6THE GOLDEN FORTUNE-TELLER
depended on; but if at the bottom of the cup, you have to dread the effects of envy or jealousy.
The Lily, at the top or in the middle of the cup, signifies tho consulting party has, or will have, a virtuous spouso; if at the bottom, the reverse. In tho clear, it denotes long and happy life; if clouded, or in tho thick, it portends very great trouble or vexation.
The Cross, be there one or more, generally predicts adversity. As its position varies, so do the circumstances. At the top, in the clear, it denotes the party’s misfortunes near at an end; but if in the middle, or at tho bottom, in the thick, the party must expect many severe trials; if with dots, either in clear or thick, it promises a speedy change of sorrow.
The Clouds, if more light than dark, you may expect a good result from your hopes; but if black, you must give it up. Surrounded by dots, they imply success in all your undertakings.
The Sun is an emblem of great luck and happiness, if in the clear; but in the thick it denotes a great deal of sadness; if surrounded by dots or dashes, an alteration will speedily take place.
The Moon, if in the clear, denotes high honours, if in the thick parts, sadness without great prejudice; but if at the bottom of the cup, fortunate both by sea and land.
Mountains.—If only one, it indicates the favour of people of high rank; but several of them, in the thick, are signs of powerful enemies; in the clear, tho contrary.
Trees.—One tree only, if it bo in the clear or thick part, points out lasting good health; several trees denote your wish will be accomplished; if they are encompassed with dashes, your fortune is in its blossom, and requires time to bring it
