Pigeons, important news if flying; if at rest, domestic bliss and wealth acquired in trade.

Pine-tree, continuous happiness.

Pistol, disaster.

Rabbit, fair success in a city or large town.

Rat, treacherous servants; losses through enemies.

Raven, death for the aged; disappointment in love, divorce, failure in business, and trouble generally.

Razor, lovers’ quarrels and separation.

Reptile, quarrels.

Rider, good news from overseas regarding financial prospects.

Rifle, a sign of discord and strife.

Ring, a ring means marriage; and if a letter can be found near it, this is the initial of the future spouse.  If clouds are near the ring, an unhappy marriage; if all is clear about it, the contrary.  A ring right at the bottom means the wedding will not take place.

Rose, a lucky sign betokening good fortune and happiness.

Saw, trouble brought about by strangers.

Scales, a lawsuit.

Sceptre, a sign of honour from royalty.

Scissors, quarrels; illness; separation of lovers.

Serpent, spiteful enemies; bad luck; illness.

Shark, danger of death.

Sheep, success, prosperity.

Ship, a successful journey.

Snakes are a sign of bad omen.  Great caution is needed to ward off misfortune.

Spider, a sign of money coming to the consultant.

Squares, comfort and peace.

Star, a lucky sign; if surrounded by dots foretells great wealth and honours.

Steeple, bad luck.

Straight line, a journey, very pleasant.

Straight lines are an indication of peace, happiness, and long life.

Swallow, a journey with a pleasant ending.

Swan, good luck and a happy marriage.

Sword, dispute, quarrels between lovers; a broken sword, victory of an enemy.

Timber, logs of timber indicate business success.

Toad, deceit and unexpected enemies.

Trees, a lucky sign; a sure indication of prosperity and happiness; surrounded by dots, a fortune in the country.

Triangles, always a sign of good luck and unexpected legacies.

Trident, success and honours in the Navy.

Twisted figures, disturbances and vexation; grievances if there are many such figures.

Umbrella, annoyance and trouble.

Unicorn, scandal.

Vulture, bitter foes.

Wagon, a sign of approaching poverty.

Wavy lines, if long and waved, denote losses and vexations.  The importance of the lines depends upon the number of them and if heavy or light.