15.1. MEANING OF SYMBOLS:(A to M)
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AIRPLANE — Near the handle – improvements in the home; on the side – desire to travel far; on the bottom — disappointment in plans; a broken airplane – accident.

ANCHOR — Near the rim – abundant love;

on the bottom – business success concerned with water or air; on the side – a commercial venture involving travel. If distinct —unfortunate in love.

ANGEL — Good news.

ANTS — Many difficulties before goal is achieved.

ANVIL – Conscientious effort toward financial gains.

APPLE — Achievement.

ARROW — Disagreement contained in a letter or message. With dots or dashes near – money involved.

AX OR HATCHET — Impending danger.

BABY — Near the handle – another member added to the household; on the side — honors; bottom—troubles ahead.

BALL — Desire to move due to uncomfortable situation.

BASKET – pleasant surprise; with dots — legacy of money.

BAT — Fearful of some higher authority or enemy.

BEAR — Misfortune.

BED — Inertia, desire to rest or escape from problems.

BELL — News. Could be a wedding.

BIRD — Good luck. Often promises a journey; wings spread — air travel; with leaves near —good companions.

BIRD CAGE — Avoid conflicts.

BOAT — Wanderlust

BOTTLE — Threat or warning of illness.

BOUQUET — Marital happiness.

BOX (TWO-DIMENSIONAL) — Uncertainty in business or social-affairs.

BRACELET (OR RING)— Loyal friends gather to congratulate you.

BRANCH — Omen of a birth or new friendship is made.

BRIDGE — Obstacles that will be overcome.

BROOM – new prospects ahead.

BUILDING — Desire for change of habitation.

BULL — Avoid quarrels.

BUTTERFLY — Much happiness. Unexpected pleasure.

CAB — Secret desires.

CAGE — Proposal of marriage.

CAR — Unexpected changes for the betterment of surroundings.

CASTLE — Inheritance.

CAT — A deceitful or treacherous friend

CHAIN — News of marriage.

CHAIR — Need to relax; entertain a Friend.

CHURCH – A ceremony of some sort.

CIRCLE — The perfectionist in one field that brings great success. Small lines or dots nearby or touching retard these efforts.

CLOUDS – Trouble; with dots and dashes – financial complications.

CLOVER — The happy sign of fortune and happiness.

COFFIN – Sad news, often a death.

COMET — Too much excitement, tension or unnecessary worry.

COMPASS — Travel .

CROSS — Misfortune, sacrifice; on bottom of cup – very serious problems; within a square – trouble can be averted.

CROWN — Highest honors and success often through luck itself.

CUP — A new friend.

DAGGER — Symbol of danger or loss.

DAISY — Desire for love and affection.

DEER — Avoid arguments.

DOG — Symbol of a true friend; on bottom of cup – a friend needs your help; a dog’s head — you are a true friend to someone near.

DONKEY — Need for patience while waiting for assistance.

DOOR — Look for something unusual to happen.

DRAGON – a new year or new venture ahead.

DRUM – Expect a change. Look for some other interest.

DUCK — Tenacity of purpose brings excellent results.

EAGLE — This must look very very large. Desire for new home.

ELEPHANT — Need for a trustworthy friend.

EYEGLASSES — Prepare for a surprise; be cautious in business.

FACE – Friendships.

FAN – A flirtation already begun. Warning of indiscretion.

FLAG — Be ready to defend yourself.

FLIES – Annoyances.

FLOWERS – Honors, love; on side of cup – new love or marriage; on bottom — unhappy love affair.

FOUNTAIN — Great, enduring happiness.

FOX — A deceitful friend.

FROG — Be ready to make a drastic change.

FRUIT — Ambitions gratified. A fortunate sign.

GATE — problem will be satisfactorily solved.

GOAT — Obstinacy causes a conflict of ideas.

GRAPES — Very ambitious for a love match.

GUN — Avoid quarrels. Active service for those in the armed forces.

HAMMER — Laborious effort rewarded by sufficiency.

HAND — Aid from an understanding friend.

HARP — Romance, happiness.

HAT — Honor; on side of cup – unusual diplomacy; on bottom — matrimonial bliss.

HATCHET(AX) — Impetuous nature causing many arguments.

HEART — You have a lover or there is someone close to you whom you can confide.

HEAVENLY BODIES — These are pictured as the Moon, the Sun, stars, Milky Way, and so on, but requires imagination to see them. All represent a state of happiness and good luck.

HEN – Take care of your nest egg.

HORSESHOE — The good luck symbol; with prospects in the other symbols, could be applied as a “go-ahead” sign.

HOURGLASS — Need to mark time before making a decision; on bottom of cup – warning of danger.

INITIALS — Refer to people you know or are about to know.

JUG — Avoid extravagances or excesses. Also a token of convivality about to take place.

KETTLE — Strive for domestic tranquility.

KEY — Symbol of enlightenment. Look for new interests.

KITE — Do not take chances.

KNIFE — Avoid misunderstandings, take care of your health; pointed toward the handle — warning of separation from family or business connections; on bottom — law suits.

LADDER – Advancement through personal ideals and ambitions.

LAMP — At the rim – a celebration for a special event; on the side – loss of something personal; on the bottom – postponement of a social engagement. Two lamps — two marriages; near the handle – an inheritance or unexpected bonus.

LEAVES — These must be formed by several tea leaves — a sign of renewed hope; on bottom of cup – ambition attained in later years.

LETTERS – If untouched by dots or marks – good news, some times about money; a heart with it — emotional problems concerning love or marriage.

LINES — Straight lines – usually journeys; wavy lines – indecision, frustration.

MAN – an unknown person may be expected; if an initial is close – the person may be identified by the consultant.

MASK — Be careful. Do not divulge personal secrets. If a flower or bell is near – you may be invited to a grand party.

MOON — Full moon – romantic period; first quarter – look for new projects; last quarter – do not be impetuous, do not make hasty decisions.

MOUNTAINS – Rugged work that must be completed.

MUSHROOM – Possible complications in business or home; a disturbance either mental or physical that must be adjusted.