In cartomancy with playing cards, the Five of Diamonds (5♦) is the card of change.

All fives in cartomancy exemplify the concept of change. Of all the fives, the Five of Diamonds is the one that typifies it best and most clearly. It’s a very dynamic card, bringing about trasformation and energy. It is especially welcome after a row of bad or static cards, when it signals a change of pace and new things coming the querent’s way.

However, if it is followed by negative cards it can show that the querent is entering a difficult period in their life. Alternatively, depending on the context, it can show that no great change is on the horizon.

In love, the Five of Diamonds brings energy to the person or the couple and it gives opportunity to fix issues by heralding a change of dynamics. Near cards that signal talking and working on problems, it strengthens the couple. However, it could also signify that one of the two is changing and the couple is starting to grow apart. It depends on the other cards.

In work and money readings, the Five of Diamonds shows change, but it can also show money changing hands or information being passed around. The card is also connected with publicity, advertisement and notoriety, depending on whether the other cards are good or bad. It’s the personal aura that the querent (or the querent’s business) emanates and by which he or she is judged.

Psychologically, the Five of Diamonds represents a chargeable, easily excitable character or one’s charisma. It can also herald changes in the way people think and look at life or at a problem.

Finally, the card is connected with electric energy, electronics etc.

Some Combinations:

5♦ – A♠ = generally a change for the worse, or if followed by good cards a positive but dramatic change that will cause some suffering. Also, the 5♦ followed by any Ace can show a new phase of life in that sector.
5♦ – 6♦ = in the economy it represents instability and lack of certainty, often unstable employment
5♦ – 4♦ = usually buying or selling
A♣ – 3♠ – 5♦ = giving up on a goal
5♣ – 5♦ – A♦ = taking your life in your hands to change it and start anew