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Increasing wealth and comfort; expect to gain much success in one's life / Future ease and freedom from worry
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Increasing wealth and comfort; expect to gain much success in one's life / Future ease and freedom from worry

Good news through the post

Expect to be gratified by a good present or sum of money

Affection and happiness in the home

A large town or building

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

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

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

To workers is a sign that if they proceed with caution they will become prosperous

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

Festivities and social enjoyment, good and generous friends

If with a figure near, sorrow and distress are foreshown

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

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

Good fortune in love, radiance, happiness, and peace / Good news, especially good fortune in love

A token of love and joy which are swiftly coming you

An accident is predicted by symbol

One's strength and energy will bring you much success in new plans or enterprises

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

A pleasant sign of happiness, cheerful conditions, good health, and fortune / Long life; gain by commerce

Change for the better

Predict a happy event in the apple season

Close to the querent brings a new friend; at a distance new work or acquaintances

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

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

Security and of finding refuge in times of distress and turmoil

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

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

Unpleasant news or a disagreeable letter from the direction in which it comes / A disagreeable letter from the direction in which it comes

Sadness, disappointment and delay; sometimes a secret trouble is indicated by symbol

To see an artist at work, indicates association with those who study art; also a happy nature finding much joy and beauty in life

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

Dignity, expectancy, and calm; its fuller meanings must be judged by other symbols around it

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

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

A lack of initiative and consequent failure in arriving at any great achievement

Mastery and power to overcome difficulties; sometimes separation / Difficulties overcome

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

Pieces of bacon signify good luck and profitable business

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

Warning of coming sorrow or much agitation and disturbance

See Football

Is a forecast of unsuccessful plans

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

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

A prosperous life for a man and of a wealthy marriage for a woman

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

Festivity, possibly a picnic; several barrels, prosperity

Melancholy and a distaste for present circumstances

Small ailments and minor worries; a broken basin, domestic annoyance

Domestic duties and family cares; if full, a present given or received / An addition to the family

Happiness and contentment, fulfilled desires

Suggests that one's energy is apt to exceed one's wit

See Cricket Bat / Fruitless journeys or tasks

Indicates grief or dismay

An ill omen showing sickness and trouble in the home; with other signs, a prediction of death

A sign to be feared; it suggests danger of operation, wounds, and pain

Quarrels and disputes with relations

A journey north, sometimes prolonged travel; See also Polar Bear / A long period of travel

Other than those mentioned, points to misfortune

A visit, illness; or death, according to other symbols

A round of beef points to coming financial worries

Eloquence, mental capacity, and much energy in forming new schemes and carrying them through; also of attainment to power and honour

Points to success through one's own ability, many friends and enjoyment of life to the full; See also Bumble Bee

Unrest, domestic tribulation, or disagreements; several beetles, that there is a risk of slander and abuse by those whom you regard as friends

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

Amazing news according to other signs in the cup; several bells indicate a wedding; See also Canterbury Bells, Diving Bell, Handbell

Is hope, love, happiness, and the leading of an upright and honourable life

An endeavour to make the best of a bad business

Gives a caution to avoid meddling in other people's affairs or you may find yourself regarded as an unpleasant busybody

A symbol of death; if close to the querent, a personal sorrow, otherwise of a less personal nature

Pleasure followed by regret

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

After a time of patient waiting, one's desires may be fulfilled

Difficulties and trials are vanishing and a future of comfort and pleasure awaits you

If close to the querent, news resulting in pleasant plans; if at some distance, there is a doubt of the news being sent

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

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

Seen in various shapes and sizes points to the occurrence of pleasant events

Benevolence, authority, and progress; in cope and mitre, preferment and honour

Indicate that an event bringing you much satisfaction and pleasure may be expected to take place in the spring

Unpleasantness and jealousy may be aroused by one's success

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

Success in a new enterprise; seen with clouds, troubles and disappointment; See also Ferryboat / A friend will visit the querent

Points to a personal disaster or news of an explosion and loss of life

Are an indication of misfortune surmounted with courage

Implies that youth may be past before you have the best happiness of one's life; See also Widow's Bonnet

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

Is a pleasing symbol of coming success through study and perseverance

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

A lucky surprise

A bootblack is failure in one's work

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

See Flower Border

Happy days; several bottles indicate extravagant tastes; small bottles, illness

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

Reunion after absence or estrangement

That there is unpleasant talk of one's personal affairs which may do you harm

Happiness in love is proclaimed by symbol

An open box points to a troubled love affair; a closed box, that expect to find something which you had lost

Symbol is read in accordance with other signs in the cup

A discovery made too late

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

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...

A task which you have in hand may be successfully carried out

Signify new plans and enterprises which will lead to prosperity

Sign indicates a wedding, coming joy, or a rival in one's affections, according to other symbols around it

An advantageous opportunity; a fortunate journey; See also Suspension Bridge / A favourable journey

Points to the fact that you greatly object to interference or authority, and that expect to always be "top dog" with one's friends

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

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

See Child Blowing Soap Bubbles

Points to that some important arrangement of much personal advantage will fall through in an unforeseen manner, causing disappointment and dismay

A most unexpected and unusual happening, possibly causing agitation and uncertainty as to the best way to proceed

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

Removal / A removal

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

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

Signify social amusements and duties, also that you usually take a cheery view of things even in troublesome circumstances

Hope; you have a good friend in all weathers

Invitations and social enjoyments / An invitation into society

Good fortune and success, the comforts of life, and a desire for the best of everything

Passing pleasure, power of attraction, many admirers, and flirtations; to the lover it speaks of inconstancy / Success and pleasure

An exchange between friends, successfully organised plans, and a propitious meeting

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

Gloom, sadness and parting

Symbol points out that in spite of thrift and diligence, expect to never be very rich

An unexpected and fortunate discovery, giving you much pleasure and satisfaction, possibly wealth and unthought-of prosperity

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

New friends, social success, invitations, and hospitality; See also Wedding Cake

A need for gentleness and kindness to those with whom you associate

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

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

Flowers indicate that one's hope is centred on one desire, and assure you of the certainty of obtaining one's wish

Is significant of trials, worries, or illness

An uncomfortable incident or episode which will put you out considerably

You have need to look at things from a wider point of view; to make the best of yourself you must cultivate perception

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

Implies that a new friendship will eventually lead to a happy love affair

Brings success through the help and interest of those who are socially or mentally one's superiors

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...

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

To those associated with the sea, warning of storms; to others, it predicts association with sailors or yachtsmen

Coming wealth, visits from friends

A pleasure which will depend entirely upon yourself is the meaning of symbol

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

See Ace of Clubs, Ace of Diamonds, Ace of Hearts, Ace of Spades

Sweet-scented flowers bring happiness, faithfulness, love, and good friends

Necessary arrangement of one's affairs is the meaning of symbol

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

An omen of illness or accident

A symbol of fluctuation in fortune and of a tedious waiting for any settled improvement in financial affairs / Fluctuations of fortune

Handsome carving is satisfaction and development

You may expect fortune to smile upon you; a crumbling castle disappointment and ill success in love and marriage / Unexpected fortune or a legacy

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

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...

Prosperity, contentment, and happiness with those whom you love is the meaning of symbol / Great prosperity

Profitable transactions / Prosperity

New opportunities which need careful consideration

That even one's best friends cannot describe you as constant or reliable

Unless you rouse yourself and use a little more push, you are likely to remain in obscurity all one's life

A vigorous body and active mind which will preserve the energies of youth to a good old age

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

A small chair an arrival; a large one, deliberation over a new plan; See also Carrying Chair, Rocking Chair / An addition to the family

Good fortune and delight; to the sick, a good omen of recovery

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

A large cheese that expect to benefit by the generosity of prosperous friends

A love affair, happiness, and health, are the meanings of symbol

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

An event of interest and importance may be expected in the spring

Determination in carrying out a scheme which you think will benefit you

New interests and pleasures; if roosting, domestic tribulation; if flying, troublesome matters

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

Occasions of sadness and joy in quick succession

The gratification of a wish through an entirely unexpected means

Pleasure, lightheartedness, coming good news

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

There is someone who appears eager to serve you but in reality is far from being trustworthy

False security, the evidence of which will soon be brought to one's notice

A symbol of losses, dismay, and trouble

Sign indicates that you may expect some special happiness at the Christmas season

Beautiful flowers assure you of a long desired hope in connection with someone dear to you which may be realised in the autumn

Courage, honour, and tranquillity; a legacy / A legacy

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

A wealthy friend or lover who will absorb all one's thoughts; a broken cigar a disagreeable incident or a quarrel

Money, presents, an engagement, faithful friends / Money or presents; They mean that the person whose fortune is read may expect money or presents

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

A pleasure which may be gratified in an unlooked-for manner

Symbol points to scandal or evil influence

Indignation; disputes

Reconciliation in a long-standing feud

A sign that you desire to hurry over the present and arrive at a time to which you are looking forward

Disappointment, failure of plans, and dismay / Serious trouble; with dots nearby, financial success

A very lucky sign of coming good fortune / A very lucky sign; happiness and prosperity; near the rim, it will come quickly

Symbol proclaims the desire for appreciation and the wish to appear at one's best on all occasions

One's folly is apparent to everyone

See Golf Clubs, Ace of Clubs

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

Prosperity and good fellowship

Expect to adapt yourself to unaccustomed circumstances requiring much energy

Domestic difficulties or vexation at the turn things have taken

Sadness caused through a parting; if the coat is ragged, distressing news; without sleeves, failure in a new undertaking

Predicts a life of arduous and ill-paid work, poor health, and a struggle to make both ends meet

A warning of grave danger to you or yours

Forthcoming good news, of conquest and triumph / Much prosperity

Bird indicates disturbance in the home and some vexation with friends

Predicts a bad harvest season; flying, the arrival of sudden news of a somewhat disagreeable nature

Travel or interesting discoveries

Dependence on creature comforts; slight indisposition

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

Perseverance in the face of obstacles will bring you a great reward

A reminder of some tiresome or disagreeable little duty which you would fain forget

Flowers points to the renewal of a former friendship which is brought about by means of an unthought-of meeting

Expect to find out that one's confidence in someone was misplaced and discovery will cause you much distress

Favourable weather; unusual and interesting events; to lovers it is an unfavourable omen of separation and blighted hope / Misfortune and trouble

Sign implies that you may expect to travel and to spend one's life in interesting activities / Travelling as a profession

Symbol proclaims dilatory habits and feeble wit

See Music Conductor

Feelings of sadness; love and hope which have lasted but a short time now leave only memories to which you cling

Sign the power of adapting yourself to one's company, and of proving yourself useful in awkward situations

That expect to be vexed by inquisitive people who trouble you with questions

Bird is a symbol of agility, swift decisions, and the attainment of one's ambition through the power of rapid thought and work

Is a pleasant omen of wealth and success

Symbol predicts great happiness and unqualified success

See Meat Cover

A calm, contented state of mind, peaceful and prosperous days / A prosperous sign

Joy; to the married it points to a birth

Strife, family disagreements, an enemy

A birth; a broken cradle, sorrow or anxiety about a child

Heavy burdens and anxiety are indicated by symbol

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

A love of sport and a keen desire for fair play in all matters

Predicts that unless you retrench in one's expenditure, expect to have but a pittance to spend upon one's dress

Flowers are an emblem of joy, and of radiant happiness in love

A cheerful and patient disposition, always making the best of things, is the meaning of symbol

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

Authority, power and honour, and an assurance of comfort and help in times of difficulty or doubt

Advancement and honour; the attainment of one's highest ambition / Success and honour

Good fortune resulting from death

Is an unpleasant sign of forthcoming illness or accident which causes lameness for the time being

A new plan successfully carried out

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

Disappointment in money affairs

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

A signal of illness, possibly chicken pox or measles

Tree indicates that you bravely face a difficulty, and finally overcome it by one's own endeavours

A long-desired hope is about to come to pass, or a delightful holiday spent in the company of those most congenial to you

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

Some important event which you may expect to take place in the autumn; it also thrift and increase of fortune

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

Complication of one's affairs

See Ballet Dance

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...

See Child with Dancing Doll

Unexpected news of the marriage of an old friend whom you had always supposed would never marry

A pleasure which is unlikely to come up to one's expectations is the meaning of symbol

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

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

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

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

See Ace of Diamonds

Anxiety in household matters; a broken dish is a foretaste of a greater loss

A great and unexpected piece of news which will lead to a fortunate discovery; to the lover, it reveals deception

Sign predicts that you may one day find yourself in danger on the sea or river

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

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

A cheerful and optimistic character, pleasure on the sea or river

A legacy long awaited

A lucky symbol; progress in prosperity and affection

Peace in the home

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

Great and sudden changes about which there is an element of danger / Great and sudden changes

Tidings of unexpected occurrences, unlooked-for events, new and advantageous opportunities, sometimes new clothes or furniture

A hazardous enterprise or expedition is the meaning of symbol

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

A taste for speculation; if more than one duck, success in work and enterprise, profitable undertakings / Increase of wealth by trade

A chance meeting which will lead to the making of a new friend

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

Points to calamity, accident, or disgrace

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

An eagle on its nest points to association with those in places of authority and honour; it also a life of wealth and ease

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

To a man symbol proclaims the displeasure of one of the opposite sex; to a woman, the humiliation of unrequited affection

Uncomfortable discoveries in the home, troubles with domestics, deceit and prying

Marriage to widows and maids; to the married, increase of worldly goods; symbol is read in connection with other indications in the cup

Is an unpleasant symbol meaning malicious tongues and treacherous friends, also gossip over money matters

An escape from a threatened disaster

New plans and ideas, or a birth

Power, travel, promotion, happiness and stability in love and friendship / A lucky sign; good health

Symbol should put you on one's guard or you may be the victim of an unpleasant practical joke

A good omen of prosperity and coming happiness

Lack of caution will not be one of one's failings

Journeys, trouble on the railway, strikes, accident, and hasty news are the meanings of symbol

See Flag

See Fire Escape

See Candle Extinguisher

Penetration and the solving of difficulties; it also depth of character and love

Expect to make a beneficial discovery through surprising means

Several of an invitation to a party or wedding; ugly faces mean disturbances or bad news; pretty faces, pleasure and love

Bird warns you to be on one's guard, for you have an enemy / A persistent enemy

Love of admiration, frivolity, pleasure with the opposite sex

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

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

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

Means that there is but a step between you and success

Expect to constantly come in contact with someone to whom you feel a strong antipathy

Dignity, peace, and steadfast love are the meanings of symbol

Jealousy and enmity are likely to cause you distress / Active enemies

Symbol implies that difficulties may be smoothed away for you by the aid of good and useful friends

To a soldier, or those who are associated with them, is coming promotion, triumph, and of the attainment to honour

Indicate joy and abundance of the good things of world; to those in business it is an omen of success and prosperity

A good omen for one's future Welfare; symbol predicts that expect to be enabled to steer one's course through smooth waters

See Numbers, Human Figures, Running Figures

Usually indicates a special need for attention to be paid to adjoining symbols

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

An urgent warning to take all precautions against fire

One's chief interests in life will probably lie in one's home; small duties, simple pleasures, and a circle of friends

News from abroad; with other signs of movement, emigration; a starfish is good luck / Good news from abroad; with dots nearby, emigration

Danger, rebellion, and war are the meanings of symbol / Danger from wounds inflicted by an enemy

Same as LILY (see related symbol)

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

That for which you have long hoped and waited is about to come to pass

Small vexations and annoyances which will ruffle you considerably; See also Bluebottle Fly, Dragon Fly

News of a birth or an invitation to a christening party

Indicates a journey; a swollen foot, injury, or news of an accident to the foot

Love of outdoor games, or a keen interest in the welfare of those who take part in them, is shown by symbol

Implies a need for refinement and of reconstructing one's ideas on many subjects

Speaks of the attainment of a cherished hope, also that expect to probably find one's truest happiness in love and marriage

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

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

That you may have an unsuspected enemy, possibly disloyal dependents; sometimes it means theft and trickery / Treachery by a trusted friend

Ambition and attainment; if broken or bending, defeated plans and hopes

A change of residence; with other signs, new work or profession; with bad symbols around, unpleasant sights and stories / Success in love and commerce

A happy sign of forthcoming prosperity and general advancement

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

An omen of great distress and tragedy / Good luck

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

Happiness, love and honour

A contempt for feminine weakness is the meaning of sign

An excellent opportunity awaits you, perhaps the chance of a lifetime; massive high gates restriction, misery, or imprisonment

Indicate the arrival of unexpected and rather troublesome visitors

A memory which is interwoven with sorrow and joy

A strong will and determined character, contentment, and happiness; it also two opposite natures who have a great bond of affection between them

There is, or may be, a serious obstacle in one's path

Expect to be unpleasantly reminded of a disagreeable fact

You are apt to cause mischief through blundering and the making of incorrect statements

Flowers indicate courage in the face of difficulty; hope and tenderness

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

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

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

Indicate a life so full of work that there is but little leisure for recreation

A visit to Italy, or a romance are the meanings of sign

Symbol warns you to expect little else than the "trivial round and common task" for the present

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

Usually points to vexation at being drawn into a somewhat disorderly and noisy pleasure

Signify pleasure, abundance, fulfilment, and a life free from care

A great friend will become a soldier

Insects give warning of a poor harvest season; for an old person the risk of chill leading to severe illness

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

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

The aftermath of an indiscretion

Symbol displays strong power of attraction for the opposite sex, also pleasant adventures ending in a happy love affair

A very disquieting symbol, grave danger of a sudden calamity; with other bad signs, a violent death / Discord and slander

A nice invitation, hospitality, pleasure with one's friends; also enjoyment followed by dismay; a ham without a frill means increasing fortune and success

Troublesome little tasks which you are reluctant to undertake / Triumph over adversity

A mournful ending of something to which you had looked forward with delight

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

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

Disgrace, imprisonment, misfortune, and dishonesty; sign is read in connection with others around it

An illusion quickly dispelled is the meaning of symbol

Even small demands sometimes necessitate great effort on the part of those to whom the demand is made

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

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

Is melancholy and predicts the possibility of a nervous breakdown / Marriage, success in love

Graceful flowers predict peace, joy, hope, and a wedding

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

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

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

A symbol of luck, presents, success in new work or enterprise; sometimes it points to the arrival of a visitor / Success in life

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

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

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

Bereavement or of sad news of those who are bereaved

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

See Ace of Hearts

A most fortunate sign of gratified wishes and of coming good luck; to lovers it is an assurance of much happiness

SUN, MOON AND STARS, happiness and success

That through energy and perseverance expect to surmount obstacles and carry all before you

Expect to be immensely surprised by hearing that someone whom you had always thought of as a confirmed bachelor is about to be married

The shadows of one's past life have an inconvenient habit of appearing at the most awkward moments

Increase of riches or an addition to the family

Comfort and domestic felicity; a hen roosting domestic annoyance and money worries

Is sound business capacity and a plodding contriver in transactions

See Beehive

A keenness for games and success in the playing of them

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

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

Expect to have a friend, or lover, who will never disappoint you

Prosperous undertakings, honour and renown, and much which is delightful are foreshown by symbol

Expect to find immense satisfaction in doing things that require energy even if they are of little importance

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

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

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

A lucky journey or success in marriage and choosing a partner

See Mounted Horseman

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

Expect to always find compensation in all trials and discomforts

Indisposition, irritability, annoyances

Imminent peril

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

A successful transaction, a visit, a new home / Success in business

Must be judged with regard to what they appear to be doing

Predicts love, joy, and gratified ambition

After a time of strenuous effort and struggle, expect to achieve triumph and a position of security and peace

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

Frequently occur, and usually point to names of people from whom you may expect to hear shortly; or they may indicate places

Expectancy

Flowers bring a message of hope and pleasure

Small vexations or troubles which will quickly pass, is the meaning of symbol

Points to increased wealth and a well-merited reward for past industry

Patience, understanding, steadfastness, and loyal friends are indicated by sign / Honour and happiness through faithful friends

A sly animal who need not be feared; A mischief maker of no account

Sagacity, dependable friends, and knowledge acquired by persevering study

Pots of jam caution you against extravagance and waste

Points to a time of pleasure and a time of pain

A bad attack of toothache is indicated by weapon

You may expect an increase of wealth, possibly good presents also

Successful dealing and good money enterprise; luck in racing and speculation / Successful speculation

Figure implies that you are likely to witness, or partake in, an event of national importance

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

Good health and money making / Good health

Change which may be greatly to one's advantage

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

Is illness; unless a human figure appears beside it, the illness is probably for the querent; it is an omen of coming trouble / Death

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

Gives warning of a need for caution, for someone of whom you feel no suspicion is untrustworthy

Security and peace; it may also mean that you gain a high position through influential friends

Beautiful bird the return of someone for whom you have been longing; if flying, news of a surprising nature will speedily arrive

Vanishing pleasures and benefits, or scandal, are the meanings of sign / Lengthy voyaging and travel leading to honour and dignity

A new enterprise or project; care should be taken to think it over well; do nothing rashly and seek reliable advice

Is an unpleasant sign of quarrels, broken friendship, and tears / A warning of disaster through quarrels and enmity

Sign predicts good fortune, success in love, and loyalty to one's friends

Signify danger of wounds, attacks of pain, and dismay

Delight and the fulfilment of a cherished hope, probably occurring in the spring

Advancement, influential friends, and the attainment of good fortune / Travel

An indication that expect to be amazed by the success of a doubtful undertaking; See also Prancing Lamb

Sign provides an assurance of good success in business; See also Street Lamp

That fear and doubt will mar one's happiness and progress; See also Chinese Lantern

Tree points to power, ability and health

Prosperous results of one's diligence, new friends, and satisfaction

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

Points to a successful race with fortune

Depression and pecuniary worries is the meaning of sign

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

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

Sleeplessness, possibly from the receiving of some perturbing news

A good sign of security and of light on one's path whenever it is most needed; if crooked or broken, disaster at sea

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...

Is an emblem of radiant happiness; joys shared with another, with whom there is perfect oneness of purpose and love

At top of cup, health and happiness; a virtuous wife; at bottom, anger and strife

A fortunate omen of realisation, love, and marriage; See also Arum Lily, Belladonna Lily, Madonna Lily, Harrissi Lily, Water Lily

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

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

One of the most fortunate symbols indicating high hopes and excellent prospects, association with distinguished persons, honour, and fame / Greatness through powerful friends

Suggests treachery and the probability of a plot being laid against you by false and deceitful friends

A pleasant event, or a good present, is shown by symbol

You are warned against the loss of something which you value

Implies a desire to know the truth, even if it be unpleasant to you

Expect to receive a good offer from an unexpected quarter

Is a secret sadness of which those around you know nothing; to musicians, a good omen of success

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

Proclaims the sad fact that you must endeavour to make sixpence do the work of a shilling

Promotion, a position of authority and achievement

See Automatic Machine

Means perfection and peace, and the assurance of love and truth

Expect to be drawn by an irresistible attraction towards someone for whom expect to eventually feel more dislike than affection

You are given to such exaggeration that it amounts to untruthfulness

Tree brings calm and peaceful conditions after a time of unrest

"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

See Artist's Mahl Stick

Expect to arrive at a wise conclusion in a difficult matter; See also Croquet Mallet

Expect to emerge from one source of vexation or trouble only to fall into another

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

An unhappy marriage or an unfortunate love affair

Points to personal promotion or the advancement of someone dear to you

Public news or developments which will specially interest or concern you

See Vegetable Marrow

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

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

Arrivals and departures about which there are little difficulties

Symbol is read in connection with the surrounding signs

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

The receiving of a joyous message

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

Financial worry

An unpleasant emergency or discovery

Expect to be rewarded for past industry by future prosperity

An unpleasant sign of illness

Tree predicts a condition of transient happiness

Expect to be disturbed by some news from a man who has much influence in one's life

Means gratification and good news, and the deriving of much pleasure from the appreciation of those whose good opinion is of value to you

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

To those associated with the sea, is a warning of shipwreck or other peril / Misfortune, especially to seafaring persons

The attainment of a wish or small pleasure

An agricultural enterprise that may be to one's advantage

A good emblem of future comfort and increased happiness

A new venture about which expect to feel somewhat dubious but which with care may be carried out successfully

Is a hopeful sign of coming peace after a time of discontent amongst miners, or a coal strike

Prophetic dreams; a love of truth

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

A prediction of honour and promotion for a clergyman / Honour to a clergyman or through religious agency

Religious controversy and disturbances

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

A task lies before you which expect to find hard, but for which expect to afterwards be rewarded by meeting with great success

Difficult circumstances and a hard struggle are the meanings of sign

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

Someone in whose career you are much interested will rise to fame

A crescent moon good news, fortune, and romance; for a man it predicts public recognition and honour

Gloom, illness, emergencies

Short journeys by road or rail, visits from friends; with other signs, some increase of fortune may be expected

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

Good friends, luck, and advantageous offers

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

Implies caprice and ostentation

Symbol predicts a merry meeting

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

A good sign to a musician; to others it suggests that enthusiasm and good spirits will carry them through life very happily

Fruitless discussion or indisposition are the meanings of sign; See also Leg of Mutton

Speaks of affection and peace; a declaration of love, and a happy marriage

Toothache and painful dentistry are foreshown by sign

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

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

Points to news of disturbance in India or news of a personal nature which will cause anxiety

A good present or money; a broken necklace that expect to break a bond which you have grown to feel is unendurable

Mischief and deceit; sometimes disappointment in love

Planetary symbol indicates a condition of chaos

See Bird's Nest, Eagle's Nest

Toil or anxiety followed by amazing achievement and good fortune

A mind determined to gain success whatever the cost in drudgery

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

See Bouquet / The same as BOUQUET (see related symbol)

One's attention may be called to some fact which it may be to one's advantage to learn

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

Is a sign that expect to probably remain unmarried through one's own choice; to the married it implies unjust suspicion

A nurse in uniform usually points to illness for yourself or for someone dear to you

Points to that expect to strive to solve a difficult problem, the result of which is of much importance to you

Gratified ambition and wealth are indicated by nuts

Very lucky; long life, good health, profitable business, and a happy marriage

Is a good omen of wealth, strength, and attainment of cherished hopes; for a lover, it predicts happiness and prosperity in marriage

Sport; amusements; a broken oar recklessness for which expect to pay dearly

Points to honour and wealth

Family or business squabbles

Work and worry are suggested by sign

You may expect that something which you supposed was a secret may be discovered, possibly through treacherous friends

You are in danger of losing the confidence of one's friends because of one's inquisitive questions

Give a pleasing assurance of coming good fortune and a life of ease and wealth

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

Symbol points to achievement in creative work; if running, you may look for startling news and rumours of public upheavals

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

You may expect to have changes in one's life and become of much importance

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

An ox in his stall implies hospitality, domestic peace and abundance

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

An open padlock means a surprise; a closed one, a need for precaution

Foreign travels

Expect to be called upon to undertake a variety of things which you dislike

In the future you may hope for compensation for past trials and weariness

Points to good fortune and favours

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

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

Is a sign that expect to make a pathetic endeavour to find happiness in a life which is cast in a somewhat dreary lot

A most cheering symbol which gives an assurance of happiness, future prosperity, and delight

Is a symbol of understanding, modesty, and contentment; it is also a pleasant indication of faithful friends and happy days

You may expect to be shocked at the treacherous behaviour of a friend whom you had always regarded as honourable

See Bird of Paradise

Predict well-thought-out and smoothly running plans

Are shown by thick, square or round leaves

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

Small events will bring you satisfaction

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

The arrival of a male visitor

Great wealth and improved social position; success in business, and to a woman a wealthy husband

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

An important appointment or urgent business / Good news; an important appointment

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

See Quill Pen

Strange bird indicates interesting news of expeditions and discoveries in the northern regions

Is an unfortunate symbol of enmity, disloyalty, and jealousy

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

Means vexation and unreasonable irritation which expect to endeavour to conceal

News of a birth

Decisive measures; a remedy for a grievance or an ill

Good fortune; new friends; if flying, speedy and propitious news / A legacy

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

Sign proclaims labour troubles and strikes

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

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

A symbol of strength, protection from danger, and of good and powerful friends; a broken pillar predicts sorrow and despair

Important or specially interesting correspondence is the meaning of sign

A painful experience; an injury; toothache

Thrift, order, and a well-regulated household

Happiness followed by an aftermath of regret

Continuous happiness

A pleasing indication of wealth, rich friends, and good presents

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

An ominous warning of disaster; with other bad signs, of a violent death / Disaster

An endeavour to relieve a rather dull and monotonous life, by throwing one's energy into somewhat unnecessary work

A sign that you are apt to stir up feud, and make peace and quiet impossible

For the present, expect to merely jog along in an ordinary way

See Ace of Clubs, Ace of Diamonds, Ace of Hearts, and Ace of Spades

You must expect to go through toil and frustration before you finally conquer one's difficulties and achieve triumph

Festivity and cheerfulness

Points to a new development of plans

Sign means a journey to a cold climate

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

Unexpected gain and future happiness are suggested by sign

Is significant of a pleasant occurrence in the early summer

Indicates a pending journey or the arrival of a traveller

A formidable obstacle; if broken, that expect to encounter a storm of opposition to one's plan

Important and profitable news

See Coffee Pot

Expect to have need of patience in one's daily life, and will sometimes be troubled by pecuniary difficulties

Trouble which may have beneficial results and will lead to contentment and happiness

Bring pleasures, presents and satisfactory arrangements

Pleasant events, stirring topics and sometimes of personal honour and distinction

See Plum Pudding

Bird timidity and a desire for solitude; if flying, news from abroad

A love of talking and a dislike to listening is the meaning of symbol

One's own efforts will bring about a fortunate result

Expect to read, or hear, of a sensational case in married life

Cautions you against theft, or carelessness that may lead to losing money

Points to attainment to honour, fame and wealth

A queen upon her throne indicates security, peace, and honour; sometimes the attainment to a high position through powerful friends

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

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

Sign indicates a journey to the country on pleasure

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

Implies a simplicity that sometimes verges on folly

Symbol may be seen at "danger" or "all clear." Its meaning is read in accordance with other signs

Implement a persevering nature which should bring you a liberal measure of success in whatever you undertake; it also indicates luck in speculation

An unpleasant person whom you would do well to avoid is indicated by sign

Treachery and other impending troubles, are foreshown by unpleasant symbol / Treacherous servants; losses through enemies

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

Quarrels, also a warning against interference in other people's affairs; to lovers sign points to disagreement and separation / Lovers' quarrels and separation

Suggests that you are likely to bring yourself within the range of unpleasant criticism by one's flaunting manner

Is a bad omen of coming misfortune, treachery, or illness / Quarrels

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

Brings good news from overseas of business and financial affairs / Good news from overseas regarding financial prospects

Strife and calamity are shown by sign / Discord and strife

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

Trouble and perplexity, sometimes illness and bereavement

A symbol of much good fortune, loyal friends, and happiness in love

Points to joy and gladness at some event about to happen

Indicates contemplation of a new idea or scheme about which you are somewhat doubtful

Happy associations may be renewed; pleasure with children

Prepare you for alarms and agitation, but if good signs appear, expect to eventually find a smooth path through one's fife

See Garden Roller

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

A token of good fortune, joy, and love / A lucky sign betokening good fortune and happiness

Memories of the past will mar one's future

You may expect an emergency in which expect to need to have all one's wits about you; sometimes urgent messages

Predicts an unlooked for event which will turn out to be most fortunate

The successful solving of a troublesome matter is the meaning of sign

You may expect news from overseas of an interesting nature

Is a fortunate sign of propitious news which will mean a great deal to you

After a time of irksome tasks and pecuniary worry, expect to be rewarded by a time of ease and wealth

Is an indication that many troubles will befall you, and one's courage may be tested in meeting them

Complaints or affliction

Interference which will bring a good deal of trouble upon you, is signified by a saw / Trouble brought about by strangers

That expect to enter into a rash speculation

Legal proceedings / A lawsuit

Warns you to avoid interfering in the private affairs of others, or you may find that expect to receive the cold shoulder from them

Is a fortunate sign of distinction and honour / Honour from royalty

Expect to hear of murders, horrible treachery, and riots

An unlucky sign of friction between friends; disputing and disagreeableness with married couples; quarrels between lovers / Quarrels; illness; separation of lovers

See Coal Scoop

With a little ingenuity and perseverance, expect to arrive at that for which you aim

Troublesome affairs and vexations are before you

See Coal Scuttle

Sign points to grief and pain

Storms; if flying, news from abroad

A satisfactory conclusion to a vexed question is the meaning of symbol

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

Theoretically you are wise, but you seldom bring one's wisdom to bear on practical matters

A joy in the past of which only the memory remains

Unless you endeavour to become more decisive and reliable, expect to lose any good opportunities which may come one's way

Spiteful enemies; bad luck; illness

Good luck

An ominous sign of death / Danger of death

Sign suggests that you are apt to turn molehills into mountains

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

Good luck from an unexpected source; with other signs, a visit to the seaside

The appearance of symbol warns you against taking unnecessary risks in all matters

News from distant lands; a successful journey; a voyage / A successful journey

Sign is considered an omen of good fortune

Indicate speedy new arrangements which are likely to turn out extremely well

Pleasures and amusements, unconventionality, and good spirits

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

A sign that expect to experience sorrow and pain through the callous behaviour of someone you love

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

Implies a feeling of disgust at some information which is told to you and which you are asked not to reveal

Pleasure with children and popularity with them

A spell of cold weather; an interesting event or piece of news to be expected in the winter

Petty annoyances; bad weather

Is infidelity; several snails, that mischief is going on around you of which you are unaware

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

Bird the discovery of a useful fact; if flying, hasty news of a great friend

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

Cakes or blocks of soap predict temporary trouble in business

See Child Blowing Soap Bubbles

Points to indisposition or a small illness, sometimes disturbed nights or emergencies

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

Plant is a symbol of understanding, devotion, and coming joy

It may be through the assistance of others that expect to arrive at success

To the mature, symbol points to a return of good fortune; to the young, a small illness and loss of appetite

Means toil, care, unrest, disappointment, and failure; See Ace of Spades

See Screw Spanner

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

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

Symbol points to that as the result of endurance and honest labour expect to attain to honour

Formed of dotted lines indicates perplexity and dismay, and endeavour to extricate yourself from an embarrassing situation

Comfort and peace

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

A lucky sign; with dots nearby, wealth and honour are suggested / A lucky sign; with dots nearby points to great wealth and honours

A voyage, news from overseas, interesting events, according to other signs

Misfortune, bad luck; if it is crooked or bending it points to a coming disaster or crushing blow to one's hope / Bad luck

Unaccustomed work which will fall to one's lot as a result of the illness of someone with whom you work or associate

With a small amount of perception expect to arrive at a right conclusion

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

A present received or given is the meaning of symbol

Sweet scented flowers points to an unexpected happiness with someone whom you have not seen for a long while

Little worries and vexations

A large stool is a symbol of honour; a small one that one's success in life may be meagre

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

Symbol calls attention to the fact that trials and tribulations await you

A journey, very pleasant

A bundle of straw points to gain through industry

Modesty and simple pleasures

Pleasure and the gratification of one's wishes are shown by fruit

Is a foolish desire to draw attention to yourself

See Collar Stud

A discovery that something upon which you had set one's heart proves unsatisfying

Swiftly arriving news or events; sometimes the disclosure of a secret which may be of much personal value to you

Promises happiness, health, success in love, prosperity, and the beneficial discovery of secrets

Originality, personal charm and attraction, sometimes coquetry

You are warned to take heed as to the way in which you spend one's time

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

Precaution

A venture in which much is at stake but after a time of anxiety you arrive at final triumph

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

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

The performing of an urgent disagreeable business will shortly fall to one's lot

That happiness in the past has tinged one's future with sadness

A brave endeavour to overcome one's fear of an undertaking which must be faced

By an act of folly, you forfeit the good opinion of someone with whom you most desire to be on terms of friendship

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

Means suggestions and consultation; note the subject from the surrounding signs

A symbol of lighthearted gaiety which will follow a time of gloom or worry; See also Child with Tambourine

To the unmarried, is a sign that they will probably remain single; to the married, affection and comfort in the small things of life

You may expect to hear something of much interest and pleasure in one's "fortune."

Call attention to the fact that probably a visit to the dentist is required

Hasty news by telephone or telegram

Expect to transact important business by telephone or telegram

Expect to be put to considerable inconvenience through forgetfulness

Predicts the probability of trouble with one's eyesight

Pleasures and social entertainments

A symbol of travel

For a girl, symbol implies that she will probably never marry; to the married, it predicts changes in the household

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

An empty throne public misfortune; See also King on Throne
A large and powerful thumb points to an opportunity in which you prove yourself superior to those who hitherto somewhat despised you

Expect to be placed in a perilous position possibly through the bad behaviour or folly of those who should protect you

Logs of timber are well-being and prosperity in one's affairs / Logs of timber indicate business success

An agreement about to be satisfactorily concluded

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

You are warned against making rash and unguarded statements, a bad habit of gossiping and encouraging scandal

See Native with Tom-Tom

An increase of worldly goods is foreshown by sign

Sign must be judged in accordance with other symbols around it

A pair of firetongs indicates anxiety and disturbance in the home

That unless you amend expect to make mischief by one's indiscreet and unkind words

One large tooth is a symbol of bereavement

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

Is a hopeful symbol that some unexpected piece of good fortune will come to you; it also indicates the discovery of an undeveloped talent

Acts of violence, disaster, or distressing news are the meanings of symbol

Means that you attempt that of which you have no knowledge

Predicts an advantageous opportunity through which you may rise to a good position in life

Pleasure with children

Arrivals, removals, a journey

A roadway journey on business or pleasure

Is indicated by two thin, straight lines which run near together up the side of the cup

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

A fortunate meeting, good luck; sometimes an unexpected legacy

Always good luck and unexpected legacies

A hopeful sign of honour and promotion to those in the Navy / Success and honours in the Navy

Is a fortunate omen of one's future honour and high position; a decorated arch points to a wedding

A pair of trousers points to news of misfortune or sorrow for a man

Gardening implement points to good weather conditions; seen in the winter, it indicates unusual mildness; See also Bricklayer's Trowel

Is a happy omen of faithfulness in love, and of enduring friendship

Good fortune to a musician; to others, entertainment, large assemblies of people, public speaking, sometimes the setting on foot of new schemes

Arrivals and departures

You have evil to fear, is the meaning of sign

A symbol of radiance, health, and constancy in love and friendship

Suggests that you are likely to make a wrong decision in an important matter

That you are in danger of committing injurious follies is the meaning of sign

The discovery of secrets and domestic quarrels are indicated by sign

Implies that the reminiscences which you relate of the past are of more interest than one's topics of the present

Is a sign that you cleverly evade a disagreeable incident or unpleasant discussion without offending anyone

Is significant of wealth and luxury

Sympathy and the perfection of happiness; with other signs, news of the birth of twins

Disturbances and vexation; grievances if there are many such figures

Domestic quarrels or unpleasant news

If it is open, bad weather and grumbling are suggested; closed, a bit of bad luck which may be avoided / Annoyance and trouble

Is an indication of scandal / Scandal

Illness

Brings a message of gloom and sorrow, or also means that you await the expected news of a death

Sign an interesting experiment in which you succeed

A large circle of admiring friends, and much pleasure with them

Sign brings you a promise of good health

Means sad news or monetary losses through bad crops, either at home or abroad

Indicate toil, followed by a time of leisure and affluent circumstances

Planet which is sometimes seen in the tea-leaves, brings a message of peace or placidity

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

A symbol of coming success to a musician, and of pleasure and entertainment to others

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

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

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

Implies a fortunate outlook and changes for the better

Coming poverty

The arrival of a male visitor

A thick, high wall many difficulties in one's life, and that much courage may be needed to overcome them

Sign indicates the serious consideration of a new plan

Is comfort in small things and domestic peace

Insects are significant of distress caused by the sharp tongues of those around you

Is usually recognised by a clear space entirely free from tea-leaves near the base of the cup

Proclaims a declaration of love

If long and waved, losses and vexations; The importance of the lines depends upon the number of them and if heavy or light

Animal cunning, and points to the sly behaviour of someone with whom you associate, and of whom you feel no suspicion

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

Proclaims a speedy and prosperous marriage

A prediction of personal danger which may be averted if you are cautious

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

Sign points to a visit to the country or a pleasant renewal of friendship with those who live in it

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

A small incident leads up to an important future event

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

A sign that you may hope to succeed in a doubtful enterprise / Success in a venturous enterprise

An open window that you are regarded with favour by many; a closed one means embarrassment

Joy and realised ambition

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

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

Beware of an avaricious and hard-hearted neighbour or friend / Beware of jealous intrigues

Pleasure and happiness; if accompanied by dots, wealth or children; Several women indicate scandal

An unhappy marriage or unfortunate love affair

Distress, sometimes illness of someone dear to you, or sadness through separation

Clairvoyance and prediction of the future are signified by symbol

With bad signs, several women mean scandal; otherwise, society

Much happiness with someone dear to you, a forthcoming wedding, or a fortunate and favourable event / A speedy marriage

Bird brings pleasant news from those who live in the country

Warn you of coming misfortune, or of treachery, and evil by secret foes

Marriage, and of much happiness being in store for you

Is a favourable sign of increased wealth or happiness / Pleasure and happiness

You may expect to attain to a prominent position in life, and to receive a legacy from an aged relative or friend

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