Telling Fortunes By Tea Leaves Part 9

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EAGLE.--This predicts that you may expect most beneficial changes, the realisation of a long-cherished hope, and possibly an inheritance of wealth from an unexpected source; a flying eagle shows the coming of wealth and honour after a change of residence; with a vulture, death of a monarch; a dead eagle, public loss and mourning.

EAGLE'S NEST.--An eagle on its nest foretells a.s.sociation with those in places of authority and honour; it also denotes a life of wealth and ease.

EAR.--A large ear shows that you will be shocked by hearing of some scandal or abuse; a normal ear means that you will receive some interesting and pleasant piece of news or valuable information.

EAR-RINGS.--To a man this symbol proclaims the displeasure of one of the opposite s.e.x; to a woman, the humiliation of unrequited affection.

EARWIG.--A sign of uncomfortable discoveries in the home, troubles with domestics, deceit and prying.

EASEL.--A sign of marriage to widows and maids; to the married, increase of worldly goods; this symbol must be read in connection with other indications in the cup.

EELS.--This is an unpleasant symbol meaning malicious tongues and treacherous friends, also gossip over money matters.

EGG-CUP.--A sign of an escape from a threatened disaster.

EGGS.--New plans and ideas, or a birth.

ELEPHANT.--A sign of power, travel, promotion, happiness and stability in love and friends.h.i.+p.

ELF.--This symbol should put you on your guard or you may be the victim of an unpleasant practical joke.

ELM TREE.--A good omen of prosperity and coming happiness.

EMU.--Lack of caution will not be one of your failings.

ENGINE.--Journeys, trouble on the railway, strikes, accident, and hasty news are the meanings of this symbol.

ENSIGN.--See FLAG.

ESCAPE.--See FIRE ESCAPE.

EXTINGUISHER.--See CANDLE EXTINGUISHER.

EYE.--This signifies penetration and the solving of difficulties; it also shows depth of character and love.

EYEGLa.s.sES.--You will make a beneficial discovery through surprising means.

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FACES.--Several of these denote an invitation to a party or wedding; ugly faces mean disturbances or bad news; pretty faces, pleasure and love; two faces upon one head, looking diverse ways, indicate that you may hear yourself accused of deception and falseness, or that these things may be practised upon you; a bearded face, health and strength, but an indolent nature, which is a source of vexation to those around you.

FALCON.--This bird warns you to be on your guard, for you have an enemy.

FAN.--Love of admiration, frivolity, pleasure with the opposite s.e.x.

FATE.--This is indicated by a straight thin line of tea leaves which ascends towards the consultant; what may be expected of fate must be judged by the line itself and other signs in the cup.

FEATHERS.--Large feathers signify achievement and prosperity; to authors, literary success; small feathers denote something of which you are afraid, but which you will meet with courage.

FEET.--You will be called upon to take a decisive step in some matter which may lead up to an eventful change in your life.

FENCE.--This means that there is but a step between you and success.

FENDER.--You will constantly come in contact with someone to whom you feel a strong antipathy.

FERNS.--Dignity, peace, and steadfast love are the meanings of this symbol.

FERRET.--Jealousy and enmity are likely to cause you distress.

FERRY-BOAT.--This symbol implies that difficulties will be smoothed away for you by the aid of good and useful friends.

FIELD MARSHAL'S HAT.--To a soldier, or those who are a.s.sociated with them, this is a sign of coming promotion, triumph, and of the attainment to honour.

FIGS.--These indicate joy and abundance of the good things of this world; to those in business it is an omen of success and prosperity.

FIGUREHEAD OF A s.h.i.+P.--A good omen for your future Welfare; this symbol predicts that you will be enabled to steer your course through smooth waters.

FIGURES.--See NUMBERS, HUMAN FIGURES, RUNNING FIGURES.

FINGER.--This usually indicates a special need for attention to be paid to adjoining symbols.

FIRE-ENGINE.--An evidence of a serious fire of which you will hear or from which you will suffer; this must be judged by other indications in the cup.

FIRE-ESCAPE.--An urgent warning to take all precautions against fire.

FIREPLACE.--Your chief interests in life will probably lie in your home; small duties, simple pleasures, and a circle of friends.

FISH.--News from abroad; with other signs of movement, emigration; a starfish is a sign of good luck.

FLAG.--Danger, rebellion, and war are the meanings of this symbol.

FLOWER-BORDER.--That for which you have long hoped and waited is about to come to pa.s.s.

FLOWERS.--Many pleasant meanings may be given to this symbol, good fortune, happiness, love, marriage, and a large circle of admiring friends, being among them. See also BASKET OF FLOWERS, FOXGLOVES, LILY, FORGET-ME-NOT.

FLY.--This signifies small vexations and annoyances which will ruffle you considerably. See also BLUEBOTTLE FLY, DRAGON FLY.

FONT.--News of a birth or an invitation to a christening party.

FOOT.--This indicates a journey; a swollen foot, injury, or news of an accident to the foot.

FOOTBALL.--Love of outdoor games, or a keen interest in the welfare of those who take part in them, is shown by this symbol.

FORGE.--This implies a need for refinement and of reconstructing your ideas on many subjects.