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PAMPAS GRa.s.s.--This is a sign that you will make a pathetic endeavour to find happiness in a life which is cast in a somewhat dreary lot.
PAN AND HIS PIPES.--A most cheering symbol which gives an a.s.surance of happiness, future prosperity, and delight.
PANSY.--This flower is a symbol of understanding, modesty, and contentment; it is also a pleasant indication of faithful friends and happy days.
PANTHER.--You may expect to be shocked at the treacherous behaviour of a friend whom you had always regarded as honourable.
PARADISE.--See BIRD OF PARADISE.
PARALLEL LINES.--These predict well-thought-out and smoothly running plans.
PARCELS.--These are shown by thick, square or round leaves.
PARROT.--This is a sign of foreign travel, the making of many friends, and much mental energy; sometimes it gives a hint that there is an inclination to gossip and spread scandal.
PARSLEY.--Small events will bring you satisfaction.
PEAc.o.c.k.--A sign of the acquisition of property; a prosperous and happy marriage; with other signs, an unfortunate friends.h.i.+p.
PEAKED CAP.--The arrival of a male visitor.
PEARS.--Improved social condition and other advantages; this fruit brings success to a business man and to a woman a rich husband; one pear signifies a birth or new plans.
PEDESTRIAN.--An important appointment or urgent business.
PELICAN.--This bird is a symbol of loneliness, separation, and yearning for the unattainable; if it is flying you will receive news from those who are far away in isolated parts of the world.
PEN.--See QUILL PEN.
PENGUIN.--This strange bird indicates interesting news of expeditions and discoveries in the northern regions.
PENKNIFE.--This is an unfortunate symbol of enmity, disloyalty, and jealousy.
PEONIES.--You will probably be called upon to make a decision of much importance before another summer is past; broken peonies predict that you may possibly throw away your chance of happiness by coming to a wrong conclusion.
PEPPER-POT.--This means vexation and unreasonable irritation which you will endeavour to conceal.
PERAMBULATOR.--News of a birth.
PESTLE.--A sign of decisive measures; a remedy for a grievance or an ill.
PHEASANT.--Good fortune; new friends; if flying, speedy and propitious news.
PIANO.--This is a sign that you will make the most of your opportunities and will gain that for which you have aimed; to musicians, a sign of advancement.
PICKAXE.--This sign proclaims labour troubles and strikes.
PIG.--This a.s.sures you of gain and success in agricultural interests; it also denotes that you may expect a present of money or a legacy.
PIGEONS.--These show reconciliation with someone dear to you from whom you have been estranged; if flying, important and pleasant news is on its way; if stationary, delay in the arrival of important news.
PILLAR.--A symbol of strength, protection from danger, and of good and powerful friends; a broken pillar predicts sorrow and despair.
PILLAR BOX.--Important or specially interesting correspondence is the meaning of this sign.
PINCERS.--A painful experience; an injury; toothache.
PINCUs.h.i.+ON.--Thrift, order, and a well-regulated household.
PINEAPPLE.--A pleasing indication of wealth, rich friends, and good presents.
PINE TREES.--Happiness followed by an aftermath of regret.
PIPE.--A visit from a dear friend; several pipes foreshow news from a man who is much in your thoughts. See also MEERSCHAUM PIPE, PAN AND HIS PIPES.
PISTOL.--An ominous warning of disaster; with other bad signs, of a violent death.
PITCHER.--This shows an endeavour to relieve a rather dull and monotonous life, by throwing your energy into somewhat unnecessary work.
PITCHFORK.--A sign that you are apt to stir up feud, and make peace and quiet impossible.
PLATE.--For the present, you will merely jog along in an ordinary way.
PLAYING CARDS.--See ACE OF CLUBS, ACE OF DIAMONDS, ACE OF HEARTS, and ACE OF SPADES.
PLOUGH.--You must expect to go through toil and frustration before you finally conquer your difficulties and achieve triumph.
PLUM PUDDING.--This denotes festivity and cheerfulness.
PLUMS.--These foretell a new development of plans.
POLAR BEAR.--This sign means a journey to a cold climate.
POLICEMAN.--This tells you to beware of theft and underhand practices; with other signs, it would indicate trouble probably caused by those with whom you are most closely a.s.sociated.
POPE.--Unexpected gain and future happiness are foretold by this sign.
POPPY.--This flower is significant of a pleasant occurrence in the early summer.
PORTER AND TRUCK.--This indicates a pending journey or the arrival of a traveller.
POST.--This signifies a formidable obstacle; if broken, that you will encounter a storm of opposition to your plan.
POSTMAN.--Important and profitable news.
POT.--See COFFEE POT.
