Telling Fortunes By Tea Leaves Part 19

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 a.s.sures 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 a.s.surance 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.

TROUSERS.--A pair of trousers foretells news of misfortune or sorrow for a man.

TRUE LOVER'S KNOT.--This is a happy omen of faithfulness in love, and of enduring friends.h.i.+p.

TRUMPET.--This denotes good fortune to a musician; to others, entertainment, large a.s.semblies of people, public speaking, sometimes the setting on foot of new schemes.

TRUNK.--Arrivals and departures.

TUB.--You have evil to fear, is the meaning of this sign.

TULIPS.--A symbol of radiance, health, and constancy in love and friends.h.i.+p.

TUNNEL.--This suggests that you are likely to make a wrong decision in an important matter.

TURKEY.--That you are in danger of committing injurious follies is the meaning of this sign.

TURNIP.--The discovery of secrets and domestic quarrels are indicated by this sign.

TURNPIKE.--This implies that the reminiscences which you relate of the past are of more interest than your topics of the present.

TURNSTILE.--This is a sign that you cleverly evade a disagreeable incident or unpleasant discussion without offending anyone.

TURTLE.--This is significant of wealth and luxury.

TWINS.--This is a symbol of sympathy and the perfection of happiness; with other signs, news of the birth of twins.

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UGLY FACES.--These show domestic quarrels or unpleasant news.

UMBRELLA.--If it is open, bad weather and grumbling are foretold; closed, a bit of bad luck which may be avoided.

UNICORN.--This is an indication of scandal.

URN.--A sign of illness.

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VAMPIRE.--This brings a message of gloom and sorrow, or also means that you await the expected news of a death.

VAN.--This sign denotes an interesting experiment in which you succeed.