| Shape
Description |
Implication |
 |
| Baby |
Financial
problems of a minor nature. |
| Ball |
Changes
are imminent. |
| Bat
|
Rivalry;
unforeseen problems. |
| Bell
|
Welcome
news. |
| Bird |
A
good luck omen signifying improved circumstances. |
| Boat |
A
change of plans or unexpected trip. Successful
business negotiations. |
| Book |
If
closed, the end of a relationship. If open,
proceed with your plans. |
| Bottle
|
Protection
from danger. |
| Branch
|
A
birth in the family. |
| Butterfly
|
A
frivolous occasion. |
| Cabbage |
A
time of change, usually for the better. |
| Cactus
|
Courage
and perseverance. |
| Candle
|
A
new friendship. |
| Cat |
Guard
against deception and avoid doubtful deals. |
| Chain
|
A
symbol of love or marriage. |
| Circle |
Successful
conclusion to a project. |
| Clock |
A
time of reassessment; plan ahead more carefully. |
| Clover
|
Good
future prospects. |
| Coffin
|
Failure
in business. |
| Conch
Shell |
News
from abroad brings improvements. |
| Cot |
A
fresh enterprise. |
| Crescent
Moon |
A friend's advice proves helpful. |
| Cross
|
A
sacrifice. |
| Cup
|
A
good omen denoting bounty; a new friendship. |
| Dagger |
Warning to beware of false friends. |
| Dog |
A trustworthy friend; fidelity. |
| Drum |
An exciting and unexpected invitation. |
| Duck |
Financial help from a friend. |
| Egg |
Beneficial change and new projects. |
| Eye |
Careful planning will pay dividends. |
| Fan |
Guard against indiscretion. |
| Fish
|
An
omen of good luck. |
| Hammer |
A challenging situation that demands strength.
|
| Heart |
Reliable friend, or a proposal of marriage. |
| Kite
|
Unexpected
difficulties. |
| Ladder |
A new venture will prove successful. |
| Lines
|
If
straight and unbroken : success. If wavy
or broken : disruption. If parallel: an
important journey. |
| Loop |
Confusion or entrapment. |
| Mouse
|
Neglected
opportunities or loss. |
Hot
tea poured in a white or cream coloured cup
is swirled thrice. The cup is then turned upside
down on a saucer to drain the liquid off. The
reading is one from the dregs left behind in
the cup. Leaf-formations closest to the rim
indicate immediate occurences whereas those
at the bottom signify future happenings. Formations
near the cup-handle imply home affairs. Work
situation and business matters are related to
those on the opposite side.