Hourglass

The hourglass symbol in coffee fortune reading represents the passing of time, seizing opportunities. The hourglass symbolizes the value of time, the temporary nature of opportunities, and the completion of cycles. Your decision window on a matter may be closing; the time has come to act rather than wait. The symbol also represents events maturing in their own flow. The state of the hourglass guides the reading. An hourglass with sand actively flowing tells you the process is running, time is passing, and advises quick decisions. A fully emptied hourglass says one cycle has ended and a new beginning is ready. One that can be flipped over represents a second chance or the opportunity to begin again. A broken hourglass says time is flowing independently of you and urges careful timing. Near the rim, the hourglass announces a very near decision; close to the handle, a move at home that requires timing; at the bottom, a long-awaited matter finally reaching its end. In relationships the hourglass can mean you should not delay expressing your feelings, or that a cycle is about to complete. Professionally it says the time has come to accept an offer or to bring a decision to a close. Spiritually it teaches that patient waiting will be rewarded. In Turkish folk tradition the hourglass carries the meaning of "you will give it when its time has come." Read the hourglass with its neighbors; they reveal in which area time is running short.

The hourglass is generally interpreted as a positive symbol. It heralds good developments. However, like any symbol, its interpretation may vary depending on its position and surrounding symbols in the cup.

When the hourglass symbol appears alongside other symbols, the meaning becomes richer. For example, paired with a heart it may indicate love matters, with money symbols it may point to financial matters, and with path symbols it may suggest journeys and changes ahead.