Crab
AnimalsCrab is a sign from the “Animals” group. Here is how Crab is read in the coffee grounds across the traditional schools:
Meaning in the coffee cup
What does Crab mean in the Ottoman-Persian reading?
The crab warns of someone dragging you down and of hardship in your working life; loosen the claw that holds your steps.
What does Crab mean in the Russian-Bulgarian reading?
The crab shows an enemy or obstacle and a tendency to cling and sidestep away from problems; meet matters head-on instead.
What does Crab mean in the German / Central-European reading?
The crab advises stepping back a pace in household and money matters rather than pushing too soon. A plan you let rest a while turns out better in the end than rushing headlong.
Where in the cup does Crab appear — and what does that change?
At the rim the obstacle pinches in the near future; at the bottom the stubborn resistance sits deep and old; near the handle the burden clings to your own life, opposite it the opponent comes from outside.
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.
