EARWIG.--A sign of uncomfortable discoveries in the home, troubles with domestics, deceit and prying. EASEL.--A sign of marriage to widows and maids; to the married, increase of worldly goods; this symbol must be read in connection with other indications in the cup. EELS.--This is an unpleasant symbol meaning malicious tongues and treacherous friends, also gossip over money matters. EGG-CUP.--A sign of an escape from a threatened disaster. EGGS.--New plans and ideas, or a birth. ELEPHANT.--A sign of power, travel, promotion, happiness and stability in love and friendship. ELF.--This symbol should put you on your guard or you may be the victim of an unpleasant practical joke. ELM TREE.--A good omen of prosperity and coming happiness. EMU.--Lack of caution will not be one of your failings. ENGINE.--Journeys, trouble on the railway, strikes, accident, and hasty news are the meanings of this symbol. ENSIGN.--See FLAG. ESCAPE.--See FIRE ESCAPE. EXTINGUISHER.--See CANDLE EXTINGUISHER. EYE.--This signifies penetration and the solving of difficulties; it also shows depth of character and love. EYEGLASSES.--You will make a beneficial discovery through surprising means. F FACES.--Several of these denote an invitation to a party or wedding; ugly faces mean disturbances or bad news; pretty faces, pleasure and love; two faces upon one head, looking diverse ways, indicate that you may hear yourself accused of deception and falseness, or that these things may be practised upon you; a bearded face, health and strength, but an indolent nature, which is a source of vexation to those around you. FALCON.--This bird warns you to be on your guard, for you have an enemy. FAN.--Love of admiration, frivolity, pleasure with the opposite sex. FATE.--This is indicated by a straight thin line of tea leaves which ascends towards the consultant; what may be expected of fate must be judged by the line itself and other signs in the cup. FEATHERS.--Large feathers signify achievement and prosperity; to authors, literary success; small feathers denote something of which you are afraid, but which you will meet with courage. FEET.--You will be called upon to take a decisive step in some matter which may lead up to an eventful change in your life. FENCE.--This means that there is but a step between you and success. FENDER.--You will constantly come in contact with someone to whom you feel a strong antipathy. FERNS.--Dignity, peace, and steadfast love are the meanings of this symbol. FERRET.--Jealousy and enmity are likely to cause you distress. FERRY-BOAT.--This symbol implies that difficulties will be smoothed away for you by the aid of good and useful friends. FIELD MARSHAL'S HAT.--To a soldier, or those who are associated with them, this is a sign of coming promotion, triumph, and of the attainment to honour. FIGS.--These indicate joy and abundance of the good things of this world; to those in business it is an omen of success and prosperity.