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Reading tea leaves

An Introduction to Mysterious Practice of Reading Tea Leaves

Many people have been introduced to the reading of tea leaves through a scene in Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban, where the three main characters Harry, Ron, and Hermione are in a divination class. It is in this course that Harry, soon after arriving in the lecture, receives the prediction that he has “the grim” in his cup. While it made for a great scene in the movie, it begs the question – do modern-day soothsayers practice this craft? The answer is yes, and it goes beyond what you even see in the movie! Reading tea leaves is most commonly called tasseography and this form of fortune telling has been around for centuries. Its origins can be traced in Asia, Greece, and the Middle East. However, Middle Eastern Countries commonly use coffee grounds instead of tea leaves. A tasseographer often uses a drinker’s cup to read what is happening in their present life and what they need to look out for in their future. Take control of your life today! Talk to our Spiritual Advisors now. Today, Tasseography is seen as a perfect introduction to …