A DICTIONARY OF SYMBOLS

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Macaroni.—This proclaims the sad fact that you must endeavour to make sixpence do the work of a shilling.

Mace.—Promotion, a position of authority and achievement.

Machine.—See Automatic Machine.

Madonna Lily.—This flower means perfection and peace, and the assurance of love and truth.

Magnet.—You will be drawn by an irresistible attraction towards someone for whom you will eventually feel more dislike than affection.

Magnifying Glass.—You are given to such exaggeration that it amounts to untruthfulness.

Magnolia.—This tree brings calm and peaceful conditions after a time of unrest.

Magpie.—"One for sorrow, two for mirth, three for a wedding, four for a birth"; this ancient saying well explains the meaning of seeing magpies in the tea-leaves.

Mahl Stick.—See Artist's Mahl Stick.

Mallet.—You will arrive at a wise conclusion in a difficult matter. See also Croquet Mallet.

Maltese Cross.—You will emerge from one source of vexation or trouble only to fall into another.

Man.—You may expect a visitor.

Man Carrying a Burden.—An unhappy marriage or an unfortunate love affair.

Man Carrying Mace.—This points to personal promotion or the advancement of someone dear to you.

Man Speaking from a Platform.—Public news or developments which will specially interest or concern you.
Marrow.—See Vegetable Marrow.

Mars.—This sign will often be seen, and indicates a courageous, energetic nature, fond of exploits and freedom, and shows a capacity for strenuous work; a fortunate symbol for a soldier.

Mask.—For a lover, this predicts that unpleasant facts will come to light, of which at present there is no suspicion, leading to an abrupt ending of the love affair.

Mass of Leaves.—Arrivals and departures about which there are little difficulties.

Mast.—This symbol must be read in connection with the surrounding signs.

 

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