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 symbol of the seal being directly under the handle, with the large
arch and carving beyond, show that the consultant will soon enjoy the
fulfilment of a long desired hope; everything is going smoothly, and
will turn out as desired. The only obstacle is seen in the symbol of the
weasel, which appears beyond the seal, pointing to the fact that the
consultant has someone who is not to be trusted in the home, but this
will not result in anything serious.
The figures of the two women opposite the handle show the arrival of
friends to the "house," bringing presents with them. The inkpot, pen,
and numeral "7," with the bird's nest in connection, show that happy
news, as the result of personal effort on the part of the consultant,
may be looked for within seven days.
The rock, motor, and wavy lines being in conjunction, warn the
consultant of some forthcoming vexation, and possibly alarm, in
connection with a motor expedition, but the episode is in the distance,
and will not be more than a passing cloud.
The slug, at the bottom of the cup, predicts a future disturbance with
someone, but the matter will be trifling. The large symbol of the king
and queen upon the throne, opposite the handle, foretells a future of
honour and wealth, and the assurance of every happiness for this
fortunate consultant.
[Illustration: FIGURE IV]
PRINCIPAL SYMBOLS
_Opposite handle on circle_.--Two women, inside figure carrying
basket, outside figure with parcel under arm.
_On sides_.--Line of wavy dots. Large rock. Motor. Bird's nest.
Pen. Numeral "7." Inkpot.
_On circle_.--Large arch with carving.
_In centre_.--Slug. Figures of King and Queen on throne.
_Under handle_.--Seal. Weasel.
INTERPRETATION
FIGURE V
The large rock on the side, with the letter "J" beside it, speaks of a
forthcoming vexation or trouble caused by someone whose name begins with
"J." The necklace and jewellery beyond, with scattered dots around, give
a cheerful assurance to the consultant of coming prosperity. This is
further emphasised by the circle of dots above the letter "C" in the
centre. As the initial is large, it probably indicates the name of the
place from which the source of wealth may be anticipated; and that much
happiness will come to the consultant in the future, is shown by the
dancing figure and carved figures being in conjunction.
The small basket, the sausage, and roll of bread, with the query and "2"
beyond, all point to the fact that the consultant will have little
complaints and grumbles to put up with, and there will be some doubt as
to which of two people is most to blame. But it will be only a small
ripple upon the otherwise smooth surface of the consultant's outlook.
[Illustration: FIGURE V]
PRINCIPAL SYMBOLS
_On sides_.--Large rocks. Letter "J" in conjunction. Necklace.
Jewellery.
_In centre_.--Large ornamental "C." Circle of dots above. Figure of
girl dancing with arm upraised beneath. Carved figures.
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