Scissors

Scissors is a sign from the “Objects” group. Here is how Scissors is read in the coffee grounds across the traditional schools:

Last updated: 23 July 2026 · Pedram Dadgar

Meaning in the coffee cup

What does Scissors mean in the Ottoman-Persian reading?

The scissors part two who were close — a firm, decisive farewell; fate cuts the thread once and for all.

What does Scissors mean in the Russian-Bulgarian reading?

Scissors mean quarrels, separation and break-up; they point to disagreement and strife within the family.

What does Scissors mean in the German / Central-European reading?

The scissors point to quarrel and discord under your own roof, a harsh word or a snipped acquaintance. The thread can be tied again if you give in quickly instead of holding a grudge.

Where in the cup does Scissors appear — and what does that change?

At the rim the break is near, at the bottom the strife has long taken root; near the handle it cuts family ties, opposite it a connection to someone distant.

Scissors — At the rim (near future)

At the rim the scissors herald an imminent parting: a break or farewell is close at hand, cutting a thread in two within days.

Scissors — In the middle (present)

In the middle the scissors work through the coming weeks: a relationship or undertaking gradually unravels until the tie is cut for good.

Scissors — At the base (distant/hidden)

At the base the scissors speak of an old cut long since made: a past separation whose marks run deep and hidden still.

Scissors — At the handle (yourself, home)

By the handle the scissors strike you and your home: a rift within the family or a final break with someone close to you.

What does the scissors in the coffee cup signify?

The scissors part two people who were once close, announcing a firm and decisive farewell. Fate cuts the thread once and for all, leaving no loose ends to be retied. This is not a passing quarrel but a clean break.

Interpretation and meaning of the scissors in tasseography.

The scissors represent separation and the severing of a bond that can no longer hold. They often point to the end of a relationship, a partnership, or a long friendship. Yet sometimes this cut also frees you from a burden you have carried far too long.

What does seeing the scissors in the saucer mean?

In the saucer, which stands for the home and the past, the scissors point to a separation that has already taken place. It is a cut behind you, not one still to come. Perhaps you are still mourning a break that is already done, and which you may now allow yourself to accept.

Is the scissors a good or bad omen?

The scissors are usually seen as an unlucky sign, because they mean separation and loss. Yet not every cut is bad: sometimes they sever the rotten from the healthy and grant you a fresh start. What ends painfully can clear the way for something wholer.

Does it matter whether the scissors are open or closed in the cup?

Yes, the position of the scissors changes its message. A wide-open pair warns of a quarrel or a coming separation that has not yet happened. A closed pair, on the other hand, shows the cut is already made and the matter lies decisively behind you.