Tea Leaf Reading Ritual (Tasseomancy)

**Preparation:** 1. Use loose leaf tea (not tea bags) 2. Choose a white or light-colored cup with wide opening 3. Avoid cups with patterns inside 4. Best teas: jasmine, mugwort, or traditional black tea **The Reading Process:** 1. Boil water and let cool slightly 2. Place 1 teaspoon loose tea leaves in cup 3. Pour hot water over leaves 4. As tea steeps, focus on your question 5. Drink the tea slowly, contemplating your query 6. Leave a small amount of liquid with the leaves **Creating the Pattern:** 1. Hold cup in your left hand (receiving hand) 2. Swirl the cup 3 times clockwise 3. Turn the cup upside down onto a saucer 4. Tap the bottom 3 times 5. Turn cup right-side up 6. The leaves create patterns on sides and bottom **Reading the Leaves:** - Handle area = present/immediate future - Opposite side = distant future or influences - Bottom = challenges or distant events - Top rim = current time (within days) - Middle = within weeks/months - Bottom = months ahead **Common Symbols:** Circles: success, completion | Lines: journeys, paths | Triangles: change, important events | Birds: messages, news | Flowers: joy, romance | Dots: money, gifts | Crosses: obstacles, burdens Record all symbols and your interpretation immediately. **Safety:** Allow tea to cool before drinking. Safe for all practitioners. Stay hydrated when reading multiple cups.