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, treacherous servants; losses through enemies.

RAT, Treachery and other impending troubles, are foreshown by this unpleasant symbol.

RAVEN, death for the aged; disappointment in love, divorce, failure in business, and trouble generally.

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, lovers' quarrels and separation.

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, quarrels.

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, good news from overseas regarding financial prospects.

RIDER, This brings good news from overseas of business and financial affairs.

RIFLE, a sign of discord and strife.

RIFLE, Strife and calamity are shown by this sign.

RING, a ring means marriage; and if a letter can be found near it, this is the initial of the future spouse. If clouds are near the ring, an unhappy marriage; if all is clear about it, the contrary. A ring right at the bottom means the wedding will not take place.

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 lucky sign betokening good fortune and happiness.

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.

Symbols and Significations