A DICTIONARY OF SYMBOLS

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Oak Tree.—This is a good omen of wealth, strength, and attainment of cherished hopes; for a lover, it predicts happiness and prosperity in marriage.

Oar.—Sport; amusements; a broken oar denotes recklessness for which you will pay dearly; for a lover or husband, this means affliction.

Obelisk.—This foreshows honour and wealth.

Oil-Can.—Work and worry are foretold by this sign.

Onions.—You may expect that something which you supposed was a secret will be discovered, possibly through treacherous friends.

Opera-Glasses.—You are in danger of losing the confidence of your friends because of your inquisitive questions.

Orchids.—These give a pleasing assurance of coming good fortune and a life of ease and wealth.

Organ.—This must be read in connection with other signs around it; sometimes it means a wedding, death, or realised ambition; to a musician, it is a good omen of achievement. See also Barrel Organ.

Ostrich.—This symbol points to achievement in creative work; if running, you may look for startling news and rumours of public upheavals.

Otter.—You must expect to receive a disagreeable shock through some unpleasant spite on the part of those of whom you have always thought well, and regarded as loyal and affectionate friends.

Overcoat.—You may expect to have changes in your life and become of much importance.

Owl.—A bad omen of illness, misfortune, and poverty; if flying, you will receive tidings of grief; to lovers this bird is a symbol of bad news or unpleasant rumours; to those who are contemplating new work or enterprise the owl should be regarded as a warning to proceed with caution.

Ox.—An ox in his stall implies hospitality, domestic peace and abundance.

Oysters.—These are a sign of enjoyment and expensive tastes, also that you will appreciate the pleasures of life more in your later years than in your youthful days.