Daffodils.—A long-desired hope is about to come to pass, or a delightful holiday spent in the company of those most congenial to you.
Dagger.—If near and pointing towards consultant, it would be a bad sign of danger from wounds or an operation; if more distant, it shows a much less personal danger.
Dahlias.—A sign of some important event which you may expect to take place in the autumn; it also denotes thrift and increase of fortune.
Daisies.—These imply that you have an attractive, child-like nature, finding happiness in simple pleasures; a circle of daisies means that you attract someone to you of the same nature as yourself who will become all the world to you.
Damsons.—These denote complication of your affairs.
Dance.—SeeBallet Dance.
Dancer.—A pleasant omen of coming pleasure and gratification, good news, happiness in love and friendship; it also means that you will receive an unexpected invitation; several figures dancing in happy abandonment foretell that your hopes and desires will be fulfilled, and that many changes will occur, all tending to your success and future happiness.
Dancing-Doll.—SeeChild with Dancing Doll.
Dandelion.—Unexpected news of the marriage of an old friend whom you had always supposed would never marry.
Dates.—A pleasure which is unlikely to come up to your expectations is the meaning of this symbol.
Deer.—An unfortunate indication that your ventures in new directions of work or business will end in failure; if running, a fruitless endeavour to undo your past mistakes; a dead deer, that you will be the innocent cause of distress to someone you love.
Desk.—You will receive a letter which will upset you, or you will lose the friendship of someone with whom you have corresponded regularly for many years.
Devil.—This symbol gives warning that reformation is needed, or you may find yourself so tightly in the grip of bad influence that it will be well-nigh impossible to extricate yourself.
Diadem.—This ensign of royalty shows that your ambition is realised beyond your expectations; wonderful good fortune and influential friends assure you of an unusually successful career.
Diamonds.—SeeAce of Diamonds.
Dish.—Anxiety in household matters; a broken dish is a foretaste of a greater loss.
Diver.—A great and unexpected piece of news which will lead to a fortunate discovery; to the lover, it reveals deception.
Diving-Bell.—This sign predicts that you may one day find yourself in danger on the sea or river.
Dog.—This symbol has many meanings which must be read in accordance with the other symbols; in a general way this sign indicates adverse conditions, the thwarting of life's chances, unfortunate love affairs, family misfortune and money troubles; a large dog sometimes signifies protection and good friends; a small dog, vexation and impatience.
Doll.—A festivity at which you will endeavour to conceal your feelings of boredom under somewhat foolish hilarity. See alsoChild with Dancing Doll, Rag Doll.
Dolphin.—A cheerful and optimistic character, pleasure on the sea or river.
Dovecot.—Peace in the home.
Doves.—These birds give a personal message of happiness and an assurance of faithfulness in love, peaceful circumstances, high ideals, and progress; to those who are at enmity this symbol proclaims reconciliation; to the sick or anxious, comfort and hope; to a business man, a fortunate omen of success.
Dragon.—Great and sudden changes about which there is an element of danger.
Dragon-Fly.—Tidings of unexpected occurrences, unlooked-for events, new and advantageous opportunities, sometimes new clothes or furniture.
Drum.—A hazardous enterprise or expedition is the meaning of this symbol.
Drummer.—To a man, this foreshows popularity and a successful public career; to a woman, social success, a large following of friends and admirers, and power of gaining her own ends.
Duck.—A sign of a taste for speculation; if more than one duck, success in work and enterprise, profitable undertakings.
Dumb Bell.—A chance meeting which will lead to the making of a new friend.
Dustpan and Brush.—You will be certain to hear of domestic tribulation amongst your friends or relatives; if this symbol appears in your cup with other signs of vexation, it would indicate personal domestic annoyance.
Dwarf.—This portends calamity, accident, or disgrace.
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 association 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 sex; 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 friendship.
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.—SeeFlag.
Escape.—SeeFire Escape.
Extinguisher.—SeeCandle Extinguisher.
Eye.—This signifies penetration and the solving of difficulties; it also shows depth of character and love.
Eyeglasses.—You will make a beneficial discovery through surprising means.
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 sex.
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 associated 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 Ship.—A good omen for your future Welfare; this symbol predicts that you will be enabled to steer your course through smooth waters.
Figures.—SeeNumbers, 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 pass.
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 alsoBasket of Flowers, Foxgloves, Lily, Forget-me-not.
Fly.—This signifies small vexations and annoyances which will ruffle you considerably. See alsoBluebottle 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.
Forget-me-not.—This flower speaks of the attainment of a cherished hope, also that you will probably find your truest happiness in love and marriage.
Fork.—This warns you against those who constantly flatter you; it would be well for you to be on your guard or you may one day awake to the fact that all this flattery was used as a tool to harm you.
Fountain.—A most favourable omen foretelling happiness, success in love and marriage, prosperity in business, and good fortune in all you undertake; this symbol also points to an unexpected legacy.
Fox.—This denotes that you may have an unsuspected enemy, possibly disloyal dependents; sometimes it means theft and trickery.
Foxgloves.—These show ambition and attainment; if broken or bending, defeated plans and hopes.
Frog.—A change of residence; with other signs, new work or profession; with bad symbols around, unpleasant sights and stories.
Fruit.—A happy sign of forthcoming prosperity and general advancement.
Gaiters.—Your chief interests will be in outdoor work and amusements; intellectual pursuits will not attract you; to clergy, or to those associated with them, gaiters indicate promotion.
Gallows.—An omen of great distress and tragedy.
Garden Roller.—An indication that things around you are liable to become somewhat unmanageable, and that you will need tact and strength to avoid being crushed by circumstances.
Garland.—A sign of happiness, love and honour.
Garters.—A contempt for feminine weakness is the meaning of this sign.
Gate.—An excellent opportunity awaits you, perhaps the chance of a lifetime; massive high gates denote restriction, misery, or imprisonment.
Geese.—These indicate the arrival of unexpected and rather troublesome visitors.
Gentian.—A memory which is interwoven with sorrow and joy.
Geranium.—This flower shows a strong will and determined character, contentment, and happiness; it also denotes two opposite natures who have a great bond of affection between them.
Giant.—There is, or will be, a serious obstacle in your path.
Gimlet.—You will be unpleasantly reminded of a disagreeable fact.
Giraffe.—You are apt to cause mischief through blundering and the making of incorrect statements.
Gladioli.—These flowers indicate courage in the face of difficulty; hope and tenderness.
Glasses.—These show that you will entertain your friends on a lavish scale, and delight in hospitality, but will occasionally be confronted by difficulties in your arrangements. See alsoChampagne Glass, Custard-Glasses, Eyeglasses, Hand Glass.
Gleaner.—You will always endeavour to make the best of the circumstances in which you find yourself but will seldom possess the most desirable things in life.
Goat.—A new enterprise which has an element of risk about it; a goat is an unfortunate sign to sailors or to those connected with them.
Golf Clubs.—These indicate a life so full of work that there is but little leisure for recreation.
Gondola.—A visit to Italy, or a romance are the meanings of this sign.
Gong-and-Stick.—This symbol warns you to expect little else than the "trivial round and common task" for the present.
Goose.—A venture needing much discussion and arrangement; plans are made only to be upset again, and unless you proceed with caution, you are likely to make a bad mistake.
Gramophone.—This usually portends vexation at being drawn into a somewhat disorderly and noisy pleasure.
Grapes.—These signify pleasure, abundance, fulfilment, and a life free from care.
Grasshoppers.—These insects give warning of a poor harvest season; for an old person the risk of chill leading to severe illness.
Grave.—This symbol must be read in accordance with its position, also with reference to other signs in the cup; as a general rule, with gloomy signs it would bring a message of coming sorrow, or with cheerful symbols that a death would benefit the consultant.
Greyhound.—This sign stands for energy and untiring activity which will bring you unqualified success; it also denotes that you may expect favourable tidings of the result of a new enterprise.
Grindstone.—The aftermath of an indiscretion.
Guitar.—This symbol displays strong power of attraction for the opposite sex, also pleasant adventures ending in a happy love affair.
Gun.—A very disquieting symbol, grave danger of a sudden calamity; with other bad signs, a violent death.
Hammer.—Troublesome little tasks which you are reluctant to undertake.
Hammock.—A mournful ending of something to which you had looked forward with delight.
Ham with Frill.—This denotes a nice invitation, hospitality, pleasure with your friends; also enjoyment followed by dismay; a ham without a frill means increasing fortune and success.
Hand.—A sign of good fellowship, loyalty, and affection; it may also indicate a parting, a meeting or a bargain concluded; other signs around it must be noticed in order to read its special meaning. See alsoClenched Hand.
Handbell.—You would much like to startle the world by a wonderful discovery or amazing theory by which your name would be known for all time but you will need every possible good symbol to appear in the cup to give you any assurance of your ambition being gratified.
Handcuffs.—Disgrace, imprisonment, misfortune, and dishonesty; this sign must be read in connection with others around it.
Handglass.—An illusion quickly dispelled is the meaning of this symbol.
Handscreen.—Even small demands sometimes necessitate great effort on the part of those to whom the demand is made.
Hare.—The return of an absent friend after a long absence; if it is running, a journey is indicated; a dead hare foreshows money acquired through industry.
Harebell.—Peace, a placid existence, and faithfulness in love are the meanings of this lovely little flower; with other signs you may expect news of a birth.
Harp.—This is a sign of melancholy and predicts the possibility of a nervous breakdown.
Harrissi Lily.—These graceful flowers predict peace, joy, hope, and a wedding.
Harrow.—This shows that much of your time will be given endeavouring to make the lives of those around you smooth and happy, whilst you cheerfully spend your days in a somewhat monotonous manner.
Harvest.—A shock of corn is a somewhat sad emblem showing that you have sown that of which the reaping will be tears; it is also a warning of illness, especially to the aged.
Hastener for Roasting Meat.—You are reminded that you should endeavour to move with the times, and not cling so tenaciously to ideas and habits which are now obsolete.
Hat.—A symbol of luck, presents, success in new work or enterprise; sometimes it foreshows the arrival of a visitor.
Hawk.—This is an unfortunate symbol, as it denotes circumstances in which people and things seem to be working against you, placing you in awkward and embarrassing predicaments.
Hayrick.—This indicates a desire for mastery and preeminence; it also shows that a doubt will arise as to how best to proceed, but you will find the right way out and will come to a wise decision.
Head.—A large head gives warning of family trouble or of serious illness; a very small head, waning ability or power; several heads, mental distress or derangement.
Hearse.—A sign of bereavement or of sad news of those who are bereaved.
Heart.—A sign of coming happiness through the affections bringing joy into your life, or satisfaction through money, according to other signs near.
Hearts.—SeeAce of Hearts.
Heather.—A most fortunate sign of gratified wishes and of coming good luck; to lovers it is an assurance of much happiness.
Hedge.—This shows that through energy and perseverance you will surmount obstacles and carry all before you.
Hedgehog.—You will be immensely surprised by hearing that someone whom you had always thought of as a confirmed bachelor is about to be married.
Hemlock.—The shadows of your past life have an inconvenient habit of appearing at the most awkward moments.
Hens.—Comfort and domestic felicity; a hen roosting shows domestic annoyance and money worries.
Highlander.—This is a sign of sound business capacity and a plodding contriver in transactions.
Hive.—SeeBeehive.
Hockey-Stick.—A keenness for games and success in the playing of them.
Hoe.—This means that you will often have more to do than you can well accomplish; each day things will occur needing your attention and increasing your work, but in spite of it you will have good health and cheerfulness.
Holly.—This indicates that something of importance may be expected to occur in the winter; unless gloomy signs appear in the cup, it may be assumed that the event will be a happy one.
Hollyhock.—You will have a friend, or lover, who will never disappoint you.
Honeycomb.—Prosperous undertakings, honour and renown, and much which is delightful are foreshown by this symbol.
Hoop.—You will find immense satisfaction in doing things that require energy even if they are of little importance.
Horns.—You have a powerful enemy, or at least someone who has feelings of animosity towards you, which may prove to be unpleasant in their result.
Horse.—Comforts, loyal friends, and pleasure; galloping horses mean that events are hurrying towards you over which you have no control, bringing many changes into your life. See alsoCarriage and Horses.
Horse-Collar.—To those who own horses, or do business with them, this sign is a pleasant indication of success in some transaction; to others it would imply toil and a strenuous effort to keep things going.
Horseman.—SeeMounted Horseman.
Horseshoe.—An unexpected piece of good fortune, the achievement of your wish, and good luck in all you undertake; a double horseshoe hastens the arrival of your desires; a horseshoe reversed means an upset of plans causing much disappointment and vexation; a broken one denotes a dilemma, trials, or discomforts.
Hot-Water Bottle.—You will always find compensation in all trials and discomforts.
Hot-Water Can.—Indisposition, irritability, annoyances.
Hourglass.—A warning against delay in arrangements or thought-of plans; with other signs, the hourglass is a grave warning of peril through illness or accident.
House.—A successful transaction, a visit, a new home.
Human Figures.—These must be judged with regard to what they appear to be doing.
Hyacinth.—This flower predicts love, joy, and gratified ambition.
Ibex on Rock.—After a time of strenuous effort and struggle, you will achieve triumph and a position of security and peace.
Indian.—This symbol predicts news from India; the nature of the information, whether personal, public, pleasant, or the reverse, must be judged by other indications in the cup.
Initials.—These frequently occur, and usually point to names of people from whom you may expect to hear shortly; or they may indicate places.
Inkpot.—Expectancy.
Iris.—These flowers bring a message of hope and pleasure.
Iron.—Small vexations or troubles which will quickly pass, is the meaning of this symbol.
Ivory.—This foretells increased wealth and a well-merited reward for past industry.
Ivy.—Patience, understanding, steadfastness, and loyal friends are indicated by this sign.
Jackdaw.—Sagacity, dependable friends, and knowledge acquired by persevering study.
Jam.—Pots of jam caution you against extravagance and waste.
Jelly.—This foreshows a time of pleasure and a time of pain.
Jemmy.—A bad attack of toothache is indicated by this weapon.
Jewellery.—You may expect an increase of wealth, possibly good presents also.
Jockey.—Successful dealing and good money enterprise; luck in racing and speculation.
John Bull.—This figure implies that you are likely to witness, or partake in, an event of national importance.
Judge in Robes.—Legal affairs, personal or otherwise according to other indications in the cup; this sign is often seen during a famous trial or when such is about to take place.
Jug.—This shows good health and money making.
Jumping Figure.—Change which will be greatly to your advantage.
Kangaroo.—You will receive an unlooked-for and interesting piece of news; sometimes it indicates that you have a rival.
Kettle.—This is a sign of illness; unless a human figure appears beside it, the illness is probably for the consultant; it is an omen of coming trouble.
Key.—Circumstances will improve, things will become easy, and your path will be made smooth; you may hope for success in whatever you have on hand; a key at some distance from the consultant denotes the need for the assistance of good and influential friends in times of difficulty. See alsoCrossed Keys.
Keyhole.—This gives warning of a need for caution, for someone of whom you feel no suspicion is untrustworthy.
Kingfisher.—This beautiful bird signifies the return of someone for whom you have been longing; if flying, news of a surprising nature will speedily arrive.
King on His Throne.—Security and peace; it may also mean that you gain a high position through influential friends.
Kite.—Vanishing pleasures and benefits, or scandal, are the meanings of this sign.
Kneeling Figure.—A new enterprise or project; care should be taken to think it over well; do nothing rashly and seek reliable advice.
Knife.—This is an unpleasant sign of quarrels, broken friendship, and tears.
Knight in Armour.—This sign predicts good fortune, success in love, and loyalty to your friends.
Knives.—These signify danger of wounds, attacks of pain, and dismay.
Laburnum Tree.—A sign of delight and the fulfilment of a cherished hope, probably occurring in the spring.
Ladder.—This signifies advancement, influential friends, and the attainment of good fortune.
Lamb.—An indication that you will be amazed by the success of a doubtful undertaking. See alsoPrancing Lamb.
Lamp.—This sign provides an assurance of good success in business. See alsoStreet Lamp.
Lantern.—This shows that fear and doubt will mar your happiness and progress. See alsoChinese Lantern.
Laurel.—This tree points to power, ability and health.
Leaves.—Prosperous results of your diligence, new friends, and satisfaction.
Leek.—This implies that you are anxious to come to the root of some matter of which at present you have only an inkling; with good signs around, you may expect to come to a satisfactory understanding.
Leg.—This foretells a successful race with fortune.
Leg of Mutton.—Depression and pecuniary worries is the meaning of this sign.
Leopard.—This animal foreshows triumph over adverse circumstances or an evil report; two leopards, fortune and misfortune following each other in quick succession.
Letters.—These are shown by oblong or square tea-leaves, initials near give the name of the writer; with dots around they will contain money.
Lettuce.—This shows sleeplessness, possibly from the receiving of some perturbing news.
Lighthouse.—A good sign of security and of light on your path whenever it is most needed; if crooked or broken, disaster at sea.
Lightning.—Forked lightning seen in a zig-zag up the side of the cup shows bad weather conditions; if near the figure of a man or woman, it may possibly indicate death from lightning or electrical mechanism; if seen at the bottom of the cup and with a clear space indicating water, it would mean bad storms abroad causing damage and loss.
Lilac.—This is an emblem of radiant happiness; joys shared with another, with whom there is perfect oneness of purpose and love.
Lily-of-the-Valley.—A fortunate omen of realisation, love, and marriage. See alsoArum Lily, Belladonna Lily, Madonna Lily, Harrissi Lily, Water Lily.
Limpets.—These denote that you endeavour to wrest from others some valuable secret which they possess, but without success; limpets are a sign of good luck to fishermen and promise a big haul of fish.
Lines of Dots.—These indicate journeys and their probable length and direction; to be read in connection with other signs of movement; wavy lines mean tiresome journeys or difficulties likely to be encountered; if the lines ascend sharply to the brim of the cup, a journey to a hilly country will be taken.
Lion.—One of the most fortunate symbols indicating high hopes and excellent prospects, association with distinguished persons, honour, and fame.
Lizard.—This suggests treachery and the probability of a plot being laid against you by false and deceitful friends.
Lobster.—A pleasant event, or a good present, is shown by this symbol.
Lock and Key.—You are warned against the loss of something which you value.
Looking-Glass.—This implies a desire to know the truth, even if it be unpleasant to you.
Lord Mayor's Coach.—You will receive a good offer from an unexpected quarter.
Lute.—This is a sign of a secret sadness of which those around you know nothing; to musicians, a good omen of success.
Lynx.—To the married a bad omen of estrangement, possibly divorce; to others it denotes treachery or episodes of a painful nature.
Macaroni.—This proclaims the sad fact that you must endeavour to make sixpence do the work of a shilling.
Mace.—Promotion, a position of authority and achievement.
Machine.—SeeAutomatic Machine.
Madonna Lily.—This flower means perfection and peace, and the assurance of love and truth.
Magnet.—You will be drawn by an irresistible attraction towards someone for whom you will eventually feel more dislike than affection.
Magnifying Glass.—You are given to such exaggeration that it amounts to untruthfulness.
Magnolia.—This tree brings calm and peaceful conditions after a time of unrest.
Magpie.—"One for sorrow, two for mirth, three for a wedding, four for a birth"; this ancient saying well explains the meaning of seeing magpies in the tea-leaves.
Mahl Stick.—SeeArtist's Mahl Stick.
Mallet.—You will arrive at a wise conclusion in a difficult matter. See alsoCroquet Mallet.
Maltese Cross.—You will emerge from one source of vexation or trouble only to fall into another.
Man.—You may expect a visitor.
Man Carrying a Burden.—An unhappy marriage or an unfortunate love affair.
Man Carrying Mace.—This points to personal promotion or the advancement of someone dear to you.
Man Speaking from a Platform.—Public news or developments which will specially interest or concern you.
Marrow.—SeeVegetable Marrow.
Mars.—This sign will often be seen, and indicates a courageous, energetic nature, fond of exploits and freedom, and shows a capacity for strenuous work; a fortunate symbol for a soldier.
Mask.—For a lover, this predicts that unpleasant facts will come to light, of which at present there is no suspicion, leading to an abrupt ending of the love affair.
Mass of Leaves.—Arrivals and departures about which there are little difficulties.
Mast.—This symbol must be read in connection with the surrounding signs.
Mastiff.—This dog warns you of an unexpected emergency in which there is danger of your being overpowered by the arguments of those who are masterful.
Maypole.—This shows that you find but little satisfaction in your amusements and gaiety; for whilst you appear to enter into them in a light-hearted manner, you are craving for further excitement.
May Tree.—This signifies the receiving of a joyous message.
Meat.—A sign of financial worry.
Meat Cover.—An unpleasant emergency or discovery.
Medal.—You will be rewarded for past industry by future prosperity.
Medicine Bottle.—An unpleasant sign of illness.
Medlar.—This tree predicts a condition of transient happiness.
Meerschaum Pipe.—You will be disturbed by some news from a man who has much influence in your life.
Melon.—This means gratification and good news, and the deriving of much pleasure from the appreciation of those whose good opinion is of value to you.
Mercury.—This planet is constantly seen in the tea-leaves and is a symbol of ceaseless activity of striving to attain great things; it also indicates good business capacity.
Mermaid.—To those associated with the sea, this is a warning of shipwreck or other peril.
Merrythought.—The attainment of a wish or small pleasure.
Mice.—These indicate danger of poverty through fraud or theft.
Milk-Cans.—These show an agricultural enterprise that will be to your advantage.
Milk-Churn.—A good emblem of future comfort and increased happiness.
Milking-Stool.—A new venture about which you will feel somewhat dubious but which with care will be carried out successfully.
Mine-Shaft.—This is a hopeful sign of coming peace after a time of discontent amongst miners, or a coal strike.
Mirror.—Prophetic dreams; a love of truth.
Mistletoe.—This signifies that a cherished hope is unlikely to be fulfilled, or at any rate it will only be after many months have passed, and when you have become weary of waiting.
Mitre.—A prediction of honour and promotion for a clergyman.
Monk.—Religious controversy and disturbances.
Monkey.—This is an unpleasant indication that ugly rumours and scandal will be spread about you or yours; sometimes public notoriety; with other signs, it foreshows grief and pain.
Monkey-on-Organ.—Difficult circumstances and a hard struggle are the meanings of this sign.
Monkey Puzzle Tree.—A task lies before you which you will find hard, but for which you will afterwards be rewarded by meeting with great success.
Monograms.—These will often be found in the tea-leaves and will indicate someone of much importance in your life, whose initials are shown by the monogram.
Monument.—Someone in whose career you are much interested will rise to fame.
Moon.—A crescent moon denotes good news, fortune, and romance; for a man it predicts public recognition and honour.
Mortar.—A sign of gloom, illness, emergencies.
Motor Car.—Short journeys by road or rail, visits from friends; with other signs, some increase of fortune may be expected.
Mountain.—This gives promise of the realisation of a great ambition and of the influence of powerful friends; many mountains indicate obstructions and sometimes powerful enemies in your career.
Mounted Horseman.—A sign of good friends, luck, and advantageous offers.
Mouse.—This invariably indicates that there is need for a trap to be set; it also gives warning that domestic worries are to be expected.
Muff.—This implies caprice and ostentation.
Mug.—This symbol predicts a merry meeting.
Mushroom.—This predicts that you will take a small risk and achieve a great success; to lovers, it foreshows a quarrel and possibly a broken engagement.
Music Conductor.—A good sign to a musician; to others it suggests that enthusiasm and good spirits will carry them through life very happily.
Mutton Chop.—Fruitless discussion or indisposition are the meanings of this sign. See alsoLeg of Mutton.
Myrtle Tree.—This speaks of affection and peace; a declaration of love, and a happy marriage.