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JennMarie · 05-21-2013, 04:39 AM

Oh there was her quill, Picking it up she quickly began writing as she heard the professor say class was almost over so she wrote QUICKLY

SPOILER!!: Parchment!

Ariana Logan
6th year, Slytherin
Divination - Lesson One
Tessomancy

Tea Reading Instructions:
Step One: Flip cup over onto piece of parchment and then trace outside rim of the cup to create the 'saucer' out of the area made by doing this (Leaves on saucers don't have much purpose on their beginner readings without "real" saucers"). Retrieve 1 teaspoon of tea leaves from boxes at each table.

Step Two: Fill cup 3/4 full with hot water from cauldrons and add tea leaves.

Step Three: Allow tea to brew for 2 minutes. Clear your mind and meditate. No talking please.

Step Four: Let tea cool a bit and then drink. Try not to swallow many leaves. If you are right-handed, lift your cup with your left. If left-handed, drink with your right. If ambidextrous, reach for your cup, stop, and then use the other hand.

Once relaxed, identify the issue foremost in your mind. As you attempt to think of nothing in particular, is there a stubborn thought that keeps returning to your attention? If so, that is the subject of this reading. Focus on that thought. If nothing in particular comes to mind, then this will be a general tea leaf reading. Focus on your breath and the taste of the tea.

Leave a small amount of tea at the bottom of your cup.

Step Five: Hold your nearly empty teacup in your hand and give it three good swirls. The tea leaves will disperse around the interior of cup. Gently dump out the remaining liquid by turning your teacup over into a saucer.

Wait at least three breaths before turning your cup back over.

Step Six: Because your cup has no handle, begin reading from 12 o'clock. Make a notation of the first symbol you see. Mentally divide the cup into three sections: rim, middle and base.

Rim - area is above the tea level when you first poured your tea represents the current moment in time.
Middle - area between the rim and bottom, represents near future (2 weeks)
*Both the rim and middle section represent influences in your outcome.
Base - The bottom of the cup below the middle section, represents the ultimate answer or conclusion.

Step Seven: Look up recorded symbols in Textbook and record your reading results.

Rim: Rake- A rake suggests that you should pay more attention to minor details so as not to overlook potential problems or miss opportunities.

Middle: Kite- A kite signifies ambition that will carry you far as long as you're prepared to take up any opportunities as they come..

Bottom: Mouse- A mouse indicates that you need to act upon opportunities as they arise if you don't you could end up with nothing.

There! all Notes written and she still had time to share her.. "opportunities" with someone else.. hehe getit!?

05-21-2013, 04:39 AM	#259 (permalink)
JennMarie Doxy Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Under A Rock Posts: 6,499 Hogwarts RPG Name: Cairo Gunter Gryffindor Fifth Year	Post 4 & Partner ANYONE!? \| Avid#JennShipper \| Flowers& &Butterflies \| LoverOfCupcakes Oh there was her quill, Picking it up she quickly began writing as she heard the professor say class was almost over so she wrote QUICKLY SPOILER!!: Parchment! Ariana Logan 6th year, Slytherin Divination - Lesson One Tessomancy Tea Reading Instructions: Step One: Flip cup over onto piece of parchment and then trace outside rim of the cup to create the 'saucer' out of the area made by doing this (Leaves on saucers don't have much purpose on their beginner readings without "real" saucers"). Retrieve 1 teaspoon of tea leaves from boxes at each table. Step Two: Fill cup 3/4 full with hot water from cauldrons and add tea leaves. Step Three: Allow tea to brew for 2 minutes. Clear your mind and meditate. No talking please. Step Four: Let tea cool a bit and then drink. Try not to swallow many leaves. If you are right-handed, lift your cup with your left. If left-handed, drink with your right. If ambidextrous, reach for your cup, stop, and then use the other hand. Once relaxed, identify the issue foremost in your mind. As you attempt to think of nothing in particular, is there a stubborn thought that keeps returning to your attention? If so, that is the subject of this reading. Focus on that thought. If nothing in particular comes to mind, then this will be a general tea leaf reading. Focus on your breath and the taste of the tea. Leave a small amount of tea at the bottom of your cup. Step Five: Hold your nearly empty teacup in your hand and give it three good swirls. The tea leaves will disperse around the interior of cup. Gently dump out the remaining liquid by turning your teacup over into a saucer. Wait at least three breaths before turning your cup back over. Step Six: Because your cup has no handle, begin reading from 12 o'clock. Make a notation of the first symbol you see. Mentally divide the cup into three sections: rim, middle and base. Rim - area is above the tea level when you first poured your tea represents the current moment in time. Middle - area between the rim and bottom, represents near future (2 weeks) *Both the rim and middle section represent influences in your outcome. Base - The bottom of the cup below the middle section, represents the ultimate answer or conclusion. Step Seven: Look up recorded symbols in Textbook and record your reading results. Rim: Rake- A rake suggests that you should pay more attention to minor details so as not to overlook potential problems or miss opportunities. Middle: Kite- A kite signifies ambition that will carry you far as long as you're prepared to take up any opportunities as they come.. Bottom: Mouse- A mouse indicates that you need to act upon opportunities as they arise if you don't you could end up with nothing. There! all Notes written and she still had time to share her.. "opportunities" with someone else.. hehe getit!?