A DICTIONARY OF SYMBOLS
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Rabbit.—An indication of illness for a child; a dead rabbit
means domestic duties which will bore you, sometimes financial worry;
several rabbits suggest that you must depend upon your own efforts
for your amusements and must be content with simple ones; a rabbit
on its hind legs predicts that a new plan or idea will bring you
great success.
Rag Doll.—This
implies a simplicity that sometimes verges on folly.
Railway Signal.—This
symbol may be seen at "danger" or "all clear."
Its meaning must be read in accordance with other signs.
Ram.—An unpleasant
person whom you would do well to avoid is indicated by this sign.
Rake.—This implement
denotes a persevering nature which should bring you a liberal measure
of success in whatever you undertake; it also indicates luck in
speculation.
Rat.—Treachery
and other impending troubles, are foreshown by this unpleasant symbol.
Raven.—This bird
is an omen of gloom and despondency, disappointment in love, separation,
failure in work; it is also a symbol of death for the aged.
Razor.—Quarrels,
also a warning against interference in other people's affairs; to
lovers this sign foretells disagreement and separation.
Red-Hot Poker.—This
flower suggests that you are likely to bring yourself within the
range of unpleasant criticism by your flaunting manner.
Reptile.—This
is a bad omen of coming misfortune, treachery, or illness.
Rhinoceros.—This
animal denotes a risky proceeding into which you plunge without
hesitation, although your friends and relations will try to persuade
you to give up your scheme, but your indifference to the opinion
of others prevents any chance of their being successful.
Rider.—This brings
good news from overseas of business and financial affairs.
Rifle.—Strife
and calamity are shown by this sign.
Ring.—With dots
around, a contract or a business transaction; with the figures of
a man and woman, an engagement or wedding is foretold.
River.—A sign of
trouble and perplexity, sometimes illness and bereavement.
Robin.—A symbol
of much good fortune, loyal friends, and happiness in love.
Rocket.—This foretells
joy and gladness at some event about to happen.
Rocking Chair.—This
indicates contemplation of a new idea or scheme about which you
are somewhat doubtful.
Rocking Horse.—Happy associations will be renewed; pleasure
with children.
Rocks.—These prepare
you for alarms and agitation, but if good signs appear, you will
eventually find a smooth path through your fife.
Roller.—See Garden
Roller.
Rolling Pin.—This
is an indication that you will be capable of smoothing out your
difficulties and will usually find an easy path in which to tread.
Rose.—A token
of good fortune, joy, and love.
Rosemary.—Memories
of the past will mar your future.
Running Figures.—You
may expect an emergency in which you will need to have all your
wits about you; sometimes this signifies urgent messages.
