls on the glass holders. 3. Place the votive candles or tea lights within the holders and place in groupings around the room. Mystical Crystal BallVery large globe light bulb (frosted or clear) Acrylic paints: light blue, purple, gold Large bowl or small bucket Cardboard Black paint Paint brush Glue Stapler or tape Instructions: 1. Fill the bowl or bucket about ½ full with water. Dribble a string of paint around the surface of the water with the blue, purple and gold paints. 2. Hold the end of the light bulb, and carefully dip it into the water. Slowly twirl it around so the paint swirls around the light bulb. Remove from the water. Place the light bulb in a glass or some other container to hold it off the counter until it dries. 3. Cut out the cardboard to make a base (about 3" wide and 8" in length depending on the size of your bulb). Staple or tape the 2 short ends together. Paint the outside of the base black. Decorate in gold if you wish. 4. Once the bulb is dry, put a thin line of glue along the top edge of the base and place the bulb on it (part of the bulb should slip down inside to "cradle" the bulb). Let glue dry. Voila! A crystal ball to impress your guests with your "gazing" powers. Midnight MuralBlack material, enough to cover a wall or black garbage bags cut open Gold sparkle fabric pen or gold sparkle glue pen Gold star and moon stickers (or glow-in-the-dark pieces) (optional) Astronomy book showing the constellations Thumbtacks Instructions: 1. Sew strips of material together to make an 8' x 8' square or larger if you wish. (Alternatively, tape the garbage bags together on one side only. 2. Using the book as a reference, draw various constellations on the material using the gold fabric pen/sparkle glue pen. If desired, use the stickers/glow-in-the-dark stars/moons instead. 3. Hang the mural on a wall. Have guests see if they can guess the different constellations in the "midnight sky". Another option is to tack this up to the ceiling. General Decorating Ideas
Fortune Teller Party GamesHave some fun at your next Halloween party with these interesting divination games and activities. As a quick reference, here is how I've divided up the party games:Candle Divining1 pink candle, 1 green candle and 1 orange candle Blindfold Instructions: 1. Place the 3 candles in a row on a table and light them. Leave a fair amount of space between each one. 2. Blindfold the player. 3. Shuffle the candles around so that they are not in their original positions. 4. Turn the blindfolded player around 3 times and face them toward the table. 5. The player is then instructed to blow out one of the candles. Depending on which candle they've blown out, this will be their fortune:
Bobbing for Apples
Water Lots of apples Hand towels (for drying faces) 1. Fill the bucket or pot with water about ¾ full. Put in several apples. 2. Guests must hold their hands behind their backs and try to grab an apple with their teeth. 3. The apples that they grab should be eaten at midnight to ensure good luck in the future. ![]() Fate's Fortune
a ring a feather 1. Hide the 3 items in the main party room. 2. The guest who finds the penny is promised wealth. 3. The guest who finds the ring will be married soon. 4. The guest who finds the feather will have good health. Tossing the Apple Peel
Some paring knives 1. Give your guests an apple and a knife. Instruct them to begin peeling the apple from the top in a continuous circle until the bottom (if they can). 2. As they are peeling the apple they should say: "By the paring let me discover the initial letter of my true lover." 3. Once peeled, they throw the apple peal over their shoulder. The initial it makes will be the initial of someone important in his or her life. Telling Fortunes With Cards
A Tarot Card book or a fortune telling playing card book 1. Read the books to familiarize yourself on what the cards mean. 2. Using a simple 3 card spread, have the guest shuffle the deck of cards while thinking of question that they want answered. 3. When they are finished shuffling, have them cut the deck three times and pick one of the three piles. 4. Gather up the piles, putting the chosen pile on top of the pack. 5. Deal out 3 cards from the top of the pile in a line, from left to right. 6. The first card to your left reflects the past, the card in the middle reflects the present and the card on the right reflects the future. 7. Read the card meanings for the person with help from a book, and relate it to the past, present or future according to the position of the card. A quick Fortune Telling alternative: Have the person shuffle the cards while thinking of a question. When they are finished shuffling, take back the cards and fan them out in your hand. Have the guest choose a card. Tell the guest what that card means. Twirling Apple
Several pieces of string Fire (in a fireplace or bonfire) 1. Have all the unmarried women stand around the fire. 2. Tie the string to the apple stem and give each woman an apple. Instruct them to twirl the apple over the hot fire. 3. The woman who holds the apple that breaks off first into the fire, will be the first to be married. Freaky Fortunes
Paper and pen 2 bowls or small boxes 1. Go through the old horoscope book and copy down short astrological fortunes on the paper. Make sure you get quite a few. 2. Cut the fortunes into small strips of paper (2" x 6"). Fold them in half and put them into a deep bowl or box. 3. Cut some more strips of paper the same size to make the categories. On these, write down the following (make 2 to 3 of each category) and then place them in the second bowl:
Love Travel Your Future Mate Career Your Dreams Zany Zodiac
Pens/pencils for each guest 1. On each piece of paper, write a list of the 12 Zodiac signs, leaving 3 to 4 lines in between each sign.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Leo (July 23 - August 22) Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Libra (September 23 - October 23) Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Pisces (February 19 - March 20) ![]() 3. Specify a time limit of about 10 minutes (if you have a small number of guests, keep the time limit to under 5 minutes.) 4. Once that time limit is up, the person with the most signatures wins. Halloween Party FavorsPresent your party guests with favors and game prizes in keeping with a Fortune Teller Halloween party. Anything related to stars, moons, the zodiac, or items decorated in a magical, mystical way would be appropriate. Here are some craft ideas that are simple to put together.Star Bright Candles
Glue Gold or shimmering purple ribbon Star stickers (or zodiac stickers) or cut outs of stars/moons/sun/zodiac symbols Glue the stickers or cutouts along the bottom 1/3 of each candle. Tie two candles together with the ribbon. Zodiac Constellations
Book on Zodiac Constellations Gold Marker Shiny stiff black paper or black cardboard cut into 8' x 10" pieces 2. lace the stars on the black paper according to the picture in the book related to each guest's zodiac sign. 3. Write the name of the zodiac sign along the bottom with the gold marker. 4. If desired, also right the person's name below it and draw the zodiac symbol for the sign on either side of the name (see Zany Zodiac game for symbols.) Your guests can take these personalized constellations home and frame them if they wish. Star Candle Pots
Black, midnight blue or gold paints Star, moon and/or sun stickers or graphic cutouts Glue and paint brushes Votive candles Acrylic sealer 1. Paint the pots inside and out with paint. Glue on stickers or graphics around the outside of the pots. 2. Seal inside and out with acrylic sealer. Let dry. 3. Place votive candle inside and hand out as favors or prizes. RefreshmentsConjure up some futuristic food and drinks to coordinate with your gypsy-style Halloween party. Hear are some recipes that you can easily prepare to serve your guests. Of course, Fortune Cookies are a must have for this party!Mystical Punch
5 cans water 2 cans frozen orange juice concentrate 2 cans water 2 large cans unsweetened pineapple juice 2 large bottles of ginger ale, chilled Ice cubes frozen in the shapes of stars and moons (tint with yellow food coloring before freezing) Mix all ingredients together except the ginger ale and ice cubes. Chill punch. Just before serving add ginger ale and ice cubes. Celestial Dip
3 tablespoons vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon butter ½ pound cream cheese, softened Few drops Tabasco sauce 1 small onion chopped 1 green pepper chopped 1. Combine eggs, sugar, and vinegar. Cook over hot water, stirring constantly until thickened. 2. Add softened cream cheese. Beat until smooth. 3. Add Tabasco sauce, onion and green pepper. Stir. 4. Chill and serve with fresh cut veggies and/or shaped canapés (recipe follows). Constellation Canapés
Small star, moon and sun shaped cookie cutters Butter 1. Remove crusts from bread. Cut into celestial shapes with cookie cutters (use small cutters). 2. Melt butter in a fry pan. Lightly brown bread shapes on both sides. Remove and set on plate. 3. Spread with desired toppings. Bambinos
¼ pound mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 pound salami or pepperoni, cut up in small pieces ¼ teaspoon oregano Crackers, melba rounds or canapés 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine tomato paste, garlic powder and oregano. 2. Spoon small amounts of paste on crackers. Top with salami/pepperoni. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. 3. Bake 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately. (Yield: 5 to 6 dozen) Sparkling Raspberry Tea
2 cups raspberry-cranberry drink 2 cups sparkling water Mix all ingredients. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices. Fortune Cookies
2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 ounces sugar 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 egg whites 4 ounces vegetable oil 1 teaspoon water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ![]() 1. Sift flour, cornstarch, sugar and salt together in a large bowl. 2. Mix egg whites, oil, water and vanilla in a small bowl and stir into flour mixture until blended. 3. Roll very thin 4 inch circles of dough and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 300F for 15 minutes. 4. Working quickly, remove one cookie at a time from the baking sheet with a wide spatula flipping the cookie onto a gloved hand. 5. Place a thin paper fortune on cookie and fold the cookie in half. Grasp the ends of the cookie and crease it into a crescent shape. You may wish to use the edge of a pan or pot to do this. 6. Place on wire rack to cool. Store in an air tight container. Note: If the cookie cools too fast while you're trying to shape it, put it back into the oven for 30 seconds to 1 minute to soften. It's best to bake and work with only a few cookies at a time. Learn More About Fortune TellingRecommended books:Tarot Card Decks:Browse through some of these amazing Tarot card decks featuring beautiful artwork and meaningful illustrations. Each deck comes with it's own instructions and often a well-written book to guide you on your way to telling the future. Web Sites To Explore:Fortune-telling is the practice of predicting the future, usually of an individual, through mystical or supernatural means and often for commercial gain. It often conflates with the religious practice known as divination. How They Tell Fortunes in Italy Only thirty-two cards are used for the Italian method of fortune-telling, all the numbers under seven, except the ace, being taken out of each suit. Various experiments with this plan of fortune-telling will give rise to curious combinations, and perhaps startling developments, as the one acting for the inquirer gains in knowledge and confidence. Would You Like a Copy of This Halloween Party Theme?![]() Get This Halloween Party Plan For Free! clicking with your RIGHT mouse button here. Sorry, as this is a free download that I am giving away, I won't be providing support for download problems or other troubleshooting problems, if there are any. You will need Acrobat Reader in order to read this pdf document. Most machines already have this installed. If you do not have it or if your ebook looks garbled when you open it, you can download the newest version here for free. |
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