Divination by coffee grounds is a divination practice that was widely used by the odalisques (harem concubines) of Turkish rulers, who guessed from the coffee sediment which one would be chosen by the Sultan for the night. At present, this type of divination is still practiced in Turkey and North Africa, keeping 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, oriental coffee), which left sediment at the bottom of a cup or saucer, came to France. This article will tell you about this fortune-telling practice, as well as the meaning of the symbols on the coffee grounds.
The origin of divination practice
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 divination became known at the end of the 18th century in France, the Balkan countries and Central Europe after a series of Turkish military campaigns. Gradually among the Europeanelite, this type of divination has become popular.
Fortune telling on coffee grounds is an ancient tradition
The art of divining coffee residue is as old as coffee itself. A Turkish drink and the practice of divination are an integral part of enjoying and interesting conversation associated with coffee. Turkish coffee is the only one with which it was possible to guess correctly, because it leaves behind thick at the 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. The interpretation of fortune-telling on coffee grounds was carried out by professional fortune-tellers and esotericists.
Tasseography
Prediction of both tea and coffee drinks is known as tasseography. As in any method of divination, 50% are certain professional knowledge and abilities of the fortuneteller, and the remaining 50% are pure intuition and life experience.
The practice of divination on coffee grounds traditionally consists of tipping over a cup covered with a plate with coffee residue. In this case, the mass should spread along the walls of the cup. Looking at the dry coffee grounds left on the cup, fortunetellers are engaged in the interpretation of symbols. Most manuals advise to accompany this rite with conspiracies and prayers.
Pre-training
For coffee divination, you need a light plain porcelain coffee cup and a natural coffee drink. These are required subjects for this practice. Mosta suitable drink for divinatory practice is made by brewing two tablespoons of coarse ground coffee and one tablespoon of regular ground coffee per cup. The sediment that formed at the bottom of the cup after the coffee was drunk, and will answer all the questions of a person who wants to tell fortunes.
The process of drinking this delicious ancient drink plays a huge role. 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 some of the remaining drink at the bottom.
How to guess correctly?
It is necessary to brew three teaspoons of coffee. Leave to stand and drain the water so that only coffee grounds are at the bottom. This method is used to find out a prediction for someone who is guessing. And the fate of the client can be found out by examining the coffee grounds at the bottom of the cup from which he drank coffee. Whether the thick is fresh or old does not matter much. The main rule is that it should be almost dry at the moment when divination practice begins.
Take a clean white saucer and wipe it thoroughly. Pour the thick on a plate, but only half the contents. Let the thick settle and cool. Then tilt the saucer in all directions for 1-2 minutes. Then carefully pour the entire contents of the plate into another vessel. There should be no liquid left on the saucer, a little residue of the thick. A diverse arrangement of coffee residues and is a setsmall images that will predict your future.
Emotional state is an important feature
It is important to know that in order for the fortune-telling practice to be effective and as accurate as possible, you need to drink a coffee drink while in a relaxed state. As experience shows, the lack of mood or a negative or unstable emotional and psychological state affects what signs and in what order are formed on the mug. If you drink coffee in a hurry, without any desire to engage in this fortune-telling practice, or being in a stressful state, then it is unrealistic to correctly interpret the symbols. There will be no legible marks on the bottom.
The meaning of the figures on the coffee grounds
Many bulging lines can mean a joyful and long old age. If there are not very many lines, then they indicate the stabilization of 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 a long journey awaits you, which will be very positive. If there are points on the line, then on the journey you may expect obstacles and problems. If the line stretches to the edges of the plate, then you are expected to visit a foreign country.
Major circles are interpreted as receiving financial benefits. A circle with four large dots, if a woman is guessing, portends her the birth of children. Two circles - twins or twins will be born. Carefully study the shape of the resulting circle. If it is closed, then most likely a son will be born, if not, a daughter. If oneof circles enclosing four points, stands next to a curved winding line, this means that the child will be talented. In case the curvy line created a second circle near the small circle, this is a sign that the child will be a brilliant scientist or inventor.
The wreath marks a good attitude from famous personalities. Diamonds portend success in love relationships, as well as a series of victories over the opposite sex. If a certain number of rounded figures form 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 in the middle of the drawings, promises a peaceful death, which will not 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 figurines promise success in business and business. The triangle will bring you a respected and high position. And if three triangles are located side by side, then this means that soon you will become a rich person.
Meaning of symbols
Consider these:
A tree, above all, is a sign of growth and progress. This symbol appears in the coffee grounds when stagnation gives way to favorable human development. The tree is also an omen of good he alth. Yesterday's financial and other materi althe investment will be profitable and will soon pay off
- If a symbol similar to the outlines of a fly has formed in the thick, then this psychologically symbolizes severe restrictions and obligations, which are not a very positive sign. It also indicates that unscrupulous people will try to take advantage of 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 good luck, it will come to a person through acquaintance and the appearance of influential personalities in your environment. This will open up new professional or career prospects. This sign allows you to both give and receive, this is an important life exchange. If the outline of lightning appeared on the coffee grounds, this means that a person can count on the fact that one of his projects will be successful, but another undertaking will fail. In the sphere of love, lightning symbolizes light flings 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 entangle you in bad deeds. However, it doesn't matter, continue on your way as if nothing happened.
- Pyramid - a symbol of the continuation of the eternal movement, which is life. In this case, the interpretation is that there is a blockage of the natural life cycle in which you are currently living, this is not good or bad, it can be useful for certain people, and annoying for someone.
- The staircase isascension symbol. This sign means progress, creates new opportunities, restores communications. However, as in real life, the ladder must keep balance, otherwise, after climbing, 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 sign of a rose on the coffee grounds is a wonderful symbol that portends a meeting of the second half and a long strong relationship.
- As you know, clover brings good luck. Clover as a symbol in this fortune-telling 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 only on the good will of fate.
How are numbers and letters interpreted?
Of course, each predictor interprets the numbers on the coffee grounds in his own way, but let's take traditional interpretations:
- 1 - meeting the second half, success in love;
- 2 - black bar, disease;
- 3 - good luck in business;
- 4 - favorable solution to the issue;
- 5 - someone is spreading rumors;
- 6 - a strong marriage based on mutual love;
- 7 - happiness in family life;
- 8 - quarrel with family and friends;
- 9 - meeting new people;
- 10 - success, new opportunities await you.
Thisthe 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.
A - win expected;
- B - power in your hands;
- B - losses;
- G - it is necessary to put candles to St. George;
- D - lack of money;
- E - career success;
- F - heavy conversation;
- З - pleasure and pleasure;
- And - rash acts that will entail consequences;
- K - go to church, tests await you;
- L - lucky in love, you will find happiness;
- M - economic success;
- N - anxiety awaits;
- Oh - travel is planned.
Of course, all professional fortune tellers interpret letters in coffee grounds in different ways.
Conclusion
Of course, this should be treated with a little skepticism. Because only the Universe has all the information. It is necessary to gain experience, a specific experience of practice, so as not to doubt the results. It also has a certain meaning which symbols are located nearby, since they play a big role in the interpretation of fortune-telling on coffee grounds. It must be said that only practice and extensive experience will allow you to correctly interpret coffee symbols. Sometimes it's worth asking for help from a real experienced fortune teller.
