Telling Fortunes By Tea Leaves Part 23

[Ill.u.s.tration: FIGURE II]

PRINc.i.p.aL SYMBOLS

_On sides_.--Finger. Small ark. Hanging lamp and shade. Large arm-chair. Bank of clouds. Goat. Large open gateway. Curious shaped figurehead upon a stone pillar. Low curved wall and buildings. Small quill pen and dots.

_In centre_.--Dove-cot. Widow in flowing veil seated in chair. Dots around. Man in clerical hat holding an open paper in his hand.

_Near rim_.--Shapeless leaves. Small ferry boat on water. Bird standing on log of wood. Letter "L."

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FIGURE III

The cat with dots around being near the handle indicates financial worry in the home. The bone beyond shows that the misfortunes will be met with courage, and eventually overcome. The c.o.c.katoo, with the cauliflower appearing on the opposite side, signifies that an unreliable friend will cause the consultant a little uneasiness, and as a small symbol of a mushroom is beside it, a quarrel with this undesirable friend may be expected.

The pear may be linked to the symbol of the font in the centre of the cup, showing that the consultant may expect news of a birth; the carving indicates that the news will give much satisfaction; the wine-cup, with the leg in conjunction, points out that the ambitions of the consultant will certainly be realised in the future. That a certain amount of waiting will be necessary is shown by the distance from the handle.

The motor boat, and monument in the centre, foretell the successful outcome of a new venture, which at present is unthought-of. The rocks show that a certain amount of mental agitation is aroused by the setting out on this undertaking, but, with the rea.s.suring symbols in this cup, no alarm is necessary.

[Ill.u.s.tration: FIGURE III]

PRINc.i.p.aL SYMBOLS

_On side under handle_.--Cat. Scattered dots.

_On side_.--Bone. c.o.c.katoo upon a stump of wood. Small symbol of a leg. Wine-cup held in hand. Small symbol of a mushroom. Pear.

Cauliflower.

_On circle under handle_.--Curious shaped rocks.

_On circle beyond_.--Monument.

_In centre_.--Motor boat. Font. Carved figures.

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FIGURE IV

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 pa.s.sing 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 a.s.surance of every happiness for this fortunate consultant.

[Ill.u.s.tration: FIGURE IV]

PRINc.i.p.aL 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.

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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 a.s.surance 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 antic.i.p.ated; 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.

[Ill.u.s.tration: FIGURE V]

PRINc.i.p.aL 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.

_In centre near circle_.--Basket. Large sausage with roll of bread in conjunction. Small query. Numeral "2."

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