Ant
AnimalsAnt is a sign from the “Animals” group. Here is how Ant is read in the coffee grounds across the traditional schools:
Meaning in the coffee cup
What does Ant mean in the Ottoman-Persian reading?
The ant teaches toil, loyalty and quiet endurance; through persistent work the reward you deserve is granted you by fate.
What does Ant mean in the Russian-Bulgarian reading?
The ant tells of diligence and togetherness in the home, of small, steady labors that build up prosperity little by little.
What does Ant mean in the German / Central-European reading?
The ant is a good sign of diligence and thrift in the household: through many small efforts, prosperity grows all by itself. What you industriously gather today will serve you richly tomorrow.
Where in the cup does Ant appear — and what does that change?
At the rim the ant promises a near reward for recent effort, at the bottom the long building of a fortune; near the handle it speaks of diligence in your home, opposite it of work among strangers.
Related symbols
BeeThe bee promises that toilsome, patient work will at last bear sweet fruit; what you gather drop by drop becomes your honey, the reward of diligence.BirdA bird in the grounds carries glad tidings upon its wings; a messenger draws near, a long-cherished wish ripens toward its destined hour, and two birds double the blessing.CamelThe camel heralds a marriage or a proposal and a fortune as enduring as its patience; what you bear with steadfastness will ripen into a lasting blessing.CatThe cat is an enemy in a friend's guise, a sign of disloyalty and hidden intent; beware deceit or an estrangement with someone you love.DogThe dog stands for loyalty and friendship, for a person who stands by your side; yet at times it also foretells a quarrel stirring nearby.ElephantThe elephant bears great fortune and abundance upon its back; a profitable offer draws near, and with it wisdom and a long, blessed life.FishThe fish is a great sign of fortune: abundant sustenance, plenty and prosperity flow to you, as the sea bestows its gifts upon the net.FoxThe fox stands for cunning and a keen mind, yet it also warns you of a deception; a sweet-tongued liar circles you, so weigh the words that sound too lovely to be true.
