ARROW, a disagreeable letter from the direction in which it comes. ASS, misfortune overcome by patience; or a legacy. AXE, difficulties overcome. BADGER, long life and prosperity as a bachelor. BASKET, an addition to the family. BAT, fruitless journeys or tasks. BEAR, a long period of travel. BEASTS, other than those mentioned, foretell misfortune. BIRDS, a lucky sign; good news if flying, if at rest a fortunate journey. BOAT, a friend will visit the consultant. BOUQUET, one of the luckiest of symbols; staunch friends, success, a happy marriage. BRIDGE, a favourable journey. BUILDING, a removal. BULL, slander by some enemy. BUSH, an invitation into society. BUTTERFLY, success and pleasure. CAMEL, a burden to be patiently borne. CANNON, good fortune. CAR (MOTOR), and CARRIAGE, approaching wealth, visits from friends. CART, fluctuations of fortune. CASTLE, unexpected fortune or a legacy. CAT, difficulties caused by treachery. CATHEDRAL, great prosperity. CATTLE, prosperity. CHAIN, an early marriage; if broken, trouble in store. CHAIR, an addition to the family. CHURCH, a legacy. CIRCLES, money or presents. They mean that the person whose fortune is read may expect money or presents. CLOUDS, serious trouble; if surrounded by dots, financial success. CLOVER, a very lucky sign; happiness and prosperity. At the top of the cup, it will come quickly. As it nears the bottom, it will mean more or less distant. COCK, much prosperity. COFFIN, long sickness or sign of death of a near relation or great friend. COMET, misfortune and trouble. COMPASSES, a sign of travelling as a profession. COW, a prosperous sign. CROSS, a sign of trouble and delay or even death. CROWN, success and honour. CROWN AND CROSS, signifies good fortune resulting from death. DAGGER, favours from friends. DEER, quarrels, disputes; failure in trade. DOG, a favourable sign; faithful friends, if at top of cup; in middle of cup, they are untrustworthy; at the bottom means secret enemies. DONKEY, a legacy long awaited. DOVE, a lucky symbol; progress in prosperity and affection. DRAGON, great and sudden changes. DUCK, increase of wealth by trade. EAGLE, honour and riches through change of residence. ELEPHANT, a lucky sign; good health. FALCON, a persistent enemy. FERRET, active enemies. FISH, good news from abroad; if surrounded by dots, emigration. FLAG, danger from wounds inflicted by an enemy. FLEUR-DE-LYS, same as LILY (q.v.). FLOWERS, good fortune, success; a happy marriage. FOX, treachery by a trusted friend. FROG, success in love and commerce. GALLOWS, a sign of good luck. GOAT, a sign of enemies, and of misfortune to a sailor. GOOSE, happiness; a successful venture. GRASSHOPPER, a great friend will become a soldier. GREYHOUND, a good fortune by strenuous exertion. GUN, a sign of discord and slander. HAMMER, triumph over adversity. HAND, to be read in conjunction with neighbouring symbols and according to what it points.