Dog
AnimalsDog is a sign from the “Animals” group. Here is how Dog is read in the coffee grounds across the traditional schools:
Meaning in the coffee cup
What does Dog mean in the Ottoman-Persian reading?
The dog stands for loyalty and friendship, for a person who stands by your side; yet at times it also foretells a quarrel stirring nearby.
What does Dog mean in the Russian-Bulgarian reading?
High in the cup the dog shows a loyal, true friend, low down a false friendship; it also tells of your instincts and inner drives.
What does Dog mean in the German / Central-European reading?
The dog stands for a faithful friend or neighbour you can rely on, one who comes to your door in need; a good sign of steadfastness in the home and around the hearth.
Where in the cup does Dog appear — and what does that change?
At the rim the dog's loyal friendship draws near soon, at the bottom it is deep-rooted or proves false; by the handle it is a confidant from your home, opposite it a friend from afar.
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.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.HorseThe horse heralds a wish fulfilled, strength and freedom; to see it mounted is a sign that honor and success beckon along your road.
