Line of dots in coffee grounds: meaning
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Traditional meaning
A journey. Its length and direction show how far and which way (the handle counts as south).
What it means where it appears
In the Slavic way of reading a cup, where a shape sits tells you when its meaning is likely to matter.
- Rim: days to a month.
- Sides: months to a year.
- Bottom: the distant outcome.
Near the handle, which stands for you and the present, the sign concerns you directly and tends to arrive sooner.
Far from the handle, it points to people and events further from you, and to a later time.
Good or bad sign?
Neutral sign. Neither good nor bad on its own: traditionally a neutral sign.
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Questions about Line of dots
Is “Line of dots” a good sign in coffee grounds?
It is neither good nor bad on its own. Traditionally it is a neutral sign.
What does “Line of dots” mean at the rim, on the sides and at the bottom of the cup?
Rim: days to a month. Sides: months to a year. Bottom: the distant outcome. Traditional meaning: A journey. Its length and direction show how far and which way (the handle counts as south).
What does “Line of dots” mean near the handle of the cup?
Near the handle, which stands for you and the present, the sign concerns you directly and tends to arrive sooner. Far from the handle, it points to people and events further from you, and to a later time.
See what your own cup shows
Photograph your cup and a seer will find the shapes in your grounds, mark them and explain each one.
Read my cupSource: A Highland Seer (c. 1920)