Peacock.—A sign of the acquisition of property; a prosperous and happy marriage; with other signs, an unfortunate friendship.
Peaked Cap.—The arrival of a male visitor.
Pears.—Improved social condition and other advantages; this fruit brings success to a business man and to a woman a rich husband; one pear signifies a birth or new plans.
Pedestrian.—An important appointment or urgent business.
Pelican.—This bird is a symbol of loneliness, separation, and yearning for the unattainable; if it is flying you will receive news from those who are far away in isolated parts of the world.
Pen.—See Quill Pen.
Penguin.—This strange bird indicates interesting news of expeditions and discoveries in the northern regions.
Penknife.—This is an unfortunate symbol of enmity, disloyalty, and jealousy.
Peonies.—You will probably be called upon to make a decision of much importance before another summer is past; broken peonies predict that you may possibly throw away your chance of happiness by coming to a wrong conclusion.
Pepper-Pot.—This means vexation and unreasonable irritation which you will endeavour to conceal.