Coffee cup symbols
Coffee cup reading

A circle in coffee grounds: what does it mean?

  • completion
  • wholeness
  • money
  • union

A circle in coffee grounds is a sign of wholeness and a completed cycle. By tradition it means a task finished successfully, money or a strong bond.

What does a circle in a coffee cup mean?

A circle has no beginning and no end, so in the cup it means harmony and a cycle completed. It often looks like a coin and is linked to money. Sometimes it means a circle of friends or a new connection.

Where does a circle appear: rim, bottom or handle?

Near the rim, a matter is said to end well soon. At the bottom it is a long cycle still coming to a close. By the handle it is the unity of the family and harmony at home.

Big, small or blurry: what changes the meaning?

A whole, clear circle means complete success. A broken circle traditionally points to unfinished business that needs seeing through. Many small circles together mean several sources of money.

The circle and money

If you see lots of small circles, tradition reads it as money coming in. The circle also reminds you to finish what you started before taking on something new.