Temple of Fortune on Brattle
By Ege Yumusak, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
In Istanbul, even small children can flirt with fortune-telling. Little kids will grab the near-empty coffee cups of grown-ups and squint inside, trying to read their fortunes. A big lump of coffee grounds with a crater in the middle is indicative of a “bloated spirit,” whereas a clean spot can mean “light at the end of the path.” I have listened to my friends read my coffee cups, read theirs, and have even traveled to hear spontaneous prophecies delivered by strangers.
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