The ancient art of reading tea leaves in a cup is quite simple and can be learned in no time. Although psychics throughout the centuries have used it as a system of divination, anyone can learn to master the techniques involved. In no time you’ll be making predictions about the future for friends and family. You do not need to possess any psychic abilities; all that is really required is patience to understand the various symbols and their meanings. However, as with all divinatory systems, consistent use can have the effect of developing and stimulating your natural intuitive ability.
Adding clairvoyance to the skill will give you deeper insight into the metaphysical energy surrounding the process. Reading tea leaves is a fun way to stimulate your imagination and tap into your unconscious mind and listen to your inner self for answers to problems or dilemmas you may have. The process also ties in with Carl Jung’s theory of the ‘collective unconscious’, where one’s intuition is not limited by the constraints of space or time. It is through this that tealeaf readers can see a person’s past, present or future.
The ancient practice of interpreting the patterns made by the tea leaves in the cup is called tasseography, also known as tasseomancy or thasology. “Tasse” or “tass” is an Arabic word meaning small cup or cup. The art also includes the reading of coffee grounds and wine sediments. In China and Japan, drinking tea had a ceremonial use and an aid to meditation. A reader would look for omens in the patterns and shapes that remain after drinking the tea. Although tea leaf reading is associated with gypsy fortune tellers and Victorian parlor games, its roots began in Asia, ancient Greece, and the Middle East. In recent history, it has close links with the Scottish and Irish tradition, as well as with all of Eastern Europe.
Historically, a psychic often had a special cup that they used for readings. Also, a special spoon can be used to give it a sense of ritual. The cup, saucer and spoon should be washed or cleaned first by soaking them in hot soapy water and rinsing them in cold water. Modern psychics use mugs with astrological markings printed on the inside. This not only gives a reading of the tea leaves, but also provides information based on the astrological signs. The cup should have a wide rim and should be plain inside, as any pattern would conflict with the interpretation of the leaves.
Part of the ritual of reading the tea leaves is in the act of sitting down and enjoying the tea in the company of other drinkers, as this allows you to relax and collect your thoughts. Typically, psychics choose not to use commercially produced small tea leaves, instead opting for the larger type, ie Jasmine or Erl Gray etc. The person having the reading is asked to place a measure of tea into a hot pot or directly into a china cup. Some psychics ask that the person receiving the reading stir the dried leaves before placing them in the teacup or teapot. This is considered similar to shuffling tarot cards before reading. Boiling water is poured over the tea while the person receiving the reading stirs the teapot or cup. At the same time, he or she should focus on the particular question to which they would like an answer. The kettle is shaken and the tea is poured into the cup.
When the tea is cold enough to drink, the person receiving the reading drinks the liquid while continuing to focus on the question. The person to whom the tea leaf is read should leave about a quarter inch of tea in the bottom of the cup. Then the cup should be rotated with the left hand three times clockwise so that the tea leaves are suspended. It is then quickly flipped upside down onto a napkin, which has been placed on the plate, thus leaving the tea leaves on the bottom and sides of the cup.
To interpret the images, it can be helpful if you slightly squint while looking at the sheets and let your imagination run wild. Make a mental note of what you see; start reading the cup in a clockwise direction, the handle representing the day of the teacup reading should face the reader Leaves near the rim of the cup are more important than those near the bottom background. Some psychics say that images looking counterclockwise represent the meaning moving away, while images looking clockwise mean the person requesting the reading is moving. towards the event.
The interpretation of the symbols can be exactly as they appear, for example, a house, it can mean satisfaction and home, or symbolically, that is, combined with a bell, it can mean good news or an invitation on the way. Contradictory images imply indecision in the person’s mind. Sometimes the top of the cup is considered lucky and the bottom is considered unlucky, but you should use your intuition and common sense when deciding this. The size of the symbol can give you a clue as to its importance. The border represents the present or things that may happen in a few days or weeks. The bands predict the future. The fund predicts a very distant future.
Like learning most things, the more you practice, the better you’ll get. The same applies to the art of tea leaf reading, the more skilled you are. The secret is to trust your gut, try not to let your logic interfere with what you see. At first you may only be able to see vague shapes, but with perseverance your competence and confidence will grow. The list of symbols and meanings below is far from complete, but it will get you started. It would also be useful to buy a book with more
full list of interpretations or alternatively there are many resources available on the internet. Ultimately, the interpretation should be left to the reader, and no two readers are the same. The main thing about interpreting what you see is learning to trust your intuition and instincts. You may find that certain symbols have a particular meaning just for you and vary from the meanings listed below.
Symbols and interpretations:
Plane: – Travel, go up in the world.
Anchor:- Finish a trip.
Angel: – A blessing from your guides.
Bell: – Good news, I mean, wedding, etc.
Bird:- Good fortune on your way.
Book :- Look for more information.
Bottle:- Charm, good social life.
Mariposa: – None serious about a relationship.
Clock: – Act now, a meeting will happen soon.
Moon: – Change.
Cruz:- Problems but positive result.
Cobweb: something guarded or protected.
Dagger: – Fallout or conspiracy ahead.
Dog:- A faithful friend.
Flag: – Stay fast for good fortune.
Fish: – Spiritual progress.
Door:- Change of circumstance, proceed with confidence.
Heart: – Happy emotional things.
Key: – Solutions revealed soon.
Ladder: – promotion, improvement.
Mountain:- Problems, attainable goal.
Ring:- Changes for the better.
Scales: – Decisions need to balance things.
Trees: – A new beginning.
Teapot: – Affectionate friends.