Tea Leaf Reading

Though tea leaf reading is not that popular in the United States - it is practiced in European countries.

Superstitions linked to tea leaf reading: I do not connect this method of divination with any specific rituals.

The person whose leaves are being read should drink the tea - not necessary!

The teapot should be of a specific color of style - also not true.

Swirling the tea grinds 3 times in the cup - you do this as your soul guides. It is equivalent to using cards and saying - cut them 3 times. Your answers will come - not matter what ritual you use. I have been doing this too long and know this to be true.

To look at tea leaves and interpret them by their shapes is like taking a Rorschach Inkblot Test. It is science not meta-science.

When I look at the patterns in the cup - they move for me - they dance - take shape - 'speak' to me.

Anyone can look at patterns and give them meaning on the third dimension level. The trick is to see beyond third dimension - and psych on the formations that are created.

• ACORN - at the top means success and gain: At the bottom means good health.
• AIRCRAFT - journey; if broken means danger of accident; can also mean a rise in position
• ANCHOR - at top rest, stability, constancy; at bottom means clouded, inconstancy
• APPLE - achievement
• AXE - difficulties; if at top overcoming of difficulties
• BABY - small worries
• BAG - a trap; if open, escape
• BALL - variable fortunes
• BELL - unexpected news; good if near top
• BIRDS - good news
• BOAT - visit from a friend, protection
• BOOK - if open it's good news; if closed you need to investigate something
• BUSH - new friend or opportunities
• BUTTERFLY - fickleness
• CABBAGE - jealousy; with dots means at work
• CANDLE - help from others
• CAP - trouble
• CAT - deceit, a false friend
• CHAIN - engagement, a wedding
• CHAIR - a guest
• CIGAR - a new friend
• CIRCLE - success, completion; with dots means a baby
• CLOCK - better health
• CLOUDS - trouble; with dots means many problems
• COIN - money coming
• COMB - an enemy
• CROSS - suffering, sacrifice
• CUP - reward
• DAGGER - danger from self or others; beware
• DISH - trouble at home
• DOG - good friend; if at bottom friend needs help
• DOOR - odd event
• DUCK - money coming
• EGG - good omen
• ELEPHANT - wisdom and strength
• ENVELOPE - good news
• EYE - caution
• FACE a change, may be a setback
• FAN - flirtation
• FEATHER - lack of concentration
• FENCE - limitations, minor setbacks, not permanent
• FINGER - emphasizes whatever sigh it points at
• FIRE - at top achievement; at bottom danger of haste
• FISH - good fortune
• FLAG - danger
• FLY - domestic annoyance
• FORK - false flattery
• FORKED LINE - decision
• FRUIT - prosperity
• GATE - opportunity, future success
• GLASS - integrity
• GLOW - a challenge
• GOAT - be careful of enemies
• GRAPES - happiness
• GUN - anger
• HAMMER - hard work needed
• HAND - if open means friendship; if closed means an argument
• HARP - love, harmony
• HAT - improvement, especially in a new job
• HAWK - jealousy
• HEART - pleasure, love, trust
• HORSE - if galloping means good news; if just the head means a lover
• HORSESHOE - good luck
• HOURGLASS - need to decide something
• HOUSE - security
• ICEBERG - danger
• INSECT - problems are minor and you will easily overcome
• JEWELS - gifts
• KANGAROO - harmony at home
• KETTLE - any illness is minor
• KITE - wishes coming true
• KNIFE - broken friendship
• LADDER - promotion, a rise in life
• LAMP - at the top means a feast; at the side means secrets revealed; at the bottom means postponement
• LEAF - new life
• LETTER - news
• LINES - if straight means progress; if wavy means uncertain path
• LION - influential friends
• LOCK - obstacles
• LOOP - avoid impulsive actions
• MAN - near handle means a visitor
• MASK - excitement; insecurity
• MOUNTAIN - great goals but with many difficulties
• MOUSE - theft
• MUSHROOM - at top means journey or moving to the country; near bottom means rapid growth; if reversed means frustration
• NAIL - injustice, unfairness
• NECKLACE - complete, admirers; if broken means danger of losing a lover
• NEEDLE - recognition, admiration
• OAK - health, long life
• OCTOPUS - danger
• OSTRICH - travel
• OWL - gossip, scandal
• PALM TREE - success, honor
• PARASOL - new lover
• PARROT - a journey, but also can mean people talking
• PIG - greed
• PISTOL - danger
• PURSE - at top means profit; at bottom means lose
• QUESTION MARK - need for caution
• RABBIT - need for bravery
• RAKE - watch details
• RAVEN - bad news
• RING - at top means marriage or the offer of marriage; at bottom means long engagement; if broken means engagement broken off
• ROSE - popularity
• SAW - interference
• SCALE - legal issues; if balanced means just result; if unbalanced means unjust result
• SCISSORS - quarrels, possibly separation
• SHEEP - good fortune
• SHELL - good news
• SHELTER - danger of loss or ill health
• SHIP - worthwhile journey
• SHOE - change for the better
• SNAKE - an enemy, but also wisdom
• SPIDER - reward for work
• SPOON - generosity
• STAR - health and happiness, hope
• SUN - happiness, success, power
• SWORD - arguments
• TABLE - social gatherings
• TENT - travel
• THIMBLE - changes at home
• TORTOISE - criticism, usually beneficial
• TOWER - disappointment
• TREE - improvements
• TRIANGLE - something unexpected
• UMBRELLA - annoyances
• URN - wealth and happiness
• VASE - a friend needs help
• VIOLIN - egotism
• VOLCANO - harmful emotions
• WAGON - a wedding
• WASP - romantic problems
• WATERFALL - prosperity
• WHEEL - if complete means good fortune; if broken means disappointment
• WINGS - messages
• WOLF - jealousy
• YOKE - domination
• ZEBRA - adventure, especially overseas