Tea-Cup Reading, and the Art of Fortune-Telling by Tea Leaves | Page 9

the tree on the other are two of the best signs of promotion, rewards, and prosperity. The house near the pistol pointing towards the handle of the cup indicates the acquisition of property, but as neither tree nor house are surrounded by dots this will be a town, not a country, residence. The repetition of the initial 'L' may show the name of the admiral, ship, or battle in which the officer will win renown. The triangles confirm the other signs of good fortune.
[ILLUSTRATION 1]
FIG.1
Principal Symbols:--
Two pistols on sides. A cannon in conjunction with a trident in centre. A pear. A tree.
on sides. A house. A pair of compasses near the rim. Several small triangles scattered about. Initial letters 'L' (twice), 'N,' and 'V' (twice).

INTERPRETATION
FIG. 2
There is nothing very significant in this tea-cup. The wavy lines denote a troublesome journey leading to some small amount of luck in connection with a person or place whose name begins with the initial 'E.' The hour-glass near the rim and the place from which the journey starts denotes that it will be undertaken in order to avoid some imminent peril. The numeral '4' conjoined with the sign of a parcel shows that one may be expected in that number of days.
[ILLUSTRATION 2]
FIG.2
Principal Symbols:--
Wavy lines. Initial 'E' in conjunction with Horse-shoe. Hour-glass near rim. Parcel in conjunction with numeral '4.'

INTERPRETATION
FIG. 3
This shows, by means of the crescent moon on the side, prosperity and fortune as the result of a journey denoted by the lines. The number of triangles in conjunction with the initial 'H' indicates the name commences with that letter, and, being near the rim, at no great distance of time. The bird flying towards and near the handle, accompanied by a triangle and a long envelope, denotes good news from an official source. The flag gives warning of some danger from an enemy.
[ILLUSTRATION 3]
FIG. 3
Principal Symbols:--
Crescent moon. Bird flying. Triangles. Flag. Initial 'A' in conjunction with sign of letter in official envelope. Other initials, 'H' and two 'L's.'

INTERPRETATION
FIG. 4
The consultant is about to journey eastward to some large building or institution, shown by the figure at the end of the straight line of dots. There is some confusion in his or her affairs caused by too much indulgence in pleasure and gaiety, denoted by the butterfly involved in obscure groups of tea-leaves near the handle. The tree and the fleur-de-lys (or lily) in the bottom of the cup are, however, signs of eventual success, probably through the assistance of some person whose name begins with an 'N.'
[ILLUSTRATION 4]
FIG. 4
Principal Symbols:--
Large tree in bottom of cup. Fleur-de-lys (or lily). Butterfly on side approaching handle. Line of dots leading east to Building. Initials 'N' and 'C.'

INTERPRETATION
FIG.5
A letter is approaching the consultant containing a considerable sum of money, as it is surrounded by dots. The future, shown by the bottom of the cup, is not clear, and betokens adversities; but the presence of the hammer there denotes triumph over these, a sign confirmed by the hat on the side. The consultant will be annoyed by somebody whose name begins with 'J,' and assisted by one bearing the initial 'Y.'
[ILLUSTRATION 5]
FIG. 5
Principal Symbols:--
Hammer in centre of bottom. A letter approaching the house, accompanied by Dots, Hat, Initials 'Y' and 'J' (accompanied by small cross).

INTERPRETATION
FIG. 6
A letter containing good news, shown by bird flying and the triangle, may be expected immediately. If from a lover it shows that he is constant and prosperous, owing to the anchor on the side. The large tree on the side indicates happiness and prosperity. A letter will be received from someone whose initial is 'L.' In the bottom of the cup there are signs of minor vexations or delays in connection with someone whose name begins with 'C.'
[ILLUSTRATION 6]
FIG. 6
Principal Symbols:--
Large tree on side. Anchor on side. Bird flying high towards handle. Small cross in bottom. Letter sign close to handle. Triangle. Initial 'L' with letter sign. Other initials, 'C' and 'H.'

INTERPRETATION
FIG. 7
The two horse-shoes indicate a lucky journey to some large residence in a north-easterly direction, the tree surmounting which denotes that happiness and fortune will be found there and that (as it is surrounded by dots) it is situated in the country. The sitting hen in the bottom of the cup, surmounted by a triangle (to see which properly the illustration must be turned round) is indicative of increased wealth by an unexpected legacy. A letter from someone whose name begins with 'T' will contain a remittance of money, but it may not arrive for some little time.
[ILLUSTRATION 7]
FIG.7
Principal Symbols:--
Large horse-shoe, edge of bottom, in conjunction with smaller horse-shoe. Line of dots leading E.N.E. to Large building surmounted by Tree, overlapping rim. Flowers. Small triangles. Initial 'T' with letter and money signs.

INTERPRETATION
FIG.8
This tea-cup appears to give warning by the