In cartomancy with playing cards, the Three of Diamonds (3♦) is the card of money.

All threes are about getting, receiving etc. as well as interactions. The Three of Diamonds represents the getting of money, and is therefore related to the act of receiving something valuable. In this, the card is similar to the Seven of Diamonds, which, however, usually represents more money. The Three of Diamonds is typically a small money card.

Although usually the card represents the receipt of money, it can also signal that the money will be spent. For instance, if it is followed by the Ace of Hearts, it can show spending money on the home or family, if the Ten of Clubs on a journey or on the car, etc.

The influence of the card is mainly on material affairs, with an emphasis on money. Representing the receipt of money, it can be a job card, usually a part-time job or, with negative cards, one that is not well paid.

In more romantic readings, the card, if in a positive context, can signify having small projects together with the partner. However, with negative cards, it shows a story of little value, maybe a flirt or at any rate something not that serious.

Psychologically, the Three of Diamonds is a card of excitement, but also of little effort or little interest in someone or something. This can be positive, as in, you’ll achieve something with little effort, but often it shows a bit too much carefreeness. It also shows a rather transactional frame of mind, quid pro quo Clarice, etc.

Some Combinations:

6♦ – K♠ – 3♦ = getting social security money (unemployment, etc)
6♠ – 3♦ = sick pay
3♦ – 3♥ – Q♣ or K♣ = spending money on a gift for your sweetheart (if a ♥ Face, on a loved one)
8♣ – 3♦ = can be a small raise or simply signal part-time employment
3♦ – 9♣ – 4♥ = getting back money you’ve been waiting for