Part 7

_BLIND._--To dream of being blind is a very lucky sign; to see a blind person is a warning of danger.

_BLOOD._--To see blood means great riches, an inheritance.

_BOAT._--The arrival of a dear friend.

_BOUQUET._--To receive one means much pleasure; to give one, constancy of a lover or friend.

_BRACELET._--Good luck and fortune coming.

_BROTHER._--Seeing dead brothers or sisters in a dream is a sign of long life.

_BULLDOG._--A good omen in love or business.

_BURIAL._--To dream of being buried means that wealth is coming--"as much wealth as earth laid over you."

_BURNING._--(Houses, etc.) Riches and prosperity.

_BUYING._--Happiness and contentment, a legacy.

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_CAGE._--(Birds in) Early fortunate marriage; (empty) friends or lovers will go away.

_CAKES._--To dream of any kind of cakes is a good omen.

_CANARY._--(Singing) Marriage and a charming house.

_CARDS._--(Playing at) Speedy marriage.

_CATHEDRAL._--Prosperity and fortune.

_CEMETERY._--An omen of prosperity.

_CHAIR._--An increase in the family.

_CHERRIES._--Good news, pleasure and enjoyment.

_CHILDREN._--Lucky omen: increase in wealth.

_CHIMNEY._--Good luck, the higher the better.

_CHRISTENING._--Good fortune approaching.

_COCK CROWING._--Great prosperity.

_COINS._--(Copper) Good fortune; (silver) worry; (gold) commercial troubles.

_COLD._--Friends will be kind to you.

_CORNFIELD._--Health, wealth and pleasant times.

_COWS._--Prosperity, the more the better.

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_DAFFODILS._--Pleasure and amusement in abundance.

_DAGGER._--A friend will confer a favor.

_DEAD._--To dream of oneself as dead is a good and auspicious sign of long life and success.

_DEATH OF A FRIEND._--Arrival of good news.

_DIGGING._--Good luck with perseverance.

_DOCKS._--Good news from abroad.

_DOG._--As a rule, a favorable sign; (Dog barking) somebody is trying to do you an ill turn; (Dogs fighting) serious quarrel between two friends of the dreamer.

_DONKEY._--Lucky omen, usually a legacy.

_DOVES._--Success, especially to lovers. To the married, they denote a pleasure in store.

_DROWNING._--(Either the dreamer or another person.) Success, joy, prosperity.

_DUCKS._--Increased prosperity and happiness.

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_EAGLE._--Success in a new place.

_EARS._--A pleasant letter from a friend.

_EATING._--(Dreamer eating) ill luck; (seeing others eat) good luck.

_ECHO._--Sickness either of dreamer or relations.

_EGGS._--Good luck, money, success; (eggs broken) failure and loss.

_ELM TREE._--A good turn offered by a male relative.

_ELOPEMENT._--Sign of a speedy marriage.

_EMERALD._--A sign of good luck and happiness.

_EMPTINESS._--Always a bad sign in a dream.

_ENGAGEMENT._--(To dream of being engaged to a handsome person) Great pleasure in store; (to a plain person) worry and trouble.

_EYES._--In general a sign of good luck, and the prettier the eyes the better. To dream of someone with a defect of the eyes signifies minor misfortunes.

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_FACES._--(Smiling) Happy times with friends; (pale and gloomy) trouble and poverty; (changing faces) a removal; (washing own face) repentance for sin; (own face in glass) long-cherished secret plan will fail.

_FAIRY._--All dreams of fairies are good omens--success and riches.

_FALLING._--Indicates some misfortune.

_FAN._--Quarrels, a rival in love.

_FARMYARD._--Good fortune coming; comfort and happiness.

_FEATHERS._--(White) Success and riches; (black) loss and failure.

_FENCE._--(Climbing) A sudden rise in life.

_FIELDS._--(Green) Prosperity, a happy marriage, handsome children; (clover, barley, wheat, etc.) great prosperity and happiness.

_FIGS._--A good dream, joy and pleasure; (if a woman dreams) happy marriage and many children.

_FLEET._--(At sea) Realization of cherished hopes.

_FLOATING._--To dream of floating on water is a good and lucky sign.

_FLOODS._--Success after triumphing over difficulties.

_FLOUR._--Death of a relative bringing a legacy.

_FLOWERS._--Prosperity.

_FLY._--(Swarm of flies) Rivals and jealous persons are spreading scandal.

_FLYING._--(Without wings) Success in love and business; (if ended by a fall) failure in attaining object; (with wings) bad omen--frustrated ambition.

_FOG._--Bad dream--business losses.

_FOREIGN._--(Country) Success and prosperity at home.

_FOREST._--Trouble and losses through rivals.

_FORK._--A warning of imminent danger.

_FOUNTAIN._--(Playing) Good luck, happy times and laughter.

_FOX._--Trouble through secret enemy; (killing one) good luck.

_FRIENDS._--(Absence of) Speedy return; (death of) good news; (illness) bad news; (in good health) their prosperity.

_FROGS._--Beware of flatterers and pessimists.

_FROST._--Success through aid of friends.

_FRUIT._--Usually a good dream, according to kind of fruit; (dreamer eating or throwing away fruit) bad sign.

_FUNERAL._--A legacy or a rich marriage.

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_GAS._--Minor discomforts and annoyances.

_GATE._--An obstacle to success will suddenly disappear.

_GEESE._--Happiness, success; (to hear geese cackling) a profitable business deal will be quickly concluded.

_GEMS._--Usually an unfortunate omen.

_GHOSTS._--To dream of ghosts is invariably the presage of misfortune.

_GIANT._--Good fortune, success in business or love.

_GIFTS._--(Receiving) Good fortune coming.

_GYPSIES._--A profitless voyage to many strange countries.

_GLASS._--To dream of anything made of glass refers to women; (receiving glass of water) birth in the family.

_GLOVES._--Usually bad luck; (gloves on hands) honor and safety; (losing gloves) loss in business.

_GOAT._--Bad luck, some misfortune, especially unlucky to sailors; (white goat) a profitable venture; (many goats) an inheritance.

_GOD._--A good dream--health and happiness.

_GOLD._--Omen of loss and bad luck: (dreamer finding gold) a sign that he will be robbed; (dreamer paying out gold) a sign that he will increase the number of his friends.

_GOOSEBERRIES._--Time and trouble spent only for the benefit of others.

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_HAIR._--Riches and fine clothes; (hair falling over face) a coming event will cause displeasure; (having hair cut) losses in business; (becoming bald) great danger.

_HAMMER._--Triumph over difficulties.

_HAMMOCK._--Loss of something that is prized.

_HAPPINESS._--A presage of doubt and difficulty.

_HARE._--(Alive) Friendship: (dead) good luck: (hare running) a lengthy journey.

_HARVEST._--Hopes will not come to fruition.

_HAT._--(New) A small success: (blown off or damaged) losses.

_HATCHET._--A solution near to existing difficulties.

_HAWK._--A happy omen--success in life.

_HAY._--Good luck: (dreamer cutting hay) troubles and sorrow.

_HAZEL NUT._--(Eating) Troubles and discord.

_HEAD._--Good omen--health and money.

_HORSESHOE._--(Seeing one) A journey: (finding one) great good lock.

_HOSPITAL._--Misery, poverty, wounds.

_HOUSE._--Good luck: (dreamer building house) unlucky dream, signifying loss and sickness.

_HUNCHBACK._--A troubled life, with many ups and downs.

_HUNGER._--To dream of being hungry is a fortunate omen, foretelling that the dreamer, by industry and enterprise, will grow rich.

_HUNTING._--(Dreamer returning from a hunt) A fortunate dream: (dreamer going hunting) frustrated hopes and disappointment.

_HUSBAND._--For a woman to dream of her husband is not a very favorable dream, usually foretelling discord and deceit: for an unmarried girl to dream that she has a husband is a very bad omen.

_HYMNS._--Singing hymns in a dream foretells sickness to the dreamer: (hearing hymns sung) consolation in troubles.

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_IRON._--A profitable bargain: (red-hot) sorrows: (burnt with same) dreamer will receive some personal injury.

_ISLAND._--For a woman to dream of an island forebodes desertion by husband or lover.

_ITCH._--A sign of good luck.

_IVORY._--To dream of anything made of ivory is a sign that the dreamer will suffer from fraud and deception.

_IVY._--True friends will present themselves.

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_JEWELS._--To dream of jewelry of any kind is always a bad sign; love troubles or business dangers.

_JOCKEY._--(On horseback) A successful speculation or bet.

_JOLLITY._--To dream of jollity and fun by night is good for those about to marry: to the poor a sign of good: to the rich a sign of trouble and loss. See "Merry."

_JOURNEY._--(Making one) Peace and contentment at home.

_JUDGE._--A bad dream: beware of slander and malice.

_JUG._--(Drinking from one) Robust health and wholesome pleasures.

_JUMP._--To dream of jumping is unpropitious, foretelling obstacles that prevent fulfillment of a desire.

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_KANGAROO._--A secret and powerful enemy or rival.

_KENNEL._--An invitation to visit a male friend.

_KETTLE._--(Black) An ill omen, death: (copper) lucky dream.

_KEY._--Receipt of money: (for young people) a good and handsome partner in life: (holding a key) settlement of business perplexities: (lost key) anger, worry, want.

_KILL._--(Dreamer killing a man) Assured happiness: (dreamer being killed) loss to the dream-adversary.

_KING._--(Seeing oneself as a King) Warning to beware of flatterers and of self-conceit.

_KISS._--Beware of treachery and deceit: (kissing hand of somebody) friendship and good fortune: (kissing a stranger's hand) a journey.

_KITCHEN._--Success, advancement in life.

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_LAMP._--(Lit) Trouble, not serious.

_LANTERN._--Success: (to see light extinguished or darkened) sadness, sickness, poverty.

_LARK._--Good luck: improvement in finances.

_LAUGHTER._--Presages difficult circumstances.

_LAVENDER._--(To smell or to see it growing) Good luck.

_LAWN._--(Looking at) Good health and prosperity: (running on) worry and annoyance.

_LAWYER._--Trouble, quarrels, expenses, losses.

_LEAD._--An inheritance or legacy from beloved friend.

_LEAF._--(To dream of being covered with leaves) Difficulties will prove to be only temporary: (faded leaves) disappointed hopes.

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_MAGPIE._--A bad sign; back-biting and scandal by a false friend.

_MAN._--For a young girl to dream about a man is a warning against gossip and gossipers.

_MANURE._--Financial gain: good crops.

_MAP._--News or visit from a friend abroad.

_MARBLE._--An inheritance.

_MARRIAGE._--To dream that one marries is a bad, unhappy sign.

_MASS._--(Attending Mass) Happiness and health.

_MAST._--To dream of tall, towering masts is a sign of prosperity.

_MATCHES._--An increase in wealth.

_MAYOR._--An elevation to place of dignity and respect.

_MEADOW._--A lucky bargain, comfort, and prosperity.

_MELANCHOLY._--A presage of mirth and happiness.

_MENAGERIE._--Enemies will fail to injure: friends will be true.

_MENDING._--(Clothes, etc.) Unhappiness, submission to others.

_MERMAID._--Bad luck and misfortune, especially to sailors and those who live by the sea.

_MERRY._--(Being) A presage of sadness and gloom.

_MESSAGE._--(Receiving one) An advance in life.

_MIDWIFE._--An increase in the family.

_MILK._--A sign of peaceful circumstances; often means an increase in family: (spilling) loss in business.

_MINCE PIES._--(Making) Good luck, a valuable present; (eating) good news.

_MINT._--An improvement in health.

_MIRROR._--(Married folk dreaming) Children: (young people) sweethearts: (seeing own face) failure of cherished project.

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_NEEDLE._--Love or family quarrels: (unable to thread needle) baseless suspicions causing trouble.

_NEGRO._--Unlucky: a warning of trouble.

_NEST._--A good omen: fortunate love: happy family life.

_NETTLES._--(Stung by them) Sign that the dreamer will make a bold effort to reach a desired end or gain a desired object; for young people to dream thus is a sign that they are in love and wishful to enter the unknown and, possibly, unhappy state of matrimony.

_NEWSPAPERS._--(Reading them) A presage of news from a foreign country.

_NIGHT._--To dream of night presages sadness and gloom.

_NIGHTINGALE._--(Hearing nightingales sing) Joyfulness, success in business, good crops, a happy marriage to a good and faithful mate: (for a married woman to dream) she will have children who will become great singers.

_NIGHTMARE._--To dream of having a nightmare is a sign that the dreamer will be immediately married, and (if a man) his wife will turn out a shrew.

_NINE._--To see objects or persons to the number of nine intensifies or multiplies the effect, nine being the superlative of superlatives.

_NOISE._--Hearing loud, discordant noises, particularly if their source is not apparent, is a bad omen.

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_PEARLS._--Weeping and tears, hard times, worry, and treason.

_PEARS._--(Gathering them) Pleasant companionship and enjoyment: (eating them) sickness and possibly death.

_PEAS._--(Seeing them growing) Fortunate enterprises: (cooked) good and speedy success and enjoyment of well-gained riches.

_PEBBLES._--Sorrows and troubles: (young woman dreams) she will be made unhappy by attractive rivals.

_PEDDLER._--Beware of false friends.

_PEN._--Avoid a friend whose example and advice are bad.

_PERFUME._--An augury of success and happiness.

_PERSPIRATION._--To dream of being bathed in perspiration foretells the inception of some arduous task which will be successfully achieved.

_PETTICOAT._--A bad dream portending troubles caused by frivolity, to a man: and to a woman vexations through vanity and pride.

_PIANO._--(Playing or seeing another play) The death of relations, funeral obsequies.

_PIG._--Good luck, reasonable success in affairs.

_PICTURE._--To dream of painting pictures denotes that you will engage in some unremunerative, albeit not unpleasant, enterprise.

_PIGEON._--Domestic peace and comfort, success in exterior affairs. Wild pigeons signify dissolute women: tame pigeons, honest women and wives.

_PINE-TREE._--Continual happiness and vigorous old age.

_PINS._--Differences and quarrels in families.

_PIT._--(Falling in) Disappointment in love, misfortunes, danger: (being in, but climbing out) a difficulty overcome.

_PLOUGH._--A good omen in love, courtship and marriage, though the good may be rather slow in coming.

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_RABBIT._--(White) Success: (black) worry.

_RACE._--To see oneself winning a race is a good omen, except to sick persons.

_RACES._--Bad luck: losses by trickery and swindling of low persons.

_RAGS._--(Being dressed in) Success and prosperity after much striving.

_RAILWAY._--A journey: (accident) a break in friendship.

_RAIN._--A lucky omen: an inheritance, prosperity, good crops: (heavy storm) troubles and difficulties.

_RAINBOW._--Change of residence or manner of life: (if seen on the right hand) a change for the better: (if on the left) an "Irishman's rise."

_RAT._--Treachery from inferiors: (white rat) good fortune.

_RAVEN._--Bad luck to the business man, disappointment to the lover, separation to the married.

_RAZOR._--An unhappy portent: love quarrels.

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_SNAKE, SERPENT._--Bad luck, sickness, short life.

_SNOW._--Success, money, plentiful harvest: (eating snow) the dreamer will soon undertake a difficult journey: (lost in snow) hostilities of enemies.

_SOAP._--A way out of pressing difficulties will present itself.

_SOWING._--An indication of doubtful enterprises.

_SPADE._--To dream of using a spade is a sign that the dreamer will commit indiscretions which he will endeavor to hide.

_SPARROW._--Troubles: (many) an early journey: (sparrow struggling to escape) a foreboding of mischief.

_SPECTACLES._--Be on guard against persons trying to deceive.

_SPECTRE._--An omen of misfortune and disaster.

_SPIDER._--Good luck, successful schemes: (killing one) a very bad omen.

_SPINNING._--Worry and trouble in which strangers are mixed.

_STABLE._--Prepare for the visit of a true friend.

_STAIN._--(To dream of rubbing out stains which reappear) Retribution and punishment for sin.

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_TABLE._--(Sitting at) A sign of comfort and prosperity, a happy marriage.

_TEA._--Trouble that will cause sleeplessness and bad health.

_TEAR._--To dream of tearing paper while reading is a sign that business perplexities will be smoothed away.

_TEARS._--A presage of great joy and merriment.

_TEETH._--In a dream teeth denote relatives, the two front teeth representing children, brothers or sisters, and others are distant relations. Losing a tooth is a sign of death of a relative: the loss of all in any way means that the dreamer will outlive all his family.

_THIEVES._--A warning against gossipers and tattlers.

_THIMBLE._--The loss of employment.

_THREAD._--Beware of intrigues: (breaking) poverty: (entangling the thread of a spool or skein) difficulties, perplexities, business troubles.

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_WALK._--(Alone and slowly) A sign of poverty and sadness: (fast) success in a desired object: (through fire) danger: (on water or on the sea) bad luck: (with somebody else) enjoyment of comfort and companionship: (girl to walk with her lover) a comfortable and happy marriage.

_WALL._--Many obstacles in realizing a future plan: (climbing over or destroying) obstacles successfully surmounted: (jumping over) joy and happiness.

_WASH._--(Body) Release from anxieties: (clothes) a presage of hard and unrequited toil for others.

_WASPS._--Vexation and troubles caused by envious persons.

_WATCH._--Gains, money, prosperity.

_WATER._--(Clear) Comfort and happiness: (dirty) sorrow and trouble: (stagnant) severe illness, probably ending with death: (very cold) beware of enemies: (hot) illness: (seeing in improbable places or circumstances) trouble and danger: (dried up or disturbed) an improvement in affairs: (gushing up from below) a sign of unsuspected enemies: (carrying it in a sieve or other unlikely receptacle without spilling) much domestic trouble, disappointment, great losses: (another person doing so) good luck to the dreamer or to that person, or good luck to the dreamer in connection with that person: (drinking clear water) a lucky sign, comfort and satisfaction.

TEACUP FORTUNETELLING

(In the following pages, you may learn something of the meanings attached to the tea leaves which remain among the dregs in the bottom of your teacup.)

HOW TO TEST YOUR FORTUNES

Leave a slight amount of tea in the cup, not so much as a spoonful. Place the saucer on the cup, swill the cup round, males do this so that the liquid moves round in a clockwise direction, females in an anti-clockwise direction. The tea is then run out of the cup, the saucer lifted off and the shapes or formations are ready to be examined.

[Illustration: No. 17.--Birds seen in tea leaves generally denote an end of your troubles.]

WHAT THE FORMATIONS MEAN

_ANCHOR._--Denotes a voyage full of hope. It is considered a splendid omen for a sailor's bride.

_ARCH._--You are to undertake a journey in the near future. It is sometimes a happy omen for a woman, signifying that she will marry a tall, handsome man and be blessed with healthy children.

_AXE._--Denotes that your difficulties have now been overcome by your own splendid endeavors. You have severed the old bad habits and made a clean cut at your past blunders.

_BALLOON._--Although it denotes a certain rise in the consultant's fortunes, it carries the warning to beware of a sudden fall.

_BANANA._--Signifies to the sick, quick restoration to health.

_BASKET._--Implies that a person, by changing his or her mind within the last twenty-four hours, has reason for congratulation.

_BELLS._--If they are connected to a rope, you can look forward to splendid news.

_BIRDS._--Generally, they denote an end of your troubles.

_BOAT._--If you cannot discover an occupant of the boat, the symbol means a voyage.

_BOOK._--You should ask advice from some friend for whom you care. Good advice is precious.

_BUGLE._--You will be the recipient of good news shortly.

_BUTTERFLY._--A warning to a young lady that her lover, whom she trusts implicitly, is rather fond of flitting from one "peach" to another.

_CAP._--If you see a man's cap, you may have minor worries: if a widow's cap, married joy will be yours.

_CARDS._--If you gamble, you will certainly lose.

_CHAIN._--This bids you put forth every ounce of energy in one big endeavor: then, success will be yours.

_CIGAR._--Some of your schemes may "end in smoke."

_CLOCK._--This signifies that you are to have an important appointment with someone very soon.

_COMET._--A symbol to warn you against playing with fire. Beware.

_CROSS._--You may have anxiety: but it will soon pass away.

_CROWN._--Denotes great honors coming to you.

_DART._--You will shortly have a proposal of marriage. Cupid is about.

_DICE._--You will lose money if you gamble.

_DOVES._--Your trials will end when you see this welcome "messenger of peace."

_ENVELOPE._--Good tidings are heralded.

_EYE._--Look to some other power than your own.

_FINGERPRINT._--A reminder to you to ask and you will find out a secret.

_FISH._--This signifies good news from abroad. If the fish is surrounded by dots you will emigrate.

_FLAG._--A splendid omen--the best of news is coming from abroad, and you are about to experience good fortune at home.

[Illustration: No. 18._--Cross. You may have anxiety, but it will soon pass away.]

_FOOT._--This leaf-picture denotes good news which, however, is still far off.

_FORK._--Your life would be all the happier were you not so easily flattered.

_GALLOWS._--Contrary to expectation, to see this picture denotes nothing of evil significance, but is merely a warning to you to be cautious--in fact, a kindly symbol.

_GARDEN._--Prosperous, joyful days.

_GATE._--A reminder that patience is a virtue, and that the gate to fortune will open for you in due course.

_GIANT._--This denotes you are attempting something which is far too big for you. Better be a successful dwarf than a gigantic failure.

_GYPSY._--An invitation to you to wish for something you dearly desire, and your wish will be granted.

_GLOBE._--Denotes you are to take a roundabout journey leading finally to your home.

_GLOVE._--A sign of good luck.

_GOOSE._--You will be the recipient of foolish remarks from stupid persons, but these need cause you no concern.

_GRAPES._--From time immemorial the symbol of perfect love between couples.

_HAIR._--A lock of hair signifies great devotion on the part of your lover.

_HALTER._--A warning that you are too easily led, and that you must cultivate the art of self-reliance.

_HAM._--This is a sign you will undergo a brief illness, but will make a quick recovery.

_HAMMER._--Triumph over adversity. After enduring many knocks you will hit the nail of success.

_HAMMOCK._--Points to the knowledge that your sailor-lover is true and dreams of you every night.

_HAMPER._--Suggests useful and serviceable, but inexpensive, presents are coming.

_HANDCUFFS._--This is a cogent warning to you to get rid of an evil habit before it is too late. Little sins lead to great crimes, and no one desires to receive the attentions of the law.

_HARP._--Count yourself very fortunate.

_HAT._--This picture, if it is a lady's hat, signifies luck, but if a man's, it means that you may experience a slight misfortune.

_HATCHET._--This leaf-picture is a warning to take great care or you may experience danger.

_INITIAL._--In this important leaf-picture the initials should be carefully studied. If the initial is formed near the rim, the significance is one of good fortune. Initials most commonly found are those without curves. Such straight initials are--A, I, L, N, T, V, W.

_INTERROGATION MARK._--Signifies doubt. Be careful.

_KEY._--An important picture suggesting that you look deeper and more carefully in the cup for an initial, which, when you have found it, will unlock something that has been up till now a mystery. A closed book will be opened for you and past enigmas unravelled.

_LABEL._--This ticket-like picture, which must not be mistaken for an envelope, is the sign that you possess a dear friend who will one day be "tied" to you for life.

_LACE._--Denotes you will err on a very minor and fragile matter and make a false move on very flimsy grounds.

_LADDER._--If on the side of the cup a rise in your fortunes is indicated.

_LADY._--Points to the fact that you will shortly make a friend of one who will prove of great service.

[Illustration: No. 19.--A Mark of Interrogation signifies doubt: be careful.]

_LINES._--These indicate journeys.

_LOCK._--This denotes that you can safely confide in your nearest friend. He or she will lock your secrets in his or her bosom.

_LOCKET._--A picture denoting steadfast loyalty on the part of a friend whom you have not seen for long months.

_LOOKING GLASS._--You are warned by this picture that the world sees you for what you really are. Your character is mirrored for your friends to gaze upon.

_MAN._--Denotes a visitor who will bring a gift if his arm is outstretched. If the symbol is clear he is a dark man; if vague he is very fair.

_MAP._--A symbol bidding you travel, for you will be sure of success wherever you go.

_MAZE._--A regular "maze of difficulty" confronts you, but with care you will find a way out of the labyrinth.

_MILESTONES._--You are about to win success after traveling a long and difficult road.

_MOON._--If shown as a crescent prosperity and fortune are indicated.

_MOTORCAR._--Denotes that you will achieve a rapid success.

_MOUNTAINS._--This majestic picture signifies an arduous, lengthy, and uphill fight against bad fortune. Set your heart to it, and toil on to the goal.

_MOUSE._--A reminder that the little irritation you are nursing is really a very trivial affair.

_NAVVY._--A token that you are very bookish, and fond of digging into abstruse treatises. You are reminded that "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."

_NECKLACE._--Grace and beauty of body and mind are here indicated.

_NEEDLE._--A single needle signifies you are able to withstand all the sharp pricks of circumstances. Several needles together mean quarrels.

_PENDULUM._--Great indecision and lack of character are here indicated.

_PENNON._--To decipher this small-pointed flag is a sign that someone on board a ship is thinking much of you.

_PENNIES._--They denote great carefulness in small details, which leads to ultimate prosperity.

_RING._--A very important symbol. Generally speaking, it always denotes marriage, especially if seen at the bottom of the cup, in which case search for an initial which will reveal to a man or woman his or her future life-partner.

_RIVERS._--These denote much peace of mind.

_ROADS._--If the roads appear in the clear they predict a speedy change of circumstances, usually for the better.

_ROBIN._--This bird always denotes hope. If you see it you can cheer up, as the trouble you now experience is about to pass away.

_ROCK._--A massive rock denotes great burdens. If there are a number of small rocks easy fortune and much happiness are indicated.

_ROCKET._--Another warning against high ambition.

_ROD._--If it is long and slender you will be very fortunate.

_ROOF._--If what appears to be the roof only of a house is seen the signification is domestic bliss.

_ROOK._--Great happiness is indicated.

_SAILOR._--Foretells that very shortly you will receive a letter from over the sea.

_SCALES._--This picture is the token that the friend you have weighed in the balance and found wanting is really true and just.

_SCEPTRE._--A sign of honor from royalty.