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**Quinn Gallagher** · 07-20-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabrina_Snape

Sabrina sighed, well she was only in her first year, she still had stuff to learn about Divinitation, but she noted it down so she'd remember it. Then she raised her hand. "When studying the positive signs in tea reading, one looks at the white in the cups, but when looking for negative signs, one must look at the tea grinds. The contrast between the white of the cup and the darkness of the grinds is a good symbol of positive and negative."

"Yes. Two points."

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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Amelia frowned when the Professor explained they were to never use tea leaves from a tea bag. Well, that was kind of harsh! she thought to herself, while listening to her explanation of how they were all only partially correct.

Meh. Most of that didn't interest the Hufflepuff Captain one bit, except for one word that sparked her interest. Raising her hand, she bit her lower lip while hesitating about asking a question. "Professor St. Toussaint? You mentioned health-related matters, so I was wondering what sort of matters this would include?" Naturally, as a prospective healer, anything with the word 'health' raised curiosity in her mind.

She then proceeded to answer the next question asked. "Since most cups used are white or ivory, and the tea leaves are dark, there is a strong contrast in existence for symbols. You generally are to look at the white part for studying the positive signs, while the dark leaves for the negative symbols. This could also be remembered by the whole angel and devil thing; angels are generally associated with white and innocence and good, whereas devils with darkness and evil."

"Health-related as in...someone might catch a cold or break their legs. Anything that is related to the persons physical well-being." She explained hoping that that made sense to the Hufflepuff Prefect. "Good, good, Amelia. Two points for you."

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Originally Posted by Steelsheen

Steelsheen raised her brows. Not having come across that detail on her research she jotted it down on her parchment.

Raising her hand again she answered "Most teacups used in the readings are generally white or ivory in color, serving to give a strong contrast against the tea leaves. Thus the white or light colored parts are usually used to symbolize the good or positive things for the drinker, while the dark leaves or grounds represents the bad or negative things.

Another way to tell positive or negative signs is by basing the symbols on their positions relative to the cup handle. Symbols to the right of the handle are usually viewed as positive whereas symbols to the left of the handle are considered to be negative."

"Very good, Regina. Very good. Three points." The Professor looked down to check on her tea. It was nearly done.

"The negative space found in the usually white chinaware indicates positive signs, and the positive space created by the tea leaves indicates negative signs. It can be very subjective in this regard, but it is said that those who possess an artistic ability will have the upper hand when it comes to deciphering the messages found in the tea. Speaking of messages, those of you who have studied in your books, who can tell me what the symbol for 'travel' is?"

07-20-2008, 11:35 PM	#126 (permalink)
Quinn Gallagher Other Characters Dugbog Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 124	Question 5 Quote: Originally Posted by Sabrina_Snape Sabrina sighed, well she was only in her first year, she still had stuff to learn about Divinitation, but she noted it down so she'd remember it. Then she raised her hand. "When studying the positive signs in tea reading, one looks at the white in the cups, but when looking for negative signs, one must look at the tea grinds. The contrast between the white of the cup and the darkness of the grinds is a good symbol of positive and negative." "Yes. Two points." Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixRising Amelia frowned when the Professor explained they were to never use tea leaves from a tea bag. Well, that was kind of harsh! she thought to herself, while listening to her explanation of how they were all only partially correct. Meh. Most of that didn't interest the Hufflepuff Captain one bit, except for one word that sparked her interest. Raising her hand, she bit her lower lip while hesitating about asking a question. "Professor St. Toussaint? You mentioned health-related matters, so I was wondering what sort of matters this would include?" Naturally, as a prospective healer, anything with the word 'health' raised curiosity in her mind. She then proceeded to answer the next question asked. "Since most cups used are white or ivory, and the tea leaves are dark, there is a strong contrast in existence for symbols. You generally are to look at the white part for studying the positive signs, while the dark leaves for the negative symbols. This could also be remembered by the whole angel and devil thing; angels are generally associated with white and innocence and good, whereas devils with darkness and evil." "Health-related as in...someone might catch a cold or break their legs. Anything that is related to the persons physical well-being." She explained hoping that that made sense to the Hufflepuff Prefect. "Good, good, Amelia. Two points for you." Quote: Originally Posted by Steelsheen Steelsheen raised her brows. Not having come across that detail on her research she jotted it down on her parchment. Raising her hand again she answered "Most teacups used in the readings are generally white or ivory in color, serving to give a strong contrast against the tea leaves. Thus the white or light colored parts are usually used to symbolize the good or positive things for the drinker, while the dark leaves or grounds represents the bad or negative things. Another way to tell positive or negative signs is by basing the symbols on their positions relative to the cup handle. Symbols to the right of the handle are usually viewed as positive whereas symbols to the left of the handle are considered to be negative." "Very good, Regina. Very good. Three points." The Professor looked down to check on her tea. It was nearly done. "The negative space found in the usually white chinaware indicates positive signs, and the positive space created by the tea leaves indicates negative signs. It can be very subjective in this regard, but it is said that those who possess an artistic ability will have the upper hand when it comes to deciphering the messages found in the tea. Speaking of messages, those of you who have studied in your books, who can tell me what the symbol for 'travel' is?"