You should not attempt to do this with pre-ground, canned or instant coffee because the grounds will dissolve before you can read them. Pour the coffee into the cup without filtering the coffee grounds. Most of the grounds should settle to the bottom of the cup, and if you don't have enough to obscure the bottom of the cup, you can add a spoonful of grounds from the coffee-pot into the cup as well.
Some common symbols
Apple:
Arch:
Bread:
Bridge:
Camera:
Coins:
Diamonds:
Flowers:
Genie Lamp:
Harp:
Heart:
Knots:
Road:
Ship:
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Tasseography or tasseomancy is a branch of divination using tea leaves. In more recent years, it has also come to refer to coffee ground readings. The reader looks at clumps of leaf or coffee ground matter to find significant shapes that give some clue to the future of the drinker. It's a lot like looking to the clouds for shapes.
Even for a coffee ground reading, a tea cup (a wide, shallow cup) should be used. Choose a white or light-colored porcelain cup; never use a black mug. The subject drinks his or her coffee or tea, thereby imparting their "vibes" to the leaves or grounds. Place the saucer over the cup and turn both over in one quick motion. If you want to try this form of divination, but you don't like coffee or tea, you can breath upon the liquid or simply hold it in your hands for a few minutes before dumping the liquid in one quick motion and following the steps above.
The symbols found in the leaves or grounds are interpreted intuitively or a book on the subject can be purchased for more traditional ideas.
Fertility and creativity.
Money in business matters.
Nurture your desires, hopes and dreams.
A major decision needs to be made - which way should you go?
Someone is attracted to you.
Money is on the way.
A marriage proposal is expected? If the person is married, this may be a symbol of money and material wealth.
Flowers indicate happiness.
Your wish will be granted.
Traditional romance.
A love affair, if the heart is broken or misshapen then the person is broken-hearted.
Concern over something, take care that it does not negatively affect your health.
Creative opportunities are bringing you to another level.
A business opportunity is presenting itself.