A DICTIONARY OF SYMBOLS
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Padlock.—An open padlock means a surprise; a closed one, a
need for precaution.
Pagoda.—Foreign
travels.
Pail.—You will
be called upon to undertake a variety of things which you dislike.
Pails on Yoke.—In
the future you may hope for compensation for past trials and weariness.
Palace.—This portends
good fortune and favours.
Palette.—A hopeful
sign of success to an artist or to those associated with one; to
others, it suggests a need for deliberation and advice before embarking
upon a new work or enterprise.
Palm Tree.—This
is a symbol of honour, fame, and victory; increase of wealth, love,
and marriage.
Pampas Grass.—This
is a sign that you will make a pathetic endeavour to find happiness
in a life which is cast in a somewhat dreary lot.
Pan and His Pipes.—A
most cheering symbol which gives an assurance of happiness, future
prosperity, and delight.
Pansy.—This flower
is a symbol of understanding, modesty, and contentment; it is also
a pleasant indication of faithful friends and happy days.
Panther.—You may
expect to be shocked at the treacherous behaviour of a friend whom
you had always regarded as honourable.
Paradise.—See
Bird of Paradise.
Parallel Lines.—These
predict well-thought-out and smoothly running plans.
Parcels.—These
are shown by thick, square or round leaves.
Parrot.—This is
a sign of foreign travel, the making of many friends, and much mental
energy; sometimes it gives a hint that there is an inclination to
gossip and spread scandal.
Parsley.—Small
events will bring you satisfaction.
Peacock.—A sign
of the acquisition of property; a prosperous and happy marriage;
with other signs, an unfortunate friendship.
Peaked Cap.—The
arrival of a male visitor.
Pears.—Improved
social condition and other advantages; this fruit brings success
to a business man and to a woman a rich husband; one pear signifies
a birth or new plans.
Pedestrian.—An
important appointment or urgent business.
Pelican.—This
bird is a symbol of loneliness, separation, and yearning for the
unattainable; if it is flying you will receive news from those who
are far away in isolated parts of the world.
Pen.—See Quill
Pen.
Penguin.—This
strange bird indicates interesting news of expeditions and discoveries
in the northern regions.
Penknife.—This is an unfortunate symbol of enmity, disloyalty,
and jealousy.
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