NAIL, Toothache and painful dentistry
are foreshown by this sign.
NAMES, To see the name of a person or place,
signifies events occurring in connection
with such person or place; if good symbols
appear, pleasant happenings may be expected;
if gloomy signs, then trouble will arise
associated with the name seen.
NARCISSUS, This flower shows sentiment and
coming joy; also that some new idea will
unfold itself to you in the spring and will
prove to be of much advantage to you.
NATIVE WITH "TOM TOM", This foreshows news
of disturbance in India or news of a
personal nature which will cause anxiety.
NECKLACE, A good present or money; a broken
necklace shows that you will break a bond
which you have grown to feel is unendurable.
NEEDLES, These denote mischief and deceit;
sometimes disappointment in love.
NEPTUNE, This planetary symbol indicates a
condition of chaos.
NEST, See Bird's Nest, Eagle's Nest.
NET, Toil or anxiety followed by amazing
achievement and good fortune.
NINEPINS, These show a mind determined to
gain success whatever the cost in drudgery.
NOSE, A large nose denotes dissipation; a
crooked one shows a wayward and
untrustworthy character; a long, thin nose
implies that you change your ideas on
various subjects and alter your mode of life
in accordance with your new ideas.
NOSEGAY, the same as BOUQUET (q.v.).
NOSEGAY, See Bouquet.
NOTICE BOARD, Your attention will be called
to some fact which it will be to your
advantage to learn.
NUMBERS depends on symbols in conjunction
with them.
NUMBERS, These are frequently found in the
tea-leaves, and must be read in conjunction
with surrounding symbols. If the consultant
has a lucky number, and this appears with
good signs, it promises much success. An
unlucky number with gloomy signs predicts
misfortune. A journey with a five near
obviously points out that it will be taken
in five days, or weeks, and so on. Ten dots,
close together, means ten pounds or
shillings, according to the size and number
of the dots. Numbers with the symbol of a
legacy show the amount to be expected.
NUN, This is a sign that you will probably
remain unmarried through your own choice; to
the married it implies unjust suspicion.
NURSE, A nurse in uniform usually foretells
illness for yourself or for someone dear to
you.
NUT CRACKERS, This portends that you will
strive to solve a difficult problem, the
result of which is of much importance to
you.
NUTS, Gratified ambition and wealth are
indicated by nuts.
O
OAK, very lucky; long life, good health,
profitable business, and a happy marriage.
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 honor and wealth.
OBLONG FIGURES, family or business
squabbles.
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 realized 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 rumors 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, an evil omen, indicative of sickness,
poverty, disgrace, a warning against
commencing any new enterprise. If the
consultant be in love he or she will be
deceived.
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 rumors; 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.
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