Abbey
Increasing wealth and comfort; expect to gain much success in one's life / Future ease and freedom from worry
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Ace Of Clubs
Good news through the post
Ace Of Diamonds
Expect to be gratified by a good present or sum of money
Ace Of Hearts
Affection and happiness in the home
Ace Of Spades
A large town or building
Acorn
Health, strength and gain through industry, a sowing of which expect to see the reaping, a short journey from which there may be great results; good fortune and ease are predicted by several acorns / Improvement in health, continued health, strength, and good fortune
Aircraft
If flying towards consultant, hasty news or an unexpected journey; if stationary it gives warning that expect to have but little success in one's life unless you come out of the rut into which you have fallen / Unsuccessful projects
Albatross
If seen with the sign of a ship or water it points to distress for those at sea; to sailors or to those associated with them it is an omen of sadness, meaning sorrow and sometimes death
Alderman
To workers is a sign that if they proceed with caution they will become prosperous
Alligator
Warning of personal danger and distress possibly caused by those nearest to you; it also much mental disturbance and worry; if very close to the querent a catastrophe is imminent
Almonds
Festivities and social enjoyment, good and generous friends
Altar
If with a figure near, sorrow and distress are foreshown
Anchor
A pleasing symbol of good and loyal friends, constancy in love, and the realisation of one's wishes; an emblem of safety to a sailor / A lucky sign; success in business and constancy in love; if cloudy, the reverse is read
Anemone
Flowers often indicate an event to be expected in the early autumn; the nature of it must be judged by other signs in the cup
Angel
Good fortune in love, radiance, happiness, and peace / Good news, especially good fortune in love
Angel (Flying)
A token of love and joy which are swiftly coming you
Antlers
An accident is predicted by symbol
Anvil
One's strength and energy will bring you much success in new plans or enterprises
Ape
Suggests that you have a secret enemy; it suggests malicious and dangerous persons whose tongues are to be feared; it is also despondency, care, anxiety, and fraud / Secret enemies
Apple
A pleasant sign of happiness, cheerful conditions, good health, and fortune / Long life; gain by commerce
Apple Tree
Change for the better
Apple Trees
Predict a happy event in the apple season
Apron
Close to the querent brings a new friend; at a distance new work or acquaintances
Arab
Symbol points to a need for caution in choosing one's friends, or you may find yourself in the power of someone who will prove to be an undesirable companion
Arch
Things which you desire are developing in the wished-for direction; the arch is hope; one's ambition may be gratified in a most unexpected manner / A journey abroad
Ark
Security and of finding refuge in times of distress and turmoil
Arm
If curved, it love, protection, care and strength; stretched out, that a new influence will come into one's life which will prove to be an endless source of joy and love
Armour
A suit of armour points to that expect to be called upon to face difficulties and dangers and that expect to come through them with courage; See Knight in Armour
Arrow
Unpleasant news or a disagreeable letter from the direction in which it comes / A disagreeable letter from the direction in which it comes
Artichoke
Sadness, disappointment and delay; sometimes a secret trouble is indicated by symbol
Artist
To see an artist at work, indicates association with those who study art; also a happy nature finding much joy and beauty in life
Artist'S Mahl Stick
Implies an artistic temperament, a dislike of daily duties or irksome tasks, and a fretting under any routine; a lack of attention to detail is also a usual characteristic of symbol
Arum Lily
Dignity, expectancy, and calm; its fuller meanings must be judged by other symbols around it
Ass
If its head is towards consultant, a piece of good news or an event which has long been waited for is near; if its tail, then further patience is necessary, for there may be delay; if it gallops, it gives warning that if people allow themselves to become... / Misfortune overcome by patience; or a legacy
Asters
Flowers indicate a smooth though possibly a somewhat monotonous life; they also a settled state of mind and sound judgment; if seen in the form of a wreath a death is predicted
Automatic Machine
A lack of initiative and consequent failure in arriving at any great achievement
Axe
Mastery and power to overcome difficulties; sometimes separation / Difficulties overcome
Baby
A naked baby close to the querent is sadness and disappointment caused by those who are nearest and dearest; to some it is money worries; a baby in arms means reconciliation
Bacon
Pieces of bacon signify good luck and profitable business
Badger
For a maid, or a bachelor, symbol predicts a single life, but one of freedom, health and success; for the married, it implies regret that they did not remain unmarried / Long life and prosperity as a bachelor
Bagpipes
Warning of coming sorrow or much agitation and disturbance
Ball
See Football
Ballet Dance
Is a forecast of unsuccessful plans
Balloon
A symbol which indicates that much is attempted but little achieved; there is a passing enthusiasm for various experiments and new ideas, but the interest soon flags, and finally vanishes as the balloon in the clouds
Bananas
Promise gratification and the occurrence of those things which are most pleasing to you; also a prediction of much happiness and success in love affairs
Banner
A prosperous life for a man and of a wealthy marriage for a woman
Barber
The approach of a new interest coming into one's life, which will lead you to be most particular as to one's personal appearance
Barrel
Festivity, possibly a picnic; several barrels, prosperity
Barrel Organ
Melancholy and a distaste for present circumstances
Basin
Small ailments and minor worries; a broken basin, domestic annoyance
Basket
Domestic duties and family cares; if full, a present given or received / An addition to the family
Basket Of Flowers
Happiness and contentment, fulfilled desires
Bassoon
Suggests that one's energy is apt to exceed one's wit
Bat
See Cricket Bat / Fruitless journeys or tasks
Bath
Indicates grief or dismay
Bats
An ill omen showing sickness and trouble in the home; with other signs, a prediction of death
Bayonet
A sign to be feared; it suggests danger of operation, wounds, and pain
Beans
Quarrels and disputes with relations
Bear
A journey north, sometimes prolonged travel; See also Polar Bear / A long period of travel
Beasts
Other than those mentioned, points to misfortune
Bed
A visit, illness; or death, according to other symbols
Beef
A round of beef points to coming financial worries
Beehive
Eloquence, mental capacity, and much energy in forming new schemes and carrying them through; also of attainment to power and honour
Bees
Points to success through one's own ability, many friends and enjoyment of life to the full; See also Bumble Bee
Beetle
Unrest, domestic tribulation, or disagreements; several beetles, that there is a risk of slander and abuse by those whom you regard as friends
Beetroot
Symbol indicates that someone will try to do you a bad turn, but it will fail in its object and rather turn out as a benefit
Bell
Amazing news according to other signs in the cup; several bells indicate a wedding; See also Canterbury Bells, Diving Bell, Handbell
Belladonna Lily
Is hope, love, happiness, and the leading of an upright and honourable life
Bellows
An endeavour to make the best of a bad business
Besom
Gives a caution to avoid meddling in other people's affairs or you may find yourself regarded as an unpleasant busybody
Bier
A symbol of death; if close to the querent, a personal sorrow, otherwise of a less personal nature
Billiard Table
Pleasure followed by regret
Bird
Are significant of happiness and joyful tidings; a single bird flying means speedy news, telegrams; birds in a row on a branch or line that there may be vexatious delay in receiving some wished-for news / A lucky sign; good news if flying, if at rest a fortunate journey
Bird Feeding Young
After a time of patient waiting, one's desires may be fulfilled
Bird Of Paradise
Difficulties and trials are vanishing and a future of comfort and pleasure awaits you
Bird On A Perch
If close to the querent, news resulting in pleasant plans; if at some distance, there is a doubt of the news being sent
Bird'S Nest
A happy discovery, leading to a fortunate enterprise brought about to a great extent by one's own patience and ability; it is also a good omen of love, friends, and increase of fortune
Birds In Cage
Implies that a variety of causes prevents you from obtaining one's dearest wish; should the cage door be open, obstacles will shortly be removed and great happiness may be yours
Biscuits
Seen in various shapes and sizes points to the occurrence of pleasant events
Bishop
Benevolence, authority, and progress; in cope and mitre, preferment and honour
Bluebells
Indicate that an event bringing you much satisfaction and pleasure may be expected to take place in the spring
Bluebottle Fly
Unpleasantness and jealousy may be aroused by one's success
Boar
Animal much energy and push though not always in the right direction to bring you unqualified success; it is also obstacles in one's path
Boat
Success in a new enterprise; seen with clouds, troubles and disappointment; See also Ferryboat / A friend will visit the querent
Bomb
Points to a personal disaster or news of an explosion and loss of life
Bones
Are an indication of misfortune surmounted with courage
Bonnet
Implies that youth may be past before you have the best happiness of one's life; See also Widow's Bonnet
Book
An open book a desire for information and a mind ever on the alert to understand new theories and facts; a closed book is expectancy
Bookcase
Is a pleasing symbol of coming success through study and perseverance
Boomerang
Sign means news from Australia, or that some unexpected development will lead to one's having a great interest in that country; with signs of travel, that expect to make one's home there
Boot-Tree
A lucky surprise
Bootblack
A bootblack is failure in one's work
Boots
Fortunate business, a good income, and the gratification of one's tastes and pleasures; boots of a curious shape points to an unfortunate enterprise ending in failure
Border
See Flower Border
Bottle
Happy days; several bottles indicate extravagant tastes; small bottles, illness
Bouquet
Is a most fortunate symbol of coming happiness, love, fulfilled hope, and marriage / One of the luckiest of symbols; staunch friends, success, a happy marriage
Bow
Reunion after absence or estrangement
Bow And Arrow
That there is unpleasant talk of one's personal affairs which may do you harm
Bower
Happiness in love is proclaimed by symbol
Box
An open box points to a troubled love affair; a closed box, that expect to find something which you had lost
Boy
Symbol is read in accordance with other signs in the cup
Bracelet
A discovery made too late
Branch
A large branch is much independence and of success in carrying out an undertaking; the larger it is the greater one's success; a broken branch an attempt to organise a project or new scheme which will end in failure
Bread
A loaf of bread is the commonplace and of monotony; several loaves give warning against waste and extravagance, for a shortage of corn is threatened; loaves of bread with crossed swords above them predict mutiny and disaffection among those whom the world...
Bricklayer'S Trowel
A task which you have in hand may be successfully carried out
Bricks
Signify new plans and enterprises which will lead to prosperity
Bride
Sign indicates a wedding, coming joy, or a rival in one's affections, according to other symbols around it
Bridge
An advantageous opportunity; a fortunate journey; See also Suspension Bridge / A favourable journey
Bridle
Points to the fact that you greatly object to interference or authority, and that expect to always be "top dog" with one's friends
Brooch
Indicates that you are likely to make a discovery greatly to one's advantage, and may in time turn it to good account in the development of a patent; a brooch with dots around it predicts a present
Broom
That there is need for you to be careful in the choice of one's friends, and to avoid rushing into an intimacy which you might later have cause to regret
Bubbles
See Child Blowing Soap Bubbles
Buckles
Points to that some important arrangement of much personal advantage will fall through in an unforeseen manner, causing disappointment and dismay
Buffalo
A most unexpected and unusual happening, possibly causing agitation and uncertainty as to the best way to proceed
Bugle
A desire for admiration and notice from all whom you meet; it also implies that it is high time to arouse yourself and become more energetic and industrious
Building
Removal / A removal
Bull
An ill omen of misfortune, attacks of pain, or of slander by some enemy; if it gallops with tail up, personal danger or illness of someone dear to you / Slander by some enemy
Bumble Bee
A cheerful disposition, making the best of everyone and everything, easily gratified tastes and pleasures; many friends and social success; with other signs, travel is indicated
Buns
Signify social amusements and duties, also that you usually take a cheery view of things even in troublesome circumstances
Buoy
Hope; you have a good friend in all weathers
Bush
Invitations and social enjoyments / An invitation into society
Butter
Good fortune and success, the comforts of life, and a desire for the best of everything
Butterfly
Passing pleasure, power of attraction, many admirers, and flirtations; to the lover it speaks of inconstancy / Success and pleasure
Buttonhook
An exchange between friends, successfully organised plans, and a propitious meeting
Buttons
If of various size and shape they mean that there may be many suggestions as to arrangements and new plans without anything definite being settled
Cab
Gloom, sadness and parting
Cabbage
Symbol points out that in spite of thrift and diligence, expect to never be very rich
Cabinet
An unexpected and fortunate discovery, giving you much pleasure and satisfaction, possibly wealth and unthought-of prosperity
Cage
An empty cage that you expect to find all manner of amiable qualities in others which are entirely lacking in yourself; See also Birds in Cage
Cakes
New friends, social success, invitations, and hospitality; See also Wedding Cake
Calf
A need for gentleness and kindness to those with whom you associate
Camel
A responsibility satisfactorily carried out; sometimes frustrated plans and endless delays; a camel laden means wealth from an unexpected source abroad / A burden to be patiently borne
Camera
Proclaims the fact that you are too fond of gathering new or clever ideas from others, with a view to passing them off as one's own original thoughts whenever the opportunity arises
Campanulas
Flowers indicate that one's hope is centred on one desire, and assure you of the certainty of obtaining one's wish
Candle
Is significant of trials, worries, or illness
Candle Extinguisher
An uncomfortable incident or episode which will put you out considerably
Candlestick
You have need to look at things from a wider point of view; to make the best of yourself you must cultivate perception
Cannon
Military and naval display and good fortune; with pleasant symbols around or near, such as a crown or star, promotion for someone dear to you in the service / Good fortune
Canoe
Implies that a new friendship will eventually lead to a happy love affair
Canopy
Brings success through the help and interest of those who are socially or mentally one's superiors
Canterbury Bells
Graceful flowers indicate that one's happiness is to a great extent dependent upon others; if the figure of a woman appeared beside the flowers it may be through a woman that one's best happiness comes, if a man were seen it may be one of the male sex to...
Cap
Warns you to be cautious in one's dealings with those of the opposite sex; it also points to the fact that those things which you desire to hide will become known; See also Peaked Cap
Capstan
To those associated with the sea, warning of storms; to others, it predicts association with sailors or yachtsmen
Car (Motor) And Carriage
Coming wealth, visits from friends
Carafe
A pleasure which will depend entirely upon yourself is the meaning of symbol
Caravan
An independent nature, desiring to live a roaming life free of restrictions; should a horse be harnessed to the caravan one's ambitions may be fulfilled
Cards
See Ace of Clubs, Ace of Diamonds, Ace of Hearts, Ace of Spades
Carnations
Sweet-scented flowers bring happiness, faithfulness, love, and good friends
Carpenter At Work
Necessary arrangement of one's affairs is the meaning of symbol
Carriage And Horses
Points to that one's affairs will prosper and that you may reasonably expect the comforts of life; a carriage without horses means that one's riches may be transitory, leaving you in poverty; with other signs it that you may be the victim of scandal
Carrying Chair
An omen of illness or accident
Cart
A symbol of fluctuation in fortune and of a tedious waiting for any settled improvement in financial affairs / Fluctuations of fortune
Carving
Handsome carving is satisfaction and development
Castle
You may expect fortune to smile upon you; a crumbling castle disappointment and ill success in love and marriage / Unexpected fortune or a legacy
Cat
Is an uncomfortable sign of trickery, meanness, and quarrels among relations, money matters probably being the disturbing cause; a cat jumping worries and difficulty / Difficulties caused by treachery
Caterpillar
You are likely to be criticized unkindly by those who are envious of you, although you have no suspicion that people are anything but friendly in their feeling towards you; there is slyness and deception, and it would be well to be on one's guard or you...
Cathedral
Prosperity, contentment, and happiness with those whom you love is the meaning of symbol / Great prosperity
Cattle
Profitable transactions / Prosperity
Cauldron
New opportunities which need careful consideration
Cauliflower
That even one's best friends cannot describe you as constant or reliable
Cave
Unless you rouse yourself and use a little more push, you are likely to remain in obscurity all one's life
Celery
A vigorous body and active mind which will preserve the energies of youth to a good old age
Chain
An engagement or wedding; an entangled chain means a dilemma which will tax one's ingenuity to the utmost; a long, thick chain indicates ties that you wish to undo / An early marriage; if broken, trouble in store
Chair
A small chair an arrival; a large one, deliberation over a new plan; See also Carrying Chair, Rocking Chair / An addition to the family
Champagne Glass
Good fortune and delight; to the sick, a good omen of recovery
Chatelaine
That a variety of people may be instrumental in one's career; it is also an indication that you are somewhat inclined to depend too much on sentimental and demonstrative affection
Cheese
A large cheese that expect to benefit by the generosity of prosperous friends
Cherries
A love affair, happiness, and health, are the meanings of symbol
Chessmen
Announce the fact that expect to be troubled by matters which are difficult to adjust to one's satisfaction, and you must expect a certain amount of anxiety and worry
Chestnut Tree
An event of interest and importance may be expected in the spring
Chestnuts
Determination in carrying out a scheme which you think will benefit you
Chicken
New interests and pleasures; if roosting, domestic tribulation; if flying, troublesome matters
Child
Is a sign that expect to soon be making fresh plans or forming new projects; a child running means bad news or threatened danger; at play, tranquillity and pleasure
Child Blowing Soap Bubbles
Occasions of sadness and joy in quick succession
Child With Dancing-Doll
The gratification of a wish through an entirely unexpected means
Child With Tambourine
Pleasure, lightheartedness, coming good news
Chimney
Unless you are cautious expect to take a false step; a chimney with smoke to be seen means that you are content, and find pleasure in daily routine and a somewhat commonplace life
Chinaman
There is someone who appears eager to serve you but in reality is far from being trustworthy
Chinese Lantern
False security, the evidence of which will soon be brought to one's notice
Chisel
A symbol of losses, dismay, and trouble
Christmas Tree
Sign indicates that you may expect some special happiness at the Christmas season
Chrysanthemums
Beautiful flowers assure you of a long desired hope in connection with someone dear to you which may be realised in the autumn
Church
Courage, honour, and tranquillity; a legacy / A legacy
Churning
Is a happy omen for good and successful results in all you undertake; expect to be fortunate and will always take a turn in the right direction for one's own happiness
Cigar
A wealthy friend or lover who will absorb all one's thoughts; a broken cigar a disagreeable incident or a quarrel
Circle
Money, presents, an engagement, faithful friends / Money or presents; They mean that the person whose fortune is read may expect money or presents
Clapper For Scaring Birds
Sign proclaims that you are offended at small faults or failings in others, and are always eager to bring them into notice, but are blind to one's own more obvious deficiencies
Clarionet
A pleasure which may be gratified in an unlooked-for manner
Claw
Symbol points to scandal or evil influence
Clenched Hand
Indignation; disputes
Clergyman
Reconciliation in a long-standing feud
Clock
A sign that you desire to hurry over the present and arrive at a time to which you are looking forward
Clouds
Disappointment, failure of plans, and dismay / Serious trouble; with dots nearby, financial success
Clover
A very lucky sign of coming good fortune / A very lucky sign; happiness and prosperity; near the rim, it will come quickly
Cloves
Symbol proclaims the desire for appreciation and the wish to appear at one's best on all occasions
Clown
One's folly is apparent to everyone
Clubs
See Golf Clubs, Ace of Clubs
Coach
If with horses, you may look forward to a time of ease and luxury; if without horses, it warns you against an act of folly or a harmful indiscretion
Coal
Prosperity and good fellowship
Coal Scuttle
Expect to adapt yourself to unaccustomed circumstances requiring much energy
Coal-Scoop
Domestic difficulties or vexation at the turn things have taken
Coat
Sadness caused through a parting; if the coat is ragged, distressing news; without sleeves, failure in a new undertaking
Cobbler
Predicts a life of arduous and ill-paid work, poor health, and a struggle to make both ends meet
Cobra
A warning of grave danger to you or yours
Cock
Forthcoming good news, of conquest and triumph / Much prosperity
Cockatoo
Bird indicates disturbance in the home and some vexation with friends
Cockchafer
Predicts a bad harvest season; flying, the arrival of sudden news of a somewhat disagreeable nature
Cocoanut
Travel or interesting discoveries
Coffee Pot
Dependence on creature comforts; slight indisposition
Coffin
A bad omen of coming bereavement; a coffin with a sword beside it death of a soldier; with a flag, that of a sailor / Long sickness or sign of death of a near relation or great friend
Collar
Perseverance in the face of obstacles will bring you a great reward
Collar-Stud
A reminder of some tiresome or disagreeable little duty which you would fain forget
Columbine
Flowers points to the renewal of a former friendship which is brought about by means of an unthought-of meeting
Comb
Expect to find out that one's confidence in someone was misplaced and discovery will cause you much distress
Comet
Favourable weather; unusual and interesting events; to lovers it is an unfavourable omen of separation and blighted hope / Misfortune and trouble
Compasses
Sign implies that you may expect to travel and to spend one's life in interesting activities / Travelling as a profession
Concertina
Symbol proclaims dilatory habits and feeble wit
Conductor
See Music Conductor
Convolvuli
Feelings of sadness; love and hope which have lasted but a short time now leave only memories to which you cling
Corks
Sign the power of adapting yourself to one's company, and of proving yourself useful in awkward situations
Corkscrew
That expect to be vexed by inquisitive people who trouble you with questions
Cormorant
Bird is a symbol of agility, swift decisions, and the attainment of one's ambition through the power of rapid thought and work
Corn
Is a pleasant omen of wealth and success
Cornucopia
Symbol predicts great happiness and unqualified success
Cover
See Meat Cover
Cow
A calm, contented state of mind, peaceful and prosperous days / A prosperous sign
Cowslips
Joy; to the married it points to a birth
Crab
Strife, family disagreements, an enemy
Cradle
A birth; a broken cradle, sorrow or anxiety about a child
Crane
Heavy burdens and anxiety are indicated by symbol
Crests
Are often to be seen and must to some extent be read in connection with other signs in the cup; large crests indicate news of, or communications with, those in positions of authority; small crests, interesting family developments
Cricket Bat
A love of sport and a keen desire for fair play in all matters
Crinoline
Predicts that unless you retrench in one's expenditure, expect to have but a pittance to spend upon one's dress
Crocuses
Flowers are an emblem of joy, and of radiant happiness in love
Croquet-Mallet
A cheerful and patient disposition, always making the best of things, is the meaning of symbol
Cross
You must expect to meet with hindrances and obstacles in the way of one's desires; sorrow and misfortune are also indicated by symbol; See also Maltese Cross / Trouble and delay or even death
Crossed Keys
Authority, power and honour, and an assurance of comfort and help in times of difficulty or doubt
Crown
Advancement and honour; the attainment of one's highest ambition / Success and honour
Crown And Cross
Good fortune resulting from death
Crutches
Is an unpleasant sign of forthcoming illness or accident which causes lameness for the time being
Cucumber
A new plan successfully carried out
Cup
A large cup tells of a splendid opportunity coming one's way which will insure one's future success; a small cup means that a little anxiety is before you
Cupboard
Disappointment in money affairs
Curtain
Symbol proclaims that someone is hiding a matter from you which it would be to one's advantage to learn; with other signs in the cup which are good you may conclude that the matter may be revealed to you shortly
Custard-Glasses
A signal of illness, possibly chicken pox or measles
Cypress
Tree indicates that you bravely face a difficulty, and finally overcome it by one's own endeavours
Daffodils
A long-desired hope is about to come to pass, or a delightful holiday spent in the company of those most congenial to you
Dagger
If near and pointing towards consultant, it would be a bad sign of danger from wounds or an operation; if more distant, it a much less personal danger / Favours from friends
Dahlias
Some important event which you may expect to take place in the autumn; it also thrift and increase of fortune
Daisies
Imply that you have an attractive, child-like nature, finding happiness in simple pleasures; a circle of daisies means that you attract someone to you of the same nature as yourself who will become all the world to you
Damsons
Complication of one's affairs
Dance
See Ballet Dance
Dancer
A pleasant omen of coming pleasure and gratification, good news, happiness in love and friendship; it also means that expect to receive an unexpected invitation; several figures dancing in happy abandonment points to that one's hopes and desires may be...
Dancing-Doll
See Child with Dancing Doll
Dandelion
Unexpected news of the marriage of an old friend whom you had always supposed would never marry
Dates
A pleasure which is unlikely to come up to one's expectations is the meaning of symbol
Deer
An unfortunate indication that one's ventures in new directions of work or business will end in failure; if running, a fruitless endeavour to undo one's past mistakes; a dead deer, that expect to be the innocent cause of distress to someone you love / Quarrels, disputes; failure in trade
Desk
Expect to receive a letter which will upset you, or expect to lose the friendship of someone with whom you have corresponded regularly for many years
Devil
Symbol gives warning that reformation is needed, or you may find yourself so tightly in the grip of bad influence that it may be well-nigh impossible to extricate yourself
Diadem
Ensign of royalty that one's ambition is realised beyond one's expectations; wonderful good fortune and influential friends assure you of an unusually successful career
Diamonds
See Ace of Diamonds
Dish
Anxiety in household matters; a broken dish is a foretaste of a greater loss
Diver
A great and unexpected piece of news which will lead to a fortunate discovery; to the lover, it reveals deception
Diving-Bell
Sign predicts that you may one day find yourself in danger on the sea or river
Dog
Symbol has many meanings which is read in accordance with the other symbols; in a general way sign indicates adverse conditions, the thwarting of life's chances, unfortunate love affairs, family misfortune and money troubles; a large dog sometimes... / A favourable sign; faithful friends, near the rim; mid-cup, they are untrustworthy
Doll
A festivity at which expect to endeavour to conceal one's feelings of boredom under somewhat foolish hilarity; See also Child with Dancing Doll, Rag Doll
Dolphin
A cheerful and optimistic character, pleasure on the sea or river
Donkey
A legacy long awaited
Dove
A lucky symbol; progress in prosperity and affection
Dovecot
Peace in the home
Doves
Birds give a personal message of happiness and an assurance of faithfulness in love, peaceful circumstances, high ideals, and progress; to those who are at enmity symbol proclaims reconciliation; to the sick or anxious, comfort and hope
Dragon
Great and sudden changes about which there is an element of danger / Great and sudden changes
Dragon-Fly
Tidings of unexpected occurrences, unlooked-for events, new and advantageous opportunities, sometimes new clothes or furniture
Drum
A hazardous enterprise or expedition is the meaning of symbol
Drummer
To a man, points to popularity and a successful public career; to a woman, social success, a large following of friends and admirers, and power of gaining her own ends
Duck
A taste for speculation; if more than one duck, success in work and enterprise, profitable undertakings / Increase of wealth by trade
Dumb Bell
A chance meeting which will lead to the making of a new friend
Dustpan And Brush
Expect to be certain to hear of domestic tribulation amongst one's friends or relatives; if symbol appears in one's cup with other signs of vexation, it would indicate personal domestic annoyance
Dwarf
Points to calamity, accident, or disgrace
Eagle
Predicts that you may expect most beneficial changes, the realisation of a long-cherished hope, and possibly an inheritance of wealth from an unexpected source; a flying eagle the coming of wealth and honour after a change of residence; with a vulture,... / Honour and riches through change of residence
Eagle'S Nest
An eagle on its nest points to association with those in places of authority and honour; it also a life of wealth and ease
Ear
A large ear that expect to be shocked by hearing of some scandal or abuse; a normal ear means that expect to receive some interesting and pleasant piece of news or valuable information
Ear-Rings
To a man symbol proclaims the displeasure of one of the opposite sex; to a woman, the humiliation of unrequited affection
Earwig
Uncomfortable discoveries in the home, troubles with domestics, deceit and prying
Easel
Marriage to widows and maids; to the married, increase of worldly goods; symbol is read in connection with other indications in the cup
Eels
Is an unpleasant symbol meaning malicious tongues and treacherous friends, also gossip over money matters
Egg-Cup
An escape from a threatened disaster
Eggs
New plans and ideas, or a birth
Elephant
Power, travel, promotion, happiness and stability in love and friendship / A lucky sign; good health
Elf
Symbol should put you on one's guard or you may be the victim of an unpleasant practical joke
Elm Tree
A good omen of prosperity and coming happiness
Emu
Lack of caution will not be one of one's failings
Engine
Journeys, trouble on the railway, strikes, accident, and hasty news are the meanings of symbol
Ensign
See Flag
Escape
See Fire Escape
Extinguisher
See Candle Extinguisher
Eye
Penetration and the solving of difficulties; it also depth of character and love
Eyeglasses
Expect to make a beneficial discovery through surprising means
Faces
Several of an invitation to a party or wedding; ugly faces mean disturbances or bad news; pretty faces, pleasure and love
Falcon
Bird warns you to be on one's guard, for you have an enemy / A persistent enemy
Fan
Love of admiration, frivolity, pleasure with the opposite sex
Fate
Is indicated by a straight thin line of tea leaves which ascends towards the querent; what may be expected of fate must be judged by the line itself and other signs in the cup
Feathers
Large feathers signify achievement and prosperity; to authors, literary success; small feathers something of which you are afraid, but which expect to meet with courage
Feet
Expect to be called upon to take a decisive step in some matter which may lead up to an eventful change in one's life
Fence
Means that there is but a step between you and success
Fender
Expect to constantly come in contact with someone to whom you feel a strong antipathy
Ferns
Dignity, peace, and steadfast love are the meanings of symbol
Ferret
Jealousy and enmity are likely to cause you distress / Active enemies
Ferry-Boat
Symbol implies that difficulties may be smoothed away for you by the aid of good and useful friends
Field Marshal'S Hat
To a soldier, or those who are associated with them, is coming promotion, triumph, and of the attainment to honour
Figs
Indicate joy and abundance of the good things of world; to those in business it is an omen of success and prosperity
Figurehead Of A Ship
A good omen for one's future Welfare; symbol predicts that expect to be enabled to steer one's course through smooth waters
Figures
See Numbers, Human Figures, Running Figures
Finger
Usually indicates a special need for attention to be paid to adjoining symbols
Fire-Engine
An evidence of a serious fire of which expect to hear or from which expect to suffer; must be judged by other indications in the cup
Fire-Escape
An urgent warning to take all precautions against fire
Fireplace
One's chief interests in life will probably lie in one's home; small duties, simple pleasures, and a circle of friends
Fish
News from abroad; with other signs of movement, emigration; a starfish is good luck / Good news from abroad; with dots nearby, emigration
Flag
Danger, rebellion, and war are the meanings of symbol / Danger from wounds inflicted by an enemy
Fleur-De-Lys Or Lily
Same as LILY (see related symbol)
Flower
Many pleasant meanings may be given to symbol, good fortune, happiness, love, marriage, and a large circle of admiring friends, being among them; See also Basket of Flowers, Foxgloves, Lily, Forget-me-not / Good fortune, success; a happy marriage
Flower-Border
That for which you have long hoped and waited is about to come to pass
Fly
Small vexations and annoyances which will ruffle you considerably; See also Bluebottle Fly, Dragon Fly
Font
News of a birth or an invitation to a christening party
Foot
Indicates a journey; a swollen foot, injury, or news of an accident to the foot
Football
Love of outdoor games, or a keen interest in the welfare of those who take part in them, is shown by symbol
Forge
Implies a need for refinement and of reconstructing one's ideas on many subjects
Forget-Me-Not
Speaks of the attainment of a cherished hope, also that expect to probably find one's truest happiness in love and marriage
Fork
Warns you against those who constantly flatter you; it would be well for you to be on one's guard or you may one day awake to the fact that all flattery was used as a tool to harm you
Fountain
A most favourable omen foretelling happiness, success in love and marriage, prosperity in business, and good fortune in all you undertake; symbol also points to an unexpected legacy
Fox
That you may have an unsuspected enemy, possibly disloyal dependents; sometimes it means theft and trickery / Treachery by a trusted friend
Foxgloves
Ambition and attainment; if broken or bending, defeated plans and hopes
Frog
A change of residence; with other signs, new work or profession; with bad symbols around, unpleasant sights and stories / Success in love and commerce
Fruit
A happy sign of forthcoming prosperity and general advancement
Gaiters
One's chief interests may be in outdoor work and amusements; intellectual pursuits will not attract you; to clergy, or to those associated with them, gaiters indicate promotion
Gallows
An omen of great distress and tragedy / Good luck
Garden Roller
An indication that things around you are liable to become somewhat unmanageable, and that expect to need tact and strength to avoid being crushed by circumstances
Garland
Happiness, love and honour
Garters
A contempt for feminine weakness is the meaning of sign
Gate
An excellent opportunity awaits you, perhaps the chance of a lifetime; massive high gates restriction, misery, or imprisonment
Geese
Indicate the arrival of unexpected and rather troublesome visitors
Gentian
A memory which is interwoven with sorrow and joy
Geranium
A strong will and determined character, contentment, and happiness; it also two opposite natures who have a great bond of affection between them
Giant
There is, or may be, a serious obstacle in one's path
Gimlet
Expect to be unpleasantly reminded of a disagreeable fact
Giraffe
You are apt to cause mischief through blundering and the making of incorrect statements
Gladioli
Flowers indicate courage in the face of difficulty; hope and tenderness
Glasses
That expect to entertain one's friends on a lavish scale, and delight in hospitality, but will occasionally be confronted by difficulties in one's arrangements; See also Champagne Glass, Custard-Glasses, Eyeglasses, Hand Glass
Gleaner
Expect to always endeavour to make the best of the circumstances in which you find yourself but will seldom possess the most desirable things in life
Goat
A new enterprise which has an element of risk about it; a goat is an unfortunate sign to sailors or to those connected with them / Enemies, and of misfortune to a sailor
Golf Clubs
Indicate a life so full of work that there is but little leisure for recreation
Gondola
A visit to Italy, or a romance are the meanings of sign
Gong-And-Stick
Symbol warns you to expect little else than the "trivial round and common task" for the present
Goose
A venture needing much discussion and arrangement; plans are made only to be upset again, and unless you proceed with caution, you are likely to make a bad mistake / Happiness; a successful venture
Gramophone
Usually points to vexation at being drawn into a somewhat disorderly and noisy pleasure
Grapes
Signify pleasure, abundance, fulfilment, and a life free from care
Grasshopper
A great friend will become a soldier
Grasshoppers
Insects give warning of a poor harvest season; for an old person the risk of chill leading to severe illness
Grave
Symbol is read in accordance with its position, also with reference to other signs in the cup; as a general rule, with gloomy signs it would bring a message of coming sorrow, or with cheerful symbols that a death would benefit the querent
Greyhound
Sign stands for energy and untiring activity which will bring you unqualified success; it also that you may expect favourable tidings of the result of a new enterprise / A good fortune by strenuous exertion
Grindstone
The aftermath of an indiscretion
Guitar
Symbol displays strong power of attraction for the opposite sex, also pleasant adventures ending in a happy love affair
Gun
A very disquieting symbol, grave danger of a sudden calamity; with other bad signs, a violent death / Discord and slander
Ham With Frill
A nice invitation, hospitality, pleasure with one's friends; also enjoyment followed by dismay; a ham without a frill means increasing fortune and success
Hammer
Troublesome little tasks which you are reluctant to undertake / Triumph over adversity
Hammock
A mournful ending of something to which you had looked forward with delight
Hand
Good fellowship, loyalty, and affection; it may also indicate a parting, a meeting or a bargain concluded; other signs around it must be noticed in order to read its special meaning / To be read in conjunction with neighbouring symbols and according to what it points
Handbell
You would much like to startle the world by a wonderful discovery or amazing theory by which one's name would be known for all time but expect to need every possible good symbol to appear in the cup to give you any assurance of one's ambition being gratified
Handcuffs
Disgrace, imprisonment, misfortune, and dishonesty; sign is read in connection with others around it
Handglass
An illusion quickly dispelled is the meaning of symbol
Handscreen
Even small demands sometimes necessitate great effort on the part of those to whom the demand is made
Hare
The return of an absent friend after a long absence; if it is running, a journey is indicated; a dead hare points to money acquired through industry / A long journey, or the return of an absent friend; Also of a speedy and fortunate marriage to those who are single
Harebell
Peace, a placid existence, and faithfulness in love are the meanings of lovely little flower; with other signs you may expect news of a birth
Harp
Is melancholy and predicts the possibility of a nervous breakdown / Marriage, success in love
Harrissi Lily
Graceful flowers predict peace, joy, hope, and a wedding
Harrow
That much of one's time may be given endeavouring to make the lives of those around you smooth and happy, whilst you cheerfully spend one's days in a somewhat monotonous manner
Harvest
A shock of corn is a somewhat sad emblem showing that you have sown that of which the reaping may be tears; it is also a warning of illness, especially to the aged
Hastener For Roasting Meat
You are reminded that you should endeavour to move with the times, and not cling so tenaciously to ideas and habits which are now obsolete
Hat
A symbol of luck, presents, success in new work or enterprise; sometimes it points to the arrival of a visitor / Success in life
Hawk
Is an unfortunate symbol, as it circumstances in which people and things seem to be working against you, placing you in awkward and embarrassing predicaments / An enemy
Hayrick
Indicates a desire for mastery and preeminence; it also that a doubt will arise as to how best to proceed, but expect to find the right way out and will come to a wise decision
Head
A large head gives warning of family trouble or of serious illness; a very small head, waning ability or power; several heads, mental distress or derangement
Hearse
Bereavement or of sad news of those who are bereaved
Heart
Coming happiness through the affections bringing joy into one's life, or satisfaction through money, according to other signs near / Pleasures to come; with dots nearby, through money; if accompanied by a ring, through marriage
Hearts
See Ace of Hearts
Heather
A most fortunate sign of gratified wishes and of coming good luck; to lovers it is an assurance of much happiness
Heavenly Bodies
SUN, MOON AND STARS, happiness and success
Hedge
That through energy and perseverance expect to surmount obstacles and carry all before you
Hedgehog
Expect to be immensely surprised by hearing that someone whom you had always thought of as a confirmed bachelor is about to be married
Hemlock
The shadows of one's past life have an inconvenient habit of appearing at the most awkward moments
Hen
Increase of riches or an addition to the family
Hens
Comfort and domestic felicity; a hen roosting domestic annoyance and money worries
Highlander
Is sound business capacity and a plodding contriver in transactions
Hive
See Beehive
Hockey-Stick
A keenness for games and success in the playing of them
Hoe
Means that expect to often have more to do than you can well accomplish; each day things will occur needing one's attention and increasing one's work, but in spite of it expect to have good health and cheerfulness
Holly
Indicates that something of importance may be expected to occur in the winter; unless gloomy signs appear in the cup, it may be assumed that the event may be a happy one
Hollyhock
Expect to have a friend, or lover, who will never disappoint you
Honeycomb
Prosperous undertakings, honour and renown, and much which is delightful are foreshown by symbol
Hoop
Expect to find immense satisfaction in doing things that require energy even if they are of little importance
Horns
You have a powerful enemy, or at least someone who has feelings of animosity towards you, which may prove to be unpleasant in their result
Horse
Comforts, loyal friends, and pleasure; galloping horses mean that events are hurrying towards you over which you have no control, bringing many changes into one's life; See also Carriage and Horses / Desires fulfilled through a prosperous journey
Horse-Collar
To those who own horses, or do business with them, sign is a pleasant indication of success in some transaction; to others it would imply toil and a strenuous effort to keep things going
Horse-Shoe
A lucky journey or success in marriage and choosing a partner
Horseman
See Mounted Horseman
Horseshoe
An unexpected piece of good fortune, the achievement of one's wish, and good luck in all you undertake; a double horseshoe hastens the arrival of one's desires; a horseshoe reversed means an upset of plans causing much disappointment and vexation
Hot-Water Bottle
Expect to always find compensation in all trials and discomforts
Hot-Water Can
Indisposition, irritability, annoyances
Hour-Glass
Imminent peril
Hourglass
A warning against delay in arrangements or thought-of plans; with other signs, the hourglass is a grave warning of peril through illness or accident
House
A successful transaction, a visit, a new home / Success in business
Human Figures
Must be judged with regard to what they appear to be doing
Hyacinth
Predicts love, joy, and gratified ambition
Ibex On Rock
After a time of strenuous effort and struggle, expect to achieve triumph and a position of security and peace
Indian
Symbol predicts news from India; the nature of the information, whether personal, public, pleasant, or the reverse, must be judged by other indications in the cup
Initials
Frequently occur, and usually point to names of people from whom you may expect to hear shortly; or they may indicate places
Inkpot
Expectancy
Iris
Flowers bring a message of hope and pleasure
Iron
Small vexations or troubles which will quickly pass, is the meaning of symbol
Ivory
Points to increased wealth and a well-merited reward for past industry
Ivy
Patience, understanding, steadfastness, and loyal friends are indicated by sign / Honour and happiness through faithful friends
Jackal
A sly animal who need not be feared; A mischief maker of no account
Jackdaw
Sagacity, dependable friends, and knowledge acquired by persevering study
Jam
Pots of jam caution you against extravagance and waste
Jelly
Points to a time of pleasure and a time of pain
Jemmy
A bad attack of toothache is indicated by weapon
Jewellery
You may expect an increase of wealth, possibly good presents also
Jockey
Successful dealing and good money enterprise; luck in racing and speculation / Successful speculation
John Bull
Figure implies that you are likely to witness, or partake in, an event of national importance
Judge In Robes
Legal affairs, personal or otherwise according to other indications in the cup; sign is often seen during a famous trial or when such is about to take place
Jug
Good health and money making / Good health
Jumping Figure
Change which may be greatly to one's advantage
Kangaroo
Expect to receive an unlooked-for and interesting piece of news; sometimes it indicates that you have a rival / A rival in business or love
Kettle
Is illness; unless a human figure appears beside it, the illness is probably for the querent; it is an omen of coming trouble / Death
Key
Circumstances will improve, things will become easy, and one's path may be made smooth; you may hope for success in whatever you have on hand; a key at some distance from the querent the need for the assistance of good and influential friends in times of... / Money, increasing trade, and a good husband or wife
Keyhole
Gives warning of a need for caution, for someone of whom you feel no suspicion is untrustworthy
King On His Throne
Security and peace; it may also mean that you gain a high position through influential friends
Kingfisher
Beautiful bird the return of someone for whom you have been longing; if flying, news of a surprising nature will speedily arrive
Kite
Vanishing pleasures and benefits, or scandal, are the meanings of sign / Lengthy voyaging and travel leading to honour and dignity
Kneeling Figure
A new enterprise or project; care should be taken to think it over well; do nothing rashly and seek reliable advice
Knife
Is an unpleasant sign of quarrels, broken friendship, and tears / A warning of disaster through quarrels and enmity
Knight In Armour
Sign predicts good fortune, success in love, and loyalty to one's friends
Knives
Signify danger of wounds, attacks of pain, and dismay
Laburnum Tree
Delight and the fulfilment of a cherished hope, probably occurring in the spring
Ladder
Advancement, influential friends, and the attainment of good fortune / Travel
Lamb
An indication that expect to be amazed by the success of a doubtful undertaking; See also Prancing Lamb
Lamp
Sign provides an assurance of good success in business; See also Street Lamp
Lantern
That fear and doubt will mar one's happiness and progress; See also Chinese Lantern
Laurel
Tree points to power, ability and health
Leaves
Prosperous results of one's diligence, new friends, and satisfaction
Leek
Implies that you are anxious to come to the root of some matter of which at present you have only an inkling; with good signs around, you may expect to come to a satisfactory understanding
Leg
Points to a successful race with fortune
Leg Of Mutton
Depression and pecuniary worries is the meaning of sign
Leopard
Animal points to triumph over adverse circumstances or an evil report; two leopards, fortune and misfortune following each other in quick succession / Emigration with subsequent success
Letters
Are shown by oblong or square tea-leaves, initials near give the name of the writer; with dots around they will contain money / Shown by square or oblong tea-leaves, news; Initials near will surnames of writers; if accompanied by dots they will contain money
Lettuce
Sleeplessness, possibly from the receiving of some perturbing news
Lighthouse
A good sign of security and of light on one's path whenever it is most needed; if crooked or broken, disaster at sea
Lightning
Forked lightning seen in a zig-zag up the side of the cup bad weather conditions; if near the figure of a man or woman, it may possibly indicate death from lightning or electrical mechanism; if seen near the base of the cup and with a clear space...
Lilac
Is an emblem of radiant happiness; joys shared with another, with whom there is perfect oneness of purpose and love
Lily
At top of cup, health and happiness; a virtuous wife; at bottom, anger and strife
Lily-Of-The-Valley
A fortunate omen of realisation, love, and marriage; See also Arum Lily, Belladonna Lily, Madonna Lily, Harrissi Lily, Water Lily
Limpets
That you endeavour to wrest from others some valuable secret which they possess, but without success; limpets are good luck to fishermen and promise a big haul of fish
Lines Of Dots
Indicate journeys and their probable length and direction; to be read in connection with other signs of movement; wavy lines mean tiresome journeys or difficulties likely to be encountered
Lion
One of the most fortunate symbols indicating high hopes and excellent prospects, association with distinguished persons, honour, and fame / Greatness through powerful friends
Lizard
Suggests treachery and the probability of a plot being laid against you by false and deceitful friends
Lobster
A pleasant event, or a good present, is shown by symbol
Lock And Key
You are warned against the loss of something which you value
Looking-Glass
Implies a desire to know the truth, even if it be unpleasant to you
Lord Mayor'S Coach
Expect to receive a good offer from an unexpected quarter
Lute
Is a secret sadness of which those around you know nothing; to musicians, a good omen of success
Lynx
To the married a bad omen of estrangement, possibly divorce; to others it treachery or episodes of a painful nature / Danger of divorce or break off of an engagement
Macaroni
Proclaims the sad fact that you must endeavour to make sixpence do the work of a shilling
Mace
Promotion, a position of authority and achievement
Machine
See Automatic Machine
Madonna Lily
Means perfection and peace, and the assurance of love and truth
Magnet
Expect to be drawn by an irresistible attraction towards someone for whom expect to eventually feel more dislike than affection
Magnifying Glass
You are given to such exaggeration that it amounts to untruthfulness
Magnolia
Tree brings calm and peaceful conditions after a time of unrest
Magpie
"One for sorrow, two for mirth, three for a wedding, four for a birth"; ancient saying well explains the meaning of seeing magpies in the tea-leaves
Mahl Stick
See Artist's Mahl Stick
Mallet
Expect to arrive at a wise conclusion in a difficult matter; See also Croquet Mallet
Maltese Cross
Expect to emerge from one source of vexation or trouble only to fall into another
Man
You may expect a visitor / A visitor arriving; If the arm is held out, he brings a present; If figure is very clear, he is dark
Man Carrying A Burden
An unhappy marriage or an unfortunate love affair
Man Carrying Mace
Points to personal promotion or the advancement of someone dear to you
Man Speaking From A Platform
Public news or developments which will specially interest or concern you
Marrow
See Vegetable Marrow
Mars
Sign will often be seen, and indicates a courageous, energetic nature, fond of exploits and freedom, and a capacity for strenuous work; a fortunate symbol for a soldier
Mask
For a lover, predicts that unpleasant facts will come to light, of which at present there is no suspicion, leading to an abrupt ending of the love affair
Mass Of Leaves
Arrivals and departures about which there are little difficulties
Mast
Symbol is read in connection with the surrounding signs
Mastiff
Dog warns you of an unexpected emergency in which there is danger of one's being overpowered by the arguments of those who are masterful
May Tree
The receiving of a joyous message
Maypole
That you find but little satisfaction in one's amusements and gaiety; for whilst you appear to enter into them in a light-hearted manner, you are craving for further excitement
Meat
Financial worry
Meat Cover
An unpleasant emergency or discovery
Medal
Expect to be rewarded for past industry by future prosperity
Medicine Bottle
An unpleasant sign of illness
Medlar
Tree predicts a condition of transient happiness
Meerschaum Pipe
Expect to be disturbed by some news from a man who has much influence in one's life
Melon
Means gratification and good news, and the deriving of much pleasure from the appreciation of those whose good opinion is of value to you
Mercury
Planet is constantly seen in the tea-leaves and is a symbol of ceaseless activity of striving to attain great things; it also indicates good business capacity
Mermaid
To those associated with the sea, is a warning of shipwreck or other peril / Misfortune, especially to seafaring persons
Merrythought
The attainment of a wish or small pleasure
Milk-Cans
An agricultural enterprise that may be to one's advantage
Milk-Churn
A good emblem of future comfort and increased happiness
Milking-Stool
A new venture about which expect to feel somewhat dubious but which with care may be carried out successfully
Mine-Shaft
Is a hopeful sign of coming peace after a time of discontent amongst miners, or a coal strike
Mirror
Prophetic dreams; a love of truth
Mistletoe
That a cherished hope is unlikely to be fulfilled, or at any rate it will only be after many months have passed, and when you have become weary of waiting
Mitre
A prediction of honour and promotion for a clergyman / Honour to a clergyman or through religious agency
Monk
Religious controversy and disturbances
Monkey
Is an unpleasant indication that ugly rumours and scandal may be spread about you or yours; sometimes public notoriety; with other signs, it points to grief and pain / The querent may be deceived in love
Monkey Puzzle Tree
A task lies before you which expect to find hard, but for which expect to afterwards be rewarded by meeting with great success
Monkey-On-Organ
Difficult circumstances and a hard struggle are the meanings of sign
Monograms
Will often be found in the tea-leaves and will indicate someone of much importance in one's life, whose initials are shown by the monogram
Monument
Someone in whose career you are much interested will rise to fame
Moon
A crescent moon good news, fortune, and romance; for a man it predicts public recognition and honour
Mortar
Gloom, illness, emergencies
Motor Car
Short journeys by road or rail, visits from friends; with other signs, some increase of fortune may be expected
Mountain
Gives promise of the realisation of a great ambition and of the influence of powerful friends; many mountains indicate obstructions and sometimes powerful enemies in one's career / Powerful friends; many mountains, equally powerful enemies
Mounted Horseman
Good friends, luck, and advantageous offers
Mouse
Indicate danger of poverty through fraud or theft / Invariably indicates that there is need for a trap to be set; it also gives warning that domestic worries are to be expected
Muff
Implies caprice and ostentation
Mug
Symbol predicts a merry meeting
Mushroom
Predicts that expect to take a small risk and achieve a great success; to lovers, it points to a quarrel and possibly a broken engagement / Sudden separation of lovers after a quarrel
Music Conductor
A good sign to a musician; to others it suggests that enthusiasm and good spirits will carry them through life very happily
Mutton Chop
Fruitless discussion or indisposition are the meanings of sign; See also Leg of Mutton
Myrtle Tree
Speaks of affection and peace; a declaration of love, and a happy marriage
Nail
Toothache and painful dentistry are foreshown by sign
Names
To see the name of a person or place, events occurring in connection with such person or place; if good symbols appear, pleasant happenings may be expected; if gloomy signs, then trouble will arise associated with the name seen
Narcissus
Sentiment and coming joy; also that some new idea will unfold itself to you in the spring and will prove to be of much advantage to you
Native With "Tom-Tom"
Points to news of disturbance in India or news of a personal nature which will cause anxiety
Necklace
A good present or money; a broken necklace that expect to break a bond which you have grown to feel is unendurable
Needles
Mischief and deceit; sometimes disappointment in love
Neptune
Planetary symbol indicates a condition of chaos
Nest
See Bird's Nest, Eagle's Nest
Net
Toil or anxiety followed by amazing achievement and good fortune
Ninepins
A mind determined to gain success whatever the cost in drudgery
Nose
A large nose dissipation; a crooked one a wayward and untrustworthy character; a long, thin nose implies that you change one's ideas on various subjects and alter one's mode of life in accordance with one's new ideas
Nosegay
See Bouquet / The same as BOUQUET (see related symbol)
Notice-Board
One's attention may be called to some fact which it may be to one's advantage to learn
Numbers
Are frequently found in the tea-leaves, and is read in conjunction with surrounding symbols; If the querent has a lucky number, and appears with good signs, it promises much success; An unlucky number with gloomy signs predicts misfortune
Nun
Is a sign that expect to probably remain unmarried through one's own choice; to the married it implies unjust suspicion
Nurse
A nurse in uniform usually points to illness for yourself or for someone dear to you
Nut-Crackers
Points to that expect to strive to solve a difficult problem, the result of which is of much importance to you
Nuts
Gratified ambition and wealth are indicated by nuts
Oak
Very lucky; long life, good health, profitable business, and a happy marriage
Oak Tree
Is a good omen of wealth, strength, and attainment of cherished hopes; for a lover, it predicts happiness and prosperity in marriage
Oar
Sport; amusements; a broken oar recklessness for which expect to pay dearly
Obelisk
Points to honour and wealth
Oblong Figures
Family or business squabbles
Oil-Can
Work and worry are suggested by sign
Onions
You may expect that something which you supposed was a secret may be discovered, possibly through treacherous friends
Opera-Glasses
You are in danger of losing the confidence of one's friends because of one's inquisitive questions
Orchids
Give a pleasing assurance of coming good fortune and a life of ease and wealth
Organ
Is read in connection with other signs around it; sometimes it means a wedding, death, or realised ambition; to a musician, it is a good omen of achievement
Ostrich
Symbol points to achievement in creative work; if running, you may look for startling news and rumours of public upheavals
Otter
You must expect to receive a disagreeable shock through some unpleasant spite on the part of those of whom you have always thought well, and regarded as loyal and affectionate friends
Overcoat
You may expect to have changes in one's life and become of much importance
Owl
A bad omen of illness, misfortune, and poverty; if flying, expect to receive tidings of grief; to lovers bird is a symbol of bad news or unpleasant rumours / An evil omen, indicative of sickness, poverty, disgrace, a warning against commencing any new enterprise; If the querent be in love he or she may be deceived
Ox
An ox in his stall implies hospitality, domestic peace and abundance
Oysters
Are enjoyment and expensive tastes, also that expect to appreciate the pleasures of life more in one's later years than in one's youthful days
Padlock
An open padlock means a surprise; a closed one, a need for precaution
Pagoda
Foreign travels
Pail
Expect to be called upon to undertake a variety of things which you dislike
Pails On Yoke
In the future you may hope for compensation for past trials and weariness
Palace
Points to good fortune and favours
Palette
A hopeful sign of success to an artist or to those associated with one; to others, it suggests a need for deliberation and advice before embarking upon a new work or enterprise
Palm-Tree
Honour, fame, and victory; increase of wealth, love, and marriage / Good luck; success in any undertaking; children to a wife and of a speedy marriage to a maid
Pampas Grass
Is a sign that expect to make a pathetic endeavour to find happiness in a life which is cast in a somewhat dreary lot
Pan And His Pipes
A most cheering symbol which gives an assurance of happiness, future prosperity, and delight
Pansy
Is a symbol of understanding, modesty, and contentment; it is also a pleasant indication of faithful friends and happy days
Panther
You may expect to be shocked at the treacherous behaviour of a friend whom you had always regarded as honourable
Paradise
See Bird of Paradise
Parallel Lines
Predict well-thought-out and smoothly running plans
Parcels
Are shown by thick, square or round leaves
Parrot
Is foreign travel, the making of many friends, and much mental energy; sometimes it gives a hint that there is an inclination to gossip and spread scandal / Emigration for a lengthy period
Parsley
Small events will bring you satisfaction
Peacock
The acquisition of property; a prosperous and happy marriage; with other signs, an unfortunate friendship / Success and the acquisition of property; also a happy marriage
Peaked Cap
The arrival of a male visitor
Pear
Great wealth and improved social position; success in business, and to a woman a wealthy husband
Pears
Improved social condition and other advantages; fruit brings success to a business man and to a woman a rich husband; one pear a birth or new plans
Pedestrian
An important appointment or urgent business / Good news; an important appointment
Pelican
Bird is a symbol of loneliness, separation, and yearning for the unattainable; if it is flying expect to receive news from those who are far away in isolated parts of the world
Pen
See Quill Pen
Penguin
Strange bird indicates interesting news of expeditions and discoveries in the northern regions
Penknife
Is an unfortunate symbol of enmity, disloyalty, and jealousy
Peonies
Expect to probably be called upon to make a decision of much importance before another summer is past; broken peonies predict that you may possibly throw away one's chance of happiness by coming to a wrong conclusion
Pepper-Pot
Means vexation and unreasonable irritation which expect to endeavour to conceal
Perambulator
News of a birth
Pestle
Decisive measures; a remedy for a grievance or an ill
Pheasant
Good fortune; new friends; if flying, speedy and propitious news / A legacy
Piano
Is a sign that expect to make the most of one's opportunities and will gain that for which you have aimed; to musicians, advancement
Pickaxe
Sign proclaims labour troubles and strikes
Pig
Assures you of gain and success in agricultural interests; it also that you may expect a present of money or a legacy / Good and bad luck mixed: a faithful lover but envious friends
Pigeons
Reconciliation with someone dear to you from whom you have been estranged; if flying, important and pleasant news is on its way; if stationary, delay in the arrival of important news / Important news if flying; if at rest, domestic bliss and wealth acquired in trade
Pillar
A symbol of strength, protection from danger, and of good and powerful friends; a broken pillar predicts sorrow and despair
Pillar Box
Important or specially interesting correspondence is the meaning of sign
Pincers
A painful experience; an injury; toothache
Pincushion
Thrift, order, and a well-regulated household
Pine Trees
Happiness followed by an aftermath of regret
Pine-Tree
Continuous happiness
Pineapple
A pleasing indication of wealth, rich friends, and good presents
Pipe
A visit from a dear friend; several pipes points to news from a man who is much in one's thoughts; See also Meerschaum Pipe, Pan and His Pipes
Pistol
An ominous warning of disaster; with other bad signs, of a violent death / Disaster
Pitcher
An endeavour to relieve a rather dull and monotonous life, by throwing one's energy into somewhat unnecessary work
Pitchfork
A sign that you are apt to stir up feud, and make peace and quiet impossible
Plate
For the present, expect to merely jog along in an ordinary way
Playing Cards
See Ace of Clubs, Ace of Diamonds, Ace of Hearts, and Ace of Spades
Plough
You must expect to go through toil and frustration before you finally conquer one's difficulties and achieve triumph
Plum Pudding
Festivity and cheerfulness
Plums
Points to a new development of plans
Polar Bear
Sign means a journey to a cold climate
Policeman
Tells you to beware of theft and underhand practices; with other signs, it would indicate trouble probably caused by those with whom you are most closely associated
Pope
Unexpected gain and future happiness are suggested by sign
Poppy
Is significant of a pleasant occurrence in the early summer
Porter And Truck
Indicates a pending journey or the arrival of a traveller
Post
A formidable obstacle; if broken, that expect to encounter a storm of opposition to one's plan
Postman
Important and profitable news
Pot
See Coffee Pot
Potato
Expect to have need of patience in one's daily life, and will sometimes be troubled by pecuniary difficulties
Prancing Lamb
Trouble which may have beneficial results and will lead to contentment and happiness
Prawns
Bring pleasures, presents and satisfactory arrangements
Prince Of Wales' Plumes
Pleasant events, stirring topics and sometimes of personal honour and distinction
Pudding
See Plum Pudding
Puffin
Bird timidity and a desire for solitude; if flying, news from abroad
Pulpit
A love of talking and a dislike to listening is the meaning of symbol
Pump
One's own efforts will bring about a fortunate result
Punch-And-Judy
Expect to read, or hear, of a sensational case in married life
Purse
Cautions you against theft, or carelessness that may lead to losing money
Pyramids
Points to attainment to honour, fame and wealth
Queen
A queen upon her throne indicates security, peace, and honour; sometimes the attainment to a high position through powerful friends
Query
Doubt, indecision; if sign were seen with a letter the doubt would be with regard to some correspondence; if with a journey, uncertainty about it
Quill Pen
That you may expect, before long, to sign one's maiden name for the last time in a marriage register; with other signs, a legal document
Quoits
Sign indicates a journey to the country on pleasure
Rabbit
An indication of illness for a child; a dead rabbit means domestic duties which will bore you, sometimes financial worry; several rabbits suggest that you must depend upon one's own efforts for one's amusements and must be content with simple ones / Fair success in a city or large town
Rag Doll
Implies a simplicity that sometimes verges on folly
Railway Signal
Symbol may be seen at "danger" or "all clear." Its meaning is read in accordance with other signs
Rake
Implement a persevering nature which should bring you a liberal measure of success in whatever you undertake; it also indicates luck in speculation
Ram
An unpleasant person whom you would do well to avoid is indicated by sign
Rat
Treachery and other impending troubles, are foreshown by unpleasant symbol / Treacherous servants; losses through enemies
Raven
Bird is an omen of gloom and despondency, disappointment in love, separation, failure in work; it is also a symbol of death for the aged / Death for the aged; disappointment in love, divorce, failure in business, and trouble generally
Razor
Quarrels, also a warning against interference in other people's affairs; to lovers sign points to disagreement and separation / Lovers' quarrels and separation
Red-Hot Poker
Suggests that you are likely to bring yourself within the range of unpleasant criticism by one's flaunting manner
Reptile
Is a bad omen of coming misfortune, treachery, or illness / Quarrels
Rhinoceros
Animal a risky proceeding into which you plunge without hesitation, although one's friends and relations will try to persuade you to give up one's scheme, but one's indifference to the opinion of others prevents any chance of their being successful
Rider
Brings good news from overseas of business and financial affairs / Good news from overseas regarding financial prospects
Rifle
Strife and calamity are shown by sign / Discord and strife
Ring
With dots around, a contract or a business transaction; with the figures of a man and woman, an engagement or wedding is suggested / A ring means marriage; and if a letter can be found near it, is the initial of the future spouse; If clouds are near the ring, an unhappy marriage
River
Trouble and perplexity, sometimes illness and bereavement
Robin
A symbol of much good fortune, loyal friends, and happiness in love
Rocket
Points to joy and gladness at some event about to happen
Rocking Chair
Indicates contemplation of a new idea or scheme about which you are somewhat doubtful
Rocking Horse
Happy associations may be renewed; pleasure with children
Rocks
Prepare you for alarms and agitation, but if good signs appear, expect to eventually find a smooth path through one's fife
Roller
See Garden Roller
Rolling Pin
Is an indication that expect to be capable of smoothing out one's difficulties and will usually find an easy path in which to tread
Rose
A token of good fortune, joy, and love / A lucky sign betokening good fortune and happiness
Rosemary
Memories of the past will mar one's future
Running Figures
You may expect an emergency in which expect to need to have all one's wits about you; sometimes urgent messages
Sack
Predicts an unlooked for event which will turn out to be most fortunate
Saddle
The successful solving of a troublesome matter is the meaning of sign
Sailor
You may expect news from overseas of an interesting nature
Salmon Jumping In A Pool
Is a fortunate sign of propitious news which will mean a great deal to you
Sandwich Man
After a time of irksome tasks and pecuniary worry, expect to be rewarded by a time of ease and wealth
Saucepan
Is an indication that many troubles will befall you, and one's courage may be tested in meeting them
Sausages
Complaints or affliction
Saw
Interference which will bring a good deal of trouble upon you, is signified by a saw / Trouble brought about by strangers
Scaffold
That expect to enter into a rash speculation
Scales
Legal proceedings / A lawsuit
Scarecrow
Warns you to avoid interfering in the private affairs of others, or you may find that expect to receive the cold shoulder from them
Sceptre
Is a fortunate sign of distinction and honour / Honour from royalty
Scimitar
Expect to hear of murders, horrible treachery, and riots
Scissors
An unlucky sign of friction between friends; disputing and disagreeableness with married couples; quarrels between lovers / Quarrels; illness; separation of lovers
Scoop
See Coal Scoop
Screw
With a little ingenuity and perseverance, expect to arrive at that for which you aim
Screw-Spanner
Troublesome affairs and vexations are before you
Scuttle
See Coal Scuttle
Scythe
Sign points to grief and pain
Seagull
Storms; if flying, news from abroad
Seakale
A satisfactory conclusion to a vexed question is the meaning of symbol
Seal
An indication that a considerable amount of patience may be necessary before one's hopes are realised, but eventually expect to gain success and wealth
Sealing-Wax
Theoretically you are wise, but you seldom bring one's wisdom to bear on practical matters
Seaweed
A joy in the past of which only the memory remains
See-Saw
Unless you endeavour to become more decisive and reliable, expect to lose any good opportunities which may come one's way
Serpent
Spiteful enemies; bad luck; illness
Shamrock
Good luck
Shark
An ominous sign of death / Danger of death
Shaving-Brush
Sign suggests that you are apt to turn molehills into mountains
Sheep
To landowners or those engaged in any agricultural pursuits sheep are an omen of success and prosperous dealing; to others sign implies that they will receive assistance from unexpected quarters / Success, prosperity
Shell
Good luck from an unexpected source; with other signs, a visit to the seaside
Shepherd
The appearance of symbol warns you against taking unnecessary risks in all matters
Ship
News from distant lands; a successful journey; a voyage / A successful journey
Shirt
Sign is considered an omen of good fortune
Shoes
Indicate speedy new arrangements which are likely to turn out extremely well
Shrimping Net
Pleasures and amusements, unconventionality, and good spirits
Shutters
Sign proclaims the fact that there is need for secrecy, and that there may be things in one's life of which you trust nothing may be known
Sickle
A sign that expect to experience sorrow and pain through the callous behaviour of someone you love
Signpost
Symbol is read in conjunction with surrounding symbols; it usually emphasises the importance of other signs; a broken signpost indicates, that you take a wrong turning in one's life and afterwards have much cause to regret it
Skeleton
Implies a feeling of disgust at some information which is told to you and which you are asked not to reveal
Skipping Rope
Pleasure with children and popularity with them
Sleigh
A spell of cold weather; an interesting event or piece of news to be expected in the winter
Slug
Petty annoyances; bad weather
Snail
Is infidelity; several snails, that mischief is going on around you of which you are unaware
Snake
Is an unpleasant sign of treachery, disloyalty, and hidden danger, sometimes caused by those whom you least suspect; if its head is raised, injury by the malice of a man is predicted; it is also an indication of misfortune and illness
Snipe
Bird the discovery of a useful fact; if flying, hasty news of a great friend
Snowdrops
Are a symbol of youth and innocence; sign may point to some event affecting you and yours which will probably take place about February; if seen in a cross it would points to the death of an infant or young child
Soap
Cakes or blocks of soap predict temporary trouble in business
Soap Bubbles
See Child Blowing Soap Bubbles
Sofa
Points to indisposition or a small illness, sometimes disturbed nights or emergencies
Soldier
That you may count upon the loyalty and affection of one's friends; sometimes it indicates that you may expect speedy news of a soldier
Solomon'S Seal
Plant is a symbol of understanding, devotion, and coming joy
Soup Ladle
It may be through the assistance of others that expect to arrive at success
Soup Tureen
To the mature, symbol points to a return of good fortune; to the young, a small illness and loss of appetite
Spade
Means toil, care, unrest, disappointment, and failure; See Ace of Spades
Spanner
See Screw Spanner
Sphinx
That one's hopes may be set on things far beyond one's reach, and that as nothing but the very best in life has any attraction for you, it is improbable that expect to ever attain to complete happiness
Spider
You may expect to receive an inheritance; with other signs, that expect to be triumphant in disputed will or money settlement; several spiders points to profitable transactions, sometimes a heritage of much wealth / Money coming to the querent
Spur
Symbol points to that as the result of endurance and honest labour expect to attain to honour
Square
Formed of dotted lines indicates perplexity and dismay, and endeavour to extricate yourself from an embarrassing situation
Squares
Comfort and peace
Squirrel
Is contentment and cheerfulness; although you may never be rich expect to be loved by those around you and, on the whole, will lead a happy life
Star
A lucky sign; with dots nearby, wealth and honour are suggested / A lucky sign; with dots nearby points to great wealth and honours
Steamer
A voyage, news from overseas, interesting events, according to other signs
Steeple
Misfortune, bad luck; if it is crooked or bending it points to a coming disaster or crushing blow to one's hope / Bad luck
Steps
Unaccustomed work which will fall to one's lot as a result of the illness of someone with whom you work or associate
Stile
With a small amount of perception expect to arrive at a right conclusion
Stilts
A desire to appear different in the eyes of one's friends from that which you really are, and expect to often fail in an effort to keep up subterfuge
Stockings
A present received or given is the meaning of symbol
Stocks
Sweet scented flowers points to an unexpected happiness with someone whom you have not seen for a long while
Stones
Little worries and vexations
Stool
A large stool is a symbol of honour; a small one that one's success in life may be meagre
Stork
In summer, bird tells you to beware of robbery or fraud; in winter, prepare for bad weather and a great misfortune; a stork flying predicts that whilst you hesitate in coming to a decision, a profitable chance is lost, the news of which will speedily reach you
Stove
Symbol calls attention to the fact that trials and tribulations await you
Straight Line
A journey, very pleasant
Straw
A bundle of straw points to gain through industry
Straw Hat
Modesty and simple pleasures
Strawberries
Pleasure and the gratification of one's wishes are shown by fruit
Street Lamp
Is a foolish desire to draw attention to yourself
Stud
See Collar Stud
Stuffed Birds
A discovery that something upon which you had set one's heart proves unsatisfying
Submarine
Swiftly arriving news or events; sometimes the disclosure of a secret which may be of much personal value to you
Sun
Promises happiness, health, success in love, prosperity, and the beneficial discovery of secrets
Sun Bonnet
Originality, personal charm and attraction, sometimes coquetry
Sundial
You are warned to take heed as to the way in which you spend one's time
Sunflower
Proclaims learning and a satisfactory conclusion in matters which are most interesting to you; it also implies that you may reasonably expect a scheme to work out greatly to one's advantage
Suspenders
Precaution
Suspension Bridge
A venture in which much is at stake but after a time of anxiety you arrive at final triumph
Swallow
A journey with a happy result; if flying, joyful tidings from someone you love; if several swallows are flying, they indicate a journey to a warm climate under very pleasant conditions / A journey with a pleasant ending
Swan
Bird is significant of tribulation, troublesome conditions in the home, and sometimes of separation from those whom you love / Good luck and a happy marriage
Sweep
The performing of an urgent disagreeable business will shortly fall to one's lot
Sweet William
That happiness in the past has tinged one's future with sadness
Swimming
A brave endeavour to overcome one's fear of an undertaking which must be faced
Swing-Boat
By an act of folly, you forfeit the good opinion of someone with whom you most desire to be on terms of friendship
Sword
Is danger, sudden illness, or even death; it also betokens slander and dangerous gossip; to lovers it is a bad omen of quarrels / Dispute, quarrels between lovers; a broken sword, victory of an enemy
Table
Means suggestions and consultation; note the subject from the surrounding signs
Tambourine
A symbol of lighthearted gaiety which will follow a time of gloom or worry; See also Child with Tambourine
Tea Cosy
To the unmarried, is a sign that they will probably remain single; to the married, affection and comfort in the small things of life
Tea-Cup And Saucer
You may expect to hear something of much interest and pleasure in one's "fortune."
Teeth
Call attention to the fact that probably a visit to the dentist is required
Telegraph Post
Hasty news by telephone or telegram
Telegraph Wires
Expect to transact important business by telephone or telegram
Telephone
Expect to be put to considerable inconvenience through forgetfulness
Telescope
Predicts the probability of trouble with one's eyesight
Tennis Net
Pleasures and social entertainments
Tent
A symbol of travel
Thimble
For a girl, symbol implies that she will probably never marry; to the married, it predicts changes in the household
Thistle
Is a pleasant sign of strength, endurance, and affection; it also a desire to remove obstacles from the path of those who are in difficulties
Throne
An empty throne public misfortune; See also King on Throne
Thumb
A large and powerful thumb points to an opportunity in which you prove yourself superior to those who hitherto somewhat despised you
Tiger
Expect to be placed in a perilous position possibly through the bad behaviour or folly of those who should protect you
Timber
Logs of timber are well-being and prosperity in one's affairs / Logs of timber indicate business success
Tin Tacks
An agreement about to be satisfactorily concluded
Toad
You may expect deceit and the discovery of disagreeable facts; sign should caution you to be on one's guard, for malicious talking causes much discomfort and may separate the best of friends / Deceit and unexpected enemies
Toadstool
You are warned against making rash and unguarded statements, a bad habit of gossiping and encouraging scandal
Tom-Tom
See Native with Tom-Tom
Tomatoes Growing
An increase of worldly goods is foreshown by sign
Tombstone
Sign must be judged in accordance with other symbols around it
Tongs
A pair of firetongs indicates anxiety and disturbance in the home
Tongue
That unless you amend expect to make mischief by one's indiscreet and unkind words
Tooth
One large tooth is a symbol of bereavement
Topiary Work
Trees and hedges cut into the forms of birds, animals, etc., are often to be seen in the tea-leaves; sign assures you of the fact that those things for which you must wait longest are those which will give most joy
Torch (Flaming)
Is a hopeful symbol that some unexpected piece of good fortune will come to you; it also indicates the discovery of an undeveloped talent
Torpedo
Acts of violence, disaster, or distressing news are the meanings of symbol
Tortoise
Means that you attempt that of which you have no knowledge
Tower
Predicts an advantageous opportunity through which you may rise to a good position in life
Toys
Pleasure with children
Train
Arrivals, removals, a journey
Tram
A roadway journey on business or pleasure
Tram Line
Is indicated by two thin, straight lines which run near together up the side of the cup
Tree
Good health and a pleasing assurance of coming prosperity and happiness; with dots nearby an inheritance of property in the country is foreshown! See also Chestnut Tree, Christmas Tree, Elm Tree, Oak Tree, Yew Tree / A lucky sign; a sure indication of prosperity and happiness; surrounded by dots, a fortune in the country
Triangle
A fortunate meeting, good luck; sometimes an unexpected legacy
Triangles
Always good luck and unexpected legacies
Trident
A hopeful sign of honour and promotion to those in the Navy / Success and honours in the Navy
Triumphal Arch
Is a fortunate omen of one's future honour and high position; a decorated arch points to a wedding
Trousers
A pair of trousers points to news of misfortune or sorrow for a man
Trowel
Gardening implement points to good weather conditions; seen in the winter, it indicates unusual mildness; See also Bricklayer's Trowel
True Lover'S Knot
Is a happy omen of faithfulness in love, and of enduring friendship
Trumpet
Good fortune to a musician; to others, entertainment, large assemblies of people, public speaking, sometimes the setting on foot of new schemes
Trunk
Arrivals and departures
Tub
You have evil to fear, is the meaning of sign
Tulips
A symbol of radiance, health, and constancy in love and friendship
Tunnel
Suggests that you are likely to make a wrong decision in an important matter
Turkey
That you are in danger of committing injurious follies is the meaning of sign
Turnip
The discovery of secrets and domestic quarrels are indicated by sign
Turnpike
Implies that the reminiscences which you relate of the past are of more interest than one's topics of the present
Turnstile
Is a sign that you cleverly evade a disagreeable incident or unpleasant discussion without offending anyone
Turtle
Is significant of wealth and luxury
Twins
Sympathy and the perfection of happiness; with other signs, news of the birth of twins
Twisted Figures
Disturbances and vexation; grievances if there are many such figures
Ugly Faces
Domestic quarrels or unpleasant news
Umbrella
If it is open, bad weather and grumbling are suggested; closed, a bit of bad luck which may be avoided / Annoyance and trouble
Unicorn
Is an indication of scandal / Scandal
Urn
Illness
Vampire
Brings a message of gloom and sorrow, or also means that you await the expected news of a death
Van
Sign an interesting experiment in which you succeed
Vanity Bag
A large circle of admiring friends, and much pleasure with them
Vase
Sign brings you a promise of good health
Vegetable Marrow
Means sad news or monetary losses through bad crops, either at home or abroad
Vegetables
Indicate toil, followed by a time of leisure and affluent circumstances
Venus
Planet which is sometimes seen in the tea-leaves, brings a message of peace or placidity
Violets
High ideals and of the finding of happiness in its fullest sense; several violets assure you of coming joy; if in the form of a cross, death is predicted
Violin
A symbol of coming success to a musician, and of pleasure and entertainment to others
Vise
A carpenter's vise that expect to need powerful assistance to extricate you from the mess in which expect to find yourself through one's folly
Vulture
Bird is a forewarning of evil and unrest in various quarters of the globe; it also means a powerful enemy, sometimes death; if it flies, tragedy, sorrow, and tears are predicted / Bitter foes
Wading Boot
Is a warning to be cautious in swimming or boating, or you may meet with an accident; with other signs it a home by the sea
Waggon
Implies a fortunate outlook and changes for the better
Wagon
Coming poverty
Walking Stick
The arrival of a male visitor
Wall
A thick, high wall many difficulties in one's life, and that much courage may be needed to overcome them
Wallflower
Sign indicates the serious consideration of a new plan
Warming Pan
Is comfort in small things and domestic peace
Wasps
Insects are significant of distress caused by the sharp tongues of those around you
Water
Is usually recognised by a clear space entirely free from tea-leaves near the base of the cup
Water Lily
Proclaims a declaration of love
Wavy Lines
If long and waved, losses and vexations; The importance of the lines depends upon the number of them and if heavy or light
Weasel
Animal cunning, and points to the sly behaviour of someone with whom you associate, and of whom you feel no suspicion
Weathercock
Is a sign that you feel incapable of making up one's mind definitely on any matter without first consulting each one with whom you come in contact, and in the end you settle upon an entirely different course of action
Wedding Cake
Proclaims a speedy and prosperous marriage
Whale
A prediction of personal danger which may be averted if you are cautious
Wheel
Is symbolic of the wheel of fortune and points to a prosperous career or an inheritance of wealth; a broken wheel predicts a bad disappointment as to an expected increase of income or a legacy / An inheritance about to fall in
Wheelbarrow
Sign points to a visit to the country or a pleasant renewal of friendship with those who live in it
Whip
To a woman sign points to vexation and trials in her marriage; for a man, it has much the same meaning, and severe disappointment will befall him
Wicket Gate
A small incident leads up to an important future event
Widow'S Bonnet
Sign is read in connection with other symbols; sometimes it points to grief and mourning, or if dots are round it, that a sum of money or a legacy may be expected from a widow
Windmill
A sign that you may hope to succeed in a doubtful enterprise / Success in a venturous enterprise
Window
An open window that you are regarded with favour by many; a closed one means embarrassment
Wine Cup
Joy and realised ambition
Witch On Broom
Expect to be reproved by some of one's friends who consider that one's interest in psychic matters is dangerous, but later on expect to be able to prove to their satisfaction that no harm has come to it
Witness Box
With bad signs around it, would point to a personal matter ending in a law court; otherwise, it the taking place of a trial in which expect to feel special interest
Wolf
Beware of an avaricious and hard-hearted neighbour or friend / Beware of jealous intrigues
Woman
Pleasure and happiness; if accompanied by dots, wealth or children; Several women indicate scandal
Woman Carrying A Burden
An unhappy marriage or unfortunate love affair
Woman Carrying A Child
Distress, sometimes illness of someone dear to you, or sadness through separation
Woman Holding A Mirror
Clairvoyance and prediction of the future are signified by symbol
Women
With bad signs, several women mean scandal; otherwise, society
Wood
Much happiness with someone dear to you, a forthcoming wedding, or a fortunate and favourable event / A speedy marriage
Woodpecker
Bird brings pleasant news from those who live in the country
Worms
Warn you of coming misfortune, or of treachery, and evil by secret foes
Wreath
Marriage, and of much happiness being in store for you
Yacht
Is a favourable sign of increased wealth or happiness / Pleasure and happiness
Yew Tree
You may expect to attain to a prominent position in life, and to receive a legacy from an aged relative or friend
Zebra
Something for which you have long waited is now within sight, but you are likely to be disappointed, for expect to find that it was not worth waiting for after all / Travel and adventure in foreign lands
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