Lily
NatureLily is a sign from the “Nature” group. Here is how Lily is read in the coffee grounds across the traditional schools:
Meaning in the coffee cup
What does Lily mean in the Ottoman-Persian reading?
The lily marks a pure soul and a long, blessed life, one to which fate has granted dignity and peace.
What does Lily mean in the Russian-Bulgarian reading?
A lily tells of a long, happy life lived in harmony; you walk your road with a clean heart and a gentle nature.
What does Lily mean in the German / Central-European reading?
The lily stands for an honourable reputation and a clean conscience, like a freshly aired room in the house. One may step out among people with a good name, and a small homely celebration or an untroubled joy is on its way.
Where in the cup does Lily appear — and what does that change?
At the rim the lily promises a purity about to blossom, at the bottom a peace rooted across a lifetime; near the handle it is your own virtue, opposite it the goodness of another.
Related symbols
ButterflyThe butterfly brings a light, shimmering joy and a tender transformation; yet like a love that blooms swiftly and fades just as fast, hold this fleeting moment gently, not too tightly.CloudA cloud is a passing shadow over your heart, a grief that longs for tears; yet like all clouds, it too will drift away.FlowerA flower promises joy, a tender affection, or a gift of fate — perhaps the dawn of love, even a marriage to someone clever and fair.TreeA sturdy tree foretells growth, firm standing, and an honored name rooted deep in your destiny; a withered tree gently counsels patience through a weary season.AcornThe acorn is a small seed carrying the promise of an oak: from humble beginnings fate lets health and plenty slowly rise.AppleThe apple is the fruit of health and ripened knowledge; fate hands you something already grown whole, inviting you to pluck it with gratitude.CloverThe clover is a sign of rich fortune and bounty; fate turns to you gently, and hope brightens the road before you.MountainThe mountain is a lofty goal that belongs only to the one who dares the climb; hold fast to your aim, for the summit is nearer than it seems.
