Reading tea leaves, also known as “tasseography”, is a relatively new form of divination compared to other types. It’s been around for centuries, but only recently has it become a popular form of divination.
The concept behind a tea leaf reading is that your energy gets infused in the leaves. After you finish your tea, the leaves will form certain symbols to send messages.
A tea leaf reading is a great way to gain insight into the future. It can also give you a fresh perspective on a particular problem.
Let’s look at the most common symbols and their meanings.
Understanding the Symbols of Tea Leaf Readings
As with any form of psychic reading, tea leaf readings rely heavily on intuition, experience, and personal style. There is no wrong way to read tea leaves because every reader has their style.
Some readers may interpret certain symbols as bad omens. The same symbols may be positive for some readers. It depends on your unique situation and the situation.
Tea leaf readings can be divided into several sections, including the past, the present, and the future. Most tea leaf readings use the bottom of a cup to represent the past, middle of the cup to show what is happening now, and the top of a cup for the future. Some readers may interpret these sections differently, or even ignore them.
There are four symbols that appear more frequently than others.
- Animals of different types
- Particular Objects
- Numbers consisting of 1 or 2 digits
- Mythical symbols and beings
Some symbols are easy to recognize, while others require more intuition because they lack distinction. It’s for this reason that tea leaf readings should only be performed by experienced readers.
Symbols can also be interpreted differently. It’s good to take notes, just like you would for any other kind of reading. If you are not sure about the message, think about it later and things might suddenly make sense.
Tiny Leaves, Dust
These are the most common types of symbols. When they are all together, and form an uninterrupted line they usually represent a journey. The dust settled usually gives more details about the journey.
The presence of heavier elements (such as dust or leaves) in the line indicates important things, either positive or negative. It depends on the situation.
Letters
Letters are also not uncommon in tea leaf readings. If you look closely, you will almost always see some letters. Some might not make much sense, so an experienced reader is needed.
If you see a capital letter, it’s most likely a place name or someone’s. It could be the name of a place or someone’s name.
If you see a P you may be preparing to go on holiday to Paris or you may be about meet a new person named Paul, which indicates a new relationship.
Past, Present and future
The past, present, and future details may be displayed differently depending on the style of the reader or the person you are contacting. It also depends upon the culture.
In superstitious Great Britain for example, the future can be seen at the bottom of the cup. The cup’s middle represents the present while the edges reveal details from the past.
In Eastern cultures, the opposite is true: the future is on the outside and the past is at the bottom.
It doesn’t matter where you are located, because any reader can pick a style that suits him or her. Some readers will find that one style is more accurate, while others may get more out of their readings by going the other way. It’s a matter of finding what works best for you.
Shapes and symbols
The same principle applies to dust and tea leaves. Different symbols could mean different things depending on the reader’s interpretation and how you can adjust them to your unique circumstances.
Interpretations can also vary depending on beliefs and superstitions.
If you see a round object with a thin string coming from it, this could be a balloon. If you are expecting a baby, this could be a sign to celebrate.
If not, it could also be a sign of an active social life. This means you enjoy going to parties, being out all the time, and hanging around with your friends regularly.
A balloon can also show restlessness, particularly if you are eager to leave for your next vacation. A holiday is a good reason to celebrate.
A shape can be interpreted differently. A round object could also be a ball, not just a balloon. It could be a balloon, showing you feel trapped inside a bubble.
It’s pretty simple to understand. A tea leaf reading is meaningless without adding any interpretations to the shapes and symbolism you see. Interpretation is something each reader does according to their experience. This is why it’s important to get your reading from an experienced professional.
Shapes can be read based on your current life situation, as well as other unique elements. These could range from worries and concerns, to good things and reasons for happiness.
Some readers may specialize in specific types of tea leaves or focus on certain areas of life such as relationships or career. This can improve the accuracy and relevance.