Angels
guardians of hope and wonder
Celtic Knot
long life, eternity, Peace Sign
Cross
redemption, salvation
Heart
love, fondness
Kokopelli
fertility, joy, music
Star of David
union, heart, and love
Yin & Yang
balance, harmony
Alligator
aggression, survival, adaptability
Ant
team player, worker
Armadillo
active, nocturnal, protection
Bat
guardian of the night, cleaner
Bear
power, adaptability
Bear Paw
strength, mobility
Beaver
builder, gather
Bobcat
fierce, loner, intensity
Brontosaurus
harmless giant
Buffalo
sacredness, life builder
Buffalo Skull
sacredness, reverence for life
Bull
strength, warning
Butterfly
metamorphosis, carefree, transformer
Camel
weary, enduring
Cat
independence, grace, healing
Cougar
leadership, courage
Cow
patience, stoicism
Coyote
prankster, insight, playful
Crane
solitude, independence
Deer
love, gentleness, kindness
Dog
loyalty, protection
Dolphin
kindness, play, bridge man to ocean
Dove
love, peace, gentleness
Dragon
wisdom, nobility
Dragonfly
flighty, carefree
Eagle
divine spirit, connection to Creator
Elephant
long life, self-preservation
Elk
strength, agility, freedom
Fox
cunning, provider, intelligence
Frog
connection with water element
Giraffe
watchfulness, mobility
Goat
stubborn, omnivorous
Goose
faithful, communicative, traveler
Gorilla
brute strength, adaptability
Grizzly Bear
hunter, nature's pharmacist
Hawk
messenger, stopper of time
Hippo
linking water and earth, survival
Hopi Hand
life, creative, healing
Horse
stamina, mobility, strength
Hummingbird
messenger, stopper of time
Kangaroo
feisty, fun loving
Lion
power, strength, respect
Lizard
conservation, agility
Loon
solitude, song, romance
Manatee
peaceable, unassuming
Mastodon
lumbering giant
Monkey
playfulness, agility
Moose
headstrong, unstoppable, longevity
Mouse
timid, secretive, and sneaky
Orca
focus, power
Ostrich
fickle, fast moving
Otter
laughter, curiosity, truth, patience
Owl
wisdom, perseverance
Panda
playful, kindness
Pegasus
carrier of lightning
Pelican
ever watchful, grace
Penguin
playful, loving
Pheasant
confidence, attraction, perseverance
Pig
intelligence, hunger
Polar Bear
fearlessness, power
Pterodactyl
wing, finger
Quail
sacred spiral, ceremonial, Holy
Rabbit
alertness, resourceful
Raccoon
bandit, shy, determination
Ram
new beginning, teacher, hoarder
Raptor
speedy thief
Raven
trickster, mischievous
Rhino
durability, strength
Road Runner
speed, agility, cleverness
Salmon
instinct, persistence, determination
Scorpion
defense, self-protection
Seahorse
confidence, grace
Shark
hunter, survival
Skunk
wary, conspicuous, and intense
Snake
shrewdness, transformation
Spider
creative, pattern of life
Squirrel
trusting, innocence
Steer Skull
silent testimony
Stegosaurus
the covered lizard
Swan
grace, balance, festive
Thunderbird
caller of rain
Turkey
smart, elusive
Turtle
self-contained creative source
Unicorn
redemption, salvation
Water Buffalo
great strength, hard working
Whale
wisdom, power, cleanser
Wolf
loyalty, success, perseverance
Wolf Paw
freedom, success, guidance
Zebra
family-oriented, alert
Zuni Bear
good health
To apply these symbols to a reading, you simply associate the tea leaf configuration with the meaning of the symbol and think of it in terms of real life. For example, if you look at the bottom of your cup and see a wolf, then this means you are a loyal person who will be successful with a lot of perseverance.