Very informative book. Full of a lot of useful information. This book will also be very useful for future reference

A very cool reprint about the art of reading tea leaves. A short and to the point little guide book. It might have been nice to have some pictures but since it is a historical reprint that can be over looked. I like that it has some sample readings.

This is an updated and revised version of the original book published in 1881, by the anonymous Highland Seer. This is a short and to the point guide to tassomancy, the art of tea leaf reading. And as far and instructional guides go, it was very good. My only dislike was that the author has very strong ideas about whether or not accepting payment for fortune telling is ethical. It’s definitely a biased opinion. Otherwise, a very good book I’ll be coming back too. 4/5

I read through this book super quickly as there isn't a ton of meat to it. There is a very helpful guide to what the symbols in your tea leaves might mean, but I wasn't actively applying it to drinking loose tea, so I think some of that was lost on me. If you are into this style of divination, then this is most likely going to be helpful!

Reading Tea Leaves is a book by the anonymous Highland Seer.
This book is very straightforward and short. It goes over how to read tea leaves, common signs, and common omens. I like how this book is very clear and explanatory. It even has a chapter devoted to examples, to help guide you.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is curious about getting into tasseography. This is a great starting point, for both people who want to do it for fun and for people who genuinely want to know their future. It is a handbook meant to be used while reading tea leaves, not so much for standalone reading.

A wonderful introduction and primer to tasseomancy. This is an art that focuses on omens so I do wish that the chapter on symbols was a bit more clear that a person's reading of a certain symbol will be more personal to them than the general keywords given. However, this is still a great recommendation and edition to recommend to anyone interested in this form of divination.

Cute little book that gives you all the basics to start and understand the process. Well worth a purchase or read.

Book Review: Reading Tea Leaves
Full disclosure: I was given an advance copy of this title in exchange for my honest review.
As a lover of tea and divination this book was an obvious choice for me. Written by an unnamed "highland seer" it was originally written in 1881 and published at some point in the early 20th century, though I've been unable to find an exact date. At any rate, I believe this book is best if you can imagine the text in a Scottish accent.

It is immediately clear from the preface and introduction that our narrator has some Feelings about those who tell fortunes for money. With that said, I do appreciate their assertion that we are best equipped to tell our own fortunes, given a little knowledge and experience.

There are no visual aids, though the text refers to illustrations a couple of times. It could be that the advance copy I received doesn't include those and that they will appear in the published version -- I can't say for certain. The lack of illustrations isn't really a problem for the symbols themselves, but it does make it a little bit difficult to understand the mechanics of manipulating the teacup prior to reading. I'm still not entirely sure that I'm doing what our author intended.

This book is a quick read which presents a solid system of reading, from the expected index of symbols and their meanings, to how to interpret them based on their size and location in the cup, as well as other factors. It also includes a chapter on common omens and their meanings, which may come up outside of a tea leaf reading. Some of these may not apply to our postmodern lives, but they are interesting nonetheless.

Reading Tea Leaves is a handy reference book, which is what I like in a book on magic. The author doesn't present their techniques via a series of personal anecdotes, as some of our contemporaries are fond of doing, which leaves us with a slim, efficient manual from which we can easily build a skill.

I found this book very interesting to read. I enjoy drinking and learning about tea, so I decided to check out this book. I find the art of tea leaves reading an interesting topic. People who are interested in this topic should give this book a try. The book is full of advice, knowledge, and other handy ways for others to practice this fascinating art.

I loved how accessible this book is. There are a lot of great tips on how to do readings and how to interpret them. I.loved the idea of being able to readings on your own without fancy or expensive materials.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC! Short and sweet, I loved the history of reading tea leaves and omens. I learned a lot from this and I found it really interesting. Both a practical reference and historical lesson, this book was a short but informative read anyone who wants to know more about tea leaves or other divination should check out.

Thank you to NETGalley for sending me a copy of this book for review.

I enjoyed this book, it’s a concise guidebook for tassography. I wanted to learn more about the art and this book is certainly a good stepping stone.

I’m not an avid tea drinker and the practice doesn’t really call to me, but if it did, I would certainly purchase this book for reference.

The publishers did a good job of translating this 20th century guidebook into an easy to read book for this day and age.

If you're interested in learning about the art of tasseography, then this book is definitely for you. It's a well-written and comprehensive guide to learning how to read tea leaves, which could make an excellent addition to your morning routine. It gives a bit about the history, some basics, a guide to symbols and their meanings, and some actual practice in the back. Short, sweet, and useful.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an eARC of this guide. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is the only book dealing with the subject of divination by reading tea leaves. This little guidebook is meant to introduce you to the Scottish art of reading tea leaves both as a light pastime and as a serious form of divination.. discusses the ritual of and general principles of teacup reading. Alphabetical list of symbols and their meanings. Omens and their meanings. This is a comprehensive and readable introduction to this little known topic of divination.

Every day I have a ritual of reading my Tarot cards for the day while enjoying a cup of freshly brewed tea. When I saw this book, I figured why not add this into the daily ritual as well?

The book is well written and clearly laid out to help you understand the art of Tasseography. I’m looking forward to expanding my daily ritual and skills at the same time. What a great way to tap into the energy around me and direct it in a way that will benefit me and my life.