SOLOMON'S SEAL.--This plant is a symbol of understanding, devotion, and coming joy. SOUP LADLE.--It will be through the assistance of others that you will arrive at success. SOUP TUREEN.--To the mature, this symbol points to a return of good fortune; to the young, a small illness and loss of appetite. SPADE.--This means toil, care, unrest, disappointment, and failure. See ACE OF SPADES. SPANNER.--See SCREW SPANNER. SPHINX.--This denotes that your hopes will be set on things far beyond your reach, and that as nothing but the very best in life has any attraction for you, it is improbable that you will ever attain to complete happiness. SPIDER.--You may expect to receive an inheritance; with other signs, that you will be triumphant in disputed will or money settlement; several spiders foretell profitable transactions, sometimes a heritage of much wealth. SPUR.--This symbol foretells that as the result of endurance and honest labour you will attain to honour. SQUARE.--This formed of dotted lines indicates perplexity and dismay, and endeavour to extricate yourself from an embarrassing situation. SQUIRREL.--This is a sign of contentment and cheerfulness; although you may never be rich you will be loved by those around you and, on the whole, will lead a happy life. STAR.--A lucky sign; if surrounded by dots, wealth and honour are foretold. STEAMER.--A voyage, news from overseas, interesting events, according to other signs. STEEPLE.--This denotes misfortune, bad luck; if it is crooked or bending it foreshows a coming disaster or crushing blow to your hope. STEPS.--Unaccustomed work which will fall to your lot as a result of the illness of someone with whom you work or associate. STILE.--With a small amount of perception you will arrive at a right conclusion. STILTS.--These show a desire to appear different in the eyes of your friends from that which you really are, and you will often fail in an effort to keep up this subterfuge. STOCKS.--These sweet scented flowers foreshow an unexpected happiness with someone whom you have not seen for a long while. STOCKINGS.--A present received or given is the meaning of this symbol. STONES.--Little worries and vexations. STOOL.--A large stool is a symbol of honour; a small one signifies that your success in life will be meagre. STORK.--In summer, this bird tells you to beware of robbery or fraud; in winter, prepare for bad weather and a great misfortune; a stork flying predicts that whilst you hesitate in coming to a decision, a profitable chance is lost, the news of which will speedily reach you. STOVE.--This symbol calls attention to the fact that trials and tribulations await you. STRAW.--A bundle of straw foretells gain through industry. STRAWBERRIES.--Pleasure and the gratification of your wishes are shown by this fruit. STRAW HAT.--Modesty and simple pleasures. STREET LAMP.--This is a sign of a foolish desire to draw attention to yourself. STUD.--See COLLAR STUD.