Telling Fortunes by Tea Leaves

oo, are objectionable for the same reason, and a fluted cup is even worse. A plain, even surface is required, with no pattern of any kind, as this has a tendency to confuse the symbols. In

t should then be taken in the left hand, and turned three times from left with a quick swing. Then very gently, slowly, a

thers prefer the mind to be as far as possible free from any definite thought or desire, simply allowing it to dwell on such abstract subjects as flowers or the weat

direct result of those few seconds turning that the pictures and signs are created, the subconscious mind directing

ing them. This is important, but no disturbance will take place if the moisture has been properly drained away. The h

onsulting. The leaves near the rim denote such things as may be expected to occur quickly; those directly beneath the handle indicate present a

give a consultant some idea as to when an event may be expected; but if there

having been carried out as directed, the tea-leaves will

as a further means of divination, the

ere is also the objection that it is more difficult to manipulate in the turning. Nevertheless, it is found to giv

represents the home, or if the consultant is away from home, the present abode, and also events near at hand. The more distant circle

ter the symbols in the cup have been exhausted, it will often be found that this seconda

e carefully poured away. The saucer should be held inverted for a few seconds, otherwise when it is placed upright, the remaining moisture will disturb the tea-leaves. The symbols are r