A DICTIONARY OF SYMBOLS

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Chessmen.—These announce the fact that you will be troubled by matters which are difficult to adjust to your satisfaction, and you must expect a certain amount of anxiety and worry.

Chestnut Tree.—An event of interest and importance may be expected in the spring.

Chestnuts.—These show determination in carrying out a scheme which you think will benefit you.

Chicken.—This shows new interests and pleasures; if roosting, domestic tribulation; if flying, troublesome matters.

Child.—This is a sign that you will soon be making fresh plans or forming new projects; a child running means bad news or threatened danger; at play, tranquillity and pleasure.

Child Blowing Soap Bubbles.—Occasions of sadness and joy in quick succession.

Child with Dancing-Doll.—The gratification of a wish through an entirely unexpected means.

Child with Tambourine.—Pleasure, lightheartedness, coming good news.

Chimney.—Unless you are cautious you will take a false step; a chimney with smoke to be seen means that you are content, and find pleasure in daily routine and a somewhat commonplace life.

Chinaman.—There is someone who appears eager to serve you but in reality is far from being trustworthy.

Chinese Lantern.—False security, the evidence of which will soon be brought to your notice.

Chisel.—A symbol of losses, dismay, and trouble.

Christmas Tree.—This sign indicates that you may expect some special happiness at the Christmas season.

Chrysanthemums.—These beautiful flowers assure you of a long desired hope in connection with someone dear to you which will be realised in the autumn.

Church.—Courage, honour, and tranquillity; a legacy.

Churning.—This is a happy omen for good and successful results in all you undertake; you will be fortunate and will always take a turn in the right direction for your own happiness.

Cigar.—A wealthy friend or lover who will absorb all your thoughts; a broken cigar signifies a disagreeable incident or a quarrel.

Circle.—Money, presents, an engagement, faithful friends.

Clapper for Scaring Birds.—This sign proclaims that you are offended at small faults or failings in others, and are always eager to bring them into notice, but are blind to your own more obvious deficiencies.

Clarionet.—A pleasure which will be gratified in an unlooked-for manner.

Claw.—This symbol foretells scandal or evil influence.

Clenched Hand.—Indignation; disputes.

Clergyman.—Reconciliation in a long-standing feud.

Clock.—A sign that you desire to hurry over the present and arrive at a time to which you are looking forward.

Clouds.—These denote disappointment, failure of plans, and dismay.

Clover.—A very lucky sign of coming good fortune.

Cloves.—This symbol proclaims the desire for appreciation and the wish to appear at your best on all occasions.

Clown.—Your folly is apparent to everyone.

Clubs.—See Golf Clubs, Ace of Clubs.

Coach.—If with horses, you may look forward to a time of ease and luxury; if without horses, it warns you against an act of folly or a harmful indiscretion.

Coal.—Prosperity and good fellowship

Coal-Scoop.—This signifies domestic difficulties or vexation at the turn things have taken.

Coal Scuttle.—You will adapt yourself to unaccustomed circumstances requiring much energy.

Coat.—Sadness caused through a parting; if the coat is ragged, distressing news; without sleeves, failure in a new undertaking.

Cobbler.—This predicts a life of arduous and ill-paid work, poor health, and a struggle to make both ends meet.

Cobra.—A warning of grave danger to you or yours.

Cock.—A sign of forthcoming good news, of conquest and triumph.

Cockatoo.—This bird indicates disturbance in the home and some vexation with friends.

Cockchafer.—This predicts a bad harvest season; flying, the arrival of sudden news of a somewhat disagreeable nature.

Cocoanut.—Travel or interesting discoveries.

Coffee Pot.—Dependence on creature comforts; slight indisposition.

Coffin.—A bad omen of coming bereavement; a coffin with a sword beside it shows death of a soldier; with a flag, that of a sailor; with snowdrops, death of a child or infant.

Collar.—Perseverance in the face of obstacles will bring you a great reward.

Collar-Stud.—A reminder of some tiresome or disagreeable little duty which you would fain forget.

Columbine.—These flowers foretell the renewal of a former friendship which is brought about by means of an unthought-of meeting.

Comb.—You will find out that your confidence in someone was misplaced and this discovery will cause you much distress.

Comet.—Favourable weather; unusual and interesting events; to lovers it is an unfavourable omen of separation and blighted hope.

Compasses.—This sign implies that you may expect to travel and to spend your life in interesting activities.

Concertina.—This symbol proclaims dilatory habits and feeble wit.

Conductor.—See Music Conductor.

Convolvuli.—This flower shows feelings of sadness; love and hope which have lasted but a short time now leave only memories to which you cling.

Corks.—This sign shows the power of adapting yourself to your company, and of proving yourself useful in awkward situations.

Corkscrew.—This denotes that you will be vexed by inquisitive people who trouble you with questions.

Cormorant.—This bird is a symbol of agility, swift decisions, and the attainment of your ambition through the power of rapid thought and work.

Corn.—This is a pleasant omen of wealth and success.

Cornucopia.—This symbol predicts great happiness and unqualified success.

Cover.—See Meat Cover.

Cow.—A calm, contented state of mind, peaceful and prosperous days.

Cowslips.—A sign of joy; to the married it foretells a birth.

Crab.—Strife, family disagreements, an enemy.

Cradle.—A birth; a broken cradle, sorrow or anxiety about a child.

Crane.—Heavy burdens and anxiety are indicated by this symbol.

Crests.—These are often to be seen and must to some extent be read in connection with other signs in the cup; large crests indicate news of, or communications with, those in positions of authority; small crests, interesting family developments.

Cricket Bat.—A love of sport and a keen desire for fair play in all matters.

Crinoline.—This predicts that unless you retrench in your expenditure, you will have but a pittance to spend upon your dress.

Crocuses.—These flowers are an emblem of joy, and of radiant happiness in love.

Croquet-Mallet.—A cheerful and patient disposition, always making the best of things, is the meaning of this symbol.

Cross.—You must expect to meet with hindrances and obstacles in the way of your desires; sorrow and misfortune are also indicated by this symbol. See also Maltese Cross.

Crossed Keys.—A sign of authority, power and honour, and an assurance of comfort and help in times of difficulty or doubt.

Crown.—Advancement and honour; the attainment of your highest ambition.

Crutches.—This is an unpleasant sign of forthcoming illness or accident which causes lameness for the time being.

Cucumber.—A new plan successfully carried out.

Cup.—A large cup tells of a splendid opportunity coming your way which will insure your future success; a small cup means that a little anxiety is before you.

Cupboard.—Disappointment in money affairs.

Curtain.—This symbol proclaims that someone is hiding a matter from you which it would be to your advantage to learn; with other signs in the cup which are good you may conclude that the matter will be revealed to you shortly.

Custard-Glasses.—A signal of illness, possibly chicken pox or measles.

Cypress.—This tree indicates that you bravely face a difficulty, and finally overcome it by your own endeavours.