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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Castles 

Step outside self imposed safety, get back into life. 

Cat; Disagreements, false friendship. 

Camel; Power to achieve through endurance and hard work. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Hare; Destiny through a journey and a relationship will transform the questioners life.

Hills 

Challenges that the questioner can easily meet.

Hook 

What are you hooked on that you can’t escape or what or who do you want to catch.

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. 

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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. 

Necklace 

Admirers 

Owl; Gossip or scandal. 

Parrot; Thoughtless gossip, be discreet. A friend talks too much. 

Peacock; Beauty, courtship.

Pillows 

Too comfortable with 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. 

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. 

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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