BEEHIVE.--This is a symbol of eloquence, mental capacity, and much energy in forming new schemes and carrying them through; also of attainment to power and honour. BEES.--These foretell success through your own ability, many friends and enjoyment of life to the full. See also BUMBLE BEE. BEETLE.--This signifies unrest, domestic tribulation, or disagreements; several beetles, that there is a risk of slander and abuse by those whom you regard as friends. BEETROOT.--This symbol indicates that someone will try to do you a bad turn, but it will fail in its object and rather turn out as a benefit. Bell.--Amazing news according to other signs in the cup; several bells indicate a wedding. See also CANTERBURY BELLS, DIVING BELL, HANDBELL. BELLADONNA LILY.--This flower is a sign of hope, love, happiness, and the leading of an upright and honourable life. BELLOWS.--These show an endeavour to make the best of a bad business. BESOM.--This gives a caution to avoid meddling in other people's affairs or you may find yourself regarded as an unpleasant busybody. BIER.--A symbol of death; if near consultant, a personal sorrow, otherwise of a less personal nature. BILLIARD TABLE.--Pleasure followed by regret. BIRD FEEDING YOUNG.--After a time of patient waiting, your desires will be fulfilled. BIRD OF PARADISE.--Difficulties and trials are vanishing and a future of comfort and pleasure awaits you. BIRD ON A PERCH.--If near consultant, news resulting in pleasant plans; if at some distance, there is a doubt of the news being sent. BIRDS.--These are significant of happiness and joyful tidings; a single bird flying means speedy news, telegrams; birds in a row on a branch or line show that there will be vexatious delay in receiving some wished-for news; birds in a circle denote cogitation followed by swift decision. See also CLAPPER FOR SCARING BIRDS and STUFFED BIRDS. BIRDS IN CAGE.--This implies that a variety of causes prevents you from obtaining your dearest wish; should the cage door be open, obstacles will shortly be removed and great happiness will be yours. BIRD'S NEST.--This signifies a happy discovery, leading to a fortunate enterprise brought about to a great extent by your own patience and ability; it is also a good omen of love, friends, and increase of fortune. BISCUITS.--These seen in various shapes and sizes foretell the occurrence of pleasant events. BISHOP.--A sign of benevolence, authority, and progress; in cope and mitre, preferment and honour. BLUEBELLS.--These indicate that an event bringing you much satisfaction and pleasure may be expected to take place in the spring. BLUEBOTTLE FLY.--Unpleasantness and jealousy will be aroused by your success. BOAR.--This animal shows much energy and push though not always in the right direction to bring you unqualified success; it is also a sign of obstacles in your path. BOAT.--Success in a new enterprise; seen with clouds, troubles and disappointment. See also FERRYBOAT.