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A Taste of Truth - Tea Leaves
During Ebons Gate of 5106 there was a shop called "A Taste of Truth" that sold tea leaves you could brew. A by product of this brewing was that leaves appeared in the bottom of the cup that left images for viewing.
Below you will find a set of translations.
Leaves at First Glance
Each leaf is left at a certain place in the cup and upon first viewing of the leaves you can find out certain things.
Here is the translation for that position:
Leaf Translations
Various images appear in the tea leaves and they are arranged below by letter.
A
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
altar
|
suffering and sacrifice
|
---
|
Anchor
|
Security
|
Insecurity
|
apple
|
Fertility
|
---
|
Arch
|
Travel ahead
|
---
|
arrow
|
an attack
|
---
|
B
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
Bat
|
A hidden fear
|
--
|
boat
|
A Luck Symbol - Life is getting better
|
Vistors or romance is coming
|
Bone
|
Fogetting old injustices
|
|
bottle
|
caution, moderation is needed
|
---
|
bow
|
someone is using force on you
|
----
|
bowl
|
enjoy what is coming
|
enjoy what you are
|
Box
|
A gift is given
|
A gift is taken
|
Bridge
|
Mending a quarrel or rift
|
widening a quarrel or rift
|
C
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
castle
|
broaden your horizons
|
Defend your home
|
Cat
|
you are aloof
|
a friend is aloof
|
cat
|
deceit and lies are ahead
|
|
cauldron
|
Creativity is key
|
Criticism is hurtful
|
chain
|
engagement is ahead
|
|
Chair
|
Someone new is coming into life
|
Someone old is Leaving your life
|
closed lock
|
restriction ahead
|
adaptability needed
|
cloud
|
confusion, wait and all will be clear
|
|
clover
|
Luck Symbol ~ Extreme luck in Life
|
the gods favor you
|
coin
|
money ahead
|
|
crescent moon
|
changes are ahead
|
|
cup
|
your chances are coming
|
do not seek more then you have
|
D
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
dagger
|
ware the two face
|
|
diamond
|
Luck Symbol ~ Fortune
|
|
Door
|
opportunity
|
|
double horse shoe
|
Luck is head, open your heart
|
|
double line
|
your doubts are well founded
|
|
double triangle
|
wisdom from the past
|
wisdom from the future
|
E
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
egg
|
a birth
|
|
eye
|
Study
|
|
eye patch
|
secrets are waiting
|
|
F
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
fat blossom
|
Luck Symbol ~ Happiness in life
|
Praise or compliments
|
fence
|
you are being restricted
|
|
Fire
|
you are in a social phace of life
|
|
flame
|
intense feelings
|
envy
|
flying bird
|
good news arriving
|
|
fork
|
tricky situation ahead, caution
|
Do not make a choice now
|
full circle
|
money is coming your way
|
---
|
full moon
|
listen to your dreams
|
|
G
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
gate
|
a death
|
a visit
|
grapes
|
Now is the time to fulfill your desires
|
|
Gryphon
|
Exciting new prospects
|
Danger ahead
|
H
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
hammer
|
hard work ahead
|
|
hand
|
appreciate those around you
|
you are being too strict
|
heart
|
mending family matters
|
starting a new romance
|
horseshoe
|
Lucky Symbol ~ good fortune
|
Safe travels
|
hourglass
|
finish what you have started
|
|
I
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
Ice
|
Hidden Feelings
|
Hidden factors
|
incomplete circle
|
a once in a life-time offer
|
|
Ivy
|
Faith and endurance
|
|
K
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
Key
|
Opportunity for improvement
|
-
|
knife
|
caution in what you say
|
look over your shoulder
|
kraken
|
be prepared
|
flexibility is needed
|
Krrska
|
self-displine, responsibility
|
Hard work is head but worth it
|
L
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
ladder
|
promotion ahead
|
|
lamp
|
light after a period of doubt
|
doubt without hope
|
lemur
|
harmony at home
|
|
Letters of the Alphabet
|
Represent People
|
Negative Influence
|
lute
|
music lover
|
music hater
|
M
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
Mermaid
|
Romance and creativity
|
|
mouse
|
pay attention to small details
|
ware what is hidden
|
N
Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
nail
|
direct forceful action is needed
|
Do not force the issue
|
necklace
|
a close bond
|
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