Coffee divination
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:59 am
When I was a kid, my mom and her friends would gather and one of them would read coffee sludge. It seemed like a lot of fun for us kids and we would also ask the lady to scry with our cocoa. Still, I never looked at it as something really serious, until I found out this particular lady (who is actually my Godmother) had predicted my mom's first and third grandchildren will be girls and I will be an art person at the time when I was in an Advanced school for Maths and Natural Science.
So basically, you use the coffee sludge as you would tea leaves. Still, there are some rules - how to make the coffee and how to swirl and such, which I'm going to try and explain in this thread. I hope you'll find it interesting.
Here we go: For starters you need white china coffee cup and saucer. Preferably real china, but really any would do. Coffee (well, obviously), made the "Turkish way". This means you don't make it in a machine or anything, but take a pot and put water. After the water starts to boil, put 2 tea spoons of coffee in. Be careful, because when you put the coffee, it may go all over the place. Once it goes up, take it out the heat, then when it settles, put it back. Do that 3 times. After that, you pour into the cup without straining it. You can have sugar, milk or cream with your coffee, it doesn't have effect on the scrying.
After you drink all your coffee, you should have only sludge in your cup. Now take the cup with your right hand and swirl the sludge to the right 3 times so the sludge will go to the sides of the cup. Now turn your cup upside down over the saucer and put your middle finger on the bottom of it. Wait for about 10 minutes and you can start divining.
Start with the saucer. This is where important events from the personal life of the person are "Written".
Next is the cup itself (I'll write some of the figure meanings).
Finally, put your thumb on the inside bottom of the cup and make a fingerprint near the cup handle. This is a way to see if your desire will come true.
Time to put some meanings to the figures: (this is going to be a translation, so it won't be in alphabetical order, not at first anyway).
А - A great victory. You'll win all your personal battles.
Iceberg: Danger in a situation you consider safe. Unexpected obstacle.
Angel - Bringer of good news or a letter. It may also mean proposal or a new relationship.
Arch - A big change, connected to travel or marriage. May also mean a new house.
Harp - Harmony in love.
Balcony - look around, you have enemies who you consider friends.
Balloon - something's bothering you, but soon everything will be OK
Drum - talk, gossip, schemes your way. They may be a source of serious scandals.
Walking stick - Some trouble in your relationship with someone older than you.
Walking stick next to a human - sickness which will last long.
Baby - if you have a child - you are going to have some troubles with your child. If you don't, it means you don't have a reason to worry.
Gallow - failure.
Shuckles - troubles you don't know about yet.
Buffalo - a symbol of sorrow.
Buffalo near a road - someone close to you needs emotional support.
Bull - a very good sign, symbolizing a great future.
Jewelry - an expensive and valuable gift.
Boot (boots) - good fortune, easy walk on your path. If they are headed towards the handle - some obstacles on the road and possible failure.
Beans - poverty, financial trouble.
Bowler hat - new job, new employer or promotion.
Lock - this is your locked luck. Whatever problems you have, it won't be easy to solve them.
Axe - you need to be decisive. If the axe is in the middle of the cup - don't be afraid of a journey, it'll bring you more than you expect. If it's on the bottom - you'll soon have more children in the family, possibly foreigners.
Beetle - a hard task that will surprise you.
Razor - unexpected and fast separation.
Ivy - a true friend you can always rely on.
Bouquet - a joyful meeting, love confessions, happiness, many positive and emotional moments.
Bride - Scandal, sickness, may mean a cheating partner. For the single people - an unexpected marriage.
Bottle - a nice surprise. If there are many bottles - a warning about sickness.
Desk - new job, unexpected promotion.
Owl - gossip
B - disaster.
Wagon - if only one, you are to be married soon, if many, you'll be invited to a wedding.
Barrel - a big party
Vase - If there are no flowers - bad news about someone you love, but you need to stay away if not asked for help. If there are flowers, you'll have many choices. It's up to you to choose the right path.
Eyebrows - on the top of the cup - you are a good hearted person and others value your friendship. On the bottom - unexpected difficulties.
Scales -
on the top - you depend on an older woman.
- In the center - depts are due and you need to do something about it quickly.
- Surrounded by a face - you are about to have a trial in court, one you'll win.
- Near a rooster - great joy and good fortune for your children. They will make you proud.
Bicycle - a difficult journey.
Reptiles - people around you may betray you.
Wreath - success in everything you start.
Chain
- binding to a job that will take all your spare time.
- enforced marriage.
Fan - Your partner may be cheating.
Weathercock - you're going to need help making a difficult decision .
Villa - scandals between relatives.
Fork - inclination towards good life. You'll get rich, but be careful, you may have backstabbing people around you.
Waterfall - Cleansing of all troubles, personal, financial and work related.
Soldier - you'll have to ask someone on a high position for help
Crow - some troubles at home.
- with it's wings spread - you and your rivalries will solve the problem together.
- down, near the bottom, you may have a trauma.
- up near the edge - small wound.
- surrounded by arrows - death in the family.
- wings spread and beak open - someone from the family will move out for a long time.
Door - you need to be careful, your deams depend on other people.
Volcano - you'll be a victim of someone's wraith or be a victim of your own uncontrollable emotions.
Question mark - you may have or are about to receive an offer, but you need to think it through and not make rush decisions.
Wolf - jealousy
Willow - melancholy, followed by optimism.
Windmill - you earned your success.
Raven - not so good news about someone close to you.
Necklace - success and a present. If it's not whole - you may end a relationship - personal or work related.
Head - an outside influence on your life.
- in the center - a much younger friend will be a strong influence on your life.
- face up - you'll receive help from a younger person who will be your protector from this moment on.
- face down - danger
- in profile - you need serious support, but don't worry, you'll find it soon.
- face near the bottom - someone loves you but only shows you, not anybody else.
Nest - new home, good relationships in the family. If there are eggs - expect children in the family soon.
Ox - prosperity
Gondola - a trip for pleasure.
Comb - be careful - someone near you is trying to use you. You'll hear a lie.
Paddle - you don't need to worry about little things.
Bracelet - proposal
Grapes - happiness
Mushroom - you or someone close to you has an opportunity for growth.
Pigeon - loyalty and honesty in the family May also mean people who gossip against you won't succeed.
Pot - you'll be offered a position that will grant you power and you'll be able to work for the people.
Geese - unexpected guests from far away.
I hope you like this, soon I'll add some more info on the figures in the cup. If anyone has more info, please feel free to add to the thread.
So basically, you use the coffee sludge as you would tea leaves. Still, there are some rules - how to make the coffee and how to swirl and such, which I'm going to try and explain in this thread. I hope you'll find it interesting.
Here we go: For starters you need white china coffee cup and saucer. Preferably real china, but really any would do. Coffee (well, obviously), made the "Turkish way". This means you don't make it in a machine or anything, but take a pot and put water. After the water starts to boil, put 2 tea spoons of coffee in. Be careful, because when you put the coffee, it may go all over the place. Once it goes up, take it out the heat, then when it settles, put it back. Do that 3 times. After that, you pour into the cup without straining it. You can have sugar, milk or cream with your coffee, it doesn't have effect on the scrying.
After you drink all your coffee, you should have only sludge in your cup. Now take the cup with your right hand and swirl the sludge to the right 3 times so the sludge will go to the sides of the cup. Now turn your cup upside down over the saucer and put your middle finger on the bottom of it. Wait for about 10 minutes and you can start divining.
Start with the saucer. This is where important events from the personal life of the person are "Written".
Next is the cup itself (I'll write some of the figure meanings).
Finally, put your thumb on the inside bottom of the cup and make a fingerprint near the cup handle. This is a way to see if your desire will come true.
Time to put some meanings to the figures: (this is going to be a translation, so it won't be in alphabetical order, not at first anyway).
А - A great victory. You'll win all your personal battles.
Iceberg: Danger in a situation you consider safe. Unexpected obstacle.
Angel - Bringer of good news or a letter. It may also mean proposal or a new relationship.
Arch - A big change, connected to travel or marriage. May also mean a new house.
Harp - Harmony in love.
Balcony - look around, you have enemies who you consider friends.
Balloon - something's bothering you, but soon everything will be OK
Drum - talk, gossip, schemes your way. They may be a source of serious scandals.
Walking stick - Some trouble in your relationship with someone older than you.
Walking stick next to a human - sickness which will last long.
Baby - if you have a child - you are going to have some troubles with your child. If you don't, it means you don't have a reason to worry.
Gallow - failure.
Shuckles - troubles you don't know about yet.
Buffalo - a symbol of sorrow.
Buffalo near a road - someone close to you needs emotional support.
Bull - a very good sign, symbolizing a great future.
Jewelry - an expensive and valuable gift.
Boot (boots) - good fortune, easy walk on your path. If they are headed towards the handle - some obstacles on the road and possible failure.
Beans - poverty, financial trouble.
Bowler hat - new job, new employer or promotion.
Lock - this is your locked luck. Whatever problems you have, it won't be easy to solve them.
Axe - you need to be decisive. If the axe is in the middle of the cup - don't be afraid of a journey, it'll bring you more than you expect. If it's on the bottom - you'll soon have more children in the family, possibly foreigners.
Beetle - a hard task that will surprise you.
Razor - unexpected and fast separation.
Ivy - a true friend you can always rely on.
Bouquet - a joyful meeting, love confessions, happiness, many positive and emotional moments.
Bride - Scandal, sickness, may mean a cheating partner. For the single people - an unexpected marriage.
Bottle - a nice surprise. If there are many bottles - a warning about sickness.
Desk - new job, unexpected promotion.
Owl - gossip
B - disaster.
Wagon - if only one, you are to be married soon, if many, you'll be invited to a wedding.
Barrel - a big party
Vase - If there are no flowers - bad news about someone you love, but you need to stay away if not asked for help. If there are flowers, you'll have many choices. It's up to you to choose the right path.
Eyebrows - on the top of the cup - you are a good hearted person and others value your friendship. On the bottom - unexpected difficulties.
Scales -
on the top - you depend on an older woman.
- In the center - depts are due and you need to do something about it quickly.
- Surrounded by a face - you are about to have a trial in court, one you'll win.
- Near a rooster - great joy and good fortune for your children. They will make you proud.
Bicycle - a difficult journey.
Reptiles - people around you may betray you.
Wreath - success in everything you start.
Chain
- binding to a job that will take all your spare time.
- enforced marriage.
Fan - Your partner may be cheating.
Weathercock - you're going to need help making a difficult decision .
Villa - scandals between relatives.
Fork - inclination towards good life. You'll get rich, but be careful, you may have backstabbing people around you.
Waterfall - Cleansing of all troubles, personal, financial and work related.
Soldier - you'll have to ask someone on a high position for help
Crow - some troubles at home.
- with it's wings spread - you and your rivalries will solve the problem together.
- down, near the bottom, you may have a trauma.
- up near the edge - small wound.
- surrounded by arrows - death in the family.
- wings spread and beak open - someone from the family will move out for a long time.
Door - you need to be careful, your deams depend on other people.
Volcano - you'll be a victim of someone's wraith or be a victim of your own uncontrollable emotions.
Question mark - you may have or are about to receive an offer, but you need to think it through and not make rush decisions.
Wolf - jealousy
Willow - melancholy, followed by optimism.
Windmill - you earned your success.
Raven - not so good news about someone close to you.
Necklace - success and a present. If it's not whole - you may end a relationship - personal or work related.
Head - an outside influence on your life.
- in the center - a much younger friend will be a strong influence on your life.
- face up - you'll receive help from a younger person who will be your protector from this moment on.
- face down - danger
- in profile - you need serious support, but don't worry, you'll find it soon.
- face near the bottom - someone loves you but only shows you, not anybody else.
Nest - new home, good relationships in the family. If there are eggs - expect children in the family soon.
Ox - prosperity
Gondola - a trip for pleasure.
Comb - be careful - someone near you is trying to use you. You'll hear a lie.
Paddle - you don't need to worry about little things.
Bracelet - proposal
Grapes - happiness
Mushroom - you or someone close to you has an opportunity for growth.
Pigeon - loyalty and honesty in the family May also mean people who gossip against you won't succeed.
Pot - you'll be offered a position that will grant you power and you'll be able to work for the people.
Geese - unexpected guests from far away.
I hope you like this, soon I'll add some more info on the figures in the cup. If anyone has more info, please feel free to add to the thread.