Fortune telling on coffee grounds is a fortunetelling practice that was widely used by the odalisks (concubines from harems) of the Turkish rulers who guessed by coffee sediment which one would be chosen by the Sultan for the night. Currently, this type of fortune - telling is still practiced in Turkey and North Africa, preserving the old traditions.
The West got acquainted with this practice in the 18th century, when a recipe for Turkish coffee (or, as it is also called, Eastern coffee) came to France, which left a residue at the bottom of a cup or saucer. This article will talk about this divinatory practice, as well as the meaning of the symbols on the coffee grounds.
The Origin of Divination
The exact origin of this practice is unknown. Some sources claim that fortune-telling on coffee grounds has Mesopotamian roots, and later spread to the Ottoman Empire (modern Turkey) and other Middle Eastern countries. Scientists believe that this type of fortune-telling became known at the end of the 18th century in France, the Balkan countries and in Central Europe after a series of Turkish military campaigns. Gradually among the European elite, this type of fortune-telling became popular.
Fortune telling - an ancient tradition
The art of predicting coffee residues is as old as the coffee itself. Turkish drink and divination practice are an integral part of the enjoyment and interesting conversation associated with coffee. Turkish coffee is the only one with the help of which it was possible to correctly guess, because it leaves behind a thick bottom. It spread to Europe at the end of the 18th century, when it became popular and respected in Paris, from where it went to the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Germany. Interpretation of fortune-telling on coffee grounds was done by professional fortunetellers and esotericists.
Taseography
Prediction for both tea and coffee drinks is known as taseography. As in any method of fortune telling, 50% is certain professional knowledge and ability of a fortuneteller, and the remaining 50% is pure intuition and life experience.
The practice of fortune-telling on coffee grounds traditionally consists of overturning a cup of coffee leftovers on a plate. In this case, the mass should spread over the walls of the cup. Examining the dry coffee grounds remaining on the cup, fortune tellers interpret characters. Most manuals advise accompanying this rite with conspiracies and prayers.
Preliminary preparation
For coffee fortune-telling, you need a light plain coffee cup made of porcelain and a natural coffee drink. These are required subjects for this practice. The most suitable drink for divinatory practice is made by brewing two tablespoons of coarse ground coffee and one tablespoon of ground coffee per cup. The precipitate that formed at the bottom of the cup after the coffee is drunk will answer all the questions of the person who wants to tell fortunes.
A huge role is played by the process of drinking this delicious ancient drink. To begin with, the person who conducts the ritual should focus on the question, formulate it clearly and think about it, pour freshly brewed coffee, let it brew for two to five minutes. Drink, leaving a little remaining drink on the bottom.
How to guess?
You need to brew three teaspoons of coffee. Leave to stand and drain the water so that there is only coffee grounds at the bottom. This method is used to find out the prediction for the fortuneteller. And the fate of the client can be found by examining the coffee grounds at the bottom of the cup from which he drank coffee. Whether it will be thicker fresh or old - it does not really matter. The basic rule is that it is almost dry at the moment when the divinatory practice begins.
Take a clean white saucer and wipe it thoroughly. Pour the thick onto a plate, but only half the contents. Let the thick stand and cool. Then, for 1-2 minutes, tilt the saucer in all directions. Then carefully pour the entire contents of the plate into another vessel. There should be no liquid left on the saucer, a few residues are thick. A diverse arrangement of coffee residues and is a lot of small images that will predict your future.
Emotional state is an important feature
It is important to know that in order for divinatory practice to be effective and as accurate as possible, you need to drink a coffee drink while in a relaxed state. As experience shows, a lack of mood or a negative or unstable emotional and psychological state affects what signs and in what order are formed on the circle. If you drink coffee in a hurry, without any desire to engage in this divinatory practice, or being in a stressful state, then it is unrealistic to correctly interpret the symbols. There are no readable signs at the bottom.
The meaning of figures on coffee grounds
A lot of convex lines can mean a joyful and long old age. If the lines are not very many, then they talk about stabilizing the financial situation. If there is a line in the center of the saucer, the length of which is 2-3 centimeters, then this means that you will have a long journey, which will be very positive. If there are points on the line, then obstacles and problems may await you on your journey. If the line stretches to the edges of the plate, then a visit to a foreign country awaits you.
Large circles are interpreted as obtaining financial benefits. A circle with four large dots, if a woman guesses, heralds the birth of children. Two circles - twins or twins will be born. Carefully study the shape of the resulting circle. If he closes, then most likely a son will be born, if not - a daughter. If one of the circles enclosing the four points, stands next to the curve with a winding line, this means that the child will be talented. If the winding line created a second circle near a small circle, this is a sign that the child will be a brilliant scientist or inventor.
A wreath marks a good attitude from famous personalities. Rhombuses portend success in love relationships, as well as a series of victories over the opposite sex. If a certain number of rounded figures are formed in front of you, then problems and troubles await you. However, if a triangle appears at the end of these figures, then patience will be rewarded, and dreams will come true. The cross, which is located in the middle of the drawings, promises a calm death, which will happen very soon. Four adjacent crosses predict a long and severe illness. Three crosses sometimes promise success in society, and possibly in a career.
A large number of squares means a lot of trouble and grief. Oval figures promise success in business and business. The triangle will bring you a respected and high position. And if three triangles are located nearby, then this means that soon you will become a rich person.
Character Meaning
Consider these:
- First of all, a tree is a sign of growth and progress. This symbol appears in the thick of the coffee when stagnation gives way to favorable human development. The tree is also an omen of good health. Yesterday's financial and other material investments will be profitable and will soon pay off.
- If a symbol has formed on the thick, similar to the outlines of a fly, then this symbolizes psychologically severe restrictions and obligations, which are not a very positive sign. It also indicates that unscrupulous people will try to use you or your money, it will be necessary to act with greater firmness and remove them from their environment and, finally, find peace.
- The bell symbolizes luck, it will come to a person by meeting and the emergence of influential personalities in your environment. This will open up new professional or career prospects. This sign allows you to both give and receive, it is an important life exchange. If the outline of lightning appears on the coffee grounds, this means that a person can count on one of his projects to be successful, but another initiative will not succeed. In the realm of love, lightning symbolizes light affair and sex.
- The octopus is a symbol of hellish spirits. The meaning of the symbol on the coffee grounds is quite simple. Other people may have bad intentions and will embroil you in bad deeds. However, it does not matter, continue your journey as if nothing had happened.
- The pyramid is a symbol of the continuation of the eternal movement, which is life. In this case, the interpretation is that there is a blockage in the natural life cycle in which you now live, it is neither good nor bad, it can be useful for certain people, and annoy someone.
- The staircase is a symbol of climbing. This sign means progress, creates new opportunities, restores communication. However, as in real life, the ladder must keep a balance, otherwise after the ascent, a fall may occur, which will be fatal. This is a good omen if you are careful.
Flower symbols
Consider these:
- Rose is a symbol of love in all its glory. This flower marks feelings and speaks of true and pure love. The rose sign on the coffee grounds is a wonderful symbol that portends the meeting of the second half and a long strong relationship.
- As you know, clover brings luck. Clover as a symbol in this fortunetelling practice is interpreted in the same way: luck will play a big role in the future in all areas of life. However, do not rely solely on the good fortune of fate.
How are numbers and letters interpreted?
Of course, each predictor in his own way interprets the numbers on the coffee grounds, but let's take the traditional interpretations:
- 1 - meeting the second half, success in love;
- 2 - black streak, disease;
- 3 - good luck in business;
- 4 - a favorable solution to the issue;
- 5 - someone is spreading rumors;
- 6 - a strong marriage based on mutual love;
- 7 - happiness in family life;
- 8 - a quarrel with family and friends;
- 9 - meeting new people;
- 10 - success, new opportunities await you.
This practice is distinguished by the fact that there are no small or insignificant details in it, and fortunetellers try to interpret even letters in fortune-telling on coffee grounds.
- B - power is in your hands;
- In - losses;
- G - it is necessary to put candles to St. George;
- D - lack of money;
- E - career success;
- F - heavy conversation;
- Z - pleasure and pleasure;
- And - rash acts that will entail consequences;
- K - go to church, you are waiting for the test;
- L - lucky in love, you will find happiness;
- M - economic success;
- N - expect anxiety;
- Oh - travel is planned.
Of course, all professional fortunetellers make different interpretations of letters in fortune-telling on coffee grounds.
Conclusion
Of course, it is worth treating this with a small amount of skepticism. Because only the Universe has all the information. It is necessary to gain experience, a concrete experience of practice, so as not to doubt the results. What symbols are located nearby are also of certain importance, since they play a large role in the interpretation of fortune telling on coffee grounds. It must be said that only practice and extensive experience will correctly interpret coffee symbols. Sometimes you should ask for help from a real experienced fortune teller.