| d144 | Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Acorn |
At top, slow growth; at bottom, good health. |
2 |
Airplane |
Long journey; a rise in social position. |
3 |
Anchor |
At top, stability and rest; at bottom, safety. |
4 |
Apple |
Achievement; if bitten into, temptation. |
5 |
Arrow |
Point down, bad news; up, good news. |
6 |
Axe |
Difficulties; if at top, overcoming of difficulties. |
7 |
Baby |
Fretting and small worries. |
8 |
Bag |
A trap; if open, escape, from a trap. |
9 |
Ball |
Variable fortune, as ball bounces up and down. |
10 |
Balloon |
A celebration or party soon. |
11 |
Basket |
A treat, award, compliment, recognition. |
12 |
Bell |
Announcement; the nearer the top, the better. |
13 |
Birds |
Good news (see also species of birds). |
14 |
Boat |
A visit from a friend, protection, inheritance. |
15 |
Book |
If open, good news; if closed, hidden secrets. |
16 |
Bottle |
Drunkenness, temptations offered. |
17 |
Broom |
A new home; a thorough house-cleaning. |
18 |
Bush |
A secret friend or secret opportunities. |
19 |
Butterfly |
Fickleness of friends. |
20 |
Candle |
Ask for and receive help from others. |
21 |
Cat |
Gossip; black, luck; cat-head, female false friend. |
22 |
Chain |
Engagement, wedding; sequence of events. |
23 |
Chair |
A guest is coming. |
24 |
Circle |
Success, completion; with dots, a baby. |
25 |
Clock |
Better health if medical help is sought soon. |
26 |
Clouds |
Trouble; with dots (rain), many problems. |
27 |
Coin |
Money count the coins to tell how much. |
28 |
Cross |
Death, a funeral, suffering, sacrifice. |
29 |
Cup |
Reward of merit; overturned, justified criticism. |
30 |
Dagger |
Danger from self or others; beware injury. |
31 |
Dish |
Trouble at home; matters require cleaning up. |
32 |
Dog |
Good, true friend; at bottom, friend needs help. |
33 |
Door |
Opportunities arise through an odd event. |
34 |
Duck |
Money, and false gossip about money. |
35 |
Eagle |
Success by soaring over obstacles. |
36 |
Egg |
If unbroken, success; if broken, failure. |
37 |
Envelope |
Good news; with dots, news of money. |
38 |
Eye |
Look sharp; be cautious; you may be psychic. |
39 |
Face |
A change is coming, it may be a setback. |
40 |
Fan |
Flirtation, but it comes to nothing in the end. |
41 |
Feather |
Insincerity, undependability, lack of focus. |
42 |
Fence |
Limitations, minor setbacks, easily mended. |
43 |
Finger |
Extra emphasis on whatever it points to. |
44 |
Fire |
At top, achievement; at bottom, danger, haste. |
45 |
Fish |
Increase of wealth or increase in family. |
46 |
Flag |
Danger if you compromise your integrity. |
47 |
Flower |
Compliments, tokens of love and esteem. |
48 |
Fly |
Domestic annoyances require your attention. |
49 |
Forked Line |
You must soon make a decision. |
50 |
Fruit |
Prosperity, a successful outcome to labour. |
51 |
Gate |
Opportunity, future success beckons. |
52 |
Glass, Water |
Integrity and temperance. |
53 |
Glass, Cocktail |
Dissatisfaction with life. |
54 |
Goat |
Beware stubborn people; they may be enemies. |
55 |
Grapes |
Good health, fertility, happiness; inebriation. |
56 |
Gun |
Anger, discord, strife; danger where it points. |
57 |
Hammer |
Hard work is needed; avoid complainers. |
58 |
Hand |
Open, a friendly helper; closed, an argument. |
59 |
Hat |
Improvement, a new role or a new job. |
60 |
Hawk |
Suspicion and jealousy; watch with care. |
61 |
Heart |
Love, pleasure, romance, a thrilling meeting. |
62 |
Horse |
Galloping, good news; head only, a lover. |
63 |
Horseshoe |
Good luck, a winning bet, good fortune. |
64 |
Hourglass |
You must decide something soon. |
65 |
House |
Security and safety; parents. |
66 |
Insect |
Minor problems require immediate attention. |
67 |
Jewels |
Gifts will be offered to you. |
68 |
Kettle |
Minor illness; don’t worry; friends will help. |
69 |
Key |
Success, prosperity, understanding. |
70 |
Kite |
Ascent in social position by the help of friends. |
71 |
Knife |
A broken friendship; a justified fear. |
72 |
Ladder |
Job promotion, a rise in life, advancement. |
73 |
Lamp |
At top, a feast; at side, secrets revealed. |
74 |
Leaf |
Change in health |
75 |
Letter |
News; If cross near, death, if coins, a gift. |
76 |
Lines |
If straight, progress; if wavy, uncertain path. |
77 |
Lion |
An influential friend in a position of authority. |
78 |
Lock |
Obstacles too strong to overcome. |
79 |
Man |
Near handle, a visitor; elsewhere, a pen-pal. |
80 |
Moon |
A change in plans. |
81 |
Mountain |
Great goals beset by difficulties. |
82 |
Mouse |
Someone is stealing from you. |
83 |
Mushroom |
At top, country life; at bottom, growth. |
84 |
Nail |
Injustice, unfairness, unrighteous punishment. |
85 |
Necklace |
Whole, admirers; broken, losing a lover. |
86 |
Nest |
Save your money; take care of your home. |
87 |
Needle |
Recognition, admiration. |
88 |
Oak Tree |
Strength, health, long life; betterment. |
89 |
Octopus |
Danger. |
90 |
Ostrich |
Travel abroad. |
91 |
Owl |
Gossip nearby; a wise person will protect you. |
92 |
Palm Tree |
Success, honour. |
93 |
Palm Leaf |
Victory, martyrdom. |
94 |
Parasol |
A new lover. |
95 |
Parrot |
Foreign journey; people talk about you. |
96 |
Pig |
Greed and carelessness. |
97 |
Pin |
A new job awaits. |
98 |
Pine Tree |
High achievement. |
99 |
Pipe |
Reconciliation of a friendship. |
100 |
Pistol |
Danger is near. |
101 |
Plough |
A struggle ahead; hard going. |
102 |
Purse |
At top, profit; at bottom, loss. |
103 |
Question Mark |
Be cautious; future unsettled. |
104 |
Rabbit |
Bravery to overcome a fear of disaster. |
105 |
Rainbow |
The most difficult time is now over. |
106 |
Rake |
Watch details lest you stumble. |
107 |
Raven |
Bad news; love disaster; death for the aged. |
108 |
Rider |
Good news from afar, especially in finances. |
109 |
Ring |
At top, marriage; at bottom, betrothal. |
110 |
Ring, Broken |
Divorce or broken engagement. |
111 |
Rose |
Popularity, romance. |
112 |
Scales |
Balanced, justice; unbalanced, injustice. |
113 |
Scissors |
Quarrels, possibly separation. |
114 |
Sheep |
Good fortune; a friend does your bidding. |
115 |
Shell |
Good news from over the sea. |
116 |
Ship |
At top, a journey; at bottom, a safe journey. |
117 |
Shoe |
Hard work leads to a change for the better. |
118 |
Sickle |
Illness, sorrow, and pain. |
119 |
Snake |
An enemy, and wisdom to discern who it is. |
120 |
Spider |
Good luck, a reward for industrious work. |
121 |
Spoon |
Generosity. |
122 |
Squirrel |
Save up now for future times of want. |
123 |
Stairs |
Orderly progress leads to eventual success. |
124 |
Star |
Health, happiness, hope; absolute success. |
125 |
Sun |
Joy, success, power, children, well-being. |
126 |
Sword |
Small quarrels turn into serious arguments. |
127 |
Table |
A social gathering at which you’ll find favour. |
128 |
Teardrops |
Sorrow and tears. |
129 |
Tent |
Travel for which you are not well prepared. |
130 |
Thimble |
Changes at home; a need for mending. |
131 |
Tortoise |
Criticism, usually beneficial. |
132 |
Tower |
Disappointment and possible ruin. |
133 |
Triangle |
Something unexpected will happen. |
134 |
Turtle |
Slow progress; a sluggard is near to you. |
135 |
Umbrella |
Trouble, but you will be protected. |
136 |
Vase |
A friend needs your help. |
137 |
Violin |
A self-centered person. |
138 |
Volcano |
Harmful and emotional words may erupt. |
139 |
Wagon |
A wedding will ensue. |
140 |
Wasp |
Your romantic problems are due to a rival. |
141 |
Wheel |
If whole, good fortune; if broken, loss. |
142 |
Wings |
Messages from Heaven. |
143 |
Wolf |
Cunning and jealousy. |
144 |
Zebra |
Adventures overseas. |
Tea Leaf Symbols (d144)
Citation
Catherine Yronwode, https://mystictearoom.com/wiki/A_Basic_List_of_Tea_Leaf_Symbols