Anchor; Strongly defined brings luck and happiness, weaker version shows difficulties and unstable conditions
Ant; Hard work
Arch; Opportunities that are up to the questioner to take or not
Arrows; Direction is important;
Upward; Pointing to the rim means Yes in answer to a question asked.
Horizontal; Things stay the same at this time regardless of what the questioner wants to decide. Not the right time.
Downward; Seriously reconsider plans or actions, heading wrong direction. The arrow also represents the sign Sagittarius so this person will be important to the questioner and their plans
Bear; Irrational decisions cause difficulty, irritability and grouchiness
Bed; Sleep on it; don’t rush in to romantic or professional involvement
Bees; Messages, hard work and fruitful rewards
Bells; Always herald good news.
Birds; News on the way, a flock show great excitement because of the communication.
Bottle; Explosive situations will erupt through overdoing socializing
Broken circles; Indicate an offer or opportunity that will come but will take some time before the questioner will know if it is the right one.
Bull; Power and endurance, take opportunities. Links to Taurus
Butterfly; Luck, restlessness in the pursuit of love.
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Camel; Power to achieve through endurance and hard work
Castles; Step outside self imposed safety, get back into life.
Cat; Disagreements, false friendship.
Chain; Serious commitments, broken links show disruptions
Chair; A new person will enter the questioner’s life
Church; Protection and spiritual guidance.
Circles; A small circle can indicate a promise of commitment, there has to be other symbols to guarantee that this is a proposal
Clouds; Check your impression if they are heavy or light. Heavy-problems and pessimism. Light-Elated and optimistic
Crab; Emotional issues from past holding the questioner from going forward. Links to Cancer.
Cross; This is one of the most powerful symbols to find in a cup, the questioner’s life has been tested and any success will be hard won and well deserved. If it is a X rather than the cross shape it is a warning to reconsider, look for other symbols nearby which will tell what area the questioner has to stop and think before it’s too late
Crown; Success and honor.
Cup; Not the time to be assertive with someone, they need handling sensitively.
Crow; See ravens.
Cow; Abundance, prosperity linked to the symbols near it.
Dashes; Short lines together suggest a lot of running around within the local area which will be more than the normal routine. This is done for everyone else which leads to no time for the questioner to pursue their own interests. Also shows added responsibilities concerning family.
Diamond; Another symbol that represents marriage, if no other symbols along with this one it will be a gift of cash or jewellery. If this symbol appears with other money shapes then there will be a win or windfall
Dog; Loyal friend, if the dog is moving show meetings with friends
Dots; These dots have to be concentrated in one area rather than residue from tea leaf dust to see if they form a pattern. A circle in this group will show trips usually a holiday. Many dots show vitality and energy.
Donkey; Burdens and responsibilities, stamina and endurance will ensure success
Doors; See Arches
Dots; These dots have to be concentrated in one area rather than residue from tea leaf dust to see if they form a pattern. A circle in this group will show trips usually a holiday. Many dots show vitality and energy.
Drops; Obviously associated with tears but only if the cup has been properly drained and there are other symbols of sadness indicated along with this one
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Eagle; Changes for the better. Links to Scorpio
Ear; An advantage is coming the questioner’s way, listen carefully
Eggs; Unbroken eggs show new life and new beginnings. Broken eggs show failed plans but do not give up
Elephant; Travel towards the east, patience and kindness to the questioner
Eye; Universal symbol of protection and luck
Face; See where the face or head is looking to see the focus.
Fire; Emotions and passion.
Fish; Good fortune. Links to Pisces
Flowers; Good luck and admiration from other people.
Fork; Things may be difficult but the questioner has loyal friends who will help.
Frog; Success through a change of job or home.
Fox; Manipulation, falling for the wrong type of person.
Goat; Enemies threaten, news from someone away. Links to Capricorn.
Hammer; Energy and action but the questioner may not know when they are using to much force.
Hand; Protection and karma is about to start working for the questioner. |
Horse; Intelligence and sensitivity, eventual success through maintaining a positive attitude
House; Can indicate a move of house.
Islands; Isolation and withdrawal to regenerate
Jug; Celebrations with friends, surprise party.
Key;Life changes for the better in all areas for the questioner.
Knife; Sharp words can harm so be careful of what you say.
Knots;Stress and worry that are absorbing the questioners time unnecessarily, take time to relax and pamper. Put yourself first
Lightning; Expect the unexpected, travel and new experiences that alter the course of the questioners life.
Lighthouse; Leadership and inspiring others.
Lines; A straight line which is clear and unbroken shows a journey which is favorable for the questioner and could bring rewards. Many lines show journeys in connection with the questioner’s job.
Lines;Wavy
This also looks like a river which indicates emotional issues which are causing problems for the questioner. Like other lines this shows travel but wavy ones tend to put obstacles or delays in the way of plans.
Lion; Fortunate symbol, leadership abilities. Links to Leo.
Lips ; Possibility of romance, look for other signs to indicate more than a flirtation.
Moon;Full indicates emotional time and sensitivity.
New (crescent shape) Changes, again look for other symbols close for more insights.
Mountains; Ambition and long range plans
Mushrooms; Beginnings which happen suddenly, birth of an idea or child.
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Necklace; Admirers
Owl; Gossip or scandal
Parrot; Thoughtless gossip, be discreet. A friend talks too much
Peacock; Beauty, courtship
Pillows; Too comfortable which leads to laziness.
Plate; Accept invitations, they will bring surprises and interesting contacts.
Rabbit; Fertility.
Ram; Assertiveness. Links to Aries
Rainbow; Dream coming true
Rat; Double dealing aimed towards the questioner.
Ravens; Also rooks under this symbol. Worries and health anxieties.
Scales; Who’s making judgments?, matters of fairness. Links to Libra.
Scissors; Severing of friendship, may not be of the questioner’s choice
Snake; Sexual energies, not to be confused with the initial S.
Spiral; Huge amounts of energy time to trust instincts as logic and rational thinking will not help the questioner at this time.
Scorpion; Hidden enemies. Links to Scorpio
Spider; Money luck.
Spider web; Creative energies and fate, check other symbols near it.
Spoon; Someone is stirring up trouble for the questioner so protect private life.
Squares; Usually associated with difficulties and challenges, check to see if anything is inside the square for further indication of what is involved.
Squirrel; Scattered energies, time to prioritize.
Stars; Recognition and success.
Steps; Steady climb to success and promotion
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Steps; Steady climb to success and promotion
Sun; Fortunate sign, energy and power. Denotes spring and summer.
Swan; Love and faithfulness
Table; Rewards for helping other people, a gift of appreciation on the way.
Trees; Full-Family matters become important. Bare – Family difficulties and problems.
Triangles; These show unexpected good luck, if this symbol is surrounded by unlucky signs it shows someone you trusted will let you down.
Twigs or Branches; Usually represent people around the questioner, horizontal twigs or branches show that the questioner needs to be wary of untrustworthy people who will present things with a hidden agenda. Weigh up any offers very carefully. If the questioner has a twig of tea leaf floating in the cup before they drink it: a sign of a visitor that is about to turn up, usually within two days of the reading
Umbrella; Protection from loss in financial matters.
Vase; A friend needs help.
Volcanoes; Confrontation
Walls; Barriers between questioner and others, breakthrough needed.
Wedge; Interference in some area of the questioner’s life, other symbols should show what area is likely to be affected.
Wheel; Life will start moving in a new direction.
Whirlpool; Emotional and turbulent time, heart and head in conflict.
Windmill; Not right time for decisions, wait a while because there are too many ideas.
Window; Ideal opportunity to develop creative or psychic abilities.
Wreath; Happiness |