In cartomancy with playing cards, the Jack of Hearts (J♥) is generally the Child card.

All the Jacks can represent children, but the Jack of Hearts is the one that is most likely to. When it does, it is a neutral significator card. You will read the child’s characteristics and “fate” from the surrounding cards. Needless to say, this is an important card in issues surrounding pregnancy.

When it does not represent a literal child, the Jack of Hearts takes on the symbolic attributes of children: playfulness, purity, freshness, gullibility, immaturity, inexperience. It is slightly positive, but can easily become negative when in a negative context.

In love readings, the card broadly speaks of something that has begun or will begin, and that therefore is in its initial stages. This is when a relationship is at its most fun and people get to know each other, but it also means that the couple doesn’t have deep roots (yet). It is a fun, flirtatious, adventurous card, and if not spoiled by negative cards it holds the promise of a long and stable future, because children have their whole life in front of them.

When the Jack of Hearts comes up for a couple that has been together a long time (say, at least three or four years), it can mean they have a child or that they still have a fresh and playful attitutude. With negative cards, though, it indicates shallowness and lack of true commitment, and can point to potential cheating. Only potential, though. You need confirmation from other cards. Broadly, the Jack of Hearts indicates flirting.

In a work reading, the Jack of Hearts indicates a new job or a job connected with children. It is also a card of inexperience, so if other cards indicate trouble, this can be due to not knowing what you’re doing. It can also indicate new arrivals and new colleagues. In itself, it shows that the querent is well-liked in a new work environment (or any environment), just like generally people will sympathize with children and pamper them.

In money matters, the card is a bit ambiguous, as, unless it indicates new ventures, it often shows a chronic inability to hold on to your money. However, it can also signify that you are unprejudiced and will pursue new avenues, so it can speak of brilliant financial abilities.

The above also applies to a person’s character. Depending on where it falls, the Jack of Hearts will highlight positive or negative traits. From a spiritual standpoint, the card is among those connected to prayers and positive thoughts in general, as well as to angels.

Combinations

J♥ – J♠ = can be a misbehaving or problematic child
J♥ – 7♦ or 3♦ – 3♠ = financial loss due to carelessness
10♣ – 4♥ – J♥ – A♥ = a trip to your childhood home (and therefore your family home)
5♥ – J♥ – 9♥ or 10♥ = One of the combinations that indicate a pregnancy (a wanted one)
J♥ – 8♦ – 6♣ = a new business that drains a lot of energy (the querent is tired). Implicitly, this means that the venture is not going very well