The time dedicated to predicting the future is approaching.
As in every respectable end of the year, horoscopes, tarot cards, sibyls and numerology are called into question with the hope that upcoming events are ready to smile upon us.
This year we can try caffeomancy.
Like coffee, caffeomancy is a form of divination of Arab origin that is performed by reading coffee grounds.
It is part of tasseomancy and is a practice that spread during the period of maximum expansion of the Ottoman Empire, first in the Balkans and subsequently in Europe at the end of the 17th century following the Ottoman military campaigns.
Each method of divination has its own peculiarities and coffee divination interprets the figures that form inside and outside the cup with the coffee grounds. The symbols are the key to interpretation. The figures drawn inside the cup represent the future, while the residues that slipped onto the saucer represent the current situation.
For a correct reading it is best not to move the plate as the position in which the figures appear has a fundamental aspect for divination.
If you want to try, remember that the person performing the divination must concentrate well before rotating the cup between their hands to try to interpret the signs consolidated on the inside walls of the cup.
Below, a small handbook and a dictionary of symbols from A to Z.
Let’s start with coffee: the most used is “Turkish coffee”, obtained from a mixture of very fine coffee powder and water, brought to the boil in a metal saucepan. Pour the mixture into a white porcelain cup with a saucer, let it decant, cool and drink it without sugar. Drink only the liquid part of the coffee, leaving the residues of the difficult-to-swallow coffee and water mixture at the bottom of the cup.
Close the cup with the saucer upside down, resting your fingers on it and making short rotations of the cup, while you concentrate on the aspects you want to discover. When you feel ready, turn the cup and saucer upside down on the table. The cup is always left to rest upside down on the saucer until its bottom has cooled, placing a finger on it to test the heat. When it is sufficiently cold, turn it upside down and proceed.
Another type of coffee you can use is “Greek coffee,” which is obtained from a very fine blend of lightly roasted coffee. You need to dissolve 3 teaspoons of coffee in boiling water in a metal saucepan, with the addition of 2 or 3 teaspoons of sugar. Then, pour the mixture into a white porcelain cup and wait a minute for it to settle. Sugar, in addition to being a sweetener, acts as a glue for images. Concentrate and drink 3 or 4 sips, each sip a thought, of the still hot coffee, changing the position of your mouth on the cup. When you feel ready, swirl the remaining coffee in the cup. After 5 or 6 rotations, turn it upside down on a plate – without touching it – to drain the coffee. Place the cup on a paper towel and let it rest upside down until the coffee grounds have become dry and stable – about 3 minutes. During the rotating movements, some of the coffee tends to come out and settle on the outside, forming images. Start reading from the outside and then move on to the inside by tipping the cup.
The figures are divided into: positive, the light negative, the dark and dense ones.
The identification of the subject represented by the figures must be a spontaneous process and must recall to mind the image of the figure in its reality.
A
FIR: Inner search that leads to loneliness
ACROBAT: Dangers to consider if we want to ally ourselves with someone
AIRPLANE: Sudden departure. New love relationships.
NEEDLE: Arguments in love or at work, beware of gossip.
TREE: Desire for success.
APRICOT: Acquaintance with a hypocritical person who will only show their best side.
WINGS: The day will pass quickly.
ALTAR: Marriage, job satisfaction, wishes that come true.
BEEHIVE: Useless chatter that hinders a decision, desire for tranquility.
LOVE: Scams hatched by untrue friends to beware of.
DUCK: Return of borrowed money.
ANCHOR: Possible trip or relationship with a foreigner, luck and stability in business.
RING: Sincere and lasting love, total success, added agreement, if broken the paths of love and business separate.
STILL UPSIDE DOWN: Failure.
ANGEL: A spiritual guide, protection from moral or physical harm, love, good news.
CORNERS: An accident from which you will emerge unharmed.
RIGHT ANGLE: An important decision to make.
ANIMAL: Friends if pets, new experiences and independence if wild animals, beware of enemies if wild animals in the act of attacking.
BEE: Luck, success, things will go in the right direction, good news on the way.
EAGLE: Triumph over problems and obstacles.
SHRUB: A void in affections that will soon be filled.
BOW: New opportunities, new roads will open up.
RAINBOW: Hope for the future.
HARP: Desire for fun and play, success in the artistic field.
CLAW (hook): Be careful not to take risks.
AXE: Some adverse forces are working against you, difficulties on the way.
DONKEY: Stubbornness against all possible logic.
B
WHALE: Professional success.
CROSSBOW: An enemy hinders our work, family quarrels.
DANCER: Sociality.
VANE: Bad news in affections, rival in love.
FLAG: Beware of a friend who seems trustworthy.
COFFIN: The end of something.
BOAT: Visit coming, travel.
BARRIERS: Difficulties that must be overcome.
STICK: Pay attention to health.
GLASS: Capricious partner, pay attention to health.
LIBRA: Obtaining what is deserved, if the scales are not equal there will be unfair treatment, relationships with justice.
MOUTH: Clarifications in love that involve unpleasant changes, uncomfortable truths about someone in the family.
BAG: Unexpected earnings.
BARRELS: A lack in life (love, money, etc.) or goals not achieved.
BOTTLE: Pleasant moments, do not lose sight of physical health.
BOUQUET: Compliments from an admirer.
PITCHER: Good health.
CATERPILLAR: Things will not always go this way, a change is coming.
OX: Sacrifices to achieve a goal, strong commitment at work that is not repaid with adequate satisfaction.
C
CAMEL: With perseverance, problems are overcome.
BELL: Unexpected good news in the family or from very close friends.
CANDLE: Help and support, you will be shown the way.
BARKING DOG: Warning from a friend.
DOG: Protection from a powerful friend.
HAIR: Stress, anxiety, restlessness, attention to health.
HAT: Change is coming, job offer.
HOOD: Affective problems that should not be hidden and must be faced.
GOAT: The partner is deciding to leave due to too many tantrums.
CARROT: Opportunity or unexpected fortune.
WHEELBARROW: Moments of joy with friends.
CART: Job transfer, unexpected successes.
CARRIAGE: A journey, either physical or mental.
HOUSE: Family, security, family help, if there is a circle nearby, upcoming house purchase.
SAUCEPAN: A great love arrives.
CASTLE: Promotions.
CHAIN: Marriage or contract.
KNIGHT: Love on the way for a woman, help at work for a man.
HORSE: Desire to escape, rebellion, transgression.
CORKSCREW: Solution to many problems.
CIRCLE: Completion, sentimental or professional fulfillment.
BUSH: Deceptions will come to light, old health problems will reappear.
BASKET: Recognition, reward for merit.
KEY: Unexpected prospects or future projects, if the handle is on the outside good news.
CHURCH: Wedding or funeral.
NAIL: Jealousy and difficulties in the sexual sphere.
CYLINDER: An important person will help in work, envy in work lurks, if we flaunt our wealth.
CYPRESS: Old rust to be erased.
CLUBE: Someone tries to make you do something against your will.
HOURGLASS: You must act immediately.
COLUMN: Success.
KNIFE: Separation, breakup of a friendship or love, obstacles.
SHELL: Good news, happiness in relation to water.
RABBIT: Courage and patience are necessary.
BROKEN CUP: Valid criticism must be accepted.
CROWN OF CROSSES: Unexpected death within a year.
CROWN: Success, honor and respect due.
CROW: Bad news at work, wait for better times in business.
CROSS: Sacrifice, unhappiness.
SPOON: Help from third parties.
HEART: Love, marriage.
D
LADY: Betrayals of one’s woman, for a woman: purchases of superfluous things will create economic damage.
DOLPHIN: Financial gains, usually from something accomplished in the past.
MONEY: Economic difficulties, sacrifices.
DIAMOND: A jewel as a gift.
DEVIL: Dangerous gestures suggested by an untrustworthy person, sexual temptations.
FINGER: Beware of a problem in the present or immediate future.
WOMAN-Marriage, if a male figure is nearby; a mother in need of attention if associated with a child; a woman ready to do anything for love if on horseback; a sincere friend if with a flower; job promotions and economic successes if in line with other women.
DRAGON: Beware of a disappointment.
E
IVY: Lovers and faithful friends.
ELEPHANT: A long journey, physical or mental, that will make you wiser.
SWORD HILT: Fight many enemies with positive results, pass exams.
F
FACE: New friendship.
SICKLE: Romantic disappointments, end of something, accident, death.
BUTTERFLY: Beginning of a carefree period.
LIGHTHOUSE: Beware of dangers.
HORSESHOE: Luck.
MATCH: Sexual desire, love.
THREAD: Financial deceptions, scams, unrepaid loans.
WINDOW: Wait patiently for positive events, if opened theft.
RIBBON: Birth of a child who will bring changes and allow you to overcome difficulties.
FLOWER(S): Luck, true love, sincere friendships, happiness, wishes that come true.
FLUTE: Disappointment in friendship or love.
LEAF(S): Good news, health, positive developments, money.
ELVE: A prank could cause trouble.
SCISSORS: Argument.
FORK: Loss of money or position.
BROKEN FORK: A wish will not come true.
FORK: Emotional problems sublimated with food, unresolved knots from childhood still influence the present.
FOREST: Confused, unclear thoughts.
ANT: Work, achieving goals, success after hard work.
OVEN: We see the fruits of what we have slowly built, satisfaction and recognition at work.
ARROW: The consultant is on the right path regarding some aspects of his life.
WHIP: Deserved criticism, a serious examination of conscience.
FRUIT: See pear or apple.
RIFLE: Difficulties in business.
LIGHTNING: Bad luck.
SMOKE: Failure of projects and disappointments in the emotional sphere.
FIRE: Strong emotion, passionate love or hate.
G
CAGE: Illness, limitations.
GALLERY: Illness of a family member that requires long-term care, need foresight.
ROOSTER Need to be humble if you want to keep a friendship.
LEG: Satisfaction at work achievable little by little.
SHRIMP: Remembering the lesson of a recent past.
CAT: Relationships with hypocritical people.
ICE CREAM: Cooling of a love relationship, bone pain.
ACORN: Luck, especially at the beginning of a new venture.
JACKET: Beware of lung disease, a job where you wear a uniform.
SKIRT: Sympathy and cheerfulness in the company of friends.
STEPS: Obstacles at work due to evil people.
GRAINS: Wealth.
WHEAT: Birth of a child, large family.
BUNCH: A betrayal of the partner will be discovered.
OWL: Prudence.
I
HANGED MAN: Financial disasters just passing by.
ANVIL: Trust from people who expect a lot from you.
INSECT: Small problems and causes of irritation.
L
MAZE: Courage.
LAMP: Clarity in something that has caused worries.
FLASH: Excitement.
CLOCK HANDS: Illness in the family.
LEGEND: Intellectual work, cultured friends.
LEO: Strength of spirit.
LETTER: Incoming news.
BOOK: Legal problems, listen to the advice of others before acting.
LINE: Quiet day, if it is straight; Unforeseen events if it is sinuous; optimism if it is pointing upwards; pessimism if it is pointing downwards; single = advancement, double = journey; lines that cross decisions that influence the course of existence.
LANGUAGE: Gossip.
PADLOCK: A problematic situation will be resolved in another city.
SNAIL: Peaceful existence without unexpected events.
MOON: Luck, good news, if waxing; the opposite if waning; love if it is upwards.
WOLF: Theft.
M
HANDCUFFS: Trouble with the law.
MANGER: Birth or conception of a child or initiative.
HAND: Visit from a friend.
SEA: Changes in the emotional and work spheres.
HAMMER: The body needs a lot of movement.
MASK: Deception.
BUNCH OF FLOWERS: Happiness in love.
APPLE: Knowledge of something that will be of great use, economic successes, a temptation will put you to the test.
BISHOP’S MITRE: Meeting with a spiritual master.
SPRINGS: An attractive but aloof person will enter your life.
COINS: Money on the way.
MOUNTAIN: Ambitions.
FLY: A period of poor health, depression.
N
NOSE: Unpleasant news about work.
SHIPWRECK: Theft, Loss, Vain hopes.
SHIP: Help that will eliminate a worry, money or goods through an inheritance, a win or unexpected luck.
NEST: Happy family.
MUSICAL NOTE: Artistic interests.
CLOUDS: Temporary problems.
NUMBER: The number that appears indicates in how many days something important will happen, it can also be a sign of luck and should therefore be played.
CLOUDS: Setbacks.
O
OBELISK: Life full of joy.
GLASSES: Health problems.
EYE: Psychic abilities, believing in your intuitions, attention to the world around you, someone is watching you.
UMBRELLA: Protection, help will arrive at the right time.
EAR: Good news, don’t listen to gossip.
CLOCK: Important appointment not to be missed.
BEAR: Danger, especially in the economic-financial field.
P
PAN: Affective suffering will generate changes.
BALLOON: Little control over one’s existence.
PALM: The desire for a trip comes true.
BREAD: Period of prosperity and abundance.
TROUSERS: Children need more sweetness.
SLIPPER: Brief love.
PARROT: Visit from a relative.
PEACOCK: News will bring serenity.
PEN: Lack of clarity.
POT: Problems, accusations.
PEAR: A ceremony is approaching.
FISH: We will receive help in secret.
FISH: Success.
PIGEON: Motor problems, determination that will achieve the prefigured objective.
FOOT: Journey overseas.
TONGS: Fear of an illness.
BAT: Friends who gossip behind your back.
PYRAMID: You need to focus on the spiritual aspect of life.
GUN: Gossip.
FEATHER: Instability, a known person is not trustworthy, is not sincere.
BROKEN BRIDGE: Failed solution to a problem.
BRIDGE: Overcoming difficulties, new opportunity.
DOOR: Opportunity on the way.
PRISON: Requited love.
DAGGER: Fear, worries, tense situations.
FIST: Arguments and disputes.
POINTS: Money.
QUESTION MARK: Indecision.
Q
FOUR-LEAF CLOVER: Great luck.
QUADRUPED: Displeasure.
R
SPIDER’S WEB: Protection from negative forces that exceed your control.
SPIDER: Perseverance rewarded.
RAZOR: Relapse into an illness.
RAKE: Enjoying momentary happiness.
NET: Beware of traps because danger looms.
RECTANGLE: Intense sexual activity.
REPTILE: Betrayal.
HEDGEHOG: Introverted, difficult person.
SWALLOW: Reconciliation with a loved one.
ROSE: Good health.
ROSARY: Fear in the future.
WHEEL: Luck, a turning point in life.
S
BAG: Something important like a new job or a raise.
LADDER: Advancement, progress.
COCKROACH: Luck.
BOX: A gift, family scandal.
SCEPTER: Authoritarian partner.
BROOM (BRUSH): “sweeping” away all problems, new home, new attitude.
CHEST: A relationship with a person (or situation) ends.
BUCKET: Frustrations due to a modest job.
OCCUPIED CHAIR: A new person is entering the reader’s life.
EMPTY CHAIR: Abandonment of a person.
SAW: Unbearable partner.
SADDLE: Seize the opportunities that come your way.
SNAKE: Healing, a friend, believed to be trustworthy, will hurt us.
STOOL: Disinterested help from a generous person.
MERMAID: Temptations.
SUN: Happiness, confidence.
SWORD: Dangerous enemy, period of hard work.
EAR OF GRAIN: Prosperity, end of economic problems.
FENCE: Obstacles.
STAR: Luck, positive changes.
BOOT: Increase your efforts if you want to achieve your goals.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: Peace and harmony.
OSTRICH: Untrustworthy friend.
T
TABLE: Meeting, party, attention to work.
CUP: Efforts noticed by others and rewarded.
TEAPOT: Be content with an existence within the four walls of your home.
CURTAIN: Adventurous period, a new job that could radically change your life.
SKULL: Danger, risks, death.
MOUSE: Beware of friends.
TAURUS: Do not retreat from your positions, it is necessary to show strength and determination.
TRIANGLE: Success, if one angle is pointing upwards the opposite if it is the inverted.
TRIDENT: Gain through the sea, sea voyage or a sailor to come, if the teeth are pointing upwards; if downwards, loss through the water.
CLOVER: Luck.
TRUMPET: Radical changes due to a great love.
THRONE: Success at work, social growth.
U
PERCHED BIRD: Waiting for news, a package or a letter.
FLYING BIRD: News on the road.
NAIL: Beware of enemies or friends with a double face.
MEN IN A LINE: Good results in your career.
MAN ON HORSE: Unexpected help from a friend.
BLACK MAN: Relationships with a man with dark skin or hair.
EGG: Success assured by good projects and hard work.
V
WAGON: Inheritance.
SUITCASE: Travel.
SPADE: Dismissal.
VASE: Abundance of material goods.
OLD WOMAN: Abandoned, introverted, lonely person.
FAN: Love, anniversaries, parties, you must not hide the truth if you do not want to have problems in the future.
COMMA: Danger to avoid.
SCREW: Shyness.
FOX: Cunning and many resources, especially in business.
FACE: A person thinks of you intensely.
VULCANO: Manifestation of something hidden until now, frustration, anger.
Z
PAW: Violent person.
DOORMAT: Poor health.
Now it’s your turn and good future!
