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What Does a Key Mean in Coffee Cup Reading?
A solution, opportunity, or door opening.
The meaning of the key symbol
The key is a symbol of solutions and new opportunities. It signals that a door is about to open, that a problem will soon be solved, or that you are being handed the means to unlock a situation that has felt stuck. Two crossed keys are especially fortunate, pointing to success, authority, and access to something you have wanted for a long time.
Positive meanings
- A problem solved
- A new opportunity
- Access to something desired
- A fresh start
A note of caution
A key pointing downward can mean the door is there, but the timing is not quite right yet.
Position of the key in the cup
Near the rim the opportunity is imminent; near the handle it relates to home, property, or family matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a key mean in a coffee cup?
A solution, opportunity, or door opening. The key is a symbol of solutions and new opportunities. It signals that a door is about to open, that a problem will soon be solved, or that you are being handed the means to unlock a situation that has felt stuck. Two crossed keys are especially fortunate, pointing to success, authority, and access to something you have wanted for a long time.
Is a key a good sign in coffee reading?
In most readings, yes. A problem solved, A new opportunity, Access to something desired, A fresh start. However, A key pointing downward can mean the door is there, but the timing is not quite right yet.
Where should the key appear in the cup?
Near the rim the opportunity is imminent; near the handle it relates to home, property, or family matters.