HOURGLASS.--A warning against delay in arrangements or thought-of plans; with other signs, the hourglass is a grave warning of peril through illness or accident. HOUSE.--A successful transaction, a visit, a new home. HUMAN FIGURES.--These must be judged with regard to what they appear to be doing. HYACINTH.--This flower predicts love, joy, and gratified ambition. I IBEX ON ROCK.--After a time of strenuous effort and struggle, you will achieve triumph and a position of security and peace. INDIAN.--This symbol predicts news from India; the nature of the information, whether personal, public, pleasant, or the reverse, must be judged by other indications in the cup. INITIALS.--These frequently occur, and usually point to names of people from whom you may expect to hear shortly; or they may indicate places. INKPOT.--Expectancy. IRIS.--These flowers bring a message of hope and pleasure. IRON.--Small vexations or troubles which will quickly pass, is the meaning of this symbol. IVORY.--This foretells increased wealth and a well-merited reward for past industry. IVY.--Patience, understanding, steadfastness, and loyal friends are indicated by this sign. J JACKDAW.--Sagacity, dependable friends, and knowledge acquired by persevering study. JAM.--Pots of jam caution you against extravagance and waste. JELLY.--This foreshows a time of pleasure and a time of pain. JEMMY.--A bad attack of toothache is indicated by this weapon. JEWELLERY.--You may expect an increase of wealth, possibly good presents also. JOCKEY.--Successful dealing and good money enterprise; luck in racing and speculation. JOHN BULL.--This figure implies that you are likely to witness, or partake in, an event of national importance. JUDGE IN ROBES.--Legal affairs, personal or otherwise according to other indications in the cup; this sign is often seen during a famous trial or when such is about to take place. JUG.--This shows good health and money making. JUMPING FIGURE.--Change which will be greatly to your advantage. K KANGAROO.--You will receive an unlooked-for and interesting piece of news; sometimes it indicates that you have a rival. KETTLE.--This is a sign of illness; unless a human figure appears beside it, the illness is probably for the consultant; it is an omen of coming trouble. KEY.--Circumstances will improve, things will become easy, and your path will be made smooth; you may hope for success in whatever you have on hand; a key at some distance from the consultant denotes the need for the assistance of good and influential friends in times of difficulty. See also CROSSED KEYS. KEYHOLE.--This gives warning of a need for caution, for someone of whom you feel no suspicion is untrustworthy. KINGFISHER.--This beautiful bird signifies the return of someone for whom you have been longing; if flying, news of a surprising nature will speedily arrive.