,,telling ,,fortunes ,,by ,,cards ,a ,,symposium ,,of ,,the ,,several ,,ancient ,,and ,,modern ,,methods ,,as ,,practiced ,,by ,,arab ,,seers ,,and ,,sibyls ,,and ,,the ,,romany ,,gypsies1 ,,with ,,plain ,,examples ,,and ,,simple ,,instructions ,,to ,,enable ,,anyone ,,to ,,acquire ,,the ,,art ,,with ,,ease ,gathered ,from ,authentic ,sources ,by ,,mohammed ,,ali 7,,edited ,,by ,,carleton ,b4 ,,case7 ,illustration ,,new ,,york ,,shrewesbury ,,publishing ,,co4 ,,publishers ,,copyright1 #aiad1 ,,by ,,charles ,,shrewesbury ,,contents ,,page ,,the ,,story ,,of ,,josephine #e ,,researching ,,gypsy ,,lore #g ,,how ,,to ,,acquire ,,the ,,art #i ,,cards ,,to ,,be ,,used #i ,,the ,,consultant ,,card #aj ,,the ,,ancient ,,oracle #ab ,,method ,a #ag ,,modern ,,use ,,of ,,fifty-,,two ,,cards #bj ,,method ,b #bh ,,method ,c #bh ,,method ,d #cj ,,method ,e #ca ,,method ,f1 ,,the ,,star #cb ,,method ,g1 ,a ,,shorter ,,star #cb ,,method ,h #cc ,,method ,i #cc ,,method ,j #cd ,,method ,k #ce ,,method ,l #cg ,,method ,m #ch ,,the ,,preferred ,,oracle1 ,,with ,,thirty-,,two ,,cards #dj ,,dictionary ,,of ,,primary ,,definitions #db ,,dictionary ,,of ,,secondary ,,definitions #di ,,groups ,,of ,,cards #ic ,,combinations ,,of ,,two ,,cards #if ,a ,,word ,,of ,,advice #aja ,,special ,,note #aja ,,dealing ,,the ,,cards ,,by ,,threes #ajb ,,dealing ,,the ,,cards ,,by ,,fives #aji ,,dealing ,,the ,,cards ,,by ,,sevens #aaa ,,dealing ,,by ,,fifteens #aac ,,the ,,twenty-,,one ,,card ,,method #aag ,,the ,,way ,,to ,,tell ,a ,,fortune #abb ,,the ,,italian ,,method #abf ,,the ,,florence ,,mode #aca ,,past1 ,,present ,,and ,,future #acc ,,the ,,matrimonial ,,oracle #acf ,,the ,,star ,,method #adj ,,shorter ,,star ,,method #adb ,,wishes #adc ,,wish ,,no4 ,i4 #adc ,,wish ,,no4 ,,ii4 #add ,,wish ,,no4 ,,iii4 #adf ,,wish ,,no4 ,,iv4 #adf ,,wish ,,no4 ,v4 #adg ,,wish ,,no4 ,,vi4 #aej ,,curious ,,games ,,with ,,cards #aed ,,lovers' ,,hearts #aed ,,love',s ,,lottery #aed ,,matrimony #aee ,,cupid',s ,,pastime #aee ,,wedding ,,bells #aeg ,,marriage ,,questions #aeh ,,telling ,,fortunes ,,by ,,cards ,the art of telling fortunes by cards1 known professionally as ,,cartomancy1 has been practiced for centuries4 ,in our day and generation divination by cards is chiefly employed for amusement and pastime1 for the entertainment of one's self or one's company1 or at church fairs1 charity bazars1 and the like2 but in the days of the ancients it was practiced by prophets and sibyls as a serious business1 and so accepted by all1 from king to peasant4 ,certainly there were some remarkable coincidences1 to call them by no other name1 in the fulfillment of many cartomantic divinations1 of which history maintains a record4 ,to cite but one3 ,,the ,,story ,,of ,,josephine1 ,,empress ,,of ,,the ,,french4 ,josephine ,tascher de la ,pagerie1 while in her native land of ,martinique1 had been approached by an aged negress1 who astonished her through declaring to her3 ,you will ascend upon the loftiest throne in the world4 ,always treasuring the memory of this prediction1 ,josephine1 when the widow of ,gen4 ,beauharnais1 during the bitter days of the ,reign of ,terror1 was induced to consult a distinguished seeress of the ,faubourg ,st4 ,germain1 who relied upon cartomancy as a means for elucidating the mysteries of the past1 present1 and future4 ,although her visitor was disguised as a waiting woman1 the seeress1 through a simple resort to her pack of cards1 read most correctly the entire past existence of her consultant4 ,then1 by the same means1 she laid bare the gloomy picture of ,josephine's present situation2 how the prison doors of the ,luxembourg stood ready to receive her2 how the guillotine thirsted for her life's blood2 how1 nevertheless1 she would be saved from all these impending dangers through intercession of a young soldier1 to her at the time personally a stranger4 ,subsequently1 by a fresh appeal to her cards1 the seeress threw aside the veil obscuring ,josephine's future destiny1 predicting her marriage1 the onward march of her husband towards fame and power1 until finally1 after a studious observation of the cards1 the cartomancian announced to her skeptical consultant that on a given day1 within the cathedral church of ,notre ,dame1 the unknown man she was destined to marry would place upon her head an imperial diadem1 and furthermore that she would be hailed1 in the presence of the highest ecclesiastical potentate on earth1 as ,empress of the ,french1 and as such would be respected until her death4 ,the remarkably rapid and literal fulfillment of the predictions made by a professional seeress to an unknown lady1 to whom she promised the most exalted of mortal positions1 not only astonished the crowd of courtiers1 wonder-stricken at realization of this indisputable and well-authenticated augury of miraculous events2 but elicited the attention of men of intellect and of science1 hundreds of whom visited the remarkable prophetess1 and in every instance testified to the accuracy of her predictions1 although at a loss to comprehend the source from whence she attained apparently super-human knowledge4 ,it appeared wonderful to these men of science that the mere combination of a series of cards1 which they had been accustomed to look upon as a mere species of diversion1 could be employed as well to read the past as to penetrate the mysteries of the future2 still they were compelled1 in an elaborate report made to the ,emperor1 whose comprehensive mind yearned after explanation of all secrets1 mental as well as physical1 to state that1 while unable to account for the cause for this prophetic knowledge1 there could be no rational doubt of its existence4 ,,researching ,,gypsy ,,lore4 ,this present treatise on the subject of divination by cards is a gathering together in handy form of the best authenticated methods of its ancient practice as handed down from the ,romany gypsies and the seeresses that antedate them4 ,as different nations and different times had their varying interpretations of the values of the cards and separate and distinct methods of laying the cards for readings1 as well as fundamental differences in their interpretations of the many possible combinations of the various cards1 we have decided to lay before you in this work a complete symposium of each1 that the reader and student of the art may see before him all the approved methods of the past and choose intelligently that which best pleases or suits his convenience4 ,all the old and many of the recent authors that have been consulted in the preparation of this book have been found to insist that divination through playing-cards is to be relied upon as a truthful exposition of the past and future and a veritable portent of the future4 ,they desire to be taken seriously4 ,the present editor has no desire to detract from this position if it be a fact1 nor does he know that it is not a fact4 ,his part in this work is that of editor1 and there ends4 ,here he presents you with the results of centuries of effort on the part of those who profess to believe sincerely in what they practice and teach1 and leaves the reader to place as much or as little credence in the truthfulness of their divinations as he chooses4 ,certainly there is a wonderful fascination in the mastering of ,cartomancy1 in the being able to tell fortunes by the chance falling of the cards into this or that position1 and in knowing what each card and grouping is believed to signify in their relations to the person consulting4 ,,how ,,to ,,acquire ,,the ,,art4 ,the would-be adept is advised to study in detail every word in this book1 as he would any other lesson he desired to master4 ,learn the various methods of dealing and of reading the layout2 consult the several interpretations of the meanings and learn to apply them1 first in reading your own fortune and later that of friends1--this only after you have memorized many of the meanings and acquired a degree of fluency in elaborating the talk or patter that goes with a successful reading4 ,no prophet or seer ever professed that divination by cards is a natural gift4 ,it is universally recognized as being solely the result of study and practice1 and can be mastered by anyone who has this book and gives the subject a little thought and sufficient experimental1 practical test to acquire proficiency4 ,,cards ,,to ,,be ,,used ,,in ,,telling ,,fortunes4 ,while any ordinary pack of playing cards sold in the usual stores can be used1 it is best to secure1 if possible1 a pack whose face cards have only a single head1 inasmuch as when1 in dealing1 cards come out reversed they bear a different signification in some cases1 than when upright4 ,when1 however1 the usual double-headed cards are used it is only necessary to make a distinctive mark on the top end of the faces of certain ones to secure the same result as though the special fortune-telling pack were employed4 ,this mark may be a simple dot or cross with pencil or pen1 and should be made at one end of the card only1 which will then become the top of the card in all cases1 and cards coming out in the deal with this mark at their tops will be considered as upright1 and with the marked end down1 as reversed4 ,the only cards that need to be thus distinguished are3 ,the face cards of each suit2 the ace1 eight1 nine and ten of diamonds4 7,the spot cards below the seven in any suit are1 in most cases1 not used4 ,where they are employed1 their reversal has no significance47 ,the top of the seven of diamonds1 and the other suits1 is considered to be the end that has the extra central pip4 ,spot cards of the three suits other than diamonds usually require no mark to determine their top or bottom4 ,the handles of all spades and clubs1 and the sharp points of all hearts1 point downward when those cards are upright2 hence when they point upward the cards are considered as reversed4 ,if1 however1 any other cards than those here mentioned are so printed as to make it difficult to distinguish the top from the base1 you should mark them at the top4 ,,the ,,one ,,special ,,card--,,the ,,consultant4 ,in some of the methods of fortune-telling by cards it is essential to have a special card as the representative of the party seeking the response of the oracle4 ,this is commonly called the ,consultant4 ,if there is a joker in your pack1 or an extra blank card1 as is the case in many packs1 use one of them as the ,consultant1 marking this card to show which is its top1 as its reversal has its own signification4 ,if there is neither joker nor blank card1 use the discarded deuce of either suit in the pack1 with a mark at its top end4 ,,the ,,ancient ,,oracle ,various meanings have been ascribed to the individual cards in different countries and times1 several lists of which1 and they the known standards of the art1 are given throughout this book4 ,the first list of interpretations that we present is from a very ancient work1 first published in #afjj or a little later4 ,this1 it will be noticed1 defines the entire fifty-two cards of the pack and has no separate signification for any card being upright or reversed2 in either position the cards' meanings are the same4 ,suit values are as follows3 ,clubs lead and mostly portend happiness and good business arrangements1 and no matter how numerous or how accompanied by cards of other suits are seldom considered as bearers of other than the very best augury4 ,next comes hearts1 which are usually taken to signify love-making1 invitations1 and good friends2 diamonds1 money2 and spades1 annoyances1 sickness or worry1 sometimes loss of money4 ,clubs4 ,ace--,great wealth1 much prosperity1 and tranquillity of mind4 ,king--,a man who is humane1 upright and affectionate2 faithful in all his undertakings4 ,he will be happy himself1 and make every one around him so4 ,queen--,a tender1 mild and rather susceptible woman1 who will be very attractive to the opposite sex4 ,jack--,an open1 sincere and good friend1 who will exert himself warmly in your welfare4 ,ten--,speedy wealth4 ,nine--,obstinacy and disagreeables connected therewith4 ,eight--,a covetous person1 extremely fond of money2 that he will obtain it but not make a proper use of it4 ,seven--,the most brilliant fortune and the most exquisite bliss this world can afford1 but beware of the opposite sex1 from these alone can misfortune be experienced4 ,six--,a lucrative partnership4 ,five--,marriage to a person who will improve your circumstances4 ,four--,inconstancy and change4 ,trey--,three wealthy marriages4 ,deuce--,opposition or disappointment4 ,diamonds4 ,ace--,a letter4 ,king--,a man of fiery temper1 continued anger1 seeking revenge1 and obstinate in his resolutions4 ,queen--,a coquette1 and fond of company4 ,jack--,however nearly related1 will look more to his own interest than yours1 will be tenacious in his own opinions1 and fly off if contradicted4 ,ten--,a country husband 7or wife71 with wealth1 and many children2 also a purse of gold4 ,nine--,a surprise about money4 ,eight--,unhappy marriage late in life4 ,seven--,waste of goods1 and losses4 ,six--,an early marriage and widowhood1 but a second marriage would probably be worse4 ,five--,success in enterprises2 if married1 good children4 ,four--,vexation and annoyance4 ,trey--,quarrels1 lawsuits1 and domestic disagreements1 your partner for life will be a vixen1 bad tempered1 and make you unhappy4 ,deuce--,your heart will be engaged in love at an early period1 but you will meet with great opposition4 ,hearts4 ,ace--,feasting and pleasure1 and is also the house4 ,if attended with spades it is quarreling2 if by hearts1 friendship and affection2 if by diamonds1 you will hear of an absent friend2 if by clubs1 merry-making and rejoicing4 ,king--,a man of good natured disposition1 hot and hasty1 rash in his undertakings1 and very amorous4 ,queen--,a woman of fair complexion1 faithful and affectionate4 ,jack--,a person of no particular sex1 but always the dearest friend or nearest relation of the consulting party4 ,it is said that you must pay great attention to the cards that stand next to the jack1 as from them alone you are supposed to judge whether the person it represents will be favorable to your inclinations or not4 ,ten--,a good heart1 it is supposed to correct the bad tidings of the cards that stand next it2 if its neighboring cards are of good report1 it is supposed to confirm their value4 ,nine--,wealth1 grandeur1 and high esteem2 if cards that are unfavorable stand near it1 disappointments and the reverse4 ,if favorable cards follow these last at a small distance1 you will retrieve your losses1 whether of peace or goods4 ,eight--,drinking and feasting4 ,seven--,a fickle and unfaithful person4 ,six--,a generous1 open and credulous disposition1 easily imposed on1 but the friend of the distressed4 ,five--,a wavering and unsettled disposition4 ,four--,the person will not be married till quite late in life1 which will proceed from too great a delicacy in making a choice4 ,trey--,your own imprudence will greatly contribute to your experiencing much ill will from others4 ,deuce--,extraordinary good future and success2 though if unfavorable cards attend this will be a long time delayed4 ,spades4 ,ace--,has to do with love affairs generally4 ,death when the card is upside down4 ,king--,a man ambitious and successful at court1 or with a great man who will befriend him1 but let him beware of a reverse4 ,queen--,a woman who will be corrupted by the rich of both sexes4 ,also a widow4 ,jack--,a person1 who1 although he has your interest at heart1 will be too indolent to pursue it4 ,ten--,is supposed to be a card of bad import1 and in a great measure to counteract the good effects of the cards near it4 ,nine--,is professed to be the worst card of the pack2 dangerous sickness1 total loss of fortune and calamities2 also endless discussion in your family4 ,eight--,opposition from your friends4 ,if this card comes out close to you1 leave your plan and follow another4 ,seven--,loss of a valuable friend1 whose death will plunge you in very great distress4 ,six--,very little interpretation of your success4 ,five--,good luck in the choice of your companion for life1 who will be fond of you4 ,bad temper and interference4 ,four--,sickness4 ,trey--,good fortune in marriage1 an inconstant partner1 and that you will be made unhappy thereby4 ,deuce--,a death or disagreeable removal4 ,,method ,a4 ,using #eb ,cards and the ,foregoing ,interpretations4 ,take a pack of fifty-two cards and shuffle them three times well over1 and making the significator whichever queen you please 7if a lady performs the operation for herself2 or king1 if a gentleman71 then proceed to lay them on the table1 nine in a row1 and wherever the operator finds himself placed1 count nine cards every way1 not forgetting the said significator1 then it will be seen what card the significator comes in company with1 and read from that4 ,when several diamonds come together1 the interpretation is that some money will soon be received2 several hearts1 love2 several clubs1 drink and noisy troublesome company2 several spades1 trouble and vexation4 ,if two red tens come next to the significator marriage or prosperity1 the ace of hearts is the house1 the ace of clubs a letter1 the ace of spades death1 spite1 or quarreling 7for this is supposed to be the worst card in the pack71 the ten of diamonds a journey1 the three of hearts a salute1 the three of spades tears1 the ten of spades sickness1 the nine of spades sad disappointment or trouble1 to the nine of clubs is ascribed a jovial entertainment or reveling1 the nine of hearts feasting1 the ten of clubs traveling by water1 the ten of hearts some place of amusement1 the five of hearts a present1 the five of clubs a bundle1 the six of spades a child1 the seven of spades a removal1 the three of clubs fighting1 the eight of clubs confusion1 the eight of spades a roadway1 the four of clubs a strange bed1 the nine of diamonds business1 the five of spades a surprise1 the two red eights new clothes1 the three of diamonds speaking with a friend1 the four of spades a sick bed1 the seven of clubs a prison1 the two of spades a false friend1 the four of hearts the marriage bed4 ,if a married lady doth lay the cards1 she must then make her husband the king of the same suit she is queen of2 but if a single lady1 she must make her lover what king she may think proper4 ,the jacks of the same suits are supposed to be men's thoughts1 so that they may know what they are thinking of1 counting nine cards from where they are placed1 and it is said if any lady should wish to know whether she shall obtain her desires in any particular subject1 matter1 or thing whatsoever1 let her shuffle the cards well1 most seriously and earnestly wishing all the time for one thing2 she must then cut them once1 particularly observing at the same time what card that is which she cuts1 then shuffle them and deal them out in three parcels1 and if that said particular card which she has cut doth come next herself1 or next the ace of hearts1 it is taken that she will have her wish1 but if the nine of spades is next to her she judges the contrary1 as that is supposed to be a disappointment2 however1 she may try it three times1 taking the major number of testimonies as a ground whereon to place her judgment4 ,this method of using the cards is both innocent and will afford amusement4 ,,modern ,,use ,,of #eb ,,cards ,here we present the more modern adaptation of the entire pack of #eb cards to the fortune-teller's use4 ,as the meanings differ materially from the ancient list just given1 another complete list and several combinations are presented4 ,in the modern usage1 ,diamonds take precedence and are considered to mean money1 riches and success4 ,hearts next1 love affairs1 friendship1 amusement and pleasure4 ,clubs1 business matters1 whether investments1 appointments or settlements4 ,spades1 losses or grief1 trouble and anxiety1 sometimes sickness and death4 ,the various combinations are supposed to either accelerate or mitigate the several meanings4 ,for instance--the ace of diamonds coming with the ace of spades1 a railway journey--the nine of spades1 usually taken to be a bad card1 but coming with diamonds1 speedy good luck1 etc4 ,diamonds4 ,ace--,an offer or a ring4 ,king--,a fair man1 a military man1 or a diplomatist4 ,queen--,a fair woman1 fond of pleasure and amusement4 ,jack--,the thoughts of either king or queen4 ,ten--,a legacy or property4 ,nine--,a good surprise about money4 ,eight--,meetings about money matters4 ,seven--,a check or paper money2 sometimes scandal4 ,six--,an offer of some kind1 generally to do with money matters4 ,five 7supposed to be the best card in the pack7--,health1 wealth and happiness4 ,four--,a short journey4 ,three--,time1 within three to four weeks4 ,two--,a secret or something unexpected4 ,hearts4 ,ace--,the house4 ,king--,a rather fair man in society2 sometimes a sailor4 ,queen--,a fair woman in society1 but kind and good natured4 ,jack--,thoughts of either king or queen4 ,ten--,an entertainment or festivity4 ,nine--,great happiness and the wish card4 ,eight--,love making or friendship4 ,seven--,a puzzle or indecision1 doubt4 ,six--,love affairs1 sometimes an offer4 ,five--,marriage1 sometimes a new admirer4 ,four--,a small invitation1 such as a dinner or evening party4 ,three--,time1 within a week4 ,two--,kisses or trifling present4 ,clubs4 ,ace--,a letter4 ,king--,a clever dark man1 often a professional man1 or in business4 ,queen--,a clever1 amusing woman1 sometimes a little satirical4 ,jack--,thoughts of king or queen4 ,ten--,a new appointment1 investment or settlement4 ,nine--,relates to documents1 papers1 often a will4 ,eight--,a journey by road or vehicle4 ,seven--,a warning or unprofitable business4 ,six--,a very poor business offer or else money borrowed4 ,five--,news1 either from the country or some one coming therefrom4 ,four--,a journey by land on business4 ,three--,time1 three to four months4 ,two--,a good friend1 in some cases a slight disappointment4 ,spades4 ,ace--,spite1 death1 or worry2 sometimes a large town4 ,king--,a lawyer1 widower or old man2 a very dark man4 ,queen--,a very dark woman1 a widow2 a spiteful1 malicious woman4 ,jack--,thoughts of king or queen4 ,ten--,at night-time1 imprisonment4 ,nine 7supposed to be a very bad card7--,grief1 suffering1 malice1 and1 with other black cards1 death4 ,eight--,across water1 sometimes treachery4 ,seven--,poverty1 anxiety and annoyance4 ,six--,delay1 or a bad character4 ,five--,temper1 anger and quarrels4 ,four--,sickness1 sometimes a journey caused through sickness4 ,three--,by the water1 or a very short journey across water4 ,two--,tears and vexation1 sometimes a removal4 ,the following is a rsum of most of the cards and some curious combinations3 ,four ,aces--,honors1 dignities1 rise in society1 or money1 friendship with the great2 but if all four are reversed1 the contrary--debt1 bankruptcy1 ruin and even disgrace1 therefore it is to be noticed particularly how they lie before reading the cards4 ,four ,kings--,great good luck1 unexpected advancement1 good and unlooked-for fortune4 ,four ,queens--,society1 pleasure1 amusements4 ,four ,jacks--,thoughts of either king or queen of each suit1 friendly gathering4 ,four ,tens--,great gain1 legacies1 happiness4 ,four ,nines--,unexpected and sudden news2 if two blacks together1 not pleasant2 if two reds1 excellent4 ,four ,eights--,new appointments1 sometimes new associations2 two black eights together1 mourning2 two reds1 wedding garments4 ,four ,sevens--,intrigues1 scandal1 opposition and variance4 ,four ,sixes--,a great surprise or change2 two black ones together1 vexations2 two red ones1 good4 ,four ,fives--,a long and beneficial voyage1 money1 happiness and health2 if two blacks are near1 vexation first4 ,four ,fours--,a birth2 two blacks together1 a male2 two reds1 a female4 ,four ,threes--,period of time from six to twelve months2 sometimes gain or money returned4 ,four ,twos--,visitors2 two blacks together1 disagreeable2 two reds1 pleasant1 and sometimes love-making4 ,three ,aces--,great good luck4 ,three ,kings--,a new friend or acquaintance who will advance you in life4 ,three ,queens--,quarrels1 disputes1 backbiting4 ,three ,jacks--,a lawsuit or treachery4 ,three ,tens--,a rise in social life1 but not necessarily happiness with it4 ,three ,nines--,a good removal1 unless accompanied by very bad cards4 ,three ,eights--,love dreams1 and longing for the unattainable1 but often wishes or desires postponed2 in some cases fresh engagements1 but a little worry in obtaining them4 ,three ,sevens--,losses of friendship or property2 reversed1 you will never recover your goods4 ,three ,sixes--,a very large and brilliant entertainment2 if the two black ones come together1 disgrace or scandal4 ,three ,fives--,a delightful and happy meeting with absent friends4 ,three ,fours--,strangers or visitors coming to the house from a journey4 ,three ,threes--,slight annoyances or vexation caused by malicious tongues4 ,three ,twos--,a good and staunch friend1 but one who will grieve you by a queer temper4 ,two ,aces--,strange news quick and speedy1 often good luck2 two blacks1 a telegram2 two reds1 a pleasant invitation4 ,two ,kings--,a partnership or friendship4 ,two ,queens--,a good female friend4 ,two ,jacks--,unpleasantness1 sometimes only thoughts of people4 ,two ,tens--,change of residence or profession4 ,two ,nines--,a good removal1 sometimes business projects or documents1 in many cases relating to a will4 ,two ,eights--,an extraordinary occurrence4 ,two ,sevens--,sometimes sudden and unexpected2 two blacks1 great treachery1 especially if reversed4 ,two ,sixes--,a good friend2 two blacks1 a nasty1 deceitful person1 or a great danger1 possibly an accident4 ,two ,black ,fives--,danger from falls1 or possibly by water4 ,two ,red ,fives--,joyful and unexpected news4 ,two ,black ,fours--,separation or unfriendly meetings4 ,two ,red ,fours--,good appointments1 or good luck4 ,two ,red ,threes--,pleasant and profitable visitors and friends4 ,two ,black ,threes--,disappointment and tears4 ,two ,black ,twos--,a departure4 ,two ,red ,twos--,an arrival4 ,the ,ace1 ,nine1 ,ten and ,seven of ,spades--,divorce4 ,seven and ,nine of ,spades--,separation4 ,eight of ,spades and ,seven of ,clubs--,prison1 or confinement4 ,six and ,four of ,spades--,sickness and danger4 ,eight and ,five of ,spades--,malignity1 caused by jealousy4 ,six and ,seven of ,spades--,treachery1 scandal1 vexation4 ,seven and ,two of ,spades--,tears caused by unfounded reports--often a false friend4 ,nine and ,six of ,spades--,a bitter and implacable enemy2 if good cards follow1 you will overcome1 but if bad ones1 he or she will triumph4 ,three and ,two of ,spades--,a short and not agreeable journey4 ,seven of ,hearts and ,three of ,spades--,a journey and a strange adventure thereon4 ,seven1 ,six and ,five of ,spades--,thieves1 or danger of robbery4 ,queen and ,jack of ,spades--,widowhood4 ,nine and ,ten of ,spades--,danger by fire4 ,six and ,seven of ,spades reversed--,a fall or injury4 ,eight and ,ten of ,spades--,news at night1 but not very pleasant4 ,ten1 ,eight and ,five of ,spades--,broken engagement1 or unfulfilled promise4 ,six and ,eight of ,spades--,delay1 postponement4 ,nine1 ,seven1 ,six and ,five of ,spades--,bankruptcy4 ,ace of ,diamonds and ,ten of ,hearts--,a marriage engagement4 ,ace of ,diamonds and ,nine of ,hearts--,hopes fulfilled4 ,ten of ,hearts and ,four of ,hearts--,marriage4 ,three ,tens and ,five of ,hearts--,happy love returned4 ,eight of ,hearts and ,seven of ,hearts--,doubt and indecision about an offer4 ,seven of ,hearts reversed--,a nice and good present4 ,three of ,diamonds and ,three of ,hearts--,in nine days4 ,nine of ,hearts and ,nine of ,diamonds--,a delightful surprise about money4 ,nine of ,hearts and ,nine of ,clubs--,something to do about a will1 in which the consultor is generally successful4 ,eight of ,hearts and ,nine of ,hearts--,great good luck through love4 ,ace1 ,nine1 ,seven and ,four of ,spades--,death4 ,,method ,b4 ,a pack of fifty-two cards is taken1 shuffled1 and cut in three2 the first ten are taken out1 then three are missed2 another nine are taken out1 then two are missed2 another seven out1 five missed2 seven out1 three missed2 three out1 one missed2 and the last of the pack is taken4 ,they are now laid out in rows of eight each1 eight having been counted every way1 beginning from the significator4 ,when all are finished1 the two extremities are taken1 paired and read2 they are then gathered together1 shuffled1 and cut in four parcels2 the first one of each parcel is taken off and put on one side4 ,the packet that comes first is the one that should be read4 ,,method ,c4 ,what is ,supposed to ,happen ,within a ,month to ,two ,months4 ,a pack of fifty-two cards is taken1 shuffled and cut in three1 each meaning being read as it turns up4 ,the cards are then turned up one by one till a spade is found1 which is not withdrawn1 but the following card1 which lay face uppermost on the table4 ,if three spades are found in succession the first is missed1 but the two next are taken out1 as well as the following card1 whether diamonds1 clubs or hearts2 this is continued to the end of the pack1 then re-commenced without shuffling or cutting4 ,should the final card have been a spade1 on beginning the pack afresh the first card should be taken out4 ,the same operation is gone through twice more1 in all three times4 ,this having been done1 they are laid in the form of a horseshoe in front of the dealer in the order in which they came1 being careful to note that the significator is amongst them4 ,should it not appear naturally1 it must be taken out and placed at the end4 ,seven are now counted from the one that represents the person consulting the oracle4 ,when they have been read1 and the relative meanings ascribed to them explained1 one is taken from each end and paired1 their various significations being interpreted as they turn up4 ,these prognostications are supposed to come to pass within two months4 ,a shorter way can be done by taking out thirty-two selected cards1 viz3--ace1 king1 queen1 jack1 ten1 nine1 eight and seven of each suit2 they are read in precisely the same way4 ,this is taken to allow a shorter period to elapse1 from ten days to a fortnight1 but the former is supposed to be the better method4 ,,method ,d4 ,a pack of fifty-two cards is taken1 and after being well shuffled they are turned up one by one1 counting one1 two1 three1 four1 five1 six1 seven1 eight1 nine1 ten1 jack1 queen1 king 7here the ace counts as one74 ,if any card should fall on the number counted--thus1 supposing a five comes when five is counted1 or a king when that card turns up1 it must be taken out and placed on the table1 face uppermost1 before the dealer4 ,after counting to a king the counting is re-commenced at one4 ,should two cards follow1 such as three and four1 eight and nine1 etc41 these must be abstracted1 also three of a kind1 such as three tens1 three kings1 etc41 they must also be taken out2 but if three of the same suit they may be passed by4 ,when the pack has been carefully gone through1 shuffled and cut1 the process is gone through twice more1 in all three times4 ,they are now all laid out in rows of four and read4 ,when this is done they are gathered together and laid two by two1 thus3-- ,,north4 ,,west4 ,,east4 ,,south4 ,one1 two1 three1 four1 five1 six1 seven1 eight1 nine1 ten1 eleven1 twelve1 thirteen1 fourteen1 fifteen1 sixteen1 and so on till the pack is exhausted4 ,those at the top are the ,north1 those at the bottom are the ,south1 those at the right hand the ,east1 those at the left hand the ,west4 ,the ,north is to be read first1 as that is supposed to happen first2 the ,south next1 the ,east next1 and the ,west last4 ,,method ,e4 ,the pack of fifty-two cards is taken1 shuffled1 and cut in three1 the meanings of the cut being read first4 ,then the significator is taken out4 ,the cards are spread on the table1 face downwards before the dealer1 and seven are drawn out at random4 ,the topmost card of the seven is taken off and put on one side4 ,the cards are again shuffled and cut in three1 the cut again read as before2 they are laid on the table1 seven cards being taken off1 the topmost being withdrawn4 ,this is to be repeated the third time1 still taking off the topmost card4 ,the cards are again shuffled and cut1 this time nine each time being drawn out and the topmost two removed4 ,this maneuver has to be repeated three times1 each time taking two of the topmost cards4 ,in the first deal1 where the first seven cards were removed1 there will be eighteen cards2 the second time there will be twenty-one remaining after having removed the two of each cut1 thus3--,the thirty-nine cards are spread out in five rows of seven1 and four remaining underneath4 ,the significator is now put in the center1 and counting every way from it1 these cards are taken to signify the past and present4 ,the nine cards that have been taken from each sevens and nines are to be shuffled and looked at4 ,these are supposed to refer entirely to the future4 ,the three cards that are left out are useless4 ,,method ,f--,,the ,,star4 ,the pack of fifty-two cards is taken1 shuffled1 and cut in three1 the cut being explained as it is shown4 ,the card representing the significator should be taken out and put in the middle4 ,three cards are now placed above the head1 three at the feet1 three to the left1 and three to the right1 three at the four corners1 and three across the significator4 ,they are interpreted as follows3--,first1 above the head1 then at the feet1 then to the right hand1 and next to the left2 each corner to be taken top and bottom opposite4 ,when these are all explained 7those across the significator last71 they are then paired1 beginning with the topmost cards and the bottom cards1 from end to end4 ,,method ,g--,a ,,shorter ,,star4 ,this is a much shorter way1 and instead of placing the cards as they come1 they must be first well shuffled by the person consulting1 then laid face downwards on the table and nine cards withdrawn 7the significator must be in the center74 ,in this method the cards are placed round the card representing the consultor in the order in which they come1 the first card drawn being put at the head of the significator1 and the others in rotation4 ,the nine cards are first explained as they lie1 eight round and one over the significator4 ,then the consultor is desired to again draw nine1 and these are put over the first nine2 this is to be repeated a third time1 combining all the cards as they lay one over the other1 three deep1 every way4 ,,method ,h4 ,the whole pack is taken1 shuffled well1 but not cut1 every fifth card is picked out and laid by1 the pack is gone through and every seventh card picked out1 every third card must be taken1 each fifth1 seventh and third cards to be laid aside in separate packets2 then each packet is carefully examined1 whether the significator is amongst those withdrawn4 ,if not1 he or she must be abstracted and placed at the extreme end4 ,now the third pack is laid out in a row1 the second next1 and the first last1 and all that is hidden is said to be shown you1 counting three1 seven and five from each row1 beginning with the significator4 ,now two are taken from end to end and read till twelve are obtained2 they are put on one side2 then the rest are gone on with from end to end until all are exhausted4 ,then they are all taken up1 including the twelve that were put aside1 shuffled1 the two first and last are taken off4 ,these three form the surprise2 then parcels of four are dealt1 beginning with the first2 they are all read in rotation and the small surprise last4 ,,method ,i4 ,the pack of fifty-two cards is taken1 shuffled1 cut in three1 and the meanings ascribed to the cut are explained4 ,then they are laid in rows of five till the whole pack is exhausted1 except the two last1 which are useless4 ,the first row is to represent the person for whom you are acting2 the second1 the house2 the third1 your wish2 the fourth1 the surprise1 and the fifth1 what is supposed to come true4 ,the first ten are now read lengthwise1 the others in the same manner till the fifth row has been explained2 then they are taken from end to end1 each pair being interpreted as arrived at4 ,in this case there is no significator1 as the first row is supposed to stand for what will happen immediately to the consultant4 ,they are all gathered together1 shuffled and cut1 and laid in packets of three4 ,the consultor is desired to choose one of the three parcels1 and that is laid out first and explained2 then follow each of the other two1 which must be also read in the same manner4 ,,method ,j4 ,the pack of fifty-two cards is taken1 shuffled and cut by the person consulting4 ,they are cut in three and the meanings interpreted4 ,then they are laid out in rows of sevens1 leaving the three last1 which are not to be used4 ,then nine are counted every way1 from the significator backwards and forwards1 from left to right1 and from right to left1 up and down1 always returning to the significator1 then crossways from end to end4 ,then they are paired from corner to corner1 each card being explained as it is arrived at1 noticing if there should be any pairs1 triplets1 etc41 amongst them4 ,then they are gathered up and shuffled well1 then they are dealt in two packets1 the consultant being desired to choose one4 ,the one taken is supposed to represent the past and present1 the other the future4 ,they are laid out and read pretty much as before4 ,,method ,k4 ,a pack of fifty-two cards is taken1 shuffled and cut1 and divided thus3--,every seven1 nine and five are to be removed and put on one side4 ,the six of clubs1 the eight and ten of diamonds are to be withdrawn and put in a place by themselves4 ,then the rest are shuffled and five cards laid out face upwards till the pack is exhausted4 ,it will now be found there are seven rows of five cards each1 and two remaining2 these two are placed with the nines1 sevens and fives1 to be used later4 ,these cards are read1 counting seven every way from the significator1 then gathered together1 shuffled and cut1 the first group 7seven in number7 being first of all withdrawn1 which must be added to the nines1 sevens and fives already withdrawn4 ,there will now be four groups of seven cards each4 ,the first must be read1 the second put aside1 the third explained1 and the fourth laid by4 ,the second and fourth are left out entirely and not used4 ,the nines1 sevens and fives and the first group you have withdrawn are shuffled1 cut in two packets1 and laid out on the table before the dealer4 ,if two red nines appear close together1 it is taken to show honor1 dignity and joy2 if two red sevens and two red fives side by side1 great and unexpected good luck1 a legacy or money that you don't anticipate2 if two red fives and the nine of hearts are near each other1 a marriage of affection2 if with the seven of diamonds1 a moneyed marriage1 but of love2 if two red fives and two black sevens1 a marriage for money which will turn out unhappily2 if two red sevens and two red fives1 and the nine of hearts appear1 it is supposed to be the greatest and happiest prognostic you can have1 whether married or single--luck1 pleasure1 money2 if two black sevens and two black fives appear1 it is considered very evil1 and if accompanied by the nine of spades1 unhappiness in marriage1 divorce1 scandal and sometimes violence caused through drink2 if the eight of spades should be amongst those withdrawn and turn up with the aforesaid cards1 violent death by murder or accident4 ,it is taken to be the worst combination in the pack4 ,these cards 7viz3 the nines1 sevens and fives1 and those which have been withdrawn from the group of fives7 are laid in rows of sevens1 counting seven every way from the significator2 then the extreme ends are taken and paired1 being read as they turn up4 ,next the whole is shuffled1 including the six of clubs and the eight and ten of diamonds4 ,these three cards are the index4 ,wherever they appear they are supposed to show good luck1 happiness and prosperity2 if they should happen between exceptionally bad cards1 the luck is over1 or marred through malignity2 but as a rule they are taken to import great joy4 ,the evil combination is thus3 ,if the six of clubs is surrounded with spades1 or the eight or ten of diamonds are between two black fives and the two black sevens are near1 then the best laid scheme will come to nought2 but if they are surrounded by the nine of hearts and nine of diamonds1 then it is a very good omen4 ,the eight and ten of diamonds are supposed to be extremely good if there are three or four nines to follow them1 for then the nine of spades loses its evil significance1 and should the seven of diamonds and seven of hearts follow1 a good marriage and happiness2 or1 if the person is married1 new prosperity or riches for the husband or sometimes the birth of an heir4 ,,method ,l4 ,the pack of fifty-two cards is taken1 shuffled and cut1 and divided into two equal heaps4 ,one of these is chosen by the consultant4 ,having decided this1 the other heap is left alone2 it is not to be used4 ,the person consulting is now desired to shuffle the twenty-six cards remaining1 cutting in three1 the meanings being read as they turn up4 ,they are now dealt in three packs1 which are laid out in rows of eight1 the last card to be left out1 as that forms the surprise4 ,four cards are now counted from the significator1 which1 should it not be in the pack chosen1 must be abstracted and put at the end4 ,when these have been fully explained1 the same maneuver is repeated twice1 in all three times1 one card being always taken out for the surprise4 ,the surprise is turned up when those cards before the dealer have been examined and explained4 ,then they are all gathered together1 and1 after being shuffled and cut1 they are turned up by fours4 ,if a sequence should come up1 such as six and seven1 or six1 seven and eight of any suit1 they are taken out4 ,if four of a suit1 the lowest is taken out4 ,this is only to be done once4 ,these are now laid out in a row before the dealer and read from left to right1 always taking note that the significator is amongst them1 and counting four as above described4 ,then the two cards are taken from each extremity and each couple explained till all are exhausted4 ,,method ,m4 ,a pack of fifty-two cards is taken1 shuffled well and cut4 ,then it is divided into three equal parcels of seventeen cards each1 and one over for the surprise1 which is to be laid aside4 ,the first three cards of each packet is taken1 and each three is put apart4 ,that will leave fourteen in each group4 ,the first and third packets of fourteen are taken up1 the middle one being put aside4 ,these are now laid out in four rows of seven1 being sure that the significator is amongst them2 or else the card which is supposed to represent the thoughts of the person consulting you1 viz3 the jack1 may be counted from4 ,six are now counted1 beginning from the next card to the significator2 and after every sixth card1 that card is not counted as one1 but the following one4 ,when these have been explained1 which must be done till the significator is returned to1 they are paired from end to end1 and read as arrived at2 then they are gathered together1 shuffled and cut1 and divided again into two groups of fourteen4 ,these are not laid out again1 but two being merely extracted from each of these1 not forgetting the middle one1 and adding them to the three packets of three placed on one side4 ,the middle one is now taken up1 shuffled well1 and four cards taken from it1 two from the top and two from the bottom1 and added to the one put aside to form the surprise4 ,there are now four packs of five cards each3--,one for the consultant and one for the house1 one for what is sure to come true1 and one for the surprise4 ,these are laid out in front of the dealer and read from left to right in rotation4 ,,the ,,preferred ,,oracle--,,with #cb ,,cards ,we now come to the most important and approved method of telling fortunes by cards1 the method preferred and practiced in nearly all countries4 ,this widely accepted method requires but #cb cards of the #eb found in the pack1 consisting of eight cards of each suit1 as follows3 ,ace1 king1 queen1 jack1 ten1 nine1 eight and seven only4 ,to these may be added1 in some cases1 the ,consultant card1 concerning which we have spoken earlier in this work4 ,to enable this oracle to be read with an intelligent and proper understanding it is important that one be fully informed as to all the possible values or interpretations of the cards1 singly and in combination4 ,hence we shall devote a number of pages to these definitions in very complete form before proceeding to elucidate for you the various methods of dealing1 laying and reading the cards4 ,we give first the simple and primary meanings1 followed in detail by their secondary or synonymical meanings1 the whole constituting a valuable work of reference for all who practice the art1 enabling them to give a full1 fair and wise reading of every possible fall of the cards4 ,the primary meanings1 while sufficient for the amateur1 will soon be seen by the student to be lacking in that completeness and flexibility demanded by the adept4 ,their natural amplification into their secondary and more extended definitions gives the interpreter the fullest scope to exercise his powers of reading any possible layout of the cards intelligently1 and with satisfaction both to himself and to the person consulting the oracle4 ,,dictionary ,,of ,,primary ,,definitions ,used in ,interpreting the #cb-;,card ,method of ,telling ,fortunes4 ,diamonds4 ,,king ,upright--,marriage4 ,a military man4 ,a man of fidelity4 ,a dignitary of the state4 ,a very fair person4 ,a man of tact and cunning4 ,reversed--,a country gentleman4 ,a difficulty concerning marriage or business4 ,threatened danger1 caused through the machination of a man in position or office4 ,,queen ,upright--,a blonde female4 ,a lady resident in the country4 ,a woman given to gossiping and scandal4 ,reversed--,a country gentlewoman4 ,a malignant female1 who seeks to foment disadvantage to the consultant1 and who is to be greatly feared4 ,,jack ,upright--,a country man4 ,a young man of light complexion1 of a lower grade in society4 ,a messenger4 ,postman4 ,a tale-bearing servant1 or unfaithful friend4 ,reversed--,a servant4 ,an intermeddler1 who will be the cause of mischief4 ,a messenger bearing ill-news4 ,,ace ,upright--,the ace of diamonds1 whether upright or reversed1 signifies a letter1 a petition1 a note1 a paper1 a document4 ,reversed--,the ace of diamonds1 reversed or upright1 designates a letter to be shortly received1 a petition1 a note1 a paper1 or a document4 ,,ten ,upright--,the ten of diamonds1 either upright or reversed1 represents coin1 gold1 water1 the sea1 a foreign city1 and change of locality4 ,reversed--,the ten of diamonds1 whether reversed or upright1 designates bullion1 coin1 gold1 water1 the ocean1 a foreign city1 a journey and change in locality4 ,,nine ,upright--,enterprise4 ,separation4 ,advantage4 ,reversed--,delay4 ,annoyance4 ,poverty4 ,a family feud1 or a quarrel among intimate friends4 ,,eight ,upright--,the country4 ,riches4 ,love-making overtures4 ,reversed--,sorrow4 ,motion4 ,wealth4 ,satire4 ,mockery1 and foolish scandal4 ,,seven ,upright--,present intentions4 ,good news4 ,reversed--,birth4 ,contrariness4 ,vexation4 ,in a great measure4 ,hearts4 ,,king ,upright--,a blonde man4 ,a lawyer4 ,a man of repute1 and remarkable for superior qualities4 ,a person of generosity4 ,reversed--,a very fair man4 ,a tutor4 ,a man in anger4 ,great disappointment4 ,,queen ,upright--,a blonde female4 ,a faithful friend4 ,a mild1 amiable lady4 ,reversed--,a very fair female4 ,impediment to marriage4 ,obstacle to success in business and general affairs4 ,a woman crossed in love4 ,,jack ,upright--,a blonde young man4 ,a young soldier or sailor4 ,a traveler4 ,a gay young bachelor1 dreaming chiefly of his pleasures4 ,reversed--,a very fair young man4 ,a dissipated bachelor4 ,a discontented military man4 ,a politician out of office4 ,,ace ,upright--,the house4 ,a repast4 ,festivity4 ,a love letter4 ,agreeable intelligence4 ,reversed--,a friend's visit4 ,forced or constrained enjoyment4 ,,ten ,upright--,the city4 ,envious people4 ,reversed--,an inheritance4 ,a surprise4 ,,nine ,upright--,victory4 ,happiness4 ,triumph4 ,union4 ,harmony4 ,work4 ,trade4 ,a present4 ,reversed--,weariness4 ,ennui4 ,a passing trouble4 ,curiosity4 ,encumbrance4 ,,eight ,upright--,the affection of a fair young lady4 ,success in your hopes4 ,nourishment4 ,food4 ,board4 ,reversed--,a very fair maiden4 ,excessive joy4 ,a young woman's indifference to love advances4 ,,seven ,upright--,the thoughts4 ,a weapon4 ,a jewel4 ,reversed--,desire4 ,a parcel4 ,spades4 ,,king ,upright--,a dark complexioned man4 ,a gentleman of some learned profession4 ,a judge4 ,advocate4 ,surgeon4 ,physician4 ,a literary man4 ,reversed--,a widower4 ,a man in wrath or with a malignant disposition4 ,an envious man4 ,dishonest lawyer4 ,a quack4 ,an enemy4 ,a general failure in all your anticipations4 ,,queen ,upright--,a dark complexioned woman4 ,a widow4 ,a lady of some learned profession4 ,reversed--,a widow seeking to marry again4 ,a dangerous and malicious woman4 ,a fast female4 ,difficulty4 ,derangement as to marriage4 ,,jack ,upright--,a dark complexioned bachelor4 ,an envoy4 ,an ill-bred fellow4 ,a messenger4 ,reversed--,an inquisitive1 impertinent interloper4 ,a man plotting mischief4 ,a spy4 ,pursuit4 ,treason in love affairs4 ,,ace ,upright--,abandonment4 ,a document4 ,reversed--,pregnancy4 ,abandonment4 ,grief4 ,distressing intelligence4 ,,ten ,upright--,tears4 ,jealousy4 ,reversed--,loss4 ,an evening party4 ,brief affliction4 ,in the evening4 ,,nine ,upright--,a great loss4 ,tidings of death4 ,mourning4 ,failure4 ,reversed--,disappointment4 ,delay4 ,desertion4 ,tidings of the death of a near relative4 ,,eight ,upright--,sickness4 ,want of prudence4 ,bad news4 ,reversed--,ambition4 ,a religious woman4 ,a marriage broken off1 or an offer refused4 ,,seven ,upright--,expectation4 ,hope4 ,reversed--,wise advice4 ,friendship4 ,indecision4 ,a foolish intrigue4 ,clubs4 ,,king ,upright--,a man whose complexion is between light and dark4 ,a frank1 liberal man4 ,a friend4 ,reversed--,a nut-brown complexioned man4 ,a person to meet with a disappointment4 ,,queen ,upright--,a brunette female4 ,one fond of conversation4 ,an affectionate1 quick tempered woman4 ,reversed--,a nut-brown complexioned lady4 ,a jealous and malicious female4 ,,jack ,upright--,a slightly dark complexioned bachelor4 ,a lover4 ,a clever and enterprising young man4 ,reversed--,a flirt and flatterer4 ,a young man in anger or in sickness4 ,,ace ,upright--,a purse of money4 ,wealth4 ,reversed--,nobility4 ,love4 ,a present4 ,,ten ,upright--,the house4 ,the future4 ,fortune4 ,success4 ,gain4 ,money4 ,reversed--,money4 ,a lover4 ,sometimes want of success in a trivial matter4 ,,nine ,upright--,chattels4 ,goods4 ,movable article4 ,an indiscretion4 ,reversed--,a trifling present4 ,gambling4 ,,eight ,upright--,the affections of a brunette maiden4 ,the art of pleasing4 ,reversed--,a nut-brown maiden4 ,removal4 ,separation4 ,a frivolous courtship4 ,,seven ,upright--,a small sum of money4 ,a debt unexpectedly paid4 ,a child4 ,reversed--,a child4 ,embarrassment4 ,,the ,,consultant4 ,when coming out in an upright position1 in the body of the deal designates merely the person consulting the oracle1 in a natural state of mind4 ,when the card comes out in the deal reversed1 it denotes the consultant to be in a disturbed state of mind1 or annoyed from some cause beyond his or her control4 ,coming with the eight of spades reversed1 for example1 by its side1 it shows that the consultant's mind has been disordered through prospects of ambition or religious excitement4 ,if accompanied by the eight of hearts1 it demonstrates that he or she is annoyed through being a victim to the tender passion4 ,,dictionary ,,of ,,secondary ,,definitions ,and ,synonyms1 ,supplementing the ,preceding ,list4 ,consult ,both4 ,,king ,,of ,,diamonds--,upright4 ,this card1 when used as a representative1 denotes a very fair man1 one with auburn hair1 light blue eyes1 and florid complexion1 who1 notwithstanding his hasty temper1 will treasure his anger1 long awaiting opportunities for revenge1 or he is obstinate in his resolutions4 ,it moreover designates a military officer1 and frequently one of fidelity to his country and its honor4 ,still1 it is most generally employed as the marriage card1 for if it does not come out in an oracle wherein matrimony is the wish1 the nuptials will be delayed or broken off4 ,its synonymical signification would then be3 ,alliance2 reunion2 attachment2 vow2 oath2 intimacy2 assemblage2 junction2 union2 chain2 peace2 accord2 harmony2 good understanding2 reconciliation4 ,,king ,,of ,,diamonds--,reversed4 ,this card signifies a country gentleman1 in which capacity its synonyms are3 ,country man2 rustic2 villager2 peasant2 farm laborer2 cultivator2 rural2 agriculture4 ,again1 this card reversed1 bears a further signification of a good and severe man1 when its synonyms would be3 ,indulgent severity2 indulgence2 compliance2 condescension2 complacency2 tolerance2 low descension4 ,when used as the marriage card1 and coming out reversed1 the king of diamonds signifies primarily difficulties and obstacles imposed in the way of entering upon or consummating the nuptial contract1 and through inference vitiation of the married state1 when its synonyms are3 ,slavery2 captivity2 servitude2 matrimonial ruptures2 conjugal infidelity4 ,,queen ,,of ,,diamonds--,upright4 ,when this card comes out in the oracle upright it bears three primary significations3 a country lady2 a talkative or communicative female2 and a good1 kind-hearted woman4 ,as a representative card it designates a very fair female with auburn or blonde hair1 brilliantly clear complexion and very blue eyes4 ,a woman of this character will be given to society1 and is naturally a coquette4 ,when the card is taken as a country lady its synonyms will be through induction or inference3 ,economical housewife2 chaste and honest woman2 honesty2 civility2 politeness2 sweetness of temper2 virtue2 honor2 chastity2 a model wife2 excellent mother4 ,when used to designate a talkative female1 they will be3 ,conversation2 discourse2 deliberation2 dissertation2 discussion2 conference2 intellectual entertainment2 prattler2 blab2 idle talk2 flippant conversation2 table talk2 gossip4 ,,queen ,,of ,,diamonds--,reversed4 ,when the card comes out reversed in the oracle its ordinary signification is that of a meddlesome woman1 who has interfered in the affairs of the consultant for the purpose of doing him or her injury1 and the extent of the injury1 contemplated or done1 can be estimated from the proximity of this card to that of the consultant1 or from the import of those cards intervening between the two4 ,this card has two secondary significations as follows3 ,want of foresight1 whose synonyms are3 ,unawares2 unexpectedly2 on a sudden2 napping2 astonished2 suddenly2 fortuitously2 unhoped for2 surprisingly4 ,a knavish trick1 whose synonyms would be3 ,roguishness2 knavery2 cheat2 imposture2 deceit2 sharpness in rascality2 trickery2 false pretense2 artifice2 wile2 craftiness4 ,,jack ,,of ,,diamonds--,upright4 ,the primary signification of this card is a soldier1 a postillion1 or a light haired young man1 in or from the country4 ,in addition to these characteristics this card1 whether upright or reversed1 assumes another1 which is technically called the good stranger4 ,as a soldier1 its secondary value is expressed in the following synonyms3 ,man at arms2 swordsman2 fencing master2 combatant2 enemy2 duel2 war2 battle2 attack2 defense2 opposition2 resistance2 ruin2 overthrow2 hostility2 hatred2 wrath2 resentment2 courage2 valor2 bravery2 satellite2 stipendiary4 ,in the quality of the good stranger1 its synonyms are3 ,strange2 unaccustomed2 unknown2 unheard of2 unusual2 unwonted2 surprising2 admirable2 marvelous2 prodigious2 miracle2 episode2 digression2 anonymous4 ,when employed as a representative of a person1 it denotes a light haired1 unmarried man1 who1 although one of your nearest relations1 will sacrifice your interests to his own2 a person of stubbornness2 hot headed and hasty1 tenacious of his own opinions and unable to brook contradiction4 ,,jack ,,of ,,diamonds--,reversed4 ,this card's signification is a public or private servant2 and in the latter case1 without reference to gender1 either a male or female domestic4 ,its synonyms therefore are in accordance with its acceptation3 ,servant2 waiter2 valet2 chambermaid2 lady's maid2 a subordinate2 an inferior2 a hireling2 condition of one employed2 servitude2 postman2 errand boy2 messenger2 agent2 expressman2 newsman2 message2 announcement2 commission2 directions2 a household2 relative to post office and the transmission of messages4 ,,ace ,,of ,,diamonds--,it is a matter of perfect indifference whether this card assumes its place in the oracle in an upright or reversed position1 as its primary signification is in no wise varied1 although of a most comprehensive nature1 being1 expressing generally1 a letter1 a note1 a paper1 a petition1 etc4 ,it requires1 however1 a great deal of attention to discriminate between the manifold significations of this all-important card1 which is governed in a great measure by the cards coming next to it1 otherwise the interpreter may be entirely baffled in comprehending the intent of the oracle4 ,the general synonyms of the ace of diamonds are3 ,epistle2 writings2 the art of writing2 grammar2 ,holy ,writ2 text2 literature2 doctrine2 erudition2 literary labor2 book2 correspondence2 composition2 alphabet2 elements of all learning2 principles2 bonds2 bills of exchange2 notes of hand2 evidence of indebtedness4 ,with the seven of spades1 reversed1 coming next to it1 this card denotes the existence of a law suit1 in which case we have synonyms1 founded on the following basis3 ,deed2 covenant2 agreement2 law paper2 writs2 warrants2 litigation2 differences2 contestations2 disputes2 discussions2 bickering2 contest2 strife2 discord2 contradiction2 stratagem2 trick2 broil2 pettifogging2 wrangling4 ,,ten ,,of ,,diamonds--,like its companion1 the ace1 which with this card form the only two in the pack possessing this peculiar quality1 the ten of diamonds preserves its value and signification1 whether it emerges either upright or reversed4 ,the primary significations of this card are gold1 water1 the sea1 a foreign city1 change of locality4 ,as the representative of gold its synonyms are3 ,riches2 opulence2 magnificence2 splendor2 clat2 sumptuousness2 luxury2 abundance2 means4 ,when its signification is assumed relative to water and the sea1 the synonyms assume both a specific and general nature3 ,fluid2 humid2 ablution2 dew2 rain2 deluge2 inundation2 the ocean2 river2 torrent2 stream2 fountain2 source2 lake2 pond2 cascade2 falls4 ,when the surrounding cards designate this one to be accepted as representing a foreign city1 its synonyms are3 ,traveler2 traveling2 foreign parts2 beyond the sea2 homeless2 wanderer2 wandering abroad2 trading2 commerce2 a sailor2 ships2 refuge2 exile4 ,when accepted to signify a change in locality1 the synonyms1 in addition to preservation of its original meaning of a mere change in domicile1 or habitation1 are inferentially extended to embrace a wider scope1 such as3 ,departure2 displacement2 journey2 pilgrimage2 peregrination2 steps2 motion2 visits2 excursions2 incursions2 emigration2 immigration2 transmigration2 flight2 tour2 rotation2 circulation2 deportation2 rout2 defeat2 overthrow2 bewilderment2 disconcert2 to break one's allegiance2 desertion2 disinheritance2 alienation2 alien2 a foreigner2 houseless4 ,it will be seen that with the varied significations which can be given to this card1 it is one of the most important in the pack4 ,,nine ,,of ,,diamonds--,upright4 ,when coming forth in its natural position1 this card is one of particular good omen1 as it foretells great success in business operations and consequent gain4 ,its primary meaning comprehends the grand mainspring to human exertion1 enterprise1 while at the same time it assures you of the desired result1 advantage or gain4 ,viewed as such its synonyms are1 as to enterprise in the first instance3 ,to undertake2 to commence2 to usurp2 to take possession of2 audacity2 boldness2 hardihood2 impudence2 rashness2 speculative2 speculation2 fearless in trade2 in love4 ,when taken to represent advantage1 the synonyms are3 ,gain2 profit2 lucre2 success2 thanks2 favor2 benefit2 ascendency2 power2 empire2 authority2 government2 rule2 glory2 reputation2 happy results2 profitable end2 victory2 cure2 fulfillment2 termination2 satisfaction4 ,,nine ,,of ,,diamonds--,reversed4 ,we have the other side of the picture1 for this card1 coming up reversed portends the occurrence of dire mishaps and abject despoliation with its concomitant poverty4 ,in view of this immense difference in the value and signification of this one and the same card in its two positions1 too much care cannot be taken to mark the way in which it emerges4 ,in its modified signification of delay1 its synonyms are3 ,disarranged2 sent back2 suspension2 variation2 wavering2 slowness2 relenting2 obstacle2 impediment2 misfortune2 adversity2 accidental injuries2 miscarriage4 ,but viewed in its more bitter light as spoliation and poverty1 its synonyms are3 ,destitution2 violence2 ruin2 victim of robbery2 a fall2 ruined honor2 bankruptcy2 privation2 violated chastity2 defrauded2 swindled2 victimized2 separation2 sold out by the sheriff2 cast upon the town2 hopeless4 ,,eight ,,of ,,diamonds--,upright4 ,in its natural position this card is accepted to represent either the country or riches1 as its signification is relatively determined from its surroundings4 ,in its signification as the country1 thereby meaning not only a rural district but the characteristics of a country existence1 the interpretation of this card boasts a large number of synonyms3 ,agriculture2 cultivation2 field labor2 farming2 garden2 prairie2 woods2 shades2 pleasure2 enjoyment2 diversion2 pastime2 amusement2 rejuvenation2 rural sports2 rustic dances2 peace2 calmness2 natural tranquillity2 rural life2 forests2 vales2 mountains2 flocks and herds2 shepherd2 shepherdess2 moral quietude4 ,as the synonyms of riches1 as they are signified by this card in contradistinction to others1 we have3 ,augmentation of wealth2 increase of estate2 advancement2 prosperity2 general success2 happiness2 goodness2 felicity2 beauty2 embellishment4 ,,eight ,,of ,,diamonds--,reversed4 ,in this condition the primary signification of the card is sorrow and movement4 ,the synonyms for sorrow are3 ,sadness2 affliction2 displeasure2 grief2 desolation2 mortification2 bad humor2 melancholy2 the blues2 hypochondria2 vexation2 trouble4 ,but with the word movement1 we have more trouble to apply its actual signification1 as shown in the cards1 and therefore the interpreter is left in a great degree to her own judgment1 to decipher the connection which should bind the oracle to a specific and intelligent reading4 ,the most applicable synonyms would therefore be3 ,to walk2 step forward2 move about2 to contemplate2 to propose2 to make advances2 to undertake2 to offer proposals2 to promenade2 to tender offers2 to inaugurate a scheme2 to further any claims4 ,,seven ,,of ,,diamonds--,upright4 ,this is what is most commonly styled the conversation card1 as its initial and primary signification is discourse for the present1 while it likewise designates the approaching receipt of good news2 as the oracle demands1 to be secure1 proper interpretation4 ,when used as the conversation card1 its synonyms are3 ,talk2 words2 matter2 tattle2 desultory remarks2 seasonable language2 pleasant gossip2 table talk2 anecdote4 ,secondary to this signification1 and in intimate connection1 it has oftentimes been employed to denote designs for the moment1 whether mental or expressed by word of mouth1 embracing intent and resolution4 ,when signifying news1 the synonyms will be3 ,announcement2 intelligence2 newspaper2 advice2 advertisement2 admonition2 warning2 teaching2 tale telling2 history2 fables2 anecdotal remarks4 ,,seven ,,of ,,diamonds--,reversed4 ,this card is capable1 when emerging reversed1 of receiving several interpretations1 the general and primary one of which is birth1 or the origin of a human being1 or of matter which has1 as its synonyms3 ,nativity2 origin2 creation2 source2 commencement2 principle2 primitive2 extraction2 first coming in of fruits and flowers2 prime2 early2 race2 family2 house2 lineage2 posterity2 the reason for2 cause2 premises for argument4 ,this card frequently designates a great deal1 or a large quantity1 qualifying the value of those cards next to it4 ,for example1 should it come before the ten of spades reversed1 or the ten of clubs1 it will read a great deal of jealousy1 or of money4 ,commingled with cards1 relating to a public or military official1 this one is taken to signify declaration1 whose synonyms would consequently be3 ,publication2 orders2 authenticity2 approbation2 placard2 designation2 discovery2 disclosure2 revelation2 confession4 ,,king ,,of ,,hearts--,upright4 ,the primary significations of this card are a blonde man1 an advocate and a man of note1 but its secondary significations are those attached to the state and legislation4 ,as the representative of an individual1 this card shows a good1 kind-hearted man1 of an amorous disposition1 rash in his enterprises1 and generally hasty and passionate in all his actions4 ,coming out as a blonde man1 it has these synonyms3 ,honest man2 honesty2 probity2 equity2 arts and sciences4 ,considered as a man of note or statesman1 the synonyms are3 ,legislation2 legislator2 laws2 decrees2 code2 statutes2 precepts2 commandments2 combination2 institution2 constitution2 temperament2 complexion2 natural and moral law2 religious law2 civil law2 politics2 politician2 natural right2 right of nations2 public rights4 ,,king ,,of ,,hearts--,reversed4 ,this card coming out reversed1 designates a man of natural light complexion1 neither fair nor brown1 with dark brown hair and hazel eyes1 of an excellent temper1 easily imposed upon1 credulous1 moderately given to love matters1 yet addicted to vice and incontinence4 ,its other primary significations are a tutor1 or a man in anger1 possessing vices1 the reverse of those good qualities attributed to the card when upright4 ,in this case the synonyms are3 ,indignation2 agitation2 irritation2 wrath2 rage2 fury2 frenzy2 violence2 hatred2 aversion2 animosity2 peril2 animadversion2 antipathy2 resentment2 vengeance2 affront2 outrage2 blasphemy2 storm2 tempest2 cruelty2 inhumanity2 atrocity4 ,the chief secondary signification of this is a man in office1 or professional politician1 to which are given the following synonyms3 ,man of rank2 dishonest man2 exaction2 pillage2 injustice2 simony2 a dishonorable person2 a burglar4 ,,queen ,,of ,,hearts--,upright4 ,this card represents a blonde female1 faithful and affectionate1 always the dearest friend or nearest relative to the consultant4 ,as such1 the synonyms1 attached to the primary signification1 are of an excellent nature3 ,honest woman2 virtue2 wisdom2 honesty4 ,this card is likewise taken as symbolical of friendship in its various phases1 the synonyms of the term being3 ,attachment2 affection2 tenderness2 benevolence2 kindly relations2 fraternity2 intimacy2 identity in inclinations2 agreement2 affinity2 harmonious correspondence2 conformity2 sympathy2 attraction2 cohesion4 ,another signification is attached to this card in a secondary capacity as justice1 with the following synonyms3 ,equity2 probity2 right2 rectitude2 reason2 the law4 ,a further secondary signification has been bestowed upon this card1 under certain influences1 when it is gifted with the attributes of temperance with these synonyms3 ,moderation2 discretion2 continence2 abstinence2 patience2 calmness2 sobriety2 frugality2 chastity2 alleviation2 reconciliation2 respect2 conciliation2 mitigation2 molification2 consolation4 ,,queen ,,of ,,hearts--,reversed4 ,this card reversed1 designates a fair1 but not light1 woman1 with nut-brown hair and grayish eyes1 who intervenes to prevent marriage1 and intermeddles in all the consultant's affairs generally4 ,it likewise represents either the wife of a man in office1 a woman of doubtful character1 or a courtesan1 a betrayer of honor and of affection4 ,under this aspect it receives a secondary signification of dissension1 to which are given synonyms as follows3 ,agitations2 sedition2 conspiracy2 rebellion2 pride2 vanity2 seduction2 outrage2 presumption2 disputes2 moral wrong2 dishonorable proposals4 ,,jack ,,of ,,hearts--,upright4 ,this card1 as a representative one1 designates a blonde1 unmarried man1 learned1 good tempered and well favored by fortune4 ,consequently1 when it is drawn by a young woman1 and the marriage card comes near it1 it portends that she will be united to a person of such a description1 and that the union will prove both happy and of long duration4 ,it likewise designates1 primarily1 a soldier or a traveler1 so that should it come up in your oracle it is interpreted1 in a secondary connection1 in this sense1 and assures that you are on the point of undertaking a journey4 ,if bright cards surround it1 the journey will be a prosperous one1 but should the eight of spades be near it1 it will result in illness1 and if the ten of spades be adjacent1 it will be accompanied with tears4 ,in this secondary capacity it has synonyms as follows3 ,road2 highway2 lane2 pathway2 a walk2 a course2 career2 promenade2 messenger2 ways and means2 expedient2 enterprise2 method4 ,,jack ,,of ,,hearts--,reversed4 ,should this card come out in the oracle of an unmarried lady1 reversed1 it instructs her that her lover or intended husband is a person wooing her for selfish purposes1 who1 although handsome and accomplished1 will make a bad match4 ,to a married woman1 or widow1 it is a warning that some unscrupulous individual1 under garb of friendship1 contemplates her injury1 which will be followed by almost immediate desertion1 if near the ace of spades4 ,consequently1 in a secondary capacity1 it is taken to mean evil desires or longing1 when it has synonyms of this character3 ,attraction2 passion2 flattery2 cajolery2 adulation2 lechery2 or declivity2 precipice2 fall4 ,,ace ,,of ,,hearts--,upright4 ,the first and primary signification of this card is the house1 and as such obtains a secondary capacity of a most extensive nature1 expressed in the following synonyms3 ,household2 home2 house-keeping2 economy2 saving2 dwelling2 domicile2 habitation2 manor2 lodge2 lodging2 hotel2 palace2 shop2 store2 barracks2 building2 vessel2 vase2 archives2 castle2 cabin2 cottage2 tent2 pavilion2 inn2 hostelry2 tavern2 religious house2 monastery2 convent2 burial2 long home2 grave2 stable2 extraction2 family2 race2 lineage2 posterity2 ancestry2 retreat2 asylum4 ,this card likewise designates a repast or feasting1 when1 secondarily1 it assumes synonyms of the following nature3 ,table2 festivity2 merry making2 nutrition2 guests2 invitation2 host2 hilarity2 good cheer2 abundance2 joy2 gayety2 natural pleasure2 domestics2 sports and pastimes4 ,,ace ,,of ,,hearts--,reversed4 ,it primarily designates forced or constrained enjoyment1 but more generally it should be taken for new acquaintances1 whence is derived a secondary significance of fresh news1 with these synonyms3 ,indication2 presentiment2 new instructions2 fresh knowledge2 enlightenment2 index2 augury2 forewarning2 fore-knowledge2 conjecture2 oracle2 prognostication2 prediction2 prophecy2 divination2 second sight2 novelty4 ,again this card1 reversed1 means a disordered household1 and from this comes the secondary idea of intestine quarrels1 with the following more prominent synonyms3 ,misunderstanding2 regret2 remorse2 repentance2 internal agitation2 irresolution2 uncertainty2 family feuds2 marriage trouble2 domestic strife2 dissensions4 ,at times this card represents family vices1 or extravagance in household expenditures1 or any description of crime or folly which renders home unhappy and unendurable4 ,,ten ,,of ,,hearts--,upright4 ,this card ordinarily signifies the city1 when its secondary capacities are expressed in some one from among the following synonyms3 ,metropolis2 native land2 burgh2 village2 town2 locality2 site2 town-house2 dwelling2 habitation2 residence2 municipality2 city government2 citizens4 ,it moreover is accepted to signify envious people1 as by that term the ancient inhabitants of the rural districts were wont to designate1 ironically1 dwellers in cities4 ,,ten ,,of ,,hearts--,reversed4 ,this card most generally signifies an inheritance1 when its synonyms are3 ,succession2 legacy2 donation2 testamentary gifts2 dowry2 dower2 dowager2 legitimacy2 will2 patrimony2 heir2 transmission2 to bequeath2 to endow4 ,it is likewise used to signify relatives when its secondary capacity is extended to the widest scope1 embracing3 ,consanguinity2 blood2 family2 ancestors2 father2 mother2 brother2 sister2 aunt2 uncle2 cousin1 male or female2 ,adam and ,eve2 race2 lineage2 alliance2 relationship2 affinity2 blood connection2 love intrigues4 ,another primary signification of this card is surprise1 generally of a bad origin1 with these appropriate synonyms3 ,cheat2 imposture2 knavery2 deceit2 trickery2 mistake2 oversight2 misunderstanding2 trouble2 vexation2 annoyance2 emotion2 fright2 fear2 terror2 consternation2 astonishment2 admiration2 alarm2 rapture2 exhaustion2 swooning2 fainting2 a marvel2 phenomenon2 miracle2 anything wonderful or strange4 ,among the ancient cartomancists1 this card1 with the nine of hearts1 was regarded as the most difficult of interpretation of any in the pack1 but through careful study of the synonyms above given1 a true meaning is readily attained4 ,,nine ,,of ,,hearts--,upright4 ,this card is generally regarded as an augury of good fortune1 wealth1 happiness and worldly advantage4 ,its principal signification is victory1 whence we derive3 ,success2 good results2 advantage2 gain2 pomp2 triumph2 trophies2 majesty2 show2 apparel2 baggage2 luggage2 equipage2 attire2 furniture2 rich goods and wares4 ,its next principal one is union and concord1 with the several secondary significations1 cognate to them3 ,moderation2 discretion2 continence2 temperance2 patience2 calmness2 sobriety2 frugality2 chastity2 harmony2 music2 musical tastes2 perfect happiness4 ,it moreover designates labor and commerce1 in which capacity its signification is expressed in the synonyms3 ,studious2 application2 work2 toil2 reflection2 observation2 meditation2 occupation2 trade2 employment2 merchant2 clerk2 trader2 laborer2 mercantile pursuits4 ,still another signification is a present1 whence we have3 ,gift2 generosity2 benefit2 gratification2 service4 ,,nine ,,of ,,hearts--,reversed4 ,this card means ennui1 or weariness1 with secondary attributes expressed in these synonyms3 ,displeasure2 discontent2 disgust2 aversion2 inquietude2 lack of spirit2 listlessness2 trivial sorrow2 affliction2 uneasiness2 complaining2 want of energy4 ,it moreover is employed to signify curiosity1 whence we have the secondary signification of inquisitiveness2 a busybody2 a marplot and intruder4 ,then again an ordinary signification of this card is obstacle or hindrance with the following synonyms3 ,bar2 embarrassment2 opposition2 barrier2 contrariety2 inconvenience2 trouble2 difficulty2 work2 abjection2 indisposition2 ailment2 infirmity2 distress2 hesitation2 vacillation2 perplexity2 impediment2 stumbling-block4 ,,eight ,,of ,,hearts--,upright4 ,the primary signification of this card is first1 a blonde young lady of great natural abilities1 gentle manners1 lively disposition and personal beauty1 for whom we have synonyms3 ,honest girl2 virtuous girl2 modesty2 maidenly grace2 bashfulness2 timidity2 retiring disposition2 fear of scandal2 apprehension2 mildness2 suavity of temper4 ,it moreover signifies success in expectations1 in those enterprises whereupon the consultant has set his heart1 with the secondary significations of3 ,success2 happy issue2 fortunate termination2 victory2 cure2 recovery2 accomplishment2 end of trouble2 discontinuance1 termination of pains1 torment or labor4 ,,eight ,,of ,,hearts--,reversed4 ,when this card comes into the oracle in a reversed position1 and is used as the representative of an individual1 it designates an unmarried lady1 of a light complexion1 with chestnut-brown hair1 of a natural good disposition1 but spoiled by an assumption of superiority over her companions4 ,from this signification1 we have that of arrogance1 and thence3 ,noise2 quarreling2 dispute2 disturbance2 difference2 contestations2 litigation2 bickerings2 arguments4 ,but the most general signification of this card reversed is great joy1 otherwise expressed in these synonyms3 ,perfect content2 felicity2 happiness2 rapture2 enchantment2 ecstasy2 entire satisfaction2 complete joy2 inexpressible pleasure2 heavenly inspiration2 exhilaration2 enthusiasm2 the music of the spheres2 celestial harmony4 ,under other influences this card becomes modified to the signification of the means of satisfaction1 such as3 ,gayety2 dancing2 the opera2 the theater2 festival2 public rejoicings2 family reunions2 poetry2 romance2 joyous visits2 pleasant parties2 excursions4 ,,seven ,,of ,,hearts--,upright4 ,when this card emerges in its natural position1 its primary signification is that of thought1 an arm1 or a jewel4 ,as thought1 it has many secondary significations prominent among them those expressed by the synonyms3 ,the soul2 spirit2 intelligence2 an idea2 memory2 imagination2 conception2 comprehension2 extension of ideas2 designs2 intentions2 desires2 will2 resolution2 determination2 premeditation2 meditation2 reflection2 opinion2 sentiment2 philosopher2 philosophy2 wisdom4 ,this card is sometimes employed to signify solitude1 when it obtains a secondary signification3 ,a desert2 seclusion2 retreat from society2 hermitage2 exile2 banishment2 isolation2 abandonment4 ,,seven ,,of ,,hearts--,reversed4 ,when this card comes out reversed1 one of its primary significations is a package1 or bundle1 present1 new clothes1 etc41 in accordance with the signification of the cards immediately preceding or following it1 which can be easily learned by study4 ,nevertheless1 its most ordinary signification is desire1 or a strong longing for1 or hankering after1 some person or thing2 but then again the interpretation is qualified by the cards coming near this one1 either before or after2 reading from the consultant to the right1 by a simple change in position of the cards1 desire may be changed into aversion1 and an attraction into repulsion4 ,when its signification is desire1 its synonyms will be3 ,wish2 now2 will2 coveting2 cupidity2 lusting after2 concupiscence2 unlawful desire2 extreme hankering after2 jealous2 passion for good or bad2 illusion2 craving2 appetite2 a fancy for a thing2 decided inclination4 ,it will be seen that the term desire is employed as antagonistic to love1 or a holy and righteous phase of passion4 ,,king ,,of ,,spades--,upright4 ,employed as a representative card1 this one designates a man of very dark complexion1 with black eyes and hair1 passionate and proud1 ambitious1 and successful in most of his aspirations1 but a person whom the reverse of fortune would utterly crush into obscurity4 ,divested of this personal and destructive character1 this card1 when coming upright in an oracle1 designates a professional man of eminence1 a lawyer1 judge1 advocate1 counselor1 senator1 practitioner1 attorney1 confidential agent1 jurist1 orator1 statesman1 pleader1 diplomat1 doctor of laws or in medicine1 or a learned physician4 ,when the consultant be an unmarried lady1 this card assures her that her admirer is a man of excessive probity and of honorable intentions1 that is1 if the king of diamonds likewise comes out upright4 ,to a married woman it denotes that her property or honor will be in the keeping of a lawyer or agent of rectitude1 who will rescue her from the machinations of enemies or spoliators4 ,to a widow it shows that her second marriage will be to a man of eminence1 who will render her after life most happy4 ,,king ,,of ,,spades--,reversed4 ,this card signifies a widower1 a man in anger or difficulty1 also one given to inebriety4 ,but taken in a general acceptation1 this card represents a wicked man1 and1 through induction1 wickedness4 ,in that case1 its secondary significance can be gleaned from the synonyms1 used to give expression to it1 as follows3 ,bad intentioned2 innate wickedness2 perversity2 perfidy2 crime2 cruelty2 inhumanity1 and atrocity4 ,this card is likewise regarded as an unfortunate one1 as it forewarns you of the utter wreck of your expectations1 wrought by some one of the following causes3 ,reverses2 prejudice2 theft2 violence2 corruption2 elopement2 libertinage2 debauchery2 slander2 malice2 exposure of secrets2 disorder in morals1 or calumny4 ,,queen ,,of ,,spades--,upright4 ,as the representative of an individual this card designates a dark lady1 with dark eyes and black hair1 naturally of an open and generous disposition1 but who will change her nature through flattery and her position in society4 ,should she be possessed of beauty1 her innocence will be in perpetual danger1 and only saved through the exercise of a strong will1 or through motives of self-respect4 ,this card likewise1 when emerging upright1 designates a widow1 without respect to color or social position1 and is also taken to signify the condition of widowhood1 to be interpreted1 as the oracle demands1 by these synonyms3 ,privation2 abstinence2 absence2 scarcity2 sterility2 poverty2 indigence2 famine2 deprivation4 ,frequently this card is employed to denote a well-founded distrust1 when its secondary significations will be3 ,just suspicion2 legitimate fear2 merited doubts2 conjectures2 surmises based on fact2 conscientious scruples2 timidity2 bashfulness2 reluctance2 retirement4 ,,queen ,,of ,,spades--,reversed4 ,as a representative of an individual1 this card1 coming out in the oracle reversed in position1 denotes a widow1 desirous of contracting another marriage4 ,it moreover designates a dark woman of amorous propensities1 who does not hesitate to disregard the conventionalities of society4 ,but as a general thing1 this card is assumed to signify a crafty evil-minded woman1 and can be interpreted as3 ,malignity2 malice2 finesse2 artifice2 cunning2 craft2 dissimulation2 frolic2 pranks2 wildness2 hypocrisy2 bigotry2 prudishness2 wantonness2 shamelessness4 ,when coming reversed in a consultation upon marriage1 this card denotes that difficulties and impediments1 generally originating with a female1 will be interposed to prevent the desired nuptials4 ,,jack ,,of ,,spades--,upright4 ,as the representative of an individual1 this card1 coming out upright1 designates a dark complexioned unmarried man1 an obliging fellow1 who does not hesitate to accommodate his friends at serious disadvantage to himself1 if occasion require4 ,the primary signification of the card is1 however1 messenger1 an envoy1 or person1 charged with bearing of intelligence1 most generally employed as a go-between in intrigues1 or in a capacity of trust4 ,sometimes this card is used to designate a critic1 or a critical position2 a moment of impending danger2 an awkward predicament2 a decisive instant2 an unfortunate situation2 a delicate circumstance2 a threatened calamity2 a crisis2 or a perplexing misstep4 ,,jack ,,of ,,spades--,reversed4 ,this card is one of evil omen to lovers1 as it forewarns a betrayal of their secrets1 or the exposure of their plans by a corrupt messenger1 or through the intervention of some intermeddler4 ,its primary signification1 when the card is reversed1 is that of a ,paul ,pry1 or spy1 whence we have the secondary ones of inquirer1 spectator1 watcher1 overseer1 as well as the result of such a man's investigations4 ,hence applied more generally1 the card signifies scrutiny2 examination2 reports2 remarks2 notations1 and commentaries4 ,another secondary signification of this card is traitor1 from which we readily obtain the following synonyms3 ,deception2 duplicity2 stratagem2 disguise2 prevarication2 disloyalty2 breach of trust2 conspiracy2 tale bearing2 imposture2 black heartedness2 perfidy2 falsehood2 dissimulation and breach of confidence4 ,the card is1 moreover1 used to forewarn lovers that there is danger of their being pursued in event of elopement4 ,,ace ,,of ,,spades--,upright4 ,this card1 coming out in natural position1 and intervening between the representative cards of a male and female1 relates wholly to love affairs4 ,when accompanied by the ten of spades it shows that an intrigue will be accompanied with a deal of sorrow and affliction1 and will ultimately end in abandonment under most disastrous circumstances4 ,one of the primary significations of this card is a paper or document1 chiefly appertaining to law matters1 such as warrants for arrest1 writs1 subpoenas and legal pleadings4 ,another is that of a ship1 or other means of conveyance by water1 particularly when accompanied by the eight of clubs1 reversed1 which betokens the consultant to be on the eve of a sea voyage1 or other journey over water of some description4 ,,ace ,,of ,,spades--,reversed4 ,when in the oracle of a married consultant1 this card appears reversed1 and near to her representative1 its primary signification is pregnancy1 which in her case can be expressed by the following synonyms3 ,conception2 maternity2 accouchement2 childbirth4 ,from this we derive a secondary signification1 applicable to other things1 for which we employ correspondent synonyms3 ,enlargement2 engenderment2 fecundity2 fertilization2 production2 composition2 increase2 augmentation2 multiplication2 deliverance2 parturition2 growth2 addition4 ,when reversed and accompanied by the knave of clubs1 likewise reversed1 this card is a premonitor of death4 ,the general secondary signification of this card1 when reversed and in the body of the oracle1 is a fall1 whence we have3 ,decadence2 decline2 discouragement2 dissipation2 ravage2 ruin2 demolition2 destruction2 bankruptcy2 error2 fault2 overwhelming sorrows2 perdition2 an abyss2 precipice2 gulf2 waterfall2 disgrace2 shame4 ,,ten ,,of ,,spades--,upright4 ,the general signification of this card is jealousy1 particularly when accompanied by the knave of clubs1 which denotes that the consultant1 either male or female1 is jealous of his or her sweetheart to such a degree that their friendly relations are in danger of being broken off1 which will assuredly be the case1 if the nine of spades should likewise appear in the oracle4 ,the other primary signification of this card is tears1 whence we derive a series of secondary significations1 as3 ,sighs2 groans2 weeping2 complaints2 lamentations2 griefs2 sadness2 heart-sickness2 affliction2 mental agony4 ,,ten ,,of ,,spades--,reversed4 ,this card1 emerging reversed1 has1 for a general signification1 a loss1 either moral or physical1 as the surrounding cards designate4 ,thus1 with the nine of hearts intervening between the consultant and this card1 it announces that he or she will lose a situation or employment4 ,when it comes preceded by the ten of clubs1 it betokens the loss of money or valuables4 ,should the consultant be an unmarried female1 and this card comes out reversed near to a knave1 likewise reversed1 it foretells the ruin of her reputation through calumny4 ,but if in place of one of the knaves the seven of clubs should appear1 the loss of her character will be brought about through some indiscretion4 ,another primary signification of this is the evening1 as a designation of points of time2 still this general term of night has given rise to the application of important secondary significations1 of which the sense can be taken from the synonyms3 ,shades2 obscurely2 nocturnal2 mysterious2 secret2 masked2 concealed2 undiscovered2 clandestine2 occult2 veiled2 allegorical2 hidden meaning2 in secrecy2 obscure hints2 double meaning2 on the sly2 to conceal from sight2 nocturnal meetings4 ,,nine ,,of ,,spades--,upright4 ,this is justly regarded to be the most unfortunate card in the pack1 as it portends maladies1 malignant diseases1 family dissensions1 defeat in enterprises1 constant disappointment1 and even death4 ,the primary significations of this card1 when in its natural position1 are a priest1 mourning and disappointment4 ,the secondary significations1 derived from these sources1 are3 ,from the priest3 ,pastor2 church2 church services2 ritual2 sanctity2 piety2 devotion2 religious ceremonies2 celibacy4 ,from mourning3 ,regret2 desolation2 affliction2 sadness2 sorrow2 calamity2 grief2 heart-pain2 funeral2 burial2 tomb2 grave2 church-yard2 loss of relatives2 wailing4 ,from disappointment3 ,obstacles2 hindrance2 delay2 disadvantage2 contrarieties2 misfortunes2 suffering4 ,,nine ,,of ,,spades--,reversed4 ,when this card appears in the oracle reversed its evil influence is augmented two-fold1 although its primary significations are modestly expressed as failure1 abandonment and delay4 ,the secondary significations are of the most disastrous character4 ,the synonyms employed for these terms1 in this instance1 are3 ,misery2 indigence2 famine2 necessity2 need2 poverty2 adversity2 misfortune2 deep affliction2 disagreements2 correction2 chastisement2 punishment2 reverses2 disgrace2 imprisonment2 detention2 arrest2 captivity4 ,but when this card1 reversed1 comes before the consultant and the eight of spades1 in the same oracle1 it signifies mortality1 with the following synonyms3 ,death2 decease2 last sigh2 end2 finish2 extinction2 annihilation2 destruction2 utter ruin2 abjection2 humiliation2 prostration2 depression2 alteration2 poisoning2 corruption2 putrefaction2 paralysis2 lethargy4 ,still in all these sinister aspects the influence of this card can be materially modified1 but never counteracted1 through intervention of bright cards4 ,,eight ,,of ,,spades--,upright4 ,this card is ordinarily of bad import1 as its primary signification is sickness1 although it is more generally interpreted as bad news4 ,this is its acceptation when preceded by the knave of spades or the knave of diamonds1 or when accompanied by the ace of diamonds1 and sometimes by the eight of hearts1 reversed4 ,when this card signifies sickness1 its synonyms are3 ,illness of the body1 soul or mind2 bad condition of health or of business2 derangement2 infirmity2 epidemic2 gangrene2 agony2 displeasure2 damage2 mishap2 accidental injury2 disaster2 indisposition2 head-ache2 heart-ache2 inquietude2 melancholy2 medicine2 remedy2 charlatan2 empiric2 physician2 quack2 languor4 ,sometimes1 however1 this card is employed to designate prudence1 whence we have as secondary significations3 ,wisdom2 reserve2 circumspection2 reticence2 discernment2 foresight2 presentiment2 prediction2 divination2 prophecy2 horoscope2 second sight2 clairvoyance4 ,,eight ,,of ,,spades--,reversed4 ,unlike other cards1 the reversal of this one brings with it a modification of its primary significations4 ,hence1 when coming out reversed1 it most generally signifies ambition1 a passion for which we have synonyms as follows3 ,desire2 wish for2 search after2 cupidity2 jealousy2 aspiration2 onward2 higher2 illusion2 pride4 ,another primary signification bestowed upon this card when emerging reversed1 is that of a nun or pious woman1 whence we derive the secondary signification usually applied to this card and expressed in the synonyms3 ,inaction2 peace2 tranquillity2 repose2 apathy2 inertia2 stagnation2 rest from labor2 pastime1 recreation2 nonchalance2 free from care2 idleness2 supineness2 lethargy2 torpidity4 ,,seven ,,of ,,spades--,upright4 ,as a general exponent of current events1 this card is taken to forewarn the consultant of the loss of a valuable friend1 whose death will be a source of a great deal of misery4 ,on this account many interpret this card to signify a coffin1 which may be the case when coming out in close proximity to the ace of spades or the nine of spades4 ,its most accepted primary signification1 however1 among practical cartomancists1 is that of hope1 whence are derived the secondary ones1 expressed in the terms3 ,trust2 confidence2 expectation2 desire2 inclination2 longing after2 wish2 taste for2 whim2 humor2 fancy4 ,,seven ,,of ,,spades--,reversed4 ,this card takes a wider and an apparently contradictory scope in its primary significations1 when emerging in this manner1 being good advice1 friendship1 and indecision4 ,from good advice we derive1 as secondary attributes3 ,wise counsels2 salutary warnings2 news2 announcements2 advertisements2 placards2 consultations2 admonitions2 instruction2 advice4 ,for friendship we have the following synonyms3 ,attachment2 affection2 tenderness2 benevolence2 well wishing2 relation2 harmony2 correspondence2 connection2 identity2 intimacy2 agreement with2 concordance2 concurrence2 interest2 conformity2 sympathy2 affinity2 attraction2 admiration4 ,for indecision1 the general synonyms are employed3 ,want of resolution2 uncertainty2 perplexity2 inconstancy2 frivolity2 lightness2 variation2 diversity2 vacillation2 hesitation2 versatile2 unsteady2 changeable2 whimsical2 flexibility in character2 unreliable2 undetermined4 ,,king ,,of ,,clubs--,upright4 ,as the representative of an individual1 this card designates a man of a complexion neither very dark nor exceedingly light1 but a person with medium colored brown hair1 grayish eyes1 and of an easy1 plodding disposition4 ,he will be a man humane1 honest and affectionate1 given to business1 and faithful in all his engagements2 he will be personally happy in all his relations in life1 as father1 husband and citizen1 and make everyone happy about him4 ,the primary significations of this card are1 in the first instance1 a friend1 and secondly1 a business man4 ,as a business man this card has these synonyms3 ,merchant2 trader2 dealer2 banker2 broker2 exchange agent2 speculator2 calculator2 physician2 schoolmaster2 collegian2 geometry2 freemason2 mathematics2 engineer2 science2 professor4 ,,king ,,of ,,clubs--,reversed4 ,this card1 as the representative of an individual1 designates a person of middling dark complexion1 with chestnut brown hair1 who1 without being positively wicked1 is viciously inclined1 and for that reason should not be trusted4 ,being of a morbid temperament1 he will destroy the happiness of others1 and render his family miserable through his own viciousness4 ,a secondary signification is consequently a vicious man or vice itself1 expressed in synonyms as follows3 ,vice2 defect2 default2 moral blemish2 weakness2 moral imperfection2 unformed nature2 irregularity2 flightiness of mind2 depravation in manners2 libertinism2 lewdness2 licentious speech2 ugliness2 deformity2 corruption2 stench2 rottenness4 ,,queen ,,of ,,clubs--,upright4 ,as a representative of a particular individual1 this card designates a brunette lady1 of a warm1 tender1 and sympathetic nature1 intellectual1 witty and high spirited1 of a strongly loving disposition1 given to society and social reunions1 where she distinguishes herself through her conversational ability4 ,the most prominent primary signification of this card is opulence1 which is represented in the following synonyms3 ,riches2 display2 pomp2 ostentation2 vain show2 pageantry2 luxury2 sumptuousness2 assurance2 steadiness2 confidence2 certitude2 affirmation2 security2 hardihood2 self-reliance2 liberty2 frankness2 candor2 openness2 plain-dealing2 freedom4 ,another signification of this card is a parley or conference1 and is expressed by some of the subjoined synonyms3 ,discourse2 conversation2 talk2 communication2 colloquy2 dissertation2 deliberation2 discussion2 speech2 pronunciation2 grammar2 dictionary2 tongue2 idiom2 jargon2 slang2 exchange2 commerce2 trade2 traffic2 to speak2 to confer2 to converse2 to tattle4 ,,queen ,,of ,,clubs--,reversed4 ,as a representative of an individual1 this card1 reversed1 denotes a lady whose complexion is brunette1 with dark hair and black eyes1 but not dark enough to be represented by a spade4 ,she will be a woman of warm passions1 of fine personal appearance1 given to coquetry and dependent more upon her natural charms than education or intellectual training for conquests in her flirtations4 ,the general signification of this card1 reversed1 however1 is ignorance in contradistinction to its attributes when in natural position1 and therefore can be interpreted as3 ,boorishness2 unskillfulness2 want of experience2 untutored2 impertinent4 ,,jack ,,of ,,clubs--,upright4 ,as a representative of an individual1 this card denotes a young man of middling dark complexion1 kind1 gentle and docile by nature1 sedate and domestic in his habits1 and studious through inclination4 ,he is a warm friend and faithful admirer4 ,coming out in the oracle of a young lady1 this card is the representative of her lover1 without respect to his color or other qualifications1 denoting simply the person indicated4 ,the primary signification of this card1 divested of its representative character1 is a scholar or lover of knowledge1 while its secondary attributes are expressed in the synonyms3 ,study2 instruction2 application2 meditation2 reflection2 labor2 toil2 work2 occupation2 apprentice2 student2 disciple2 pupil2 master4 ,another signification of this card1 governed according to its surroundings in the oracle1 is prodigality1 whence are derived synonyms as follows3 ,profusion2 superfluity2 luxury2 largess2 bounty2 sumptuousness2 magnificence2 liberality2 benefits2 generosity2 charity2 benevolence2 a crowd2 a multitude2 depredation2 dilapidation2 pillage2 dissipation4 ,,jack ,,of ,,clubs--,reversed4 ,as a representative of an individual1 this card designates a bachelor1 a shade darker1 and of a more determined character than the young man above described4 ,it may likewise represent that same young man in a state of anger or on a sick bed4 ,its especial signification1 however1 is delirium1 whence we have as secondary attributes or synonyms3 ,frenzy2 aberration of mind2 wandering of the brain2 unseated reason2 fury2 rage2 fever2 enthusiasm2 imbecility2 imprudence2 distraction2 apathy2 delirium tremens2 intoxication2 brain fever4 ,,ace ,,of ,,clubs--,upright4 ,this card is universally regarded as a most fortunate one1 inasmuch as it betokens vast wealth1 personal prosperity1 physical health1 mental tranquillity1 marital happiness and longevity4 ,the principal significations of this card are a purse of money and riches1 whence we have as synonyms3 ,for a purse of money3 ,sum of money2 a present2 capital2 principal2 treasure2 bullion2 gold and silver wares2 opulence2 rare2 dear2 precious2 inestimable2 of excessive value4 ,for riches3 ,wealth2 health2 prosperity2 worldly goods2 happiness2 felicity2 amelioration2 improvement2 benefit2 advantage2 profit2 blessing2 favor2 grace2 plenty2 destiny2 chance2 speculation2 good luck4 ,,ace ,,of ,,clubs--,reversed4 ,when this card emerges to form part of an oracle1 in a reversed position1 its more popular and current significations are nobility1 love and a present1 but in a consultation made for a young unmarried lady it signifies that she will unexpectedly unite herself with a man1 probably a widower1 who will better her fortunes2 hence to a female operative this card is a very good omen4 ,for nobility we employ as appropriate synonyms3 ,a nobleman2 a man of consequence2 important2 great2 the eldest son2 extended2 vast2 sublime2 renowned2 illustrious2 powerful2 elevated2 of good quality2 illustration2 reputation2 consideration2 grandeur of soul4 ,for love1 a correct interpretation of the oracle may require selection from among the following synonyms3 ,passion2 inclination2 sympathy2 affection2 allurement2 attraction2 charm2 enticement2 disposition2 taste for2 propensity2 admiration2 gallantry2 complacence for the sex2 intrigue2 affinity2 an affair of gallantry2 attachment2 devotion4 ,,ten ,,of ,,clubs--,upright4 ,when this card enters in your oracle it is to apprise you that you will unexpectedly receive a handsome sum of money1 a gift or a legacy from some dear friend or near relative4 ,however1 at the same time it warns you that your smiles will be intermingled with tears2 inasmuch as you will almost simultaneously learn of the death of some person whose love you have cherished4 ,the chief primary signification of this card is the future1 whence are derived the following secondary ones3 ,hereafter2 to come2 posthumous2 after death2 heaven4 ,another primary signification is gain1 which can be interpreted as required1 by any of these synonyms3 ,advantage2 profit2 success2 grace2 favor2 benefit2 ascendency2 power2 empire2 authority2 usurpation2 profitable2 useful2 important2 interest2 official position4 ,a more general signification in this card is money1 from which we have secondary ones of this description3 ,wealth2 coin2 bullion2 ingots2 gold2 silver ware2 whiteness2 purity2 candor2 innocence2 ingenuity2 the moon2 purification2 twilight2 moonlight4 ,,ten ,,of ,,clubs--,reversed4 ,as a general thing this card1 emerging reversed1 designates a lover1 of either gender1 unless the knave of clubs appears in the oracle of a lady1 or the eight of hearts1 reversed1 in that of a gentleman4 ,employed in such a signification1 we have as synonyms3 ,in love2 gallantry2 a gallant2 husband2 wife2 married man2 married woman2 friend2 protector2 courtesan2 to love2 to cherish2 to adore2 to match2 to mate2 harmony2 concord2 suitable2 corresponding2 in relations with2 decency2 decorum2 regard2 seemliness2 convenience2 vicinity2 fitness4 ,this card is sometimes used to designate the house4 ,,nine ,,of ,,clubs--,upright4 ,the general primary signification of this card1 when employed as a measure of time1 is the present1 whence we have as synonyms3 ,at the instant2 actually2 now2 presently2 suddenly2 unexpectedly2 upon the spot2 momentarily2 at hand4 ,the second primary signification of this card is an effect1 whence are derived the secondary ones of this nature3 ,for sure2 with certainty2 in consequence2 result2 evidence2 conviction2 conclusion2 will happen2 event2 to finish2 to execute2 household goods2 furniture2 bonds2 personal estate2 jewelry2 movable goods4 ,this card has another primary signification1 indiscretion1 from which are derived the secondary meanings1 as follows3 ,want of foresight2 imprudent2 rash2 headlong2 with precipitation2 thoughtlessly2 impulsively2 suddenly2 disorder2 confusion2 misconduct2 want of reflection2 chaos2 disgrace2 without restraint2 dissipation2 libertinage2 discordance2 inharmonious2 moral ruin4 ,,nine ,,of ,,clubs--,reversed4 ,this card1 reversed1 is most usually employed to denote that the consultant1 in whose oracle it appears1 will be the recipient of a present1 but as to its value and its nature the surrounding cards must determine4 ,the card consequently may represent3 ,gift2 presentation2 memorial2 offering2 testimonial2 a gratification2 service2 offer of money2 thanksgiving4 ,another signification of this card when coming out reversed1 is gambling1 but as this is a serious moral offense1 great care should be exercised to study its application4 ,from gambling are derived these secondary meanings3 ,games of chance2 lottery2 luck2 card playing2 any fortuitous circumstance2 by accident2 destiny2 human life2 cards2 dice2 money games2 disreputable company4 ,,eight ,,of ,,clubs--,upright4 ,as a representative of an individual1 this card designates a brunette1 unmarried lady1 remarkable for her personal attractions1 of a mild and tractable nature1 who1 should she not possess beauty1 will win admiration from her accomplishments and demeanor1 as well as from her sincerity and virtue4 ,as a general thing this card signifies the art of pleasing1 or1 as it is more appropriately styled1 a virtuous girl1 in which connection1 its meaning is expressed in the synonyms3 ,a virgin2 chaste2 modest2 virtuous2 genteel2 becoming2 decent2 decorous2 suitable2 befitting2 civil2 kind2 courteous2 polished2 polite2 well bred2 accomplished2 condescending2 meek2 hospitable2 good manners4 ,,eight ,,of ,,clubs--,reversed4 ,as an individual's representative1 this card1 when reversed1 denotes a middling dark complexioned unmarried woman1 with dark chestnut hair1 and eyes nearly approaching black in color4 ,she will be vain of her personal charms1 and make little account of the world's opinion should her own desires be gratified4 ,the primary signification of this card is removal or departure1 and can be appropriately expressed in the following synonyms3 ,moving2 to move2 change of residence2 at a distance2 remote2 absence2 separation2 dispersion2 going aside2 out of the way2 ramble2 excursion2 digression2 flight2 to discard2 disdain2 repugnance2 aversion2 incompatibility2 opposition2 division2 rupture1 and antipathy4 ,this card1 reversed1 has moreover the signification of indecorum1 which can be used in these different senses3 ,inhospitable2 ill bred2 discourteous2 bad manners2 immodest2 unchaste2 insincere2 boorish2 brazen faced2 slovenly2 a virago2 a tartar2 a wanton4 ,,seven ,,of ,,clubs--,upright4 ,the principal primary signification of this card is a trifle in money1 but which1 however1 has been amplified to designate economy1 or the art of spending very little money to the best advantage4 ,consequently from this source we have the following synonyms3 ,good behavior2 wise administration of affairs2 foresight2 discretion2 order2 regularity2 household virtues2 good management2 wisdom2 happiness2 prosperity4 ,this card likewise signifies company or sociability1 in which connection it can be taken to denote3 ,association2 an assembly2 a gathering2 family party2 friendly intercourse2 pleasant relations2 harmless pastimes2 domestic recreations2 balls2 concerts2 theater4 ,still1 its most important signification is a child4 ,from this physical object the secondary meanings of this card are extended to designate the characteristics of childhood applied to after life4 ,hence the synonyms of this signification are3 ,infancy2 childhood2 puerility2 frivolity2 weakness2 dependency2 abasement2 humiliation2 depression2 humble2 abject2 minute2 small2 diminutive2 helpless4 ,,seven ,,of ,,clubs--,reversed4 ,as a general thing this card reversed has the signification of embarrassment or impediment1 and1 taken in this light1 its meanings1 as applied to the exigencies of a correct interpretation of the consultation1 will be found in some one of these synonyms3 ,hindrance2 entanglement2 clog2 fuss2 intricacy2 confusion2 exigency2 disorder2 distress2 to make work2 to come to a stand2 to perplex2 to puzzle2 to obstruct2 to delay2 to block up2 to choke up2 to stop up2 to stifle2 hurry2 bustle2 in a fix2 in perplexity2 at a loss4 ,it must be borne in mind that this card1 when signifying a child1 may come out either upright or reversed4 ,,groups ,,of ,,cards ,all ,four1 ,any ,three and ,any ,two of a ,kind1 that ,come ,out in the ,deal1 ,either ,upright or ,reversed1 to the ,,right of the ,consultant--,their ,meanings4 ,four ,kings--,removal4 ,four ,queens--,great assemblage of ladies4 ,four ,jacks--,an illness4 ,four ,aces--,a great surprise4 ,four ,tens--,an affair of justice4 ,four ,nines--,an agreeable surprise4 ,four ,eights--,a reverse4 ,four ,sevens--,intrigue4 ,three ,kings--,consultation4 ,three ,queens--,female deceit4 ,three ,jacks--,a trifling dispute4 ,three ,aces--,paltry success4 ,three ,tens--,change in social position4 ,three ,nines--,petty results4 ,three ,eights--,unfortunate marriage4 ,three ,sevens--,pain in the limbs4 ,contrariness4 ,two ,kings--,petty counsel4 ,two ,queens--,friends4 ,two ,jacks--,inquietude4 ,two ,aces--,deception4 ,two ,tens--,change4 ,two ,nines--,a little money4 ,two ,eights--,a new acquaintance4 ,two ,sevens--,trifling news4 ,all ,four1 ,any ,three and ,any ,two of a ,kind1 that ,come ,out in the ,deal1 ,either ,upright or ,reversed1 to the ,,left of the ,consultant--,their ,meanings4 ,four ,kings--,celerity in business matters4 ,four ,queens--,bad company4 ,four ,jacks--,privation4 ,four ,aces--,disagreeable surprise4 ,four ,tens--,an occurrence1 an event4 ,four ,nines--,disagreeable surprise4 ,four ,eights--,error4 ,four ,sevens--,an unjust man4 ,three ,kings--,commerce4 ,three ,queens--,friendly repast4 ,three ,jacks--,idleness4 ,three ,aces--,misconduct4 ,three ,tens--,want4 ,three ,nines--,imprudence4 ,three ,eights--,a play4 ,three ,sevens--,great joy4 ,two ,kings--,you have projects4 ,two ,queens--,occupation4 ,two ,jacks--,company4 ,two ,aces--,enemies4 ,two ,tens--,to be in expectation4 ,two ,nines--,profit4 ,two ,eights--,you will be crossed4 ,two ,sevens--,a new acquaintance will criticize you4 ,,combinations ,,of ,,two ,,cards ,coming ,together in the ,deal--,their ,meanings--,upright ,unless ,otherwise ,stated--,first ,card ,named is the ,lefthand ,one of the ,two4 ,seven of diamonds and seven of spades1 both reversed--,a quarrel4 ,seven and queen of diamonds1 both reversed--,a quarrel4 ,nine of diamonds and eight of hearts--,a journey4 ,ace of spades reversed and nine of hearts--,despair4 ,nine of diamonds and seven of spades reversed--,delay4 ,eight of clubs and ace of clubs reversed--,declaration of love4 ,eight of diamonds and eight of spades--,a difficulty between two persons4 ,ten of clubs reversed and eight of diamonds--,you will go out of your way to reach your house4 ,seven of spades and seven of hearts1 both reversed--,security1 independence2 deliverance from some trouble4 ,ace of hearts and ace of spades reversed--,distrust4 ,king and ace of hearts1 both reversed--,loan office or pawnbroker's4 ,king of spades reversed and ace of hearts--,palace4 ,ten of diamonds and ten of spades reversed--,anger4 ,nine of spades reversed and nine of diamonds--,great delay4 ,king of hearts reversed and ace of hearts--,banquet hall2 festivity4 ,seven of hearts and seven of spades reversed--,you are undecided regarding a certain person4 ,ten and ace of diamonds--,you will send a letter to a foreign city4 ,eight of clubs reversed and ten of diamonds--,departure for a distant foreign city4 ,jack and ace of spades--,second marriage4 ,ace of spades and seven of spades reversed--,lawsuit4 ,jack of hearts and jack of spades reversed--,uneasiness about politics4 ,ace of clubs and seven of diamonds reversed--,a deal of money4 ,queen of spades and eight of hearts--,a blonde widow4 ,ace of hearts reversed and jack of diamonds--,someone is waiting for you4 ,ace of hearts and ten of diamonds--,a blow4 ,queen of diamonds reversed and king of diamonds--,a handsome stranger4 ,jack of diamonds reversed and ace of spades--,you await somebody4 ,king of hearts reversed and ace of hearts--,ballroom4 ,ace and ten of clubs--,a sum of money4 ,ace of spades reversed and queen of clubs--,injustice4 ,ace of hearts reversed and ten of hearts--,surprise at the house4 ,ten of clubs and ten of spades1 both reversed--,loss of money4 ,ten of spades and ten of clubs1 both reversed--,money at night4 ,seven of clubs and seven of hearts--,you think of silver4 ,seven of hearts and ten of diamonds--,you will have gold4 ,ten of diamonds and ace of clubs reversed--,present of gold4 ,ten of clubs and ten of hearts--,surprise of money4 ,ace of hearts and seven of diamonds reversed--,words at the house4 ,seven of spades and ace of clubs1 both reversed--,declaration of love4 ,eight of diamonds and seven of hearts reversed--,you desire to take a walk4 ,ace of clubs reversed and ten of hearts--,a love surprise4 ,ten of spades and seven of hearts reversed--,you will receive a shock4 ,seven of hearts and ten of spades reversed--,you will lose a small object4 ,king and ace of hearts1 both reversed--,gaming house4 ,stock exchange4 ,king and queen of clubs--,married couple4 ,ten of diamonds and eight of hearts reversed--,unexpected voyage4 ,jack of diamonds reversed and queen of diamonds--,a domestic and home-loving woman4 ,eight of diamonds and eight of spades--,sickness4 ,eight of diamonds and eight of clubs--,moving to the country4 ,ace of clubs and ten of spades1 both reversed--,jealousy in love4 ,eight of diamonds and seven of spades reversed--,hesitation about going to the country4 ,queen of clubs and seven of diamonds reversed--,discussion4 ,seven of spades reversed and seven of hearts--,you think of being someone's friend4 ,ace of spades reversed and nine of diamonds--,you will experience a delay with some paper4 ,ace of hearts and jack of clubs--,flattery4 ,eight of clubs reversed and eight of hearts--,great affection4 ,seven of diamonds and seven of clubs1 both reversed--,a great deal of embarrassment4 ,seven of spades reversed and nine of diamonds--,certain delay or separation4 ,king of hearts reversed and ace of hearts--,convent4 ,king and nine of spades1 both reversed--,want4 ,king and queen of hearts--,a married couple in good society4 ,king of hearts reversed and ace of hearts--,court of justice4 ,king of diamonds and eight of clubs--,robber4 ,eight of clubs and king of diamonds--,theft4 ,king and nine of spades1 both reversed--,unjust accusation4 ,king of diamonds reversed and ace of clubs--,a rich countryman4 ,jack of diamonds reversed and jack of spades--,strange young man4 ,ace of spades and jack of diamonds1 both reversed--,someone expects you4 ,king of hearts reversed and ace of hearts--,large house1 hotel4 ,queen and ace of spades1 both reversed--,infidelity4 ,ace of spades reversed and king of hearts--,hospital4 ,ace of clubs and ace of spades1 both reversed--,imprisonment4 ,king and queen of clubs--,man and wife4 ,king of hearts reversed and ace of hearts--,government house2 campground4 ,ace of hearts and eight of hearts reversed--,money due4 ,ace of clubs reversed and ace of diamonds--,love-letter4 ,queen of hearts and nine of spades reversed--,a lady in mourning4 ,king and queen of diamonds1 both reversed--,a country lady and gentleman4 ,ace of hearts and queen of clubs reversed--,injustice4 ,a ,,word ,,of ,,advice4 ,it will be found of material assistance to the complete understanding of each of the following methods of telling fortunes to have in your hands a #cb-;card pack as you read1 and to carefully follow out the details with the exact cards mentioned in the text4 ,we strongly recommend this plan to the student who desires to become an adept in the art4 ,,special ,,note4 ,in all the following methods the #cb-;card pack is used1 which consists of the ace1 king1 queen1 jack1 ten1 nine1 eight and seven only of each suit1 and usually the extra ,consultant card to represent the person consulting the cards4 ,when about to consult the oracle1 the cards should be arranged in the following manner before shuffling3 ,king1 queen1 jack1 ace1 ten1 nine1 eight and seven of each suit4 ,this precaution should be taken for every consultation1 whether for yourself or for another person1 as without this the permutation may chance not to be perfect4 ,,dealing ,,the ,,cards ,,by ,,threes ,the pack of thirty-two selected cards is taken1 and a card is selected to represent the dealer1 supposing he is making the essay on his own behalf2 if not1 it must represent the person for whom he is acting4 ,in doing this1 if the ,consultant card be not used1 it is necessary to remember that the card chosen should be according to the complexion of the chooser4 ,king or queen of diamonds for a very fair person2 king or queen of hearts for one rather dark2 clubs for one darker still2 and spades only for one very dark indeed4 ,the card chosen also loses its signification1 and simply becomes the representative of a dark or fair man or woman as the case may be4 ,this point having been settled1 the cards are shuffled1 and either cut by the dealer or for him 7according to whether he is acting for himself or another person71 the left hand being used4 ,that done1 they are turned up by threes1 and every time two of the same suit are found in these triplets1 such as two hearts1 two clubs1 etc41 the highest card is withdrawn and placed on the table in front4 ,if the triplet chance to be all the same suit1 the highest card is still to be the only one withdrawn1 but should it consist of three of the same value1 such as three kings1 etc41 they are all to be appropriated4 ,if after having turned up the cards1 three by three1 six have been able to be withdrawn1 there will remain twenty-six1 which are shuffled and cut1 and again turned up by threes1 acting precisely as before1 until thirteen1 fifteen or seventeen cards have been obtained4 ,the number must always be uneven1 and the card representing the person consulting must be amongst the number2 if not1 it must be drawn out and put at the end4 ,say that the person whose fortune is being read is a lady1 represented by the queen of hearts1 and that fifteen cards are obtained and laid out in the form of a semi-circle in the order they were drawn3 ,the seven of clubs1 the ten of diamonds1 the seven of hearts1 the jack of clubs1 the king of diamonds1 the nine of diamonds1 the ten of hearts1 the queen of spades1 the eight of hearts1 the jack of diamonds1 the queen of hearts1 the nine of clubs1 the seven of spades1 the ace of clubs1 the eight of spades4 ,the cards having been considered1 there are found among them two queens1 two jacks1 two tens1 three sevens1 two eights and two nines4 ,it is therefore possible to announce3--,the two queens are supposed to signify the re-union of friends2 the two jacks1 that there is mischief being made between them4 ,these two tens1 a change1 which1 from one of them being between two sevens1 will not be effected without some difficulty2 the cause of which1 according to these three sevens1 will be illness4 ,however1 these two nines can promise some small gain2 resulting1 so say these two eights1 from a love affair4 ,seven cards are now counted from right to left1 beginning with the queen of hearts1 who represents the lady consulting the cards4 ,the seventh being the king of diamonds1 the following may be said3 ,you often think of a fair man in uniform4 ,the next seventh card 7counting the king of diamonds as one7 proves to be the ace of clubs3 ,you will receive from him some very joyful tidings2 he1 besides1 intends making you a present4 ,count the ace of clubs as one1 and proceeding to the next seventh card1 the queen of spades3 ,a widow is endeavoring to injure you on this very account2 and 7the seventh card counting the queen as one being the ten of diamonds7 the annoyance she gives you will oblige you to either take a journey or change your residence2 but 7this ten of diamonds being imprisoned between two sevens7 your journey or removal will meet with some obstacle4 ,on proceeding to count as before1 calling the ten of diamonds one1 the seventh card will be found to be the queen of hearts herself1 the person consulting2 therefore1 the conclusion may be stated as3 ,but this you will overcome of yourself1 without needing anyone's aid or assistance4 ,the two cards at either extremity of the half circle are now taken1 which are respectively the eight of spades and seven of clubs1 and may be read3 ,a sickness which will result in your receiving a small sum of money4 ,repeat the same maneuver1 which brings together the ace of clubs and the ten of diamonds3 ,good news1 which will make you decide on taking a journey1 destined to prove a very happy one1 and which will occasion you to receive a sum of money4 ,the next cards united1 being the seven of spades and the seven of hearts1 you say3 ,tranquillity and peace of mind1 followed by slight anxiety1 quickly followed by love and happiness4 ,then come the nine of clubs and the jack of clubs3 ,you will certainly receive money through the exertions of a clever dark young man4 ,queen of hearts and king of diamonds3 ,which comes from a fair man in uniform4 ,this recontre announces great happiness in store for you1 and the complete fulfillment of your wishes4 ,jack of diamonds and nine of diamonds3 ,although this happy result will be delayed some time through a fair young man1 not famed for his delicacy4 ,eight of hearts and ten of hearts3 ,love1 joy and triumph4 ,the queen of spades1 who remains alone1 is the widow endeavoring to injure you1 and finds herself deserted by all her friends4 ,the cards that have been in use are now gathered up and shuffled and cut with the left hand4 ,they are then made into three packs by dealing one to the left1 one to the middle1 and one to the right2 a fourth is laid aside to form a surprise4 ,then the cards are continued to be dealt to each of the three packs in turn until their number is exhausted1 when it will be found that the left hand and middle packs contain each five cards1 while the one on the right hand consists of only four4 ,the person consulting is now asked to select one of the three packs4 ,supposing this to be the middle one1 and that the cards comprising it are the jack of diamonds1 the king of diamonds1 the seven of spades1 the queen of spades1 the seven of clubs2 recollecting the previous instructions regarding the individual and the supposed relative signification of the cards1 they may be easily interpreted as follows3 ,the jack of diamonds--a fair young man possessed of no delicacy of feeling1 seeks to injure--the king of diamonds--a fair man in uniform--seven of spades--and will succeed in causing him some annoyance--the queen of spades--at the instigation of a spiteful woman--seven of clubs--but by means of a small sum of money matters will be easily arranged4 ,the left hand pack is next taken up1 which is for the house the former one having been for the lady herself4 ,supposing it to consist of the queen of hearts1 the jack of clubs1 the eight of hearts1 the nine of diamonds and the ace of clubs1 they would be read thus3 ,queen of hearts--the lady whose fortune is being told is or soon will be in a house--jack of clubs--where she will meet with a dark young man1 who--eight of hearts--will entreat her assistance to forward his interests with a fair girl--nine of diamonds--he having met with delay and disappointment--ace of clubs--but a letter will arrive announcing the possession of money1 which will remove all difficulties4 ,the third pack is for those who do not expect it1 and will be composed of four cards3 the ten of hearts1 the nine of clubs1 eight of spades1 and ten of diamonds3 ,the ten of hearts--an unexpected piece of good fortune and great happiness--nine of clubs--caused by an unlooked for legacy--eight of spades--which joy may be followed by a short sickness--ten of diamonds--the result of a fatiguing journey4 ,there now remains on the table only the card intended for the surprise4 ,this1 however1 must be left untouched1 the other cards gathered up1 shuffled1 cut1 and again laid out in three packs1 not forgetting at the first deal to add a card to the surprise4 ,after the different packs have been duly examined and explained as before described1 they must again be gathered up1 shuffled1 etc41 indeed the whole operation repeated1 after which1 the three cards forming the surprise are examined1 and supposing them to be the seven of hearts1 the jack of clubs and the queen of spades1 they are to be thus interpreted3 ,seven of hearts--pleasant thoughts and friendly intentions--jack of clubs--of a dark young man--queen of spades--relative to a malicious dark woman1 who will cause him much unhappiness4 ,,dealing ,,the ,,cards ,,by ,,fives ,shuffle the #cb-;card pack thoroughly and cut it twice with the left hand1 placing the first cut face downward at the right hand and the second on the left4 ,now take off the top card of the middle package and place it aside1 and repeat the shuffling and cutting of the balance in a precisely similar manner1 and again remove the top card of the middle package4 ,repeat shuffling1 cutting and discarding until you have in this way taken out five cards4 ,this done1 examine if the ,consultant be among the number of cards taken from the pack4 ,if it be1 shuffle the five cards well1 and then deal them in a row1 turning their faces up from right to left in this manner3 #e1 #d1 #c1 #b1 #a and proceed to read them from the same direction4 ,if the ,consultant be not found among the five cards drawn as above1 take it from the pack and substitute it for one taken by chance from the five cards after shuffling them thoroughly1 faces down1 so that the card to be discarded shall not be recognized4 ,after placing the ,consultant among the other four cards1 shuffle well and deal as directed1 and you have your oracle of five cards for consultation and explanation1 and among which the ,consultant will appear in its proper position4 ,as an example1 let us say that the five cards obtained are1 from right to left1 as follows3 ,ten of hearts1 ten of clubs1 ,consultant1 eight of clubs reversed and ten of diamonds4 ,the ,consultant having behind him the eight of clubs near to the ten of diamonds1 these two cards announce to him his residence at a distance in a foreign city1 and the two tens which are found placed behind him notifies that he is about to quit his house 7ten of clubs7 and the city 7ten of hearts7 where he now lives4 ,,dealing ,,the ,,cards ,,by ,,sevens ,after having shuffled the pack of thirty-two selected cards either cut them yourself or1 if acting for another person1 let that person cut them1 taking care to use the left hand4 ,then count seven cards1 beginning with the one lying on the top of the pack4 ,the first six are useless1 so put them aside1 and retain only the seventh1 which is to be placed face uppermost on the table before you4 ,repeat this three times more1 then shuffle and cut the cards you have thrown on one side1 together with those remaining in your hand1 and tell them out in sevens as before1 until you have thus obtained twelve cards4 ,it is however indispensable that the ,consultant card or one representing the person whose fortune is being told should be among the number2 therefore the whole operation must be recommenced in case of it not having made its appearance4 ,your twelve cards being now spread out before you in the order in which they have come to hand1 you may begin to explain them as described in the manner of dealing the cards in threes--always bearing in mind both their individual and relative signification4 ,thus1 you first count the cards by sevens1 beginning with the one representing the person for whom you are acting1 going from right to left4 ,then take the two cards at either extremity of the line or half-circle1 and unite them1 and afterwards form the three heaps or packs and the surprise precisely as we have before described4 ,indeed1 the only difference between this and the three card method is the manner in which the cards are obtained4 ,,dealing ,,by ,,fifteens ,after the cards have been well shuffled and cut1 they are dealt out in two packs containing sixteen cards in each4 ,the person consulting is desired to choose one of them2 the first card is laid aside to form the surprise1 the other fifteen are turned up and ranged in a half circle before the dealer1 going from left to right1 being placed in the order in which they come to hand4 ,if the card representing the person consulting be not among them the cards must be all gathered up1 shuffled1 cut1 and dealt as before1 and this must be repeated till the missing card makes its appearance in the pack chosen by the person it represents4 ,they are explained1 first1 by interpreting the meaning of any pairs1 triplets1 or quartettes among them2 then by counting them in sevens1 going from right to left1 and beginning with the card representing the person consulting1 and lastly1 by taking the cards at either extremity of the line1 and pairing them4 ,this being done1 the fifteen cards are gathered up1 shuffled1 cut1 and dealt so as to form three packs of five cards each4 ,from each of these the topmost card is withdrawn and placed on the one laid aside for the surprise1 thus forming four packs of four cards each4 ,the person consulting is desired to choose one of these packs for herself or for himself as the case may be4 ,this is turned up1 and the four cards it contains are spread out from left to right1 the individual and relative signification ascribed to them being duly explained4 ,in like manner the pack on the left1 which will be for the house1 is used2 then the third one1 for those who do not expect it2 and lastly1 the surprise4 ,in order to make the meaning perfectly clear another example is given4 ,it is supposed that the pack for the person consulting consists of the jack of hearts1 the ace of diamonds1 the queen of clubs and the eight of spades reversed4 ,it will be easy to interpret them as follows3 ,the jack of hearts--a gay young bachelor--the ace of diamonds--who has written1 or who will very soon write a letter--the queen of clubs--to a dark woman--eight of spades reversed--to make proposals to her1 which will not be accepted4 ,on looking back to the list of significations1 it will be found to run thus3 ,jack of ,hearts--,a gay young bachelor who thinks only of pleasure4 ,ace of ,diamonds--,a letter1 soon to be received4 ,queen of ,clubs--,an affectionate woman1 but quick tempered and touchy4 ,eight of ,spades--,if reversed1 a marriage broken off1 or offer refused4 ,it will thus be seen that each card forms1 as it were1 a phrase1 from an assemblage of which nothing but a little practice is required to form complete sentences4 ,of this a further example will be given by interpreting the signification of the three other packs4 ,for the house is supposed to consist of the queen of hearts1 the jack of spades reversed1 the ace of clubs and the nine of diamonds1 which are supposed to read thus3 ,the queen of hearts--a fair woman1 mild and amiable in disposition--jack of spades reversed--will be deceived by a dark1 ill bred young man--the ace of clubs--but she will receive some good news1 which will console her--nine of diamonds--although it is probable that this news may be delayed4 ,the pack for those who do not expect it1 consists of the queen of diamonds1 the king of spades1 the ace of hearts reversed1 and the seven of spades3 ,the queen of diamonds--a mischief-making woman--the king of spades--in league with a dishonest lawyer---ace of hearts reversed--they will hold a consultation--seven of spades--but the harm they will do will soon be repaired4 ,last comes the surprise1 formed by1 it is supposed1 the jack of clubs1 the ten of diamonds1 the queen of spades and the nine of spades1 of which the supposed interpretation is3 ,the jack of clubs--a clever1 enterprising young man--ten of diamonds--about to undertake a journey--queen of spades--for the purpose of visiting a widow--nine of spades--but one or both their lives will be endangered4 ,,the ,,twenty-,,one ,,card ,,method ,after the thirty-two cards have been shuffled and cut with the left hand1 the first eleven are withdrawn from the pack and laid on one side4 ,the remainder--twenty-one in all--are to be again shuffled and cut1 that being done1 the topmost card is laid on one side to form the surprise1 and the remaining twenty are ranged before the dealer in the order in which they come to hand4 ,if the card representing the person consulting be not among them1 one must be withdrawn from the eleven useless ones placed at the right extremity of the row1 where it represents the missing card1 no matter what it may really be4 ,let us suppose that the person wishing to make the essay is an officer in the army1 and consequently represented by the king of diamonds1 and that the twenty cards ranged in front of you are3 ,queen of diamonds1 king of clubs1 ten of hearts1 ace of spades1 queen of hearts reversed1 seven of spades1 jack of diamonds1 ten of clubs1 king of spades1 eight of diamonds1 king of hearts1 nine of clubs1 jack of spades reversed1 seven of hearts1 ten of spades1 king of diamonds1 ace of diamonds1 seven of clubs1 nine of hearts1 ace of clubs4 ,you now proceed to examine the cards as they lay1 and perceiving that all the four kings are there1 you can predict that great rewards await the person consulting you1 and that he will gain great dignity and honor4 ,the two queens1 one of them reversed1 announce the reunion of two sorrowful friends2 the three aces1 foretell good news2 the two jacks1 one of them reversed1 danger2 the three tens1 improper conduct4 ,you now begin to explain the cards1 commencing with the first on the left hand3 ,the queen of diamonds is a mischief-making1 under-bred woman--the king of clubs--endeavoring to win the affections of a worthy and estimable man--ten of hearts--over whose scruples she will triumph--ace of spades--the affair will make some noise--queen of hearts reversed--and greatly distress a charming fair woman who loves him--seven of spades--but her grief will not be of long duration4 ,jack of diamonds--an unfaithful servant--ten of clubs--will make away with a considerable sum of money--king of spades--and will be brought to trial--eight of diamonds--but saved from punishment through a woman's agency4 ,king of hearts--a fair man of liberal disposition--nine of clubs--will receive a large sum of money--jack of spades reversed--which will expose him to the malice of a dark youth of coarse manners4 ,seven of hearts--pleasant thoughts1 followed by--ten of spades--great chagrin--king of diamonds--await a man in uniform1 who is the person consulting me--ace of diamonds--but a letter he will speedily receive--seven of clubs--containing a small sum of money--nine of hearts--will restore his good spirits--ace of clubs--which will be further augmented by some good news4 ,now turn up the surprise which it is supposed will prove the ace of hearts1 a card that is taken to predict great happiness1 caused by a love letter1 but which1 making up the four aces1 is said to show that this sudden joy will be followed by great misfortunes4 ,the cards are now gathered up1 shuffled1 cut1 and formed into three packs1 at the first deal one being laid aside to form the surprise4 ,by the time they are all dealt out it will be found that the two first packets are each composed of seven cards1 whilst the third contains only six4 ,the person consulting is desired to select one of these1 which is taken up and spread out from left to right1 being explained as before described4 ,the cards are again gathered up1 shuffled1 cut1 formed into three packs1 one card being dealt to the surprise1 and then proceeding as before4 ,the whole operation is once more repeated1 then the three cards forming the surprise are taken up and their interpretation given4 ,no matter how the cards are dealt1 whether by threes1 fives1 sevens1 fifteens or twenty-one1 when those lower than the jack predominate it is considered to foretell success4 ,if clubs are the most numerous1 they are supposed to predict gain1 considerable fortune1 etc4 ,if picture cards1 dignity and honor2 hearts1 gladness1 good news2 spades1 death or sickness4 ,illustration ,,the ,,way ,,to ,,tell ,a ,,fortune ,illustrating the #ba-;card deal and the expert fortune-teller's method of constructing a complete and connected reading of the same1 which you are advised to carefully consider1 as a guide for your own use in delivering an intelligent1 interesting and coherent oracle in all cases where you are rendering an interpretation for others4 ,a man asks the question3 ,shall ,i ,marry the ,woman ,i ,love8 ,the fortune-teller turns the cards by the #ba-;card method1 with the resultant layout as shown in the picture1 and proceeds to read the gentleman's answer in the following language3 ,you desire to learn1 sir1 whether you will marry the young lady to whom you are now paying your addresses8 ,you inform me that the lady is a blonde2 still it is necessary for me to inform you that in order to be able to foresee whether or not the marriage be accomplished according to your wishes1 ,i am compelled to select as a representative card of your future wife1 a lady of your own color1 for such a one is necessary for the oracle1 otherwise our labors go for nothing4 ,you1 sir1 are a middling dark man1 and therefore would come up as a club2 as a representative card of your beloved we will take the queen of clubs1 as of your own complexion4 ,now1 sir1 having performed our deal and arranged the oracle1 permit me1 in the first place1 to call your attention to the fact that you stand represented by the knave of clubs1 and in the next to observe your position in the oracle4 ,the eight of hearts coming as it does in company with the eight of clubs1 gives me satisfactory information that you entertain for the young lady a most profound and honorable sentiment of affection1 which it appears to me she reciprocates with a no less degree of intensity4 ,i have chosen to designate your beloved by the queen of clubs1 and she is doubtlessly a personage well worthy of your love1 as the eight of diamonds1 coming before her in conjunction with the ace of hearts1 demonstrates her to be a lady of wisdom1 intelligence and prudence4 ,observe1 moreover1 that the nine of hearts intervenes between you both1 but is placed nearest the lady4 ,this card predicts a union1 which is much desired by her1 while on your part you regard your intended with a spirit of admiration bordering almost upon adoration4 ,such a union will assuredly be followed by domestic happiness1 by peace and concord in your domestic circle1 by a reign of harmony within your household4 ,i assure you1 sir1 that1 scrutinizing this oracle from every aspect1 ,i fail to perceive any obstacle which can interpose to prevent your contemplated marriage4 ,on the other hand1 the prognostications are decidedly in its favor1 for you will be pleased to notice that the eight of hearts and the eight of clubs1 coming up side by side1 and between you and your intended1 predict a success4 ,remark more1 that there are three tens at your back1 which denotes a change in your estate or an alteration in your manner of life and social position4 ,the presence of the queen of hearts in immediate vicinity to the seven of diamonds1 indicates not only the receipt of pleasant intelligence from a relative able to give you assistance1 but permanent prosperity should you continue in her good graces4 ,i perceive1 likewise1 from the seven of hearts1 that you are at this moment thinking of visiting your intended father-in-law1 formally to demand the hand of his daughter4 ,do not hesitate1 my dear sir1 to do so1 for you will risk nothing by such an act of courtesy1 as it will be crowned with the most happy results4 ,there can be no doubt on that head1 as the presence of the king1 queen and knave of hearts1 coming almost together1 and blended with your new estate1 assure you of the respect and esteem of the family4 ,true1 the young lady entertains such affection 7seven of spades7 for her parent that when she comes to be separated 7nine of diamonds7 from him upon marriage 7king of diamonds7 the native impulse of her heart will cause her to shed tears 7ten of spades7 at the thought 7seven of hearts7 of leaving her paternal roof 7ace of hearts74 ,and now1 sir1 your surprise4 ,it is a letter 7ace of diamonds71 which1 placed upon the last card to the left1 which is the king of clubs1 announces to you that you will be surprised through receipt of a most gratifying epistle from your intended father-in-law in relation to your approaching marriage4 ,,the ,,italian ,,method ,take the pack of thirty-two selected cards1 shuffle them well1 and either cut or have them cut for you1 according to whether you are acting for yourself or another person4 ,turn up the cards by threes1 and when the triplet is composed of cards of the same suit1 lay it aside2 when of three different suits1 pass it by without withdrawing any of the three2 but when composed of two of one suit and one of another1 withdraw the higher card of the two4 ,when you have come to the end of the pack1 gather up all the cards except those you have withdrawn2 shuffle1 cut1 and again turn up by threes4 ,repeat this operation until you have obtained fifteen cards1 which must then be spread out before you1 from left to right1 in the order in which they come to hand4 ,care must1 however1 be taken that the card representing the person making the essay is among them2 if not1 the whole operation must be recommenced until the desired result is obtained4 ,we will suppose it to be some dark lady--represented by the queen of clubs--who is anxious to make the attempt for herself1 and that the cards are laid out in the following order1 from left to right3 ,ten of diamonds1 queen of clubs1 eight of hearts1 ace of diamonds1 ten of hearts1 seven of clubs1 king of spades1 nine of hearts1 jack of spades1 ace of clubs1 seven of spades1 ten of spades1 seven of diamonds1 ace of spades1 jack of hearts4 ,on examining them1 you will find that there are three aces among them1 announcing good news2 but1 as they are at some distance from each other1 that the tidings may be some time before they arrive4 ,the three tens denote that the conduct of the person consulting the cards has not been always strictly correct4 ,the two jacks are enemies1 and the three sevens predict an illness1 caused by them4 ,you now begin to count five cards1 beginning with the queen of clubs1 who represents the person consulting you4 ,the fifth card1 being the seven of clubs1 announces that the lady will soon receive a small sum of money4 ,the next fifth card proving to be the ace of clubs1 signifies that this money will be accompanied by some very joyful tidings4 ,next comes the ace of spades1 promising complete success to any projects undertaken by the person consulting the cards2 then the eight of hearts1 followed at the proper interval by the king of spades1 showing that the good news will excite the malice of a dishonest lawyer2 but the seven of spades coming next1 announces that the annoyance he can cause will be of short duration1 and that a gay1 fair young man--the jack of hearts--will soon console her for what she has suffered4 ,the ace of diamonds tells that she will soon receive a letter from this fair young man--the nine of hearts--announcing a great success--ten of spades--but this will be followed by some slight chagrin--ten of diamonds--caused by a journey--ten of hearts--but it will soon pass1 although--jack of spades--a bad1 dark young man will endeavor--seven of diamonds--to turn her into ridicule4 ,the queen of clubs1 being representative of herself1 shows that it is towards her that the dark young man's malice will be directed4 ,now take the cards at either extremity of the line1 and pair them together4 ,the two first being the jack of hearts and the ten of diamonds1 you may say3 ,a gay young bachelor is preparing to take a journey--ace of spades and queen of clubs--which will bring him to the presence of the lady consulting the cards1 and cause her great joy4 ,seven of diamonds and eight of hearts--scandal talked about a fair young girl4 ,ten of spades and ace of diamonds--tears shed upon receipt of a letter4 ,seven of spades and ten of hearts--great joy1 mingled with slight sorrow4 ,seven of clubs and ace of clubs--a letter promising money4 ,jack of spades and king of spades--the winning of a lawsuit4 ,the nine of hearts1 being the one card left1 promises complete success4 ,now gather up the cards1 shuffle1 cut1 and deal them out in five packs--one for the lady herself1 one for the house1 one for those who do not expect it1 one for those who do expect it1 and one for the surprise1 in the first deal1 laying one card aside for consolation4 ,the rest are then equally distributed among the other five packs1 which will four of them contain three cards1 whilst the last only consists of two4 ,we will suppose the first packet for the lady herself to be composed of the ace of diamonds1 the seven of clubs1 and the ten of hearts4 ,the interpretation would run thus3 ,ace of diamonds--a letter will be shortly received--seven of clubs--announcing the arrival of a small sum of money--ten of hearts--and containing some very joyful tidings4 ,the second pack1 for the house1 containing the king of spades1 the nine of hearts1 and the jack of spades3 ,the person consulting the cards will receive a visit--king of spades--from a lawyer--nine of hearts--which will greatly delight--jack of spades--a dark1 ill-disposed young man4 ,the third pack1 for those who do not expect it1 composed of the ace of spades1 the jack of hearts1 and the ace of clubs1 would read3 ,ace of spades--pleasure in store for--jack of hearts--a gay young bachelor--ace of clubs--by means of money2 but as the jack of hearts is placed between two aces1 it is evident that he runs a great risk of being imprisoned2 and from the two cards signifying respectively 'pleasure' and 'money1' that it will be for having run into debt4 ,the fourth pack1 for those who do expect it1 containing the eight of hearts1 the queen of clubs1 and the ten of diamonds3 ,the eight of hearts--the love-affairs of a fair young girl will oblige--the queen of clubs--the person consulting the cards--ten of diamonds--to take a journey4 ,the fifth pack1 for the surprise1 consists of the seven of spades and the ten of spades1 meaning3 ,seven of spades--slight trouble--ten of spades--caused by some person's imprisonment--the card of consolation--seven of diamonds--which will turn out to have been a mere report4 ,,the ,,florence ,,mode ,a pack is taken of thirty-two selected cards1 shuffled well and cut in three1 then laid out in four rows of eight cards each4 ,significator is made any king or queen that may be preferred2 then seven are counted from that significator from left to right1 and from right to left1 also crossways1 always starting from the king or queen that represents the person consulting4 ,the thoughts1 which are supposed to be indicated by the jacks1 may then be counted from1 or the house1 or a letter2 in fact1 anything about which information is desired2 when this is explained1 the cards are paired from each extremity1 each pair being explained as arrived at till the pack is finished4 ,they are now gathered up1 shuffled and cut in three2 then turned up by threes1 the highest of each suit being taken out4 ,when three of equal value come together1 such as three aces1 three kings1 etc41 they must all be taken out2 the same is to be done should three of a suit come together2 this is to be repeated three times1 shuffling and cutting between each1 and when the pack has been gone through1 any that are remaining over must be put on one side and not used4 ,seven cards are counted again from significator1 and paired as before4 ,the meanings ascribed to some of the cards being different from those already given1 are here stated3 ,ten of ,clubs--,a journey or big building4 ,eight of ,clubs--,drink or vexation4 ,ten of ,spades--,at night-time4 ,nine of ,spades--,disappointment or sickness4 ,ten of ,diamonds--,money4 ,seven of ,diamonds--,check or paper money2 sometimes an article of jewelry4 ,three ,sevens--,a loss4 ,four ,tens--,a great social rise through powerful friends4 ,two ,jacks--,treachery4 ,ten of ,hearts--,an entertainment4 ,seven of ,hearts--,delay or slight anxiety4 ,seven of ,spades--,speedily4 ,seven of ,diamonds and ,ace of ,spades--,news read in the newspaper4 ,ace of ,spades and any ,court ,card--,photograph4 ,two ,red ,tens with ,ace of ,diamonds--,a wedding4 ,two ,black ,tens with ,ace of ,spades--,a funeral4 ,eight and ,nine of ,clubs--,dinner or supper party4 ,seven of ,clubs--,a present4 ,three ,eights--,good business transactions4 ,three ,nines--,a removal4 ,three ,tens--,a rise1 either of money or social4 ,,past1 ,,present ,,and ,,future ,the person wishing to try her fortune in this manner 7we will suppose her to be a young1 fair person1 represented by the eight of hearts71 must well shuffle1 and cut with the left hand1 the pack of thirty-two cards2 after which she must lay aside the topmost and undermost cards1 to form the surprise4 ,there will now remain thirty cards1 which must be dealt out in three parcels--one to the left1 one in the middle1 and one to the right4 ,the left-hand pack represents the ,past2 the middle1 the ,present2 and the one on the right hand1 the ,future4 ,she must commence with the ,past1 which we will suppose to contain these ten cards3 ,the king of clubs1 ace of spades1 jack of diamonds1 nine of diamonds1 ace of hearts1 jack of hearts1 queen of hearts1 king of spades1 jack of clubs1 and the king of hearts4 ,she would remark that picture-cards predominating was a favorable sign1 also that the presence of three kings proves that powerful persons were interesting themselves in her affairs2 the three jacks1 however1 are supposed to warn her to beware of false friends2 the nine of diamonds1 some great annoyance overcome by some good and amiable person1 represented by the queen of hearts2 the two aces1 notice of a plot4 ,taking the cards in the order they lay3 ,the king of clubs--a frank1 open hearted man--ace of spades--fond of gayety and pleasure1 is disliked by--jack of diamonds--an unfaithful friend--nine of diamonds--who seeks to injure him4 ,the ace of hearts--a love letter--jack of hearts--from a gay young bachelor to a fair amiable woman--queen of hearts--causes--king of spades--a lawyer to endeavor to injure the clever--jack of clubs--enterprising young man1 who is saved from him by--the king of hearts--a good and powerful man4 ,nevertheless1 as the jack of clubs is placed between two similar cards1 he has run great risk of being imprisoned through the machinations of his enemy4 ,the second parcel1 the ,present1 containing the ten of diamonds1 nine of spades1 eight of spades1 queen of diamonds1 queen of clubs1 eight of hearts1 seven of spades1 ten of spades1 queen of spades1 eight of diamonds1 signifies3 ,the ten of diamonds--a voyage or journey1 at that moment taking place--nine of spades--caused by the death or dangerous illness of someone--eight of spades--whose state will occasion great grief--queen of diamonds--to a fair woman4 ,the queen of clubs--an affectionate woman seeks to console--eight of hearts--a fair young girl1 who is the person making the essay--seven of spades--who has secret griefs--ten of spades--causing her many tears--queen of spades--these are occasioned by the conduct of either a dark woman or a widow1 who--eight of diamonds--is her rival4 ,the third packet of cards1 the ,future1 we will suppose to contain the eight of clubs1 ten of clubs1 seven of diamonds1 ten of hearts1 seven of clubs1 nine of hearts1 ace of diamonds1 jack of spades1 seven of hearts1 and the nine of clubs1 which would read thus3 ,in the first place1 the large number of small cards foretells success in enterprises1 although the presence of three sevens predicts an illness4 ,the eight of clubs--a dark young girl--ten of clubs--is about to inherit a large fortune--seven of diamonds--but her satirical disposition will destroy--ten of hearts--all her happiness4 ,seven of clubs--a little money and--nine of hearts--much joy--ace of hearts--will be announced to the person making the essay by a letter1 and--jack of spades--a wild young man--seven of hearts--will be over joyed at receiving--nine of clubs--some unexpected tidings4 ,the cards of surprise--viz41 the king of diamonds and the ace of clubs--predict that a letter will be received from some military man and that it will contain money4 ,,the ,,matrimonial ,,oracle ,in the case of consultation upon the subject of marriages in general1 the ,consultant should be withdrawn from the pack1 inasmuch as it is necessary that the couple should be of the same color1 in order that a marriage be formed4 ,should the young lady be a blonde who consults the oracle upon questions of marriage1 she should pick out the jack of hearts and the queen of hearts1 and taking these two cards from out of the pack1 place them aside2 then1 let her shuffle the cards well and again pick out eleven1 which are in like manner set aside4 ,then take up the jack and queen of hearts and replace them among the remaining cards in the pack1 shuffle them again1 place them in succession in a line from right to left4 ,it is necessary so that the marriage be an accomplished fact1 that a quint1 or five cards in hearts1 appear in the lay-out1 and1 if it be found at the end of the deal at your left1 the marriage will be a certainty2 but1 should the nine of diamonds or the seven of spades be placed in front1 the marriage will be most certainly delayed2 should the nine of diamonds alone appear1 the delay will be not over serious2 but should1 in place of these cards1 there be found the king of spades inverted1 or three tens1 the marriage will never come off4 ,if the lady be a brunette she will take the jack of clubs1 and1 if very dark1 the jack of spades as her representative husband1 and represent herself by a queen of corresponding color1 always taking care that the card ordinarily used as the ,consultant be retired from the pack4 ,should a widow desire to contract a second marriage1 she represents herself as the queen of clubs and her future husband as the king of clubs1 which cards should be retired and placed aside4 ,then the pack is shuffled well and dealt upon the table1 face downward1 in five rows2 take these up again in a reversed manner1 shuffle them well and cause the consultant to cut1 and to select eleven from the pack1 which are to be put aside4 ,then retake the king and queen of clubs1 and place them among the remainder of the pack1 whence the eleven have been withdrawn2 shuffle well and again let them be cut1 and then deal1 placing the first one dealt upon the table directly in front of you in an isolated position--this is the surprise4 ,deal the others and place them in a single line below the surprise card on the table1 ranging from right to left1 one by one4 ,turn over all the cards except the surprise1 which is only to be consulted after the rest4 ,read the cards thus placed likewise from right to left1 and study their significations well4 ,it is necessary1 in order that the widow's desire for a second marriage be successful1 that the queen of spades come out inverted1 that the king of the same color likewise appear1 and that the jack of spades be at the side of the ace of spades or of hearts1 and under this combination her second marriage is an assured fact4 ,should the ace of spades emerge near the jack1 it will also be necessary that the ace of hearts come out to effect an alliance2 but1 if the consultant have three tens before her1 the marriage will not occur2 and1 should the nine of spades come out1 it denotes absolute failure4 ,again1 if instead of these cards the eight of clubs and the eight of hearts appear1 the marriage will be a great success4 ,great care should be observed in noticing whether three eights appear behind the ,consultant1 for in that instance the marriage will not be a happy one4 ,illustration3 ,the ,star ,method4 ,,the ,,star ,,method ,we will suppose the person making the essay to be a widow1 and consequently represented by the queen of spades4 ,this card is1 therefore1 to be withdrawn from the pack1 and laid face uppermost upon the table4 ,the remaining thirty-one cards are then to be well shuffled1 cut1 the topmost card withdrawn and placed lengthwise1 and face uppermost1 above the head of the queen of spades4 ,the cards are to be shuffled1 cut1 and the topmost card withdrawn1 twelve more times1 the manner of their arrangement being this3 ,the queen of spades in the center1 the first card lengthwise above her head1 the second ditto at her feet1 the third on her right side1 the fourth on her left1 the fifth placed upright above the first1 the sixth ditto below the second1 the seventh at the right of the third1 the eighth at the left of the fourth1 the ninth1 tenth1 eleventh1 and twelfth1 at the four corners1 and the thirteenth across the center card--the queen of spades--thus forming a star4 7,see engraving47 ,we will suppose the fourteenth card to be the queen of spades1 which represents the person making the essay2 then--#a4 ,ace of hearts2 #b4 ,king of clubs2 #c4 ,ten of clubs2 #d4 ,nine of diamonds2 #e4 ,queen of clubs2 #f4 ,eight of hearts2 #g4 ,ten of spades2 #h4 ,jack of clubs2 #i4 ,seven of clubs2 #aj4 ,ten of hearts2 #aa4 ,jack of diamonds2 #ab4 ,eight of diamonds2 #ac4 ,nine of clubs4 ,these being placed at right angles1 the person consulting them takes them up two by two1 beginning with those last laid down4 ,the first card1 #ab1 the eight of diamonds1 and the one in the opposite corner1 viz41 #aa1 the jack of diamonds1 read--,overtures will be made--jack of diamonds--by a fair young man--next two cards1 #aj and #i1 ten of hearts--which will prove unsuccessful--seven of clubs--on account of something connected with money4 ,next two cards1 #h and #g1 the jack of clubs--a clever dark young man--ten of spades--will be greatly grieved by1 #f--;eight of hearts1 a fair girl to whom he is attached4 ,next two cards1 #e and #d1 the queen of clubs--a dark woman--nine of diamonds--will be annoyed at not receiving1 #c--ten of clubs--a sum of money--next two cards1 #b and #a1 the king of clubs--which was to have been sent her by a generous dark man1 who is fond of obliging his friends--ace of hearts--it will at last arrive1 accompanied by a love-letter--#acth card1 placed across the queen of spades1 nine of clubs--and be the cause of unexpected gain to the person consulting the cards4 ,,shorter ,,star ,,method ,the shorter and simpler star method surrounds the card representing the person trying his or her fortune with a less number of cards4 ,the cards are shuffled and cut as before described1 and the topmost one withdrawn4 ,we will suppose the center card to be the jack of clubs1 representing a dark young man4 ,the first topmost one proves to be the ace of clubs and is placed above the head of the jack4 ,the second1 the eight of hearts1 is placed at his feet2 the third1 the jack of diamonds1 at his right2 the fourth1 the queen of spades1 at his left4 ,these are now read3 ,ace of clubs--you will soon receive a letter which will give you great pleasure--eight of hearts--from a fair girl--jack of diamonds--a man in uniform--queen of spades--and a malicious widow will seek to injure you on that very account4 ,,wishes ,having finished all the different methods of laying the cards1 various indications will now be given which are supposed to show whether the one who is consulting will obtain his or her wish4 ,these are done in various methods1 and each is given in order4 ,,wish ,,no4 ,i4 ,the pack of thirty-two selected cards having been well shuffled and cut1 proceed by turning them up by threes2 if an ace appears amongst the three1 those three cards must be taken out2 and if the nine of hearts and the significator appear1 they must also be taken out with the cards that accompany them4 ,this operation has to be repeated three times1 and if in the three times the four aces1 the significator and the nine of hearts come out in eleven or nine cards1 then the wish is taken to be certain2 if they do not appear under twelve or fifteen1 it is said the wish will not come to pass4 ,to make the meaning perfectly clear1 we will suppose that a dark man1 represented by the king of clubs1 is making the essay4 ,having well shuffled and cut the cards1 they must be turned up in threes4 ,in the first come the king of diamonds1 ace of spades1 and king of clubs--the person who is making the essay2 the next three are king and queen of spades and ten of diamonds--these are useless2 the next three1 the ten of hearts1 six of diamonds and king of hearts--these are laid on one side2 then the seven and eight of spades and ace of diamonds--these are withdrawn and are put over the other three1 with the ace and significator2 the next three--nine of diamonds1 eight of clubs and ace of clubs1 these come out2 likewise the jack of clubs1 ten of spades1 and ace of hearts1 and the two left are the jack of spades and nine of hearts--the other cards are useless4 ,fourteen cards are now left1 they are shuffled and cut1 and again dealt in threes4 ,the ace of spades1 nine of hearts1 king of spades remain2 the next three1 ten of spades1 ace of hearts and nine of diamonds also remain4 ,the following triplet3 king of diamonds1 king of clubs and jack of clubs all come out4 ,the seven of spades1 ace of diamonds and eight of clubs remain1 as also the two last--eight of spades and ace of clubs4 ,this makes eleven cards1 so that the wish is considered to be gained2 but if it is tried the third time1 and more cards come out1 then it is supposed that it will be very speedily accomplished4 ,,wish ,,no4 ,,ii4 ,shuffle and cut the pack of thirty-two selected cards4 ,put them together1 and turn up in threes4 ,supposing there should be two of one suit1 and one of another1 the highest is taken out4 ,should there be three of one suit1 all are to be withdrawn and laid on the table in front of the dealer1 in the shape of a semi-circle or horse shoe4 ,if three of equal value1 such as three kings1 or three tens1 they are likewise to come out4 ,the pack is gone through1 then shuffled and cut again4 ,when the end of the pack is arrived at1 this is repeated a third time1 acting in the same manner4 ,now count from the significator1 or if that should not appear naturally1 use the jack 7which is taken to represent the thoughts of the person consulting72 seven are counted each way till it is come back to1 then the cards are paired from end to end1 being read as arrived at2 then all the cards are shuffled together1 cut in three1 and dealt out in packets of four1 face downward4 ,each packet is taken up and looked through1 the cards being turned up one by one till an ace is come to4 ,should there be no ace in the parcel it is put on one side--it is useless4 ,the cards are shuffled and cut again1 being turned up as before1 and dealt in three packets1 stopping each time at the ace1 as before4 ,the third time they are shuffled but not cut1 and dealt in packets of two1 and proceeded with as before4 ,should the four aces 7in the last deal7 turn up without another card1 the wish is supposed to be sure1 and to come at once4 ,if they come out with hearts1 or diamonds1 there will be some delay1 but if the nine or seven of spades makes its appearance with the aces1 then it is said to be a sign of disappointment4 ,,wish ,,no4 ,,iii4 ,a pack is taken of thirty-two selected cards1 and cut with the left hand2 thirteen cards are then dealt out4 ,if amongst these is to be found one or more aces1 lay them aside4 ,the remaining ones are shuffled and cut and thirteen again dealt2 the aces are withdrawn as before1 and again shuffled1 cut and dealt4 ,if in these three deals all four aces make their appearance1 it is supposed that the wish will be granted4 ,if all the aces come at the first deal1 the answer is taken to be in the highest degree favorable4 ,if in the three times only one or two appear1 it is considered that the wish will not be granted4 ,,wish ,,no4 ,,iv4 ,a pack of thirty-two selected cards is shuffled and cut1 the consultant wishing all the time4 ,they are laid out in two rows of four each1 face downwards4 ,when two pairs come up1 they must be covered by the cards held in the dealer's hand4 ,should it be possible to cover each pair--such as two kings1 two queens1 etc41 it is supposed that the wish will be granted4 ,if the cards do not pair easily1 it is said the wish will not come to pass1 or1 at any rate1 not for a long period4 ,the following is taken to show whether the wish will be granted3 ,the cards are well shuffled1 the consultant keeping his thoughts all the time fixed upon whatever wish he may have formed2 the cards are cut once1 and the card cut is noted2 they are shuffled again and dealt out into three parcels--each of these being examined in turn1 and if it is found that the card turned up next1 either the one representing the dealer or the person who is consulting him--the ace of hearts or the nine of hearts1 it is said that the wish will be granted4 ,if it be in the same parcel with any of these1 without being next to them1 it is supposed there is a chance of the wish coming to pass at some more distant period2 but if the nine of spades makes its appearance1 it is taken that a disappointment is possible4 ,,wish ,,no4 ,v4 ,the pack of thirty-two selected cards1 as in the foregoing method1 is taken1 shuffled and cut2 then the four aces are taken out1 the significator1 or the person for whom the dealer is acting1 and anything he wants to know about--such as money1 then the ten of diamonds would be selected2 if about a man1 any king2 if about a woman1 any queen2 if about business1 the ten of clubs4 ,these are shuffled after having been withdrawn1 without cutting1 and the nine of spades1 which is the disappointment card1 is also added to the aces1 etc41 in all seven cards1 laying them face downwards on the table4 ,then the remainder are taken1 shuffled well1 and turned up in threes twice1 the one following being the seventh4 ,the pack is gone through like this1 and when the nine of hearts appears whatever number that falls on in the twenty-five cards remaining4 ,when one1 two1 three1 four1 five1 six or seven1 it must fall on the card drawn out by the seven cards abstracted thus2 if it should fall on ,no4 #a and that happens on an ace1 it is favorable1 and if he should chance on an ace1 or his wish1 or anything but the disappointment card 7nine of spades71 the wish will be realized4 ,first of all1 the four aces are taken out1 and the nine of spades1 7the disappointment card72 then1 supposing the dealer is acting for a fair man1 or a soldier1 who is anxious to know whether he will get his wish4 ,we will imagine he has invested a sum of money1 and he wishes to know whether it is a good one2 or that he hopes for a legacy and is anxious to know if he will get it4 ,the king of diamonds 7representing the fair man71 and the ten of diamonds1 the money card1 should therefore be taken out4 ,these are added to the four aces and the nine of spades4 ,these are well shuffled1 but not cut1 and laid face downwards on the table1 like the following3-- ------------ ------------ ------------ ,ace ,ace ,fair man ,clubs ,hearts inquirer ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ,ace ,nine ,ace ,diam4 ,spades ,spades ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ,ten ,diam4 ------------ ,these represent the four aces1 the disappointment card and the inquirer and his wish4 ,the remaining cards are now taken and turned up three at a time4 ,we will suppose the first three are the nine1 seven and eight of clubs2 the next three the ten and jack of hearts1 and eight of diamonds2 and the seventh card1 the queen of clubs--these are passed by4 ,begin again1 counting one4 ,we will suppose the next three are the eight of spades1 the seven of clubs and the nine of hearts4 ,three are then counted from those laid face downwards on the table1 and that card is turned up--we will suppose that to be the king of diamonds2 the cards turned up by threes are gathered together and shuffled1 and turned up by sevens as before4 ,should the nine of hearts fall on the fourth card the second time1 that is to be turned up--we will suppose that to be the ace of diamonds4 ,proceed again as before1 and this time we will imagine the nine of hearts to fall on the seventh--this may be the ten of diamonds--so that it could be said to the persons consulting that it is said he will get his wish2 but supposing the nine of hearts to fall on the fifth card1 and that turns out to be the nine of spades1 he will be disappointed2 and should it happen that in the first reading the nine of hearts should come on1 we will say1 the first card1 which might prove the nine of spades1 then it is no use continuing the three times1 as it is supposed there is no chance whatever of the wish being realized4 ,,wish ,,no4 ,,vi4 ,the whole pack of fifty-two cards is taken1 shuffled and cut in two packets4 ,they are now laid out face uppermost1 in three rows of four cards each1 in all twelve cards4 ,if in the first twelve cards any court cards appear1 they are taken out1 filling up the spaces with fresh cards2 should these again be court cards1 they are abstracted as before1 filling in the spaces as described2 if not1 they are thus counted3 ,eleven must be made up of any two cards1 such as an ace and ten 7ace counting as one71 and covered1 or two and nine1 each card being covered as counted1 three and eight1 four and seven1 five and six1 etc4 ,if a court card appears1 it is a stop and counts as nothing4 ,if1 as the cards are covered1 eleven can be made out of any of the two cards1 and continued to the end1 exhausting all the cards1 it is taken that the wish will be gained2 in that case all the court cards ought to be on the top1 as those cast aside at first are used at the last1 to cover each two cards as they count eleven4 ,if the court cards cannot be got to come out at the end1 the wish is supposed to be delayed1 and if eleven cannot be made from nearly the beginning1 it is said1 the wish will not be realized at all4 ,to explain the meaning more clearly1 the following diagram is given4 ,we will suppose they are as follows3-- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ,jack ,four ,seven ,four ,clubs ,spades ,spades ,clubs ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ,three ,six ,four ,jack ,diam4 ,spades ,hearts ,diam4 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ,five ,ace ,eight ,king ,diam4 ,clubs ,hearts ,diam4 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ,there are now removed the three court cards1 viz43--the jack of clubs in the first row1 the jack of diamonds in the second1 and the king of diamonds in the third4 ,these are replaced by the nine of clubs in the first row1 five of spades in the second1 and six of hearts in the third4 ,the cards are now to be covered4 ,in the first row1 four and seven of spades1 making respectively eleven covered by ten of clubs and ten of spades4 ,eleven is now made1 where possible1 from all three rows4 ,in the second row will be found the six and five of spades2 these are covered by two and one of clubs4 ,in the third row1 one of clubs and ten of hearts1 covered by seven of diamonds and three of spades4 ,in the same row1 five of diamonds and six of hearts1 covered by the two of diamonds and king of hearts4 ,in the first and second rows1 nine of clubs and two of spades1 covered by the four and eight of diamonds4 ,in the second row1 three and eight of diamonds1 covered by the jack of hearts and queen of clubs4 ,in the first and second row1 the one and ten of spades1 covered by the three of hearts and three of spades4 ,in the first and third rows1 four of clubs and seven of diamonds1 covered by the ten of diamonds and nine of hearts4 ,in the third row1 nine of hearts and two of diamonds1 covered by the five of clubs and ace of diamonds4 ,in the first and third rows1 ten of clubs and ace of diamonds1 covered by the seven of hearts and queen of diamonds4 ,in the first row1 four of diamonds and seven of hearts1 covered by the eight and five of hearts4 ,in the first and third rows1 eight of hearts and three of clubs1 covered by the seven of clubs and jack of spades4 ,in the first and second rows1 seven of clubs and four of hearts1 covered by the two of clubs and eight of spades4 ,in the first and second rows1 the three of hearts and eight of spades1 covered by the king and nine of spades4 ,in the first row1 two of clubs and nine of spades1 covered by the ace of hearts and six of diamonds4 ,in the first row1 again1 the ace of hearts and ten of diamonds1 covered by the two of hearts and six of clubs4 ,in the first and third rows1 five and six of clubs1 covered by the nine of diamonds and queen of hearts4 ,in the first row1 five of hearts and six of diamonds1 covered by the king and eight of clubs4 ,then in the first and second rows1 the eight of clubs and three of spades1 as there is only one card remaining1 viz43--the queen of spades1 the three other cards to be covered1 those put aside at first are taken up1 the last two to be covered being the nine of diamonds and two of hearts1 covered by the jack of diamonds and jack of clubs4 ,in this case the wish is supposed to be realized2 but in some cases it will be found that it has not made up the number eleven in the two cards1 and then it is taken that the wish may be either delayed or not fulfilled4 ,,curious ,,games ,,with ,,cards ,by ,which ,fortunes ,are ,told in a ,most ,singular and ,diverting ,manner4 ,,lovers' ,,hearts4 ,four young persons1 but not more1 may play at this game1 or three by making a dummy hand4 ,this game is played exactly the same in every game1 making the queen1 which is called ,venus1 above the ace2 the ace in this game only stands for one1 and hearts must be led off by the person next the dealer4 ,he or she who gets most tricks this way 7each taking up their own and no partnership7 is supposed to have most lovers1 and the king and queen of hearts in one hand is said to denote matrimony at hand2 but woe to the unlucky one who gets no tricks at the deal1 or does not hold a heart in his or her hand2 to them are ascribed misfortune in love and long tarry before they marry4 ,,love',s ,,lottery4 ,let each one present deposit any sum agreed on1 or a certain number of counters2 put a complete pack of cards well shuffled in a bag1 let the parties stand in a circle and the bag being handed round1 each draw three2 pairs of any kind are supposed to be favorable omens of some good fortune about to occur to the party and get back from the pool the sum that each agreed to pay4 ,the king of hearts is here made the god of love1 and claims double1 and professes to give a faithful swain to the fair one who has the good fortune to draw him2 if ,venus1 the queen of hearts1 is with him1 it is the conquering prize1 and clears the pool2 fives and nines are reckoned crosses and misfortunes1 and pay a forfeit of the sum agreed on to the pool1 besides the usual stipend at each new game2 three nines at one draw is supposed to portend the lady will be an old maid1 three fives1 a bad husband4 ,,matrimony4 ,let three1 five1 or seven young women stand in a circle1 and draw a card out of a bag4 ,it is taken that she who gets the highest card will be the first married of the company1 whether she be at the present time maid1 wife1 or widow1 and she who has the lowest has the longest time to stay ere the sun shines on her wedding day2 she who draws the ace of spades will never bear the name of wife2 and she who has the nine of hearts in this trial will have one lover too many to her sorrow4 ,,cupid',s ,,pastime4 ,amusement may be caused by this game to all those playing1 and at the same time it is supposed that some curious particulars may be learned concerning the future fates of the consultants4 ,several may play at the game1 it requiring no special number1 only leaving out nine cards on the table not exposed to view2 each person puts a trifling sum in the pool1 and the dealer double4 ,the ace of diamonds is made principal1 and takes all the other aces1 etc42 twos and threes in hand are said to show luck2 fours1 a continuance in the present state2 fives1 trouble2 sixes1 profit2 sevens1 worries2 eights1 disappointment2 nines1 surprises2 tens1 settlements2 jacks1 sweethearts2 kings and queens1 friends and acquaintances2 ace of spades1 death2 ace of clubs1 a letter2 and the ace of diamonds with ten of hearts1 marriage4 ,the ace of diamonds being played first1 or should it be amongst the nine1 the dealer calls for the queen of hearts1 which takes next4 ,if the ace be not out and the queen conquers1 it is supposed that the person who played her will be married that year without a doubt1 though it may perhaps seem unlikely at that time2 but if she loses her queen1 she must wait longer4 ,the ace and queen being called1 the rest go in rotation as at whist2 kings taking queens1 queens jacks1 and so on1 and the more tricks taken1 the more money the winner gets off the board on the division2 those who hold the nine of spades are to pay a penny to the board1 and it is said they will have some trouble2 but the fortunate fair one who holds the queen and jack of hearts in the same hand is supposed soon to be married1 or if she is already within the pale of matrimony1 a great rise in life by means of her husband2 those who hold the ace of diamonds and queen of hearts clear the money off the board and end that game2 it also professes to betoken great prosperity4 ,,wedding ,,bells4 ,you select the four kings from a pack1 and lay them side by side in a row upon the table4 ,the lady who wishes to know her fortune gives to each of these cards the name of some gentleman of her acquaintance who might be likely to woo her in marriage4 ,it is usual to pronounce these names aloud before the company4 ,the name given to the king of hearts is1 however1 an exception4 ,this secret the lady keeps to herself4 ,to these four kings1 you can also add a queen1 which then denotes the old maid4 ,now1 take the rest of the pack1 shuffle it thoroughly1 let the person in question cut three times and commence4 ,under each of the above-named picture-cards you lay a card in turn1 and as often as a spade is placed under a spade1 a heart under a heart1 et cetera1 that is1 as often as a card of the same suit is placed under one of these picture-cards1 the picture-card is turned from its position4 ,the first time it takes a direction from left to right1 the second time it lies upside down1 the third time it is raised again to a position from right to left1 and the fourth and last time it regains its former upright position4 ,that one of the four kings who1 after these different changes1 first resumes his upright position1 is to be the happy husband4 ,if it should happen to be the old maid1 you can imagine what is in store for you4 ,,marriage ,,questions4 ,after having learned from the cards who is to be the husband1 the questions next asked are1 usually3 ,how much will he love his wife1 why he marries her1 and what is his profession4 ,these questions are answered in the following manner3 ,gather up the cards1 shuffle them thoroughly1 and let the person cut them three times4 ,then tell off the cards upon the table1 as you recite the following sentence3 ,heartily1 painfully1 ,beyond all measure4 ,by fits and starts4 ,not a bit in the world4 ,you repeat this sentence until the king of hearts makes his appearance4 ,if it happens that1 as you lay this upon the table1 you pronounce the word heartily he will love his future wife heartily1 and so on4 ,now as to why he marries her4 ,count off the cards upon the table1 while you repeat the following sentence3 ,for love1 for her beauty1 ,for his parents' command1 ,for the bright1 golden dollars1 ,for counsel of friends4 ,the sentence by which you discover what is his profession is the following3 ,gentleman1 alderman1 clergyman1 doctor1 ,merchant1 broker1 professor1 major1 ,mechanic1 lawyer1 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