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Semiotics: A guide to symbols and their meanings in Divination.
A
Abbey: Freedom from worry.
Ace of Clubs: A letter.
Ace of Diamonds: A present.
Ace of Hearts: Happiness.
Ace of Spades: A large building.
Acorn: Success At top of cup - Financial success. Middle of cup - Good health. Near bottom of cup - Improvement in health or finances.
Aircraft: Sudden journey, not without risk. Possible diappointment. If broken indicates an accident.
Alligator: Treachery, an accident.
Anchor: Top of cup - success in business and romance. Middle of cup - prosperous voyage. Near bottom of cup - social success. Obsured - anticipate difficulties.
Angel: Good news.
Ankle: Instability.
Ant: Success through perseverance.
Anvil: Conscientious effort.
Apple: Business achievement.
Arc: Ill health, accidents.
Arch: Journey abroad, a wedding.
Arrow: Bad news.
Axe: Difficulites and troubles that will be overcome.
B
Baby: A series of small worries.
Bag: A trap ahead. If open - you can escape; if closed - you will be trapped.
Bagpipes: Disappointment.
Ball: A person connected with sport, or variable fortunes in your life.
Balloon: Short-term troubles.
Barrel: A party.
Basin: Trouble at home. If broken - serious trouble.
Basket: If empty - money worries. If full - a present. If near the handle of cup - a baby. If near the top of cup - possessions. If full of flowers - social success. Surrounded by dots - unexpected money coming your way.
Bat: False friends, a journey ending in disappointment.
Bath: Disappointment.
Bayonet: A minor accident, a spiteful remark.
Beans: Poverty.
Bear: Facing handle of cup - irrational decisions cause difficulties. Facing away from handle of cup - a journey.
Bed: Inertia.
Bee: Social success, good news. Near handle of cup - friends gathering. Swarm of bees - success with an audience.
Beehive: Prosperity.
Beetle: Scandal, a difficult undertaking.
Bell: Unexpected news. Near top of cup - promotion. Near bottom of cup - sad news. Two bells - joy. Several bells - a wedding.
Bellows: Plans will meet with setbacks.
Bird: Good news.
Birdcage: Obstacles, quarrels.
Bird's nest: Domestic harmoney, love.
Bishop: Good luck coming.
Boat: Visit from a friend, a safe refuge.
Book: Open - expect legal actions, future success. Closed - delays, difficult studies.
Boomerang: Treachery, envy.
Boot: Achievement, protection from pain. Pointing away from handle of cup - dismissal. Broken - failure.
Bottle: One bottle - pleasure. Several bottles - illness.
Bouquet: Love and happiness.
Bow: (Bow and Arrow) Scandal, gossip.
Box: Open - romantic troubles solved. Closed - the lost will be found.
Bracelet: Impending marriage.
Branch: With leaves - a birth. Without leaves - a disappointment.
Bread: Avoid waste.
Bridge: An opportunity for success.
Broom: small worries disappear, a false friend.
Buckle: Disappointments ahead.
Bugle: Hard work necessary.
Building: A move.
Bull: Quarrels, enmity.
Buoy: Keep hoping.
Bush: New friends, fresh opportunities.
Butterfly: Frivolity, fickleness. Surrounded by dots - frittering away money.
C
Cab: A disappointment.
Cabbage: Jealousy causes complications at work.
Cage: A proposal.
Camel: Useful news.
Candle: Help form others, pursuit of knowledge.
Cannon: News of a soldier or a government employee.
Cap: Trouble ahead - be careful.
Car: Good fortune.
Cart: Success in business.
Castle: Financial gain through marriage, a strong character rising to prominence.
Cat: A quarrel, treachery, a false friend.
Cattle: Prosperity.
Chain: An engagement or wedding.
Chair: An unexpected guest. Surrounded by dots - financial improvements.
Cherries: A happy love affair.
Chessmen: Difficulties ahead.
Chimney: Hidden risks.
Church: Ceremony, unexpected money.
Cigar: New friends.
Circle: Success, a wedding. With a dot - a baby. With small lines nearby - efforts hampered.
Claw: A hidden enemy.
Clock: Avoid delay, think of the future, a recovery from illness.
Clouds: Trouble ahead. Surrounded by dots - money trouble ahead.
Clover: Prosperity.
Coat: A parting, an end of a friendship.
Cockatoo: Trouble among friends.
Coffeepot: Slight illness.
Coffin: Bad news.
Coin: Repayment of debts.
Collar: Dependence on others for success and happiness.
Column: Promotion, success, arrogance.
Comb: Deceit, a false friend.
Comet: An unexpected visitor.
Compass: Travel, a change of job.
Corkscrew: Curiosity causing trouble.
Crab: An enemy.
Crescent: A journey.
Cross: Sacrifice, trouble, ill health. Within a square - trouble averted. Two crosses - long life. Three crosses - great achievement.
Crown: Honour, success, a wish coming true, a legacy.
Crutches: Help from a friend.
Cup: Reward for effort.
Curtain: A secret.
Cymbal: Insincere love.
D
Daffodil: Great happiness.
Dagger: Impetuousness, danger ahead, enemies.
Daisy: Happiness in love.
Dancer: Disappointment.
Deer: A dispute or quarrel.
Desk: Letter containing good news.
Devil: Evil influences.
Dish: Quarrel at home.
Dog: Good friends. If running - good news, happy meetings. At bottom of cup - friend in trouble.
Donkey: Be patient and optimstic.
Door: Strange occurrence.
Dot: This symbolises the importance of the nearest symbol. Several dots - money.
Dove: Good fortune.
Dragon: Unforesen changes, trouble.
Drum: Scandal, gossip, a new job, arguments.
Duck: Money coming in.
Dustpan: Strange news about a friend.
E
Eagle: A change for the better.
Ear: Unexpected news.
Earrings: Misunderstanding.
Easel: Artistic success.
Egg: Prosperity, success - the more eggs the better.
Eggcup: Danger is passing.
Elephant: Wisdom, strength, lasting success, a trustworthy friend.
Engine: News on its way fast.
Envelope: Good news.
Evil Eye:, Danger approching.
Eye: Overcoming difficulties, take care.
F
Face: One face - a change, setback. Several faces - a party.
Fairy: Joy and enchantment.
Fan: Flirtation, indiscretion.
Feather: Instability, inconsistency, lack of concentration.
Feet: An important decision.
Fence: Limitation to activities, minor setbacks, future success.
Fender: Beware of a person you dislike.
Fern: Disloyalty, an unfaithful lover.
Finger: Emphasises the symbol to which it points.
Fir: Artistic succes. The higher the tree, the better.
Fire: Achievement, avoid hasty over-reactions.
Fireplace: Matters related to your home.
Fish: Good fortune in all things, health, wealth and happiness.
Fist: An argument.
Flag: Danger ahead.
Flower: Wish coming true.
Fly: Domestic irritations. The more flies, the more petty problems.
Font: A birth.
Fork: A false friend, flattery.
Forked Line: Decisions to be made.
Fountain: Future success and happiness.
Fox: A deceitful friend.
Frog: Success through a change of home or job, avoid self-importance.
Fruit: Prosperity.
Gallows: Social failure, enemies confounded.
Garden: roller Difficulties ahead.
Garland: Success, great honour.
Gate: Opportunity, future happiness.
Geese: Invitations, unexpected visitors.
Giraffe: Think before you speak.
Glass: Integrity.
Glove: A challenge.
Goat: Enemies threaten, news about a sailor.
Gondola: Romance, travel.
Gramophone: Pleasure.
Grapes: Happiness.
Grasshopper: News of a much travelled friend.
Greyhound: Good fortune.
Grim: Death Omen
Grim Reaper: Major Change, An ending to a major aspect of a life, Death.
Guitar: Happiness in love.
Gun: Trouble:, quarrels.
H
Hammer: Overcoming obstacles, ruthlessness, work that is uncongenial.
Hand: Friendship.
Handcuffs: Trouble ahead.
Hare: Timidity, news of a friend.
Harp: Harmony in love.
Hat: A new occupation, a change. Bent and broken - failure likely. In bottom of cup - a rival. At side of cup - diplomacy.
Hawk: Sudden danger, jealousy.
Hayrick: Think before you act.
Head: New opportunities.
Heart: Love and marriage, a trustworthy friend.
Heather: Good fortune.
Hen: Domestic bliss.
Hill: Obstacles, setbacks.
Hoe: Hard work leading to success.
Holly: An importance occurrence in the winter.
Horn: Abundance.
Horse: Galloping - good news from a lover. Head only - romance. Four Hourses - Many Problems.
Horseshoe: Facing upwards - Good luck. Facing downwards - Bad Luck.
Hourglass: A decision that must be made. Ultimatum.
House: Security.
I
Iceberg: Danger.
Initials: Usually those of people known to you. If next to a triangle, the initials of strangers.
Inkpot: A letter.
Insect: Minor problems soon overcome.
Ivy leaf: Reliable friend.
J
Jester: Party or social gathering. Alternatively - avoid frivolity, be serious.
Jewellery: A present.
Jockey: Speculation.
Jug: Gaining in importance, good health.
K
Kangaroo: Domestic harmony.
Kettle: Minor illness. Near handle of cup - domestic bliss. Near or at bottom of cup - domestic strife.
Key: New opportunities, doors opening. Crossed keys - success. Two keys near bottom of cup - robbery.
Keyhole: Beware of idle curiosity. A desaster to be prevented.
King: A powerful ally.
Kite: Wishes coming true, do not take chances, scandal.
Knife: Broken relationships. Near handle of cup - divorce. On bottom of cup - lawsuits. Crossed knives - arguments.
L
Ladder: Promotion.
Lady of Judgement: With Scales - A blind fitting resolve of ones just deserts. Without 'The Grey Lady' - Death.
Lamp: Near handle of cup - money. Near rim of cup - celebration. On side of cup - personal loss. On bottom of cup - Postponed social event. Two lamps - two marriages.
Leaf: Prosperity, good fortune.
Leopard: News of a journey.
Letter: News. Near dots - news about money.
Lighthouse: Trouble threatening, but averted. Success through a friend.
Lines: Straight and clear - progress, journeys. Wavy - uncertainty, disappointment. Slanting - business failure.
Lion: Influential friends.
Lock: Obstacles in your path.
Loop: Impulsive actions could bring trouble.
M
Man: Near handle of cup - a visitor. Clear and distinct - dark-haired visitor. Not well-defined - fair-haired visitor. With arm outstretched - bearing gifts.
Map: Travel and change. The country it indicates could show a visit to that place, or represent someone from there.
Mask: Deception.
Medal: A reward.
Mermaid: Temptation, an offer that is not what it seems.
Mitre: Honours.
Monkey: A flattering mischief-maker.
Monster: Terror.
Monument: Lasting happiness.
Moon: Full - a love affair. First quarter - new projects. last quarter - fortune declining. Obscured - depression. Surrounded by dots - marriage for money, Bloo Moon (Two Moons) A rare occurance Twice.
Mountain: Obstacle, high ambition.
Mouse: Theft.
Mushroom: Growth, setbacks. Near handle of cup - a home in the country.
Music: Good fortune.
N
Nail: Malice, injustice, sharp pain.
Necklace: Complete - admirers. Broken - the end of a relationship.
Needle: Admiration.
Net: Traps for the unwary.
Numbers: Indicate a timescale, the number of days before an event occurs.
Nun: Quarantine.
Nurse: Illness.
Nutcrackers: Difficulty is passing.
O
Oak: Good fortune.
Oar: A small worry, help in difficulties.
Octopus: Danger.
Opera: glasses A quarrel, loss of a friend.
Ostrich: Travel.
Owl: Gossip, scandal, failure. At bottom of cup - financial failure. Near handle of cup - domestic failure.
Oyster: Courtship, acquired riches.
P
Padlock: Open - a surprise. Closed - a warning.
Palm tree: Success, honour, happiness in love.
Parachute: Escape from danger.
Parasol: A new lover.
Parcel: A surprise.
Parrot: A scandal, a journey.
Peacock: With tail spread - riches, land. Surrounded by dots - a life of luxury. Next to a ring - a rich marriage.
Pear: Comfort, financial ease.
Pentagon: Intellectual balance.
Pepperpot: A troublesome secret.
Pig: Material success brings emotional problems.
Pigeon: Sitting - an improvement in trade. Flying - important news.
Pillar: Supportive friends.
Pipe: Thoughts, solution to a problem, keep an open mind.
Pistol: Danger.
Pitchfork: Quarrels.
Policeman: Secret enemy.
Pot: Service to society.
Profile: New friend.
Pump: Generosity.
Purse: Profit. At bottom of cup - loss.
Pyramid: Solid success.
Q
Question mark: Hesitancy, caution.
Quarry: Something to be built.
R
Rabbit: One Rabbit - Timidity, be brave. Multiple Rabbits - Fertility.
Railway: Long journey.
Rainbow: Happiness, prosperity.
Rake: Be organised.
Rat: Treachery.
Raven: Bad news.
Razor: Quarrels, partings.
Reptiles: Treacherous friend.
Rider: Hasty news.
Ring: Completion. Near top of cup - marriage. Near middle of cup - proposal. Near bottom of cup - long engagement. Complete ring - happy marriage. Broken ring or ring next to cross - broken engagement. Two rings - plans working out
Rocks: Difficulties.
Rose: Popularity.
S
Saucepan: Anxieties.
Saw: Interfering outsider.
Scales: A lawsuit. Balanced scales - justice. Unbalanced scales - injustice.
Sceptre: Power, authority.
Scissors: Domestic arguments, separation.
Scythe: Danger, Death.
Seraph: Judgement in ones favour.
Shamrock: Good luck, wish coming true.
Sheep: Good fortune.
Shell: Good news.
Ship: Successful journey.
Shoe: A change for the better.
Sickle: On its Own - Disappointment in love. With Mistletoe - Unexpected Kiss.
Signpost: Draws attention to the symbol to which it points.
Skeleton: Loss of money, ill health.
Snake: hatred, an enemy.
Spade: Hard work leads to success, or avoid taking side of cups.
Spider: Determined and persistent, secretive, money coming.
Spoon: Generosity.
Square: A symbol of protection, comfort, peace.
Squirrel: Prosperity after a hard time.
Star: Good health, happiness. Five-pointed star - good fortune. Eight-pointed star - accidents, reverses. Seven stars together - grief.
Steeple: Slight delay, bad luck.
Steps: An improvement in life.
Sun: Happiness, success, power.
Swallow: Decisiveness, unexpected journeys.
Swan: Smooth progress, contented life.
Sword: Disappointment, quarrels.
T
Table: Social gethering. Surrounded by dots - financial conference.
Teapot: Without Teacups - Committee meeting. With Teacups - Peace
Teacup: A warm welcome.
Telephone: Forgetfulness causes trouble.
Telescope: A sense of the Sublime.
Tent: Travel.
Thimble: Domestic changes.
Toad: Beware of flattery.
Torch: A turn for the better.
Tortoise: Criticism.
Tower: Opportunity, disappointment.
Tree: Changes for the better, ambitions fulfilled. Surrounded by dots - your fortune lies in the country.
Triangle: Somehing unexpected. Point upward - brings success. Point downward - brings failure.
Trident: Success at sea.
Trunk: A long journey, fateful decisions.
U
Umbrella: Annoyances, a need for shelter. If open - shelter found. If closed - shelter refused.
Unicorn: Purity, and secret love.
Urn: Wealth, happiness.
W
Wagon: A wedding.
Walking: stick A visitor.
Wasp: Trouble in love.
Waterfall: Prosperity.
Weather: vane A difficulty, indecisiveness.
Whale: Business success.
Wheel: Complete - good fortune, earned success. Broken - disappointment. Near rim of cup - unexpected money.
Wheelbarrow: A meeting with an old friend.
Windmill: Business success through hard work rather than brilliance.
Window: Open - good luck through a friend. Closed - disappointment through a friend
Wings: Messages.
Wishbone: A wish granted.
Wolf: Pleasant Lonliness.
Woman: Warmth, Nurturing.
Worms: Scandal.
Wreath: Happiness ahead. During Winter - Welcome, warmth.
X
Xeme: One Gull - Omen of influenza, More than One Gull - A cold dark is coming.
Y
Yacht: Pleasure.
Yoke: Being dominated.
Z
Zebra: Adventure overseas, an unsettled life.
Zeppelin: Delays, perseverance necessary.
OMENS:
ACORN.—Falling from the oak tree on anyone, is a sign of good fortune to the person it strikes.
BAT: To see one in day time means long journey.
BIRTHDAYS:
"Monday's child is fair of face,
Tuesday's child is full of grace,
Wednesday's child is full of woe,
Thursday's child has far to go,
Friday's child is loving and giving,
Saturday's child works hard for its living;
But a child that's born on the Sabbath-time
Is handsome and wise and loving and fine."
BUTTERFLY: In your room means great pleasure and success, but you must not catch it, or the luck will change.
CANDLE: A spark on the wick of a candle means a letter for the one who first sees it. A big glow like a parcel means money coming to you.
CAT: Black cat to come to your house means difficulties caused by treachery. Drive it away and avoid trouble.
CHAIN: If your chain breaks while on you means disappointments or a broken engagement of marriage.
CLOTHES: To put on clothes the wrong way out is a sign of good luck; but you must not alter them, or the luck will change.
CLOVER: To find a four-leaf clover means luck to you, happiness and prosperity.
COW: Coming in your yard or garden a very prosperous sign.
CRICKETS: A lucky omen. It foretells money coming to you. They should not be disturbed.
DOG: Coming to your house, means faithful friends and a favorable sign.
DEATH-WATCH: A clicking in the wall by this little insect is regarded as evil, but it does not necessarily mean a death; possibly only some sickness.
EARS: You are being talked about if your ear tingles. Some say, "right for spite, left for love." Others reverse this omen. If you think of the person, friend, or acquaintance who is likely to be talking of you, and mention the name aloud, the tingling will cease if you say the right one.
FLAG: If it falls from the staff, while flying it means danger from wounds inflicted by an enemy.
FRUIT STONES OR PIPS: Think of a wish first, and then count your stones or pips. If the number is even, the omen is good. If odd, the reverse is the case. Five pips is a symbol of five misfortunes.
GRASSHOPPER: in the house means some great friend or distinguished person will visit you.
GRIM: The large black dog, a symbol of Death.
GRIM REAPER: Omen of Change and Death.
HORSESHOE: To find one means it will bring you luck.
KNIVES: crossed are a bad omen. If a knife or fork or scissors falls to the ground and sticks in the floor you will have a visitor.
LADYBIRDS: betoken visitors.
LOOKING GLASS: To break means it will bring you ill luck.
MAGPIES: One, bad luck; two, good luck; three, a wedding; four, a birth.
MARRIAGE: A maid should not wear colors; a widow never white. Happy omens for brides are sunshine and a cat sneezing.
MAY: "Marry in May, and you'll rue the day."
NEW MOON: on a Monday signifies good luck and good weather. The new moon seen for the first time over the right shoulder offers the chance for a wish to come true.
NIGHTINGALE: Lucky for lovers if heard before the cuckoo.
OWLS: are evil omens. Continuous hooting of owls in your trees is said to be one of ill-health.
PIGS: To meet a sow coming towards you is good; but if she turns away, the luck flies.
RABBITS: A rabbit running across your path is said to be unlucky.
RAT: A rat running in front of you means treacherous servants and losses through enemies.
RAVEN: To see one, means death to the aged or trouble generally.
SALT: spilled means a quarrel. This may be avoided by throwing a pinch over the left shoulder.
SCISSORS: If they fall and stick in the floor it means quarrels, illness, separation of lovers.
SERPENT OR SNAKE: If it crosses your path, means spiteful enemies, bad luck. Kill it and your luck will be reversed.
SHOES: The right shoe is the best one to put on first.
SHOOTING STARS: If you wish, while the star is still moving, your wish will come true.
SINGING: before breakfast, you'll cry before night.
SPIDERS: The little red spider is the money spider, and means good fortune coming to you. It must not be disturbed. Long-legged spiders are also forerunners of good fortune.
TOWEL: To wipe your hands on a towel at the same time with another, means you are to quarrel with him or her in the near future.
WHEEL: The wheel coming off any vehicle you are riding in means you are to inherit some fortune, a good omen.
WASHING HANDS: If you wash your hands in the water just used by another, a quarrel may be expected, unless you first make the sign of the cross over the water.
Semiotics: A guide to symbols and their meanings in Divination.
A
Abbey: Freedom from worry.
Ace of Clubs: A letter.
Ace of Diamonds: A present.
Ace of Hearts: Happiness.
Ace of Spades: A large building.
Acorn: Success At top of cup - Financial success. Middle of cup - Good health. Near bottom of cup - Improvement in health or finances.
Aircraft: Sudden journey, not without risk. Possible diappointment. If broken indicates an accident.
Alligator: Treachery, an accident.
Anchor: Top of cup - success in business and romance. Middle of cup - prosperous voyage. Near bottom of cup - social success. Obsured - anticipate difficulties.
Angel: Good news.
Ankle: Instability.
Ant: Success through perseverance.
Anvil: Conscientious effort.
Apple: Business achievement.
Arc: Ill health, accidents.
Arch: Journey abroad, a wedding.
Arrow: Bad news.
Axe: Difficulites and troubles that will be overcome.
B
Baby: A series of small worries.
Bag: A trap ahead. If open - you can escape; if closed - you will be trapped.
Bagpipes: Disappointment.
Ball: A person connected with sport, or variable fortunes in your life.
Balloon: Short-term troubles.
Barrel: A party.
Basin: Trouble at home. If broken - serious trouble.
Basket: If empty - money worries. If full - a present. If near the handle of cup - a baby. If near the top of cup - possessions. If full of flowers - social success. Surrounded by dots - unexpected money coming your way.
Bat: False friends, a journey ending in disappointment.
Bath: Disappointment.
Bayonet: A minor accident, a spiteful remark.
Beans: Poverty.
Bear: Facing handle of cup - irrational decisions cause difficulties. Facing away from handle of cup - a journey.
Bed: Inertia.
Bee: Social success, good news. Near handle of cup - friends gathering. Swarm of bees - success with an audience.
Beehive: Prosperity.
Beetle: Scandal, a difficult undertaking.
Bell: Unexpected news. Near top of cup - promotion. Near bottom of cup - sad news. Two bells - joy. Several bells - a wedding.
Bellows: Plans will meet with setbacks.
Bird: Good news.
Birdcage: Obstacles, quarrels.
Bird's nest: Domestic harmoney, love.
Bishop: Good luck coming.
Boat: Visit from a friend, a safe refuge.
Book: Open - expect legal actions, future success. Closed - delays, difficult studies.
Boomerang: Treachery, envy.
Boot: Achievement, protection from pain. Pointing away from handle of cup - dismissal. Broken - failure.
Bottle: One bottle - pleasure. Several bottles - illness.
Bouquet: Love and happiness.
Bow: (Bow and Arrow) Scandal, gossip.
Box: Open - romantic troubles solved. Closed - the lost will be found.
Bracelet: Impending marriage.
Branch: With leaves - a birth. Without leaves - a disappointment.
Bread: Avoid waste.
Bridge: An opportunity for success.
Broom: small worries disappear, a false friend.
Buckle: Disappointments ahead.
Bugle: Hard work necessary.
Building: A move.
Bull: Quarrels, enmity.
Buoy: Keep hoping.
Bush: New friends, fresh opportunities.
Butterfly: Frivolity, fickleness. Surrounded by dots - frittering away money.
C
Cab: A disappointment.
Cabbage: Jealousy causes complications at work.
Cage: A proposal.
Camel: Useful news.
Candle: Help form others, pursuit of knowledge.
Cannon: News of a soldier or a government employee.
Cap: Trouble ahead - be careful.
Car: Good fortune.
Cart: Success in business.
Castle: Financial gain through marriage, a strong character rising to prominence.
Cat: A quarrel, treachery, a false friend.
Cattle: Prosperity.
Chain: An engagement or wedding.
Chair: An unexpected guest. Surrounded by dots - financial improvements.
Cherries: A happy love affair.
Chessmen: Difficulties ahead.
Chimney: Hidden risks.
Church: Ceremony, unexpected money.
Cigar: New friends.
Circle: Success, a wedding. With a dot - a baby. With small lines nearby - efforts hampered.
Claw: A hidden enemy.
Clock: Avoid delay, think of the future, a recovery from illness.
Clouds: Trouble ahead. Surrounded by dots - money trouble ahead.
Clover: Prosperity.
Coat: A parting, an end of a friendship.
Cockatoo: Trouble among friends.
Coffeepot: Slight illness.
Coffin: Bad news.
Coin: Repayment of debts.
Collar: Dependence on others for success and happiness.
Column: Promotion, success, arrogance.
Comb: Deceit, a false friend.
Comet: An unexpected visitor.
Compass: Travel, a change of job.
Corkscrew: Curiosity causing trouble.
Crab: An enemy.
Crescent: A journey.
Cross: Sacrifice, trouble, ill health. Within a square - trouble averted. Two crosses - long life. Three crosses - great achievement.
Crown: Honour, success, a wish coming true, a legacy.
Crutches: Help from a friend.
Cup: Reward for effort.
Curtain: A secret.
Cymbal: Insincere love.
D
Daffodil: Great happiness.
Dagger: Impetuousness, danger ahead, enemies.
Daisy: Happiness in love.
Dancer: Disappointment.
Deer: A dispute or quarrel.
Desk: Letter containing good news.
Devil: Evil influences.
Dish: Quarrel at home.
Dog: Good friends. If running - good news, happy meetings. At bottom of cup - friend in trouble.
Donkey: Be patient and optimstic.
Door: Strange occurrence.
Dot: This symbolises the importance of the nearest symbol. Several dots - money.
Dove: Good fortune.
Dragon: Unforesen changes, trouble.
Drum: Scandal, gossip, a new job, arguments.
Duck: Money coming in.
Dustpan: Strange news about a friend.
E
Eagle: A change for the better.
Ear: Unexpected news.
Earrings: Misunderstanding.
Easel: Artistic success.
Egg: Prosperity, success - the more eggs the better.
Eggcup: Danger is passing.
Elephant: Wisdom, strength, lasting success, a trustworthy friend.
Engine: News on its way fast.
Envelope: Good news.
Evil Eye:, Danger approching.
Eye: Overcoming difficulties, take care.
F
Face: One face - a change, setback. Several faces - a party.
Fairy: Joy and enchantment.
Fan: Flirtation, indiscretion.
Feather: Instability, inconsistency, lack of concentration.
Feet: An important decision.
Fence: Limitation to activities, minor setbacks, future success.
Fender: Beware of a person you dislike.
Fern: Disloyalty, an unfaithful lover.
Finger: Emphasises the symbol to which it points.
Fir: Artistic succes. The higher the tree, the better.
Fire: Achievement, avoid hasty over-reactions.
Fireplace: Matters related to your home.
Fish: Good fortune in all things, health, wealth and happiness.
Fist: An argument.
Flag: Danger ahead.
Flower: Wish coming true.
Fly: Domestic irritations. The more flies, the more petty problems.
Font: A birth.
Fork: A false friend, flattery.
Forked Line: Decisions to be made.
Fountain: Future success and happiness.
Fox: A deceitful friend.
Frog: Success through a change of home or job, avoid self-importance.
Fruit: Prosperity.
Gallows: Social failure, enemies confounded.
Garden: roller Difficulties ahead.
Garland: Success, great honour.
Gate: Opportunity, future happiness.
Geese: Invitations, unexpected visitors.
Giraffe: Think before you speak.
Glass: Integrity.
Glove: A challenge.
Goat: Enemies threaten, news about a sailor.
Gondola: Romance, travel.
Gramophone: Pleasure.
Grapes: Happiness.
Grasshopper: News of a much travelled friend.
Greyhound: Good fortune.
Grim: Death Omen
Grim Reaper: Major Change, An ending to a major aspect of a life, Death.
Guitar: Happiness in love.
Gun: Trouble:, quarrels.
H
Hammer: Overcoming obstacles, ruthlessness, work that is uncongenial.
Hand: Friendship.
Handcuffs: Trouble ahead.
Hare: Timidity, news of a friend.
Harp: Harmony in love.
Hat: A new occupation, a change. Bent and broken - failure likely. In bottom of cup - a rival. At side of cup - diplomacy.
Hawk: Sudden danger, jealousy.
Hayrick: Think before you act.
Head: New opportunities.
Heart: Love and marriage, a trustworthy friend.
Heather: Good fortune.
Hen: Domestic bliss.
Hill: Obstacles, setbacks.
Hoe: Hard work leading to success.
Holly: An importance occurrence in the winter.
Horn: Abundance.
Horse: Galloping - good news from a lover. Head only - romance. Four Hourses - Many Problems.
Horseshoe: Facing upwards - Good luck. Facing downwards - Bad Luck.
Hourglass: A decision that must be made. Ultimatum.
House: Security.
I
Iceberg: Danger.
Initials: Usually those of people known to you. If next to a triangle, the initials of strangers.
Inkpot: A letter.
Insect: Minor problems soon overcome.
Ivy leaf: Reliable friend.
J
Jester: Party or social gathering. Alternatively - avoid frivolity, be serious.
Jewellery: A present.
Jockey: Speculation.
Jug: Gaining in importance, good health.
K
Kangaroo: Domestic harmony.
Kettle: Minor illness. Near handle of cup - domestic bliss. Near or at bottom of cup - domestic strife.
Key: New opportunities, doors opening. Crossed keys - success. Two keys near bottom of cup - robbery.
Keyhole: Beware of idle curiosity. A desaster to be prevented.
King: A powerful ally.
Kite: Wishes coming true, do not take chances, scandal.
Knife: Broken relationships. Near handle of cup - divorce. On bottom of cup - lawsuits. Crossed knives - arguments.
L
Ladder: Promotion.
Lady of Judgement: With Scales - A blind fitting resolve of ones just deserts. Without 'The Grey Lady' - Death.
Lamp: Near handle of cup - money. Near rim of cup - celebration. On side of cup - personal loss. On bottom of cup - Postponed social event. Two lamps - two marriages.
Leaf: Prosperity, good fortune.
Leopard: News of a journey.
Letter: News. Near dots - news about money.
Lighthouse: Trouble threatening, but averted. Success through a friend.
Lines: Straight and clear - progress, journeys. Wavy - uncertainty, disappointment. Slanting - business failure.
Lion: Influential friends.
Lock: Obstacles in your path.
Loop: Impulsive actions could bring trouble.
M
Man: Near handle of cup - a visitor. Clear and distinct - dark-haired visitor. Not well-defined - fair-haired visitor. With arm outstretched - bearing gifts.
Map: Travel and change. The country it indicates could show a visit to that place, or represent someone from there.
Mask: Deception.
Medal: A reward.
Mermaid: Temptation, an offer that is not what it seems.
Mitre: Honours.
Monkey: A flattering mischief-maker.
Monster: Terror.
Monument: Lasting happiness.
Moon: Full - a love affair. First quarter - new projects. last quarter - fortune declining. Obscured - depression. Surrounded by dots - marriage for money, Bloo Moon (Two Moons) A rare occurance Twice.
Mountain: Obstacle, high ambition.
Mouse: Theft.
Mushroom: Growth, setbacks. Near handle of cup - a home in the country.
Music: Good fortune.
N
Nail: Malice, injustice, sharp pain.
Necklace: Complete - admirers. Broken - the end of a relationship.
Needle: Admiration.
Net: Traps for the unwary.
Numbers: Indicate a timescale, the number of days before an event occurs.
Nun: Quarantine.
Nurse: Illness.
Nutcrackers: Difficulty is passing.
O
Oak: Good fortune.
Oar: A small worry, help in difficulties.
Octopus: Danger.
Opera: glasses A quarrel, loss of a friend.
Ostrich: Travel.
Owl: Gossip, scandal, failure. At bottom of cup - financial failure. Near handle of cup - domestic failure.
Oyster: Courtship, acquired riches.
P
Padlock: Open - a surprise. Closed - a warning.
Palm tree: Success, honour, happiness in love.
Parachute: Escape from danger.
Parasol: A new lover.
Parcel: A surprise.
Parrot: A scandal, a journey.
Peacock: With tail spread - riches, land. Surrounded by dots - a life of luxury. Next to a ring - a rich marriage.
Pear: Comfort, financial ease.
Pentagon: Intellectual balance.
Pepperpot: A troublesome secret.
Pig: Material success brings emotional problems.
Pigeon: Sitting - an improvement in trade. Flying - important news.
Pillar: Supportive friends.
Pipe: Thoughts, solution to a problem, keep an open mind.
Pistol: Danger.
Pitchfork: Quarrels.
Policeman: Secret enemy.
Pot: Service to society.
Profile: New friend.
Pump: Generosity.
Purse: Profit. At bottom of cup - loss.
Pyramid: Solid success.
Q
Question mark: Hesitancy, caution.
Quarry: Something to be built.
R
Rabbit: One Rabbit - Timidity, be brave. Multiple Rabbits - Fertility.
Railway: Long journey.
Rainbow: Happiness, prosperity.
Rake: Be organised.
Rat: Treachery.
Raven: Bad news.
Razor: Quarrels, partings.
Reptiles: Treacherous friend.
Rider: Hasty news.
Ring: Completion. Near top of cup - marriage. Near middle of cup - proposal. Near bottom of cup - long engagement. Complete ring - happy marriage. Broken ring or ring next to cross - broken engagement. Two rings - plans working out
Rocks: Difficulties.
Rose: Popularity.
S
Saucepan: Anxieties.
Saw: Interfering outsider.
Scales: A lawsuit. Balanced scales - justice. Unbalanced scales - injustice.
Sceptre: Power, authority.
Scissors: Domestic arguments, separation.
Scythe: Danger, Death.
Seraph: Judgement in ones favour.
Shamrock: Good luck, wish coming true.
Sheep: Good fortune.
Shell: Good news.
Ship: Successful journey.
Shoe: A change for the better.
Sickle: On its Own - Disappointment in love. With Mistletoe - Unexpected Kiss.
Signpost: Draws attention to the symbol to which it points.
Skeleton: Loss of money, ill health.
Snake: hatred, an enemy.
Spade: Hard work leads to success, or avoid taking side of cups.
Spider: Determined and persistent, secretive, money coming.
Spoon: Generosity.
Square: A symbol of protection, comfort, peace.
Squirrel: Prosperity after a hard time.
Star: Good health, happiness. Five-pointed star - good fortune. Eight-pointed star - accidents, reverses. Seven stars together - grief.
Steeple: Slight delay, bad luck.
Steps: An improvement in life.
Sun: Happiness, success, power.
Swallow: Decisiveness, unexpected journeys.
Swan: Smooth progress, contented life.
Sword: Disappointment, quarrels.
T
Table: Social gethering. Surrounded by dots - financial conference.
Teapot: Without Teacups - Committee meeting. With Teacups - Peace
Teacup: A warm welcome.
Telephone: Forgetfulness causes trouble.
Telescope: A sense of the Sublime.
Tent: Travel.
Thimble: Domestic changes.
Toad: Beware of flattery.
Torch: A turn for the better.
Tortoise: Criticism.
Tower: Opportunity, disappointment.
Tree: Changes for the better, ambitions fulfilled. Surrounded by dots - your fortune lies in the country.
Triangle: Somehing unexpected. Point upward - brings success. Point downward - brings failure.
Trident: Success at sea.
Trunk: A long journey, fateful decisions.
U
Umbrella: Annoyances, a need for shelter. If open - shelter found. If closed - shelter refused.
Unicorn: Purity, and secret love.
Urn: Wealth, happiness.
W
Wagon: A wedding.
Walking: stick A visitor.
Wasp: Trouble in love.
Waterfall: Prosperity.
Weather: vane A difficulty, indecisiveness.
Whale: Business success.
Wheel: Complete - good fortune, earned success. Broken - disappointment. Near rim of cup - unexpected money.
Wheelbarrow: A meeting with an old friend.
Windmill: Business success through hard work rather than brilliance.
Window: Open - good luck through a friend. Closed - disappointment through a friend
Wings: Messages.
Wishbone: A wish granted.
Wolf: Pleasant Lonliness.
Woman: Warmth, Nurturing.
Worms: Scandal.
Wreath: Happiness ahead. During Winter - Welcome, warmth.
X
Xeme: One Gull - Omen of influenza, More than One Gull - A cold dark is coming.
Y
Yacht: Pleasure.
Yoke: Being dominated.
Z
Zebra: Adventure overseas, an unsettled life.
Zeppelin: Delays, perseverance necessary.
OMENS:
ACORN.—Falling from the oak tree on anyone, is a sign of good fortune to the person it strikes.
BAT: To see one in day time means long journey.
BIRTHDAYS:
"Monday's child is fair of face,
Tuesday's child is full of grace,
Wednesday's child is full of woe,
Thursday's child has far to go,
Friday's child is loving and giving,
Saturday's child works hard for its living;
But a child that's born on the Sabbath-time
Is handsome and wise and loving and fine."
BUTTERFLY: In your room means great pleasure and success, but you must not catch it, or the luck will change.
CANDLE: A spark on the wick of a candle means a letter for the one who first sees it. A big glow like a parcel means money coming to you.
CAT: Black cat to come to your house means difficulties caused by treachery. Drive it away and avoid trouble.
CHAIN: If your chain breaks while on you means disappointments or a broken engagement of marriage.
CLOTHES: To put on clothes the wrong way out is a sign of good luck; but you must not alter them, or the luck will change.
CLOVER: To find a four-leaf clover means luck to you, happiness and prosperity.
COW: Coming in your yard or garden a very prosperous sign.
CRICKETS: A lucky omen. It foretells money coming to you. They should not be disturbed.
DOG: Coming to your house, means faithful friends and a favorable sign.
DEATH-WATCH: A clicking in the wall by this little insect is regarded as evil, but it does not necessarily mean a death; possibly only some sickness.
EARS: You are being talked about if your ear tingles. Some say, "right for spite, left for love." Others reverse this omen. If you think of the person, friend, or acquaintance who is likely to be talking of you, and mention the name aloud, the tingling will cease if you say the right one.
FLAG: If it falls from the staff, while flying it means danger from wounds inflicted by an enemy.
FRUIT STONES OR PIPS: Think of a wish first, and then count your stones or pips. If the number is even, the omen is good. If odd, the reverse is the case. Five pips is a symbol of five misfortunes.
GRASSHOPPER: in the house means some great friend or distinguished person will visit you.
GRIM: The large black dog, a symbol of Death.
GRIM REAPER: Omen of Change and Death.
HORSESHOE: To find one means it will bring you luck.
KNIVES: crossed are a bad omen. If a knife or fork or scissors falls to the ground and sticks in the floor you will have a visitor.
LADYBIRDS: betoken visitors.
LOOKING GLASS: To break means it will bring you ill luck.
MAGPIES: One, bad luck; two, good luck; three, a wedding; four, a birth.
MARRIAGE: A maid should not wear colors; a widow never white. Happy omens for brides are sunshine and a cat sneezing.
MAY: "Marry in May, and you'll rue the day."
NEW MOON: on a Monday signifies good luck and good weather. The new moon seen for the first time over the right shoulder offers the chance for a wish to come true.
NIGHTINGALE: Lucky for lovers if heard before the cuckoo.
OWLS: are evil omens. Continuous hooting of owls in your trees is said to be one of ill-health.
PIGS: To meet a sow coming towards you is good; but if she turns away, the luck flies.
RABBITS: A rabbit running across your path is said to be unlucky.
RAT: A rat running in front of you means treacherous servants and losses through enemies.
RAVEN: To see one, means death to the aged or trouble generally.
SALT: spilled means a quarrel. This may be avoided by throwing a pinch over the left shoulder.
SCISSORS: If they fall and stick in the floor it means quarrels, illness, separation of lovers.
SERPENT OR SNAKE: If it crosses your path, means spiteful enemies, bad luck. Kill it and your luck will be reversed.
SHOES: The right shoe is the best one to put on first.
SHOOTING STARS: If you wish, while the star is still moving, your wish will come true.
SINGING: before breakfast, you'll cry before night.
SPIDERS: The little red spider is the money spider, and means good fortune coming to you. It must not be disturbed. Long-legged spiders are also forerunners of good fortune.
TOWEL: To wipe your hands on a towel at the same time with another, means you are to quarrel with him or her in the near future.
WHEEL: The wheel coming off any vehicle you are riding in means you are to inherit some fortune, a good omen.
WASHING HANDS: If you wash your hands in the water just used by another, a quarrel may be expected, unless you first make the sign of the cross over the water.
