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A Taste of Truth - Tea Leaves
During Ebon 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.
| Arrangement |
Translation
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| Leaves are low in the cup
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The time frame is distant
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| a single leaf clinging to the edge
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meeting a new friend
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| several floating leaves
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busy days
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| a single floating leaf on the surface
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coming money
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| Leaves are high in the cup
|
the time frame is near
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| a clear unhindered surface
|
rest and relaxation
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A
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| altar
|
suffering and sacrifice
|
---
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| Anchor
|
Security
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Insecurity
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| apple
|
Fertility
|
---
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| Arch
|
Travel ahead
|
---
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| arrow
|
an attack
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---
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B
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| Bat
|
A hidden fear
|
--
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| boat
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A Luck Symbol - Life is getting better
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Vistors or romance is coming
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| Bone
|
Fogetting old injustices
|
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| bottle
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caution, moderation is needed
|
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| bow
|
someone is using force on you
|
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| bowl
|
enjoy what is coming
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enjoy what you are
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| Box
|
A gift is given
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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
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Defend your home
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| Cat
|
you are aloof
|
a friend is aloof
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| cat
|
deceit and lies are ahead
|
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| cauldron
|
Creativity is key
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Criticism is hurtful
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| chain
|
engagement is ahead
|
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| Chair
|
Someone new is coming into life
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Someone old is Leaving your life
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| closed lock
|
restriction ahead
|
adaptability needed
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| cloud
|
confusion, wait and all will be clear
|
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| clover
|
Luck Symbol ~ Extreme luck in Life
|
the gods favor you
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| coin
|
money ahead
|
|
| crescent moon
|
changes are ahead
|
|
| cup
|
your chances are coming
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do not seek more then you have
|
D
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| dagger
|
ware the two face
|
|
| diamond
|
Luck Symbol ~ Fortune
|
|
| Door
|
opportunity
|
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| double horse shoe
|
Luck is head, open your heart
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|
| double line
|
your doubts are well founded
|
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| double triangle
|
wisdom from the past
|
wisdom from the future
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E
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| egg
|
a birth
|
|
| eye
|
Study
|
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| eye patch
|
secrets are waiting
|
|
F
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| fat blossom
|
Luck Symbol ~ Happiness in life
|
Praise or compliments
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| fence
|
you are being restricted
|
|
| Fire
|
you are in a social phace of life
|
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| flame
|
intense feelings
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envy
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| flying bird
|
good news arriving
|
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| fork
|
tricky situation ahead, caution
|
Do not make a choice now
|
| full circle
|
money is coming your way
|
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|
| 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
|
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| 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
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| 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
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| incomplete circle
|
a once in a life-time offer
|
|
| Ivy
|
Faith and endurance
|
|
K
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| Key
|
Opportunity for improvement
|
Lorminstra's favor
|
| knife
|
caution in what you say
|
look over your shoulder
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| 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
|
|
O
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| obelisk
|
an obstacle in your way
|
patience is needed
|
P
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| parasol
|
the unknown is here but all is well
|
the unknown is here all is not well
|
| pear
|
optomisim
|
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| pipe
|
take your time
|
move quickly
|
Q
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| quill
|
communication is needed
|
communication is hindered
|
R
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| rattle
|
someone who acts childish
|
an attention seeker
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| ring
|
deep emotional commitment
|
|
| rose
|
friendship and love
|
|
S
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| scale
|
balance is needed
|
|
| scales
|
You need to way the pros and cons
|
|
| scissors
|
your being held back, cut the loses
|
|
| series of dots
|
a long journey
|
|
| shoes
|
You are on the right path
|
you are on the wrong path
|
| sickle
|
you have earned all you gained
|
a warning to be cautious
|
| single bird
|
a messenger
|
|
| single line
|
do not take risks at this time
|
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| snake
|
you are being tempted to stray
|
|
| spade
|
dig deeper for your truths
|
|
| spiral
|
creativity is needed to solve
|
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| spoon
|
keep your own council
|
confide in those you trust
|
| square
|
you must overcome your fears
|
|
| standing bird
|
a delay in news
|
|
| straight line
|
ending of a journey
|
|
| sun
|
live life to the fullest
|
|
| sword
|
a dispute
|
a peaceful ending
|
T
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| teardrops
|
open up, your honesty is needed
|
You are showing too much, be cautious
|
| Temple
|
Adhere to your Arkati
|
The gods are watching
|
| tent
|
a place of shelter
|
there is no place safe
|
| throne
|
power lays ahead for you
|
you are power hungry
|
| tower
|
feeling issolated
|
|
| tree
|
you are independent
|
independence is ahead
|
| trident
|
a symbol of the sea's favor
|
fate is with you
|
| twined snakes
|
Go for what you want
|
|
V
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| vase
|
You have too many secrets
|
you have stepped out of the shadows
|
W
| Image |
Translation |
Alternate/Reverse Translation
|
| wavy line
|
high emotions
|
|
| wheel
|
go with the flow
|
|
| window
|
remember your instincts
|
|
| Winged One
|
Protection
|
Vulnerability
|
| wings
|
you need to rise above the situation
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