Monkey
AnimalsMonkey is a sign from the “Animals” group. Here is how Monkey is read in the coffee grounds across the traditional schools:
Meaning in the coffee cup
What does Monkey mean in the Ottoman-Persian reading?
The monkey warns you: someone is playing a double game and seeks to deceive you; open your eyes before fate puts you to the test.
What does Monkey mean in the Russian-Bulgarian reading?
The monkey means mischief and a flattering trickster close by; beware of being led around by the nose.
What does Monkey mean in the German / Central-European reading?
The monkey warns of a flatterer who fawns over you while only making fun; don't take people's talk at face value. Take care that no one pulls the wool over your eyes or makes a fool of you.
Where in the cup does Monkey appear — and what does that change?
At the rim the deceit threatens in the near term, at the bottom an old, deeply woven trickery lies; near the handle the flatterer comes from your own circle, opposite it from a stranger.
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.
