Raven / Crow
AnimalsRaven / Crow is a sign from the “Animals” group. Here is how Raven / Crow is read in the coffee grounds across the traditional schools:
Meaning in the coffee cup
What does Raven / Crow mean in the Ottoman-Persian reading?
The raven croaks of envy and hidden sorcery and heralds heavy news; guard your heart against grudging eyes.
What does Raven / Crow mean in the Russian-Bulgarian reading?
The raven is a dark sign of grief, ill will and spite that someone harbors against you.
What does Raven / Crow mean in the German / Central-European reading?
In the grounds the crow is a warning against gossip: idle talk may come into the house, perhaps an envious neighbour or a spiteful letter. Keep your own counsel and don't chatter about your plans.
Where in the cup does Raven / Crow appear — and what does that change?
At the rim the ill news or envy nears soon, at the bottom an old, deep grudge rests; near the handle the spite is aimed at you yourself, opposite it comes from someone far off.
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.
