Cupology: How to Be Entertaining Part 1

Cupology.

by Clara.

PROPHECY.

"Prophecy is the science of being able to sense the casual influences or vibrations governing the person or subject on which the consciousness is centered, and knowing the purport or meaning of these influences. To the non-sensitive this has no existence, and he must judge the future by surface effects entirely--his knowledge of human character or of the subject to which he is devoted. A feeling of peace or quietude; that which disturbs or irritates; animates or enervates; engenders joy or gloom; that which attracts or repels without visible effects, are some of the sensations experienced and have their specific meanings, which must be grouped, counter-effects considered, and conclusions drawn from this to make the forecast or outline of the subject's future. To avert mistakes, however, the reader of destinies must have sufficient self-knowledge to distinguish his own influences or vibrations from those sensed in others and not combine them as coming from one source. Every individual is governed by this 'cause upon him,' and if he studies himself he can become his own prophet."

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THE FOUR-LEAF CLOVER.

ELLA HIGGINSON.

I know a place where the sun is like gold, And the cherry blooms burst with snow, And down underneath is the loveliest nook, Where the four-leaf clovers grow.

One leaf is for hope, and one is faith, And one is for love, you know; And G.o.d put another one in for luck-- If you search you will find where they grow.

But you must have hope and you must have faith.

You must love and be strong, and so, If you work, if you wait, you will find the place Where the four-leaf clovers grow.

OMENS IN THE TEA CUPS.

When, after making the tea, you forget to replace the lid of the teapot, expect a caller to drop in and share with you the cup that cheers.

SENSING OF ATMOSPHERES.

HOW TO BE ENTERTAINING.

READING FROM TEA OR COFFEE CUPS.

As delineated by a Cincinnati lady on different occasions, for the pleasure of guests, both young and old, who became desirous of acquiring this fine art, this character reading gift.

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THE GRACE WE SAY TO G.o.d.

[JEAN INGELOW.]

So take joy home, And make a place in thy great heart for her, And give her time to grow and cherish her; Then will she come and oft will sing to thee When thou art working in the furrows; ay, Or weeding in the sacred hour of dawn.

It is a comely fas.h.i.+on to be glad-- Joy is the grace we say to G.o.d.

LOVE'S SECRETS READ.

These revelations are honestly dedicated to bright folks, who study human needs, and to such as possess and inspire a bit of high-soul, creative imagination, as well as to humanitarians, who become capable of knowing, advising and showing the better sides of life by lofty mental concentration, which ever lifts the thinker into the special soul atmosphere of each separate mentality, by the power of attraction and repulsion, verily, by the cosmic law of life, gaining thereby deeper insight into what seemeth best to think and to do for self and for others.

Believing that these, my life-long experiences, will prove both instructive and highly entertaining, I am happy to send forth these _talismanic_ best thoughts, which may indeed become n.o.ble and satisfying possessions to many active and wisely applying minds, for the healthful enjoyment of their friends and a.s.sociates.

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CHAPTER I.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR FRIENDLY SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

First cup turned was by a tall, handsome girl, who, herself, possesses keen imagination with true power for character-reading, and with love for the study of the occult sciences.

In her very first turn, the sky with misty scenes and an _airs.h.i.+p_ were traced well up in the lines surrounding the lady.

High, sailing hopes, said the reader. You are gifted beyond the ordinary. You love books, study and art; do not yet care for any domestic duties. You are in cloud-lands.

In her second toss, the reading was as follows:

You are a little more practical. Here is formed a dusting-brush, also a _kitchen_ and yard with a happy family of _chickens_, meaning cares and pets; also a _horse_ and _sleigh_. You love luxuries. You have traveled over land and seas. The _ferry-boat_ is here.

I read now in your third, the certainty, though not fully, noting some of the minor events. Everything has changed from your present thinking. You have climbed the ladder to some public recognition by the influence of friends. You have yet much to achieve--will become a real benefactress. So I read by the people before you. The two _stars_ yet beyond, and the _sword_ which belongs to your family, represent some hero in wars yet to be.

The national bird, either an _eagle_ or _turkey_, promises good results.

The trials of others will fall upon you, all through life. Your views here are full of the different objects. A tall visitor will give you a surprise, attended by coming pleasure, and a new friend; also a _foe_--a _spider_. You have been disappointed in three different forms, one is yet to entail a financial loss_--fish_, you see, have their heads and tails cut off; and the _rings_ are broken for some past and present enterprise. You are learning mental philosophy, also, from a male relative to whom you are very dear.

How truly and wonderfully you have read! I have also gained an idea how to trace and to hold the mind in other special desires.

Thanks to you for this lesson.

The next was a dainty, little, self-conscious lady, who is desirous of some special, social accomplishment, aside from her sisters. She is very cunning. See the little head of the _fox_ near her, though vexations are with her now, yet the three similar little straight forms, or lines, are realizations, as in this cup, of some pleasant event. The _road_ here in view, a short and agreeable journey, upon which you meet a lady friend who is to visit you soon. These upper _dots_ are letters and small packages near at hand, with two little _hearts_--love secrets.

You will, said the reader, receive many. One, that is in present expectation, containing an invitation affording pleasure. The _flowers_ bespeak it, being near the edge of the cup, with the formation of letters. H will be the initial of one of the writers.

Now, you have a _little man_ who is to be cut off from some desire--a broken _road_ is near him--with a period of indecision and anxiety. Two male forms are holding his desires by their neglect, not by malice. The wish is in their power, you see, yet they are looking away from it.

Your third is with tears for a friend, though no death symbol is near. Ah, here it is! You are to wed with a fair gentleman, not your slight form--first love. You will be fairly happy. Confusion is shown by the various objects in crooked and wavy lines, with those tiny _crosses_, many little cares, and yet the _tree_ shades the _house_. Your _castle_ on the highway with the little child's _crib_ and the _parrot_, an imitative, impudent inmate of the home.

Now, let your own fancy roam over these formations. Set them in your mind. I have reserved this gift of love for the last sitting.

Do you see the _jeweled ring_ with the light flas.h.i.+ng for you?

That will come when years have flown. You will be a widow.

That event will benefit your entire family, as the _wavy lines_ and _tears_ indicate, so do not lose heart. This late blessing is enough to inspire courage and patience. Yes, it is for your household. Do you see the broad sky-scenes? That is good.

Next: _A hay-mound_ and a _field_. You love rural life, young man.

I do, said he, as a retreat and recreation. This _square_ promises you a business house in a commercial city. See the stacks of letters and the figures 3, 7, 10,--and the many heads of men in calculation.