In cartomancy with playing cards, the Five of Hearts (5♥) is the card of abundance.

All fives in cartomancy are connected to the idea of change, while the suit of Hearts is positive and connected to effortless success.

In general, the Five of Hearts is a card of positive change or transition. It represents situations that evolve in a positive direction for the querent, often without the querent needing to do much. Often the card manifests in the form of help, offers, opportunities etc. It also represents positive environment where the querent thrives and is nourished and taken care of, as represented graphically by the single pip surrounded by hearts.

The Five of Hearts can represent marriage proposals and engagements, but more broadly it is connected to being protected and having someone who looks after us or will take us out of trouble. It is also a card of great love, sincere feelings and feeling deeply fulfilled in a relationship. Because it represents a single heart beating inside a positive structure of four hearts, the Five of Hearts can show an “abundant” womb, i.e. a pregnancy.

It is also a card of material abundance, and with positive Diamond cards it can show someone who is very well-to-do. On the other hand, followed by Clubs, it shows an abundance (either in material or emotional terms) that needs to be fought for, while Spades limit the abundance greatly, maybe even negating it and turning it into dearth and a sense of lack of fulfillment. Needless to say, in a job reading the card can signify a proposal or even a promotion.

Psychologically, it shows an abundance mindset and someone who doesn’t need to lift a finger to get what he wants. It also shows a positive inner evolution and being open to opportunities.

Some Combinations:

5♥ – 3♣ – 4♠ = a marriage proposal turned down
5♥ – 8♣ – 3♦ = a part-time job offer or the offer of a promotion with a small raise
Q♥  or K♥ – 5♥ = great protection by a loved one
5♥ – J♥ = traditionally a pregnancy, but unless the reading is about a pregnancy, look for other cards to confirm
5♥ – 9♠ = loss of an opportunity