In cartomancy with playing cards, the Nine of Clubs (9♣) is the card of distance.

All nines in cartomancy relate to the notion of wish. The Nine of Clubs tends to show matters slowing down and the realization of wishes being delayed. Graphically, the card represents the long road ahead.

Due to this image, metaphorically the Nine of Clubs symbolizes everything to do with distance in time or place. It can show something or someone being or going away, even abroad. It can also mean that something is a long way off in terms of time. Broadly, the card delays the realization of the events in the spread.

In love readings, the Nine of Clubs can symbolize things slowing down. With negative cards, it shows the couple drifting apart slowly. On the other hand, with good cards it can show that the couple is destined to last. In general, though, being a Club card, it implies some discomfort and some growing pains. It can indicate lack of communication.

In work and career readings, the Nine of Clubs often shows work-related travel. However, the mixed meanings that apply to love readings apply here as well. It can indicate slowness in business and difficulties getting a job, or it can show a job that slows you down, meaning it does not give you energy.

Psychologically, the Nine of Clubs is connected to trepidation, anxiety and waiting, and to feelings that things are taking way longer than they should.

Some Combinations:

9♣ – 10♣ = a long journey
10♥ – 9♣ – 9♥ = long lasting happiness
Face card – 9♣ – Face card = drifting apart
8♦ – 9♣ = money coming in slowly
9♣ – 9♠ = long, fruitless wait, or things delayed so much they are no longer realized