ALLIGATOR.--This is a bad sign of personal danger and distress possibly caused by those nearest to you; it also shows much mental disturbance and worry; if very near consultant a catastrophe is imminent. ALMONDS.--These denote festivities and social enjoyment, good and generous friends. ALTAR.--If with a figure near, sorrow and distress are foreshown. ANCHOR.--A pleasing symbol of good and loyal friends, constancy in love, and the realisation of your wishes; an emblem of safety to a sailor. ANEMONE.--These flowers often indicate an event to be expected in the early autumn; the nature of it must be judged by other signs in the cup. ANGEL.--This is a symbol of good fortune in love, radiance, happiness, and peace. ANGEL (FLYING).--A token of love and joy which are swiftly approaching you. ANTLERS.--An accident is predicted by this symbol. ANVIL.--Your strength and energy will bring you much success in new plans or enterprises. APE.--This animal points to the fact that you have a secret enemy; it denotes malicious and dangerous persons whose tongues are to be feared; it is also a sign of despondency, care, anxiety, and fraud. APPLES.--A pleasant sign of happiness, cheerful conditions, good health, and fortune. APPLE TREES.--These predict a happy event in the apple season. APRON.--Near consultant brings a new friend; at a distance new work or acquaintances. ARAB.--This symbol points to a need for caution in choosing your friends, or you may find yourself in the power of someone who will prove to be an undesirable companion. ARCH.--Things which you desire are developing in the wished-for direction; the arch is a sign of hope; your ambition may be gratified in a most unexpected manner. See also TRIUMPHAL ARCH. ARK.--This symbol assures you of security and of finding refuge in times of distress and turmoil. ARM.--If curved, it signifies love, protection, care and strength; stretched out, that a new influence will come into your life which will prove to be an endless source of joy and love. ARMOUR.--A suit of armour foretells that you will be called upon to face difficulties and dangers and that you will come through them with courage. See KNIGHT IN ARMOUR. ARROW.--Unpleasant news or a disagreeable letter from the direction in which it comes. ARTICHOKE.--This signifies sadness, disappointment and delay; sometimes a secret trouble is indicated by this symbol. ARTIST.--To see an artist at work, indicates association with those who study art; also a happy nature finding much joy and beauty in life. ARTIST'S MAHL STICK.--This 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 this symbol. ARUM LILY.--This flower stands for dignity, expectancy, and calm; its fuller meanings must be judged by other symbols around it.