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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Queen of Diamonds and King of Diamonds

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The Queen of Diamonds (Q♦) and King of Diamonds (K♦) are representative of a lady and a gentleman.

Queen of Diamonds (red), from the Playing by The Metropolitan Museum of Art is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0
King of Diamonds (red), from the Playing by The Metropolitan Museum of Art is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0

if the Heart figures indicate people that are close to the querent, the Diamond figures show other people, usually unrelated (except when they represent relatives by marriage.)

In general, they can also stand for people who have wealth or power over the querent, although usually not legal power, as would be the case with Spade cards. With Diamonds we deal with money or knowledge, so they are often a boss, a professor, someone knowledgeable, a specialist doctor, etc.

In love readings, they are neutral. They indicate other people influencing the situation. They can also stand for third parties, or, when the querent is the third wheel, the official partners, especially if there is no love between them and the querent’s partner anymore. Broadly, Diamonds don’t love. This doesn’t mean they actively hate, but their primary loyalty is not to their heart. Keep in mind, though, that just because a partner shows up as a Diamond, it doesn’t mean the story is going to end. Plenty of people stay in relationships out of habit or for questions of interest (and interest must be construed broadly. Even children are a question of interest, as they may give some people a reason beyond love to stay together). Also, unlike Spade cards, Diamonds are usually not actively malicious or aggressive, unless they are surrounded by cards that say otherwise.

In material readings the two Diamond figures are more positive, as they signify wealthy people. This is especially good if the querent is looking for a job–the presence of a wealthy person together with appropriate cards, can indicate finding employment, i.e., a wealthy person to work for. Traditionally this is especially true for the King of Diamonds, but nowadays it may happen with the Queen as well.

Even when they don’t represent people (and this is very rare), the two cards stand for wealth: the Queen indicates increase of wealth, and the King indicates the manipulation of wealth, including commerce, banks, financial institutions and similar things.

Psychologically the cards denote a practical mindset, which can become callous materialism with negative cards, or ability to help and find practical solutions with good cards.

Combinations:

Q/K♦ + 9♦ = an influencial man or woman will play an important role

Q/K♦ + 3♣ = a married man or woman (but he or she doesn’t love her partner)

Q/K♦ + A♥ = it can be a wealthy family member or a distant relative, but depending on the context it can also be a landlord/lady, broadly it shows a homeowner

Q/K♦ + 4♦ = if the Face card doesn’t represent a person, it indicates a wealthy deal

A♠ + K/Q♦ = traditionally a divorced person, but take the context into account (if it were Q/K♠, a widow or widower)

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Queen of Clubs and King of Clubs

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Queen of Clubs (Q♣) and King of Clubs (K♣) are the significator cards for the female and male querents respectively.

As such, they do not require much in the way of explanation. Their meaning is obvious in so far as they have one. They are perfectly neutral. In cartomantic systems of old they were assigned positive significations, but that’s because old systems tended to flatter querents. So the Queen of Clubs was called a woman of high virtue and the King of Clubs a man of honor. Whether they are of high or low virtue, in reality, will be shown by the surrounding cards.

Most of the times, the other significator card will indicate the partner. However, if this person doesn’t exist, or if it doesn’t make sense within the context of the reading, they still indicate people that will have a central role. Usually, they are more involved and closer to the querent than the Diamond figures, but more neutral than the Heart face cards.

Extremely rarely, so rarely, in fact, that I should probably not even mention it, these card can show something other than people. In this case, the Queen of Clubs can indicate serious and honest effort, although usually the Club suit precludes great realizations. The King of Clubs can have the meaning of sound judgment, fairness and much activity.

Combinations:

K/Q♣ + 3♥ + 10♠ + 7♥ = the person is secretly planning a surprise, it will be a gift

K/Q♣ + A♥ + K/Q♣ = they live or will live together

3♠ + 2♥ + K♣ + 7♣ + Q♣ = in this example, his family interferes, causing problems between them

9♥ + J♥ + K♣ + 2♠ + Q♣ + 4♠ = he wants a child, she doesn’t (if you switch the two significators around it’s the opposite)

K♣ + 3♣ + Q♣ + 10♠ + Q♦ + 3♠ = she is secretly bisexual and seeing another woman

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Queen of Hearts and King of Hearts

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Queen of Hearts (Q♥) and King of Hearts (K♥) represent loved ones.

They are slightly positive cards, although their true meaning will be revealed by the surrounding cards. In themselves, they portray a man or a woman in a positive light, because the suit of Hearts is positive in itself. Often, they indicate people whom the querent already knows and have an emotional connection (or a blood one) with him or her. They may show up as parents.

In love readings, it’s important to remember that the official querent is the Q♣ or K♣, and their partner will be the other Club card. However, if the cards want to show, for instance, that the male querent will break up with his partner and will then find a new girlfriend, the Q♥ would show the new one. Same for the woman with the K♥. In gay relationships, though, the Q♥ and K♥ can show the official or perspective partner.

In career readings, usually these are positive figures who have the querent’s best interest at heart and often an emotional connection to him (though not necessarily a romantic one). Keep in mind that it’s a little weird for a boss to show up as a Heart figure, unless they are your parents or you have very close bond of affection with them. Still, if the question is “will he or she help me?” the fact that they show up as a Heart is encouraging.

Usually Queens and Kings are people. Rarely, they can take on allegorical meanings. In that case, the Queen of Hearts indicates acceptance, receptivity, obedience (not necessarily submission), docility and nurturing situations. The King shows positive decisions made by or for the querent, including in a legal setting.

Finally, the Q♥ and K♥ represent all things feminine and all things masculine, respectively.

Spiritually, they can indicate deities (in Catholic Italy, the Queen of Hearts is Mary and the King God).

Combinations:

Q/K♥ + 2♥ + 9♥ = the realization of your wish is dependent on a man or woman who is very close to you and will further you (same if 3♥ instead of 9♥), usually a very close friend or a relative
Q/K♥ + 10♠ + J♠ = a man/woman that appears good but harbors negative feelings
A♦ + J♣ + Q/K♥ = a new positive friendship with a man/woman
4♣ + Q♥ = it can mean a lot of things, but broadly, if the Q is not a woman, it shows that your words are deeply understood by other people, what you say is accepted by others. If K♥, it still means the man is truthful
A♠ + Q♥ + 5♦ + K♥ = transition female to male (if you swap the Q and the K, it’s male to female)

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Jack of Spades

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Jack of Spades (J♠) is the card of enmity.

Jack of Spades (black), from the Playing Cards series (N84) for Duke brand cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co. is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0

Like all Jacks, it can represent a child, albeit rarely. When it does, the child is “problematic”, to use an abused word. He or she is either difficult or has a problem (for instance, he could be sick, and this is especially bad in pregnancy readings).

In general, this card represents the opposite of the Jack of Hearts, as it indicates a negative attitude and ill-will. It personifies the desire to hurt or to do something bad or illegal or at least somewhat shady.

In relationship readings, the Jack of Spades indicates poor communication, disharmony and possibily the desire to cheat. Together with a face card indicating another person outside of the couple, it can show a rival. Broadly, it shows underhandedness. It can also mean spying.

It can also signify more mundane things. For instance, after a disagreement, having the Jack of Spades near your partner’s card simply shows they still need time to get over their anger. In this sense, they are still your “enemy”. This can be true for every kind of personal relationship.

In work readings, the Jack of Spades can show the presence of ill will on the workplace, rivals and enemies of all kind. However, this is also the card of the uniform, and it is connected to jobs in the armed forces in a neutral sense.

Psychologically the card shows malice and a poor attitude in general, pettiness, double standards and slyness. Spiritually it’s connected to evil spirits,evil thought forms and being “bad” in general.

Combinations:

J♠ + K♠ = if pertinent, it indicates a policeman or soldier (if also 5♠, arrest)
J♠ + 9♦ + 3♠ = one possible combination of slander (9♦ is the reputation)
A♥ or 2♥ + J♠ = disharmony and enmity at home or close to you
J♠ + 5♦ + J♣ or any positive card, especially a ♥ = enmity turns to friendship
J♠ + 6♠ = it can indicate a morbidly negative attitude, in a health reading it can indicate parasites or viruses

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Jack of Diamonds

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Jack of Diamonds (J♦) is the card of the messenger.

Jack of Diamonds (red), from the Playing Cards series (N84) for Duke brand cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co. is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0

Like the other Jacks, the Jack of Diamonds can, albeit rarely, indicate an actual person, usually a kid or teen. This kid is smart and energetic, mostly positive. More likely, however, the card is one of communication. It is the archetype of the mercurial bearer of news, and it is neutral. If followed by negative cards, it shows bad news. With cards of blockage, it shows delays in receiving news.

The Jack of Diamonds is also the card of the go-between, not unlike the corresponding Vera Sibilla card. It indicates someone or an agency mediating between two parties. Sometimes it indicates the process of mediation itself.

Finally, the Jack of Diamonds can signify the knowledge of facts and acquiring knowledge of facts as an extended meaning of the idea of message. As such, this is one of the playing cards connected with study and studying.

In love readings, the card often signifies messages, but it can also show the presence of a third party mediating between two lovers, although this was more common in the past. This is especially when the Jack falls next to a face card.

In career readings, the Jack of Diamonds indicates much the same. If it describes a job, it indicates one that requires a certain level of education. It can also be a job dealing with information. Needless to say, it shows students.

Psychologically, the card shows a lively intellect and much nervous energy. Usually a person influenced by this card will find it hard to keep his mind still and often looks for new stimuli. Spiritually it indicates signs and messages from above (or from below, with the appropriate cards, as, unlike the Jack of Hearts, that of Diamonds is too mercurial to be inherently good)

Combination:

J♦ + 2♦ = it can be a literal postman bringing correspondence | a student

6♦ + 9♣ + J♦ = worry about a delay in the arrival of a message or package

J♦ + Face + 4♥ = an agreement reached thanks to a third person

J♦ + 6♠ = in addition to indicating messages about sickness, it indicates mediation efforts gone awry

2♣ + J♦ = it can indicate studying (intellectual steps)

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Jack of Clubs

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Jack of Clubs (J♣) is the card of friendship and help. Rarely, it can represent an actual person, usually very young, such as a child or teen. When it does, the person is usually helpful, good, constructive.

Jack of Clubs (black), from the Playing Cards series (N84) for Duke brand cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co. is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0

In love readings, when coupled with Hearts, the Jack of Clubs is a wonderful card of mutual support, indicating that two partners have each other’s back, and that their love finds practical “application” in daily acts of kindness and support for one another. However, if in a more negative context, the Jack of Clubs can show that the situation is more akin to friendship. Note that, if followed by cards that negate its meaning, the Jack of Clubs can indicate lack of help or support, and so it can point to an unsupportive partner.

In work-related questions, the Jack of Clubs is a card of many meanings. When it indicates a type of job, it shows service and help, in whatever context it may be (look at the other cards). Unless assisted by cards of wealth, in itself this card does not promise great realization, as it is more indicative of someone in a helping or secondary position. It is also the card of friends and, by extension, co-workers. Especially with Spades, it can highlight a situation of mobbing, or, failing that, a bad work environment or an underpaid job. Help can also indicate help in health matters, and so with certain cards it can indicate a nurse.

In money issues, the Jack of Clubs does not have a specific meaning, however, with money cards, it can show financial help and support. When quantifying a sum of money, the card tends to restrict it somewhat.

Psychologically, this card indicates a practical, constructive, helpful attitude. Again, look out for negative cards after it, as the meaning may totally opposite. Spiritually, the Jack of Clubs indicates much the same, however in esoteric readings it can indicate a positive familiar spirit or elemental, but not an angel.

Combinations

Face card + J♣ = A friend or colleague (friend can mean someone who will lend a hand)
J♣ + 8♦  + 3♣ = A business partnership (instead of the 3♣, a money card could be present)
J♣ + 5♠ = it can mean helplessness or lack of friends (the 3♠ would indicate loss of support)
4♣ + J♣ = counseling or, more broadly, words that help
Q♣ + 4♠ + K♣ + J♣ = the relationship is stale, it’s turned into more of a friendship

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Jack of Hearts

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

Jack of Hearts (red), from the Playing Cards series (N84) for Duke brand cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co. is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0

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

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Ten of Spades

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Ten of Spades (10♠) is the card of secrets.

Ten Spades (black), from the Playing Cards series (N84) for Duke brand cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co. is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0

All tens in cartomancy relate to the idea of goal or destination. While the Ten of Hearts represents the querent’s hometown, the Ten of Clubs travel and the Ten of Diamonds another city, the Ten of Spades indicates destinations that are abroad and unknown.

As an extended meaning from this, the card indicates all things that are unknown, unfamiliar or secret. It’s a card of mysteries, lack of clarity and lack of awareness. Another extended meaning is that it represents the night and things taking place at night, while the Ten of Hearts represents the day.

Because tens represent goals, the Ten of Spades is the card of negative goals. It represents all things that are illegal, underhanded and shady. It’s also a card of silence and lack of communication, which can be a meaning if the other cards in the spread are good.

In love, the Ten of Spades can indicate marrying someone from abroad, eloping in secret or, with bad cards that reinforce the meaning, cheating. In work readings the Ten of Spades can simply indicate working the graveyard shift or a night job, but it may also indicate illegal activities.

When near card that indicate failure, the Ten of Spades reinforces the notion and makes it final.

Psychologically, the card is connected to hidden thoughts and to the subconscious mind.

Some Combinations:

K♣ – 3♣ – Q♣ – 10♠ – K♠ = she has a man on the side
4♣ – 10♠ = secret meeting to talk about something | can mean lack of communication
10♠ – J♠ – 3♠ = theft
9♣ – 10♣ – 10♠ = traveling abroad
3♦ – 10♠ = moonlighting

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Ten of Diamonds

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Ten of Diamonds (10♦) is the card of success.

Ten Diamonds (red), from the Playing Cards series (N84) for Duke brand cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co. is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0

All tens relate to the idea of goal or destination. The Ten of Diamonds tends to interpret the notion on the material plane, therefore it signifies the concrete ability to reach goals. Just as the other tens, it also connects to physical destinations, but while the Ten of Hearts represents the querent’s hometown and the Ten of Clubs represents travel, the Ten of Diamonds represents another city. Not necessarily a distant one though.

In love readings the Ten of Diamonds indicates the reaching of common goals. It is especially good if the couple has concrete projects to realize together, as it indicates success in these. It is not a card of feelings, but it does show that the people involved (or at least one of them) is serious, as high morals and values and is willing to commit.

In money and career readings, one of the possible meanings is a large sum of money. The other cards will specify what is being done with it. Otherwise, the Ten of Diamonds represents the completion of personal projects and job security. Usually it represents professions where one has other people under them, but not always. It also indicates lots of energy, so the person is certainly taking their job (or passion, hobby, etc. Depending on the question) very seriously.

Psychologically, the card means that the person can be relied upon. They are dependable and have high values, and will generally do what’s honorable. Negative cards can however negate this trait, showing someone who is shallow and unreliable.

Some Combinations:

10♦ – A♥ – A♦ = investing money to buy a new house
10♦ – 4♠ = money problems (psychologically, one not to be relied on)
J♥ – 10♦ – 3♠ = foolishness leading to losses
10♦ – 5♥ – 9♦ = living in luxury
5♣ – 10♦ = a large investment

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Ten of Clubs

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Ten of Clubs (10♣) is the card of travel.

Ten Clubs (black), from the Playing Cards series (N84) for Duke brand cigarettes by W. Duke, Sons & Co. is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0

All tens relate to the idea of goal or destination, but because the suit of Clubs is concerned with work and physical movement, all of which are means in the reaching of something, the Ten of Clubs signifies travel, which is the means for reaching a destination.

Most of the times, the Ten of Clubs signifies exactly that: physical movement. The context of the question and the presence of other cards will clarify its meaning further. In general, the Ten of Clubs indicates more distance than the Two of Clubs, which can indicate walking, but in itself it doesn’t necessarily indicate a long distance, unless the Nine of Clubs falls nearby. It can simply indicate a trip to a neighboring town, or even to the other side of your city. Metaphorically, the Ten of Clubs also stands for vehicles of all kinds.

Sometimes the Ten of Clubs will come up in situations where it doesn’t make sense to interpret it as travel. In those instances, it indicates metaphorical travel, i.e. a method for reaching an aim. It stands for pathways and courses of action. For instance, if the querent asks if a new business strategy will turn out to be good, you would want the Ten of Clubs surrounded by good cards.

Broadly, the Ten of Clubs stands for the querent’s path in more than one sense. Spiritually or intellectually it can indicate deepening your understanding of a topic, for instance. However, four times out of five, the card will indicate literal travel (for instance, spiritually it can indicate a literal pilgrimage)

Psychologically, the Ten of Clubs is a card of transformation and evolution. In itself it is positive, but watch out for bad cards nearby that might indicate involution.

Some Combinations:

10♣ – 8♣ = traveling for work or a work connected with travel (flight attendant, taxi driver…) It can also show a commute
10♣ – 2♥ = short trip
8♦ – 10♣ – 9♦ = a business trip that will go well or a good business strategy
10♣ – 3♠ – J♠ = theft of car, traditionally
5♣ – 2♣ – 10♣ = walking long distances, running a marathon, sports connected with travel/movement across space