Telling Fortunes By Tea Leaves Part 18

SPIDER.--You may expect to receive an inheritance; with other signs, that you will be triumphant in disputed will or money settlement; several spiders foretell profitable transactions, sometimes a heritage of much wealth.

SPUR.--This symbol foretells that as the result of endurance and honest labour you will attain to honour.

SQUARE.--This formed of dotted lines indicates perplexity and dismay, and endeavour to extricate yourself from an embarra.s.sing situation.

SQUIRREL.--This is a sign of contentment and cheerfulness; although you may never be rich you will be loved by those around you and, on the whole, will lead a happy life.

STAR.--A lucky sign; if surrounded by dots, wealth and honour are foretold.

STEAMER.--A voyage, news from overseas, interesting events, according to other signs.

STEEPLE.--This denotes misfortune, bad luck; if it is crooked or bending it foreshows a coming disaster or crushing blow to your hope.

STEPS.--Unaccustomed work which will fall to your lot as a result of the illness of someone with whom you work or a.s.sociate.

STILE.--With a small amount of perception you will arrive at a right conclusion.

STILTS.--These show a desire to appear different in the eyes of your friends from that which you really are, and you will often fail in an effort to keep up this subterfuge.

STOCKS.--These sweet scented flowers foreshow an unexpected happiness with someone whom you have not seen for a long while.

STOCKINGS.--A present received or given is the meaning of this symbol.

STONES.--Little worries and vexations.

STOOL.--A large stool is a symbol of honour; a small one signifies that your success in life will be meagre.

STORK.--In summer, this bird tells you to beware of robbery or fraud; in winter, prepare for bad weather and a great misfortune; a stork flying predicts that whilst you hesitate in coming to a decision, a profitable chance is lost, the news of which will speedily reach you.

STOVE.--This symbol calls attention to the fact that trials and tribulations await you.

STRAW.--A bundle of straw foretells gain through industry.

STRAWBERRIES.--Pleasure and the gratification of your wishes are shown by this fruit.

STRAW HAT.--Modesty and simple pleasures.

STREET LAMP.--This is a sign of a foolish desire to draw attention to yourself.

STUD.--See COLLAR STUD.

STUFFED BIRDS.--A discovery that something upon which you had set your heart proves unsatisfying.

SUBMARINE.--Swiftly arriving news or events; sometimes the disclosure of a secret which will be of much personal value to you.

SUN.--This promises happiness, health, success in love, prosperity, and the beneficial discovery of secrets.

SUN BONNET.--A sign of originality, personal charm and attraction, sometimes coquetry.

SUNDIAL.--You are warned to take heed as to the way in which you spend your time.

SUNFLOWER.--This flower proclaims learning and a satisfactory conclusion in matters which are most interesting to you; it also implies that you may reasonably expect a scheme to work out greatly to your advantage.

SUSPENDERS.--These show precaution.

SUSPENSION BRIDGE.--A venture in which much is at stake but after a time of anxiety you arrive at final triumph.

SWALLOW.--A journey with a happy result; if flying, joyful tidings from someone you love; if several swallows are flying, they indicate a journey to a warm climate under very pleasant conditions.

SWAN.--This bird is significant of tribulation, troublesome conditions in the home, and sometimes of separation from those whom you love.

SWEEP.--The performing of an urgent disagreeable business will shortly fall to your lot.

SWEET WILLIAM.--This flower signifies that happiness in the past has tinged your future with sadness.

SWIMMING.--A brave endeavour to overcome your fear of an undertaking which must be faced.

SWING-BOAT.--By an act of folly, you forfeit the good opinion of someone with whom you most desire to be on terms of friendship.

SWORD.--This is a sign of danger, sudden illness, or even death; it also betokens slander and dangerous gossip; to lovers it is a bad omen of quarrels; a sword in its sheath shows honour and glory for someone dear to you; a broken sword predicts the triumph of an enemy.

T

TABLE.--This means suggestions and consultation; note the subject from the surrounding signs.

TAMBOURINE.--A symbol of lighthearted gaiety which will follow a time of gloom or worry. See also CHILD WITH TAMBOURINE.

TEA COSY.--To the unmarried, this is a sign that they will probably remain single; to the married, affection and comfort in the small things of life.

TEA-CUP AND SAUCER.--You may expect to hear something of much interest and pleasure in your "fortune."

TEETH.--These call attention to the fact that probably a visit to the dentist is required.

TELEGRAPH POST.--Hasty news by telephone or telegram.

TELEGRAPH WIRES.--You will transact important business by telephone or telegram.

TELEPHONE.--You will be put to considerable inconvenience through forgetfulness.

TELESCOPE.--This predicts the probability of trouble with your eyesight.

TENNIS NET.--This shows pleasures and social entertainments.

TENT.--A symbol of travel.

THIMBLE.--For a girl, this symbol implies that she will probably never marry; to the married, it predicts changes in the household.