Tea-Cup Reading and the Art of Fortune-Telling

"Tea-Cup Reading, and the Art of Fortune-Telling" is a book that focuses on the art of divination using tea leaves. It is attributed to "A Highland Seer," though the identity of the actual author is not widely known. Tea leaf reading, also known as tasseography or teomancy, is a form of fortune-telling or divination that involves interpreting patterns and symbols formed by tea leaves at the bottom of a teacup or similar vessel. The process typically involves the following steps: The querent (person seeking the reading) drinks a cup of tea, leaving some liquid and tea leaves at the bottom of the cup. The cup is then swirled or turned upside down to remove the remaining liquid, leaving the tea leaves clinging to the sides and the bottom of the cup. The reader (fortune-teller) examines the arrangement of the tea leaves, looking for patterns, symbols, and shapes that can be interpreted to gain insights into the querent's past, present, or future. The interpretation is often subjective and can vary based on the reader's intuition, knowledge of symbolism, and experience.