NUMBERS.--These are frequently found in the tea-leaves, and must be read in conjunction with surrounding symbols. If the consultant has a lucky number, and this appears with good signs, it promises much success. An unlucky number with gloomy signs predicts misfortune. A journey with a five near obviously points out that it will be taken in five days, or weeks, and so on. Ten dots, close together, means ten pounds or shillings, according to the size and number of the dots. Numbers with the symbol of a legacy show the amount to be expected. NUN.--This is a sign that you will probably remain unmarried through your own choice; to the married it implies unjust suspicion. NURSE.--A nurse in uniform usually foretells illness for yourself or for someone dear to you. NUT-CRACKERS.--This portends that you will strive to solve a difficult problem, the result of which is of much importance to you. NUTS.--Gratified ambition and wealth are indicated by nuts. O OAK TREE.--This is a good omen of wealth, strength, and attainment of cherished hopes; for a lover, it predicts happiness and prosperity in marriage. OAR.--Sport; amusements; a broken oar denotes recklessness for which you will pay dearly; for a lover or husband, this means affliction. OBELISK.--This foreshows honour and wealth. OIL-CAN.--Work and worry are foretold by this sign. ONIONS.--You may expect that something which you supposed was a secret will be discovered, possibly through treacherous friends. OPERA-GLASSES.--You are in danger of losing the confidence of your friends because of your inquisitive questions. ORCHIDS.--These give a pleasing assurance of coming good fortune and a life of ease and wealth. ORGAN.--This must be read in connection with other signs around it; sometimes it means a wedding, death, or realised ambition; to a musician, it is a good omen of achievement. See also BARREL ORGAN. OSTRICH.--This symbol points to achievement in creative work; if running, you may look for startling news and rumours of public upheavals. OTTER.--You must expect to receive a disagreeable shock through some unpleasant spite on the part of those of whom you have always thought well, and regarded as loyal and affectionate friends. OVERCOAT.--You may expect to have changes in your life and become of much importance. OWL.--A bad omen of illness, misfortune, and poverty; if flying, you will receive tidings of grief; to lovers this bird is a symbol of bad news or unpleasant rumours; to those who are contemplating new work or enterprise the owl should be regarded as a warning to proceed with caution. OX.--An ox in his stall implies hospitality, domestic peace and abundance. OYSTERS.--These are a sign of enjoyment and expensive tastes, also that you will appreciate the pleasures of life more in your later years than in your youthful days. P PADLOCK.--An open padlock means a surprise; a closed one, a need for precaution. PAGODA.--Foreign travels.