Telling Fortunes By Tea Leaves: How to Read Your Fate in a TeacupKent, Cicely
Religion
Telling Fortunes By Tea Leaves: How to Read Your Fate in a Teacup
Kent, Cicely
Fortune-telling
The most noticeable feature of this cup is the clear evidence given that
the chief interests of the consultant are bound up in some man in India.
That there is delay in receiving important news from him is shown by the
symbol of the pigeon on the stone immediately beneath the handle. But
that most favourable news may be expected later is certain, for the
figure of a man upon an elephant with a pineapple beyond gives proof of
this. The natives with the large "P" in conjunction show that the
Punjaub is indicated, and this is further emphasised by the sign-post
which points towards these symbols. The child's toys show the
consultant's association and happiness with children. The figure of the
woman seated on the edge of a rock with its curious peak behind her, and
the seagull below, suggest that storms at sea will cause distress to
some woman known to the consultant. The small figure "11," close to this
symbol, points out that it is likely to be eleven days before there is
hope of the anxiety being relieved.
[Illustration: FIGURE I]
PRINCIPAL SYMBOLS
_On sides_.--Natives on post. Large letter "P." Child's toys. Woman
with uplifted hands on curious shaped rock. Small numeral "11" above.
Seagull perched on small rock beneath.
_In centre_.--Pigeon standing on large stone, man in sun helmet on
elephant. Sign-post pointing to letter "P."
_Near rim and handle_.--A pineapple on dish.
INTERPRETATION
FIGURE II
This cup shows that a variety of events may be expected, with a fair
proportion of pleasure and success to be anticipated from them.
The finger beyond the handle pointing to the ark indicates that in all
trials the consultant will find a refuge. The hanging lamp is also a
guarantee of coming success, and prosperous undertakings, in some new
plan which is under consideration.
The clouds, the symbol of the goat beyond which is facing into the open
gateway, signify that an advantageous opportunity, to which a certain
amount of risk is attached, awaits the consultant; the prominent
figurehead upon the stone pillar gives assurance that all will turn out
well, and that there is no need for hesitation in embarking upon this
new opportunity; that it will necessitate a removal is shown by the
buildings beyond. The quill pen and dots point to the fact that some
legal business will be transacted over money affairs.
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