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5 The Dog, at all times an emblem of fidelity or envy, has also a two-fold meaning here. At the top, in the clear, it signifies faithful friends; but surrounded by clouds and dashes, it shows those whom you take for your friends are not to be depended on; but if at the bottom of the cupeup [sic], you have to dread the effects of envy or jealousy.

The Lily, at the top, or in the middle of the eupcup [sic], signifies the consulting party has, or will have a virtuous spouse: if at the bottom, the reverse. In the elearclear [sic], it denotes long and happy life; if clouded, or in the thiekthick [sic], it portends very great trouble or vexation.

The Cross, be there one or more, generally predicts adversity. As its position varies so do the eircumstancescircumstances [sic]. At the top, in the elearclear [sic], it denotes the party's misfortunes near at an end: but if in the middle, or at the bottom, in the thick, the party must expect many severe trials: if with dots, either in clear or thick, it promises speedy change of sorrow.

The Clouds, if more light than dark, you may expect a good result from your hopes; but if black, you must give it up. Surrounded by dots, they imply success in all your undertakings.

The Sun is an emblem of great luck and happiness, if in the elearclear [sic]; but in the thick, it denotes a great deal of sadness; if surrounded by dots or dashes, an alteration will speedily take place.

The Moon, if in the clear, denotes high honours, if in the thick parts, sadness without great prejudice; but if at the bottom of the eupcup [sic], fortunate both by sea and land.