THISTLE.--This is a pleasant sign of strength, endurance, and affection; it also shows a desire to remove obstacles from the path of those who are in difficulties. THRONE.--An empty throne denotes public misfortune. See also KING ON THRONE. THUMB.--A large and powerful thumb foretells an opportunity in which you prove yourself superior to those who hitherto somewhat despised you. TIGER.--You will be placed in a perilous position possibly through the bad behaviour or folly of those who should protect you. TIMBER.--Logs of timber are a sign of well-being and prosperity in your affairs. TIN TACKS.--An agreement about to be satisfactorily concluded. TOAD.--You may expect deceit and the discovery of disagreeable facts; this sign should caution you to be on your guard, for malicious talking causes much discomfort and may separate the best of friends. TOADSTOOL.--You are warned against making rash and unguarded statements, a bad habit of gossiping and encouraging scandal. TOM-TOM.--See NATIVE WITH TOM-TOM. TOMATOES GROWING.--An increase of worldly goods is foreshown by this sign. TOMBSTONE.--This sign must be judged in accordance with other symbols around it. TONGS.--A pair of firetongs indicates anxiety and disturbance in the home. TONGUE.--This signifies that unless you amend you will make mischief by your indiscreet and unkind words. TOOTH.--One large tooth is a symbol of bereavement. TOPIARY WORK.--Trees and hedges cut into the forms of birds, animals, etc., are often to be seen in the tea-leaves; this sign assures you of the fact that those things for which you must wait longest are those which will give most joy. TORCH (FLAMING).--This is a hopeful symbol that some unexpected piece of good fortune will come to you; it also indicates the discovery of an undeveloped talent. TORPEDO.--Acts of violence, disaster, or distressing news are the meanings of this symbol. TORTOISE.--This means that you attempt that of which you have no knowledge. TOWER.--This predicts an advantageous opportunity through which you may rise to a good position in life. TOYS.--Pleasure with children. TRAIN.--Arrivals, removals, a journey. TRAM.--A roadway journey on business or pleasure. TRAM LINE.--This is indicated by two thin, straight lines which run near together up the side of the cup. TREES.--Good health and a pleasing assurance of coming prosperity and happiness; if surrounded by dots an inheritance of property in the country is foreshown! See also CHESTNUT TREE, CHRISTMAS TREE, ELM TREE, OAK TREE, YEW TREE. TRIANGLE.--A fortunate meeting, good luck; sometimes an unexpected legacy. TRIDENT.--A hopeful sign of honour and promotion to those in the Navy. TRIUMPHAL ARCH.--This is a fortunate omen of your future honour and high position; a decorated arch foretells a wedding. TROWEL.--This gardening implement foretells good weather conditions; seen in the winter, it indicates unusual mildness. See also BRICKLAYER'S TROWEL.