Telling Fortunes By Tea Leaves Part 22

QUERY, A LETTER, INITIAL "B," A GRAVE STONE.--You will be consulted as to the erecting of a headstone on the grave of a relative or friend.

QUILL PEN, LILIES OF THE VALLEY, AN ORGAN.--Great happiness through marriage.

RABBIT, AN ARROW, A LARGE LETTER "L," A DAGGER.--News of severe illness and a probable operation for a child who lives in London.

RHINOCEROS, AN OVERCOAT, A STEAMER, A LARGE LETTER "I."--The undertaking of a somewhat hazardous enterprise necessitates a voyage to India; through this much will happen which will eventually lead to your becoming famous.

ROCKET, A PEAR, A SNOWDROP.--News of a birth of which you may expect to hear in February.

ROCKING CHAIR, A PEDESTRIAN, A MUSHROOM.--Deliberation over important matters brings you to the conclusion that a great venture, which may mean enormous gain, is worth a small risk, and success will await you.

SAILOR, A FLYING SWALLOW, A TRIDENT, A RING.--Happy news of good promotion for a sailor and a proposal of marriage.

SCAFFOLD, LEG OF MUTTON.--Gambling or speculation will bring you to poverty unless you pay heed to this warning.

SHARK, A PISTOL, A FLYING SEAGULL.--News from abroad of a tragic death.

SNAKE, A RAM, A WOMAN, A WIDOW'S BONNET.--Overwhelming evidence against some widow who is a dangerous enemy.

SOFA, A SLEIGH.--A cold in the head or a chill.

SWORD, A RING, A MAN, A WOMAN, A TOAD.--Separation of lovers brought about by slander and malicious talk.

TABLE, A QUILL PEN, A CAT, A RING WITH DOTS AROUND.--Legal business over money matters which leads to family quarrels.

THRONE, AN OSTRICH RUNNING, A FLYING SEAGULL, A FLAG.--Serious news from abroad of disturbances and rebellion.

TRAM LINES, A BUILDING WITH DOTS AROUND IT, A PURSE.--You will take a roadway journey to a bank and are warned to beware of pickpockets.

URN, HOSPITAL NURSE, A MAN, A LARGE HEART.--Serious illness affecting the heart is predicted for a man.

VEGETABLE MARROW, A STEAMER, NATIVE WITH "TOM-TOM," A BROKEN PILLAR.--Distressing news of misfortune for someone dear to you in India.

VIOLET, A WATER LILY, A ROBIN, A CRESCENT MOON, A RING.--A romantic love affair which ends in a happy marriage taking place in the early spring.

WADING BOOT, THE SIGN OF NEPTUNE, SEVERAL PENGUINS, A MAST.--News of a disaster in the North Sea.

WIDOW'S BONNET, A PIG, A DOTTED CIRCLE, THE FIGURES "100."--A small legacy of a hundred pounds may be expected from a widow.

WOODp.e.c.k.e.r, TREES, A ROSE, A MAN.--A prospective visit to the country in the summer, when you will meet with someone who will become very dear to you.

YEW TREE, AN OPEN PADLOCK, A WALLFLOWER, A PINEAPPLE.--A new plan of life is made necessary as the result of an unexpected inheritance of much wealth.

SOME EXAMPLE CUPS WITH THEIR INTERPRETATIONS

The following twenty ill.u.s.trations are photographs of cups which on various occasions have been turned by consultants and interpreted by a seer. The student will find these of much practical value in learning what symbols to look for, and how to discern them clearly as the cup is turned about in the hand.

The divination of each cup should be carefully studied with its ill.u.s.tration; by this means the student will be enabled to grasp the principles upon which to form a judgment of the cup as a whole.

Having mastered this, the knowledge gained can be supplemented by reference to the alphabetical Dictionary of Symbols and Their Meanings in the previous chapter.

To study the ill.u.s.trations and their descriptions correctly, the former must be turned about and about until each symbol has been identified.

TWENTY ILl.u.s.tRATIONS

WITH THEIR INTERPRETATIONS

INTERPRETATION

FIGURE I

The most noticeable feature of this cup is the clear evidence given that the chief interests of the consultant are bound up in some man in India.

That there is delay in receiving important news from him is shown by the symbol of the pigeon on the stone immediately beneath the handle. But that most favourable news may be expected later is certain, for the figure of a man upon an elephant with a pineapple beyond gives proof of this. The natives with the large "P" in conjunction show that the Punjaub is indicated, and this is further emphasised by the sign-post which points towards these symbols. The child's toys show the consultant's a.s.sociation and happiness with children. The figure of the woman seated on the edge of a rock with its curious peak behind her, and the seagull below, suggest that storms at sea will cause distress to some woman known to the consultant. The small figure "11," close to this symbol, points out that it is likely to be eleven days before there is hope of the anxiety being relieved.

[Ill.u.s.tration: FIGURE I]

PRINc.i.p.aL SYMBOLS

_On sides_.--Natives on post. Large letter "P." Child's toys. Woman with uplifted hands on curious shaped rock. Small numeral "11" above.

Seagull perched on small rock beneath.

_In centre_.--Pigeon standing on large stone, man in sun helmet on elephant. Sign-post pointing to letter "P."

_Near rim and handle_.--A pineapple on dish.

INTERPRETATION

FIGURE II

This cup shows that a variety of events may be expected, with a fair proportion of pleasure and success to be antic.i.p.ated from them.

The finger beyond the handle pointing to the ark indicates that in all trials the consultant will find a refuge. The hanging lamp is also a guarantee of coming success, and prosperous undertakings, in some new plan which is under consideration.

The clouds, the symbol of the goat beyond which is facing into the open gateway, signify that an advantageous opportunity, to which a certain amount of risk is attached, awaits the consultant; the prominent figurehead upon the stone pillar gives a.s.surance that all will turn out well, and that there is no need for hesitation in embarking upon this new opportunity; that it will necessitate a removal is shown by the buildings beyond. The quill pen and dots point to the fact that some legal business will be transacted over money affairs.

The dove-cot in the centre, with the form of a widow with dots around, signifies that a benefit to the home may be expected in the future, through a widow. The clergyman in conjunction, holding a paper, shows that the benefit will probably come about through a reconciliation. The bank of clouds behind the ferry boat shows that some trouble, to be expected in the future, will be lightened by the help of good friends.

Whilst the bird stationary upon the piece of wood, at some distance from the consultant, and in conjunction with the letter "L," means uncertainty as to some desired information, which should come from someone whose name begins with "L."