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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

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Ten of Hearts

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Ten of Hearts (10♥) is the card of happiness.

Ten 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 tens are connected to the notion of goal or destination. The Ten of Hearts, being in the most positive suit of the deck, is another lucky card, like the Nine. It has the power to reduce the impact of bad cards and that of improving good situations even further, by highlighting their uplifting effect on the querent. The difference with the Nine of Hearts is that the Nine represents the fulfillment of the querent’s wish, while the Ten shows happiness, regardless of whether the wish is fulfilled.

The Ten of Hearts, like all tens, can also indicate a place. In the case of the Ten of Hearts, it represents the querent’s hometown or country, depending on the scope of the question. In this respect, playing cards are like the Sibilla. Therefore, sometimes the Ten of Hearts simply shows up to indicate where the situation described by the other cards will take place.

In love readings, the Ten of Hearts indicates deep understanding and it is symbolic of unshakable bonds of affection, not necessarily to a person. The card also signifies that someone truly makes the querent happy, or vice versa. If followed by negative cards, it can indicate that the querent (or the other person) does not feel complete, or like he has finally arrived where he is supposed to be in life in terms of relationships.

Same goes for material readings. The Ten of Hearts indicates a deeply fulfilling job or work atmosphere (the card tends to describe interpersonal relationships, most of the times). There can be situations in which the Ten of Hearts shows up to mean that the person spends way too much time at work or doing something (like a hobby) and that it absorbs them completely. But this is only with mildly negative cards, when they describe the cause of a bad situation (why isn’t hubby paying attention to me?).

Psychologically, the Ten of Hearts indicates gladness, joy, happiness and recovery from depression. It shows that one is capable of finding meaning in life. Spiritually it’s connected to heaven or to higher planes of existence.

Some Combinations:

10♥ – 8♣ – 9♥ = dream job (if then 5♠ – Q♣, the male querent doesn’t spend much time with his wife)
A♥ – 10♥ = a deeply fulfilling family environment or a dream home
10♥ – 9♣ – 10♣ = traveling away from your hometown or country
10♥ – 7♣ – 6♣ = can mean feeling incomplete
2♣ – 10♥ = depending on the question it can mean going out for a walk or date in your town

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Nine of Spades

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Nine of Spades (9♠) is the card of privation.

Nine 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 nines are connected to the root idea of wishes. But if the Nine of Hearts represents the fulfillment of the wish, the Nine of Spades is the negation of it. It signifies being deprived of what we want.

Broadly, the Nine of Spades indicates things going against what we wish or want. This can be interpreted in a variety of ways. One possibility is that the card signifies all things and situations that we are forced into, all situations that are out of our control. This is why it also indicates fate and destiny.

In love readings, this card can herald breakups and bitter fights. With other negative cards it can even point to violence and beatings, and in general being forced against your will to fulfill someone else’s desires. In less dramatic circumstances, the Nine of Spades indicates disappointment or feeling deeply unfulfilled in a relationship. Usually when this card comes up the situation is beyond help, but always check what the other cards are saying, especially if the Nine of Hearts falls after it.

In work readings, the Nine of Spades is indicative of unemployment, low wages, hating your job (doing it against your will) and being fired. It can also point to slave labor, if there are vary bad cards. In money matters, this is another card that can point to debts, or more broadly to an unsatisfactory situation, even one of dejection.

Psychologically, the Nine of Spades represents either someone who is deeply troubled and unfulfilled or one in whose heart evil has prevailed, but this is a very dramatic prediction to make, and should be supported by other cards.

Some Combinations:

9♠ – 3♣ – 10♥ – 5♠ = forced marriage
9♠ – 9♥ = wish fulfilled when you’ve given up hope
9♠ – 8♣ – 6♦ = forced to take up a bad job
4♥ – 9♠ = disharmony
A♣ – 9♠ = missed objective

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Nine of Diamonds

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Nine of Diamonds (9♦) is the card of advancement.

Nine 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 nines in playing cards relate to the idea of wishes and hopes. While the Nine of Hearts represents a wish fulfilled and the Nine of Clubs a wish delayed, the Nine of Diamonds represents advancement toward the fulfillment of the wish.

The card is symbolic of all things connected with progress and forward movement. It is one of the best cards to get in a material reading, as it signifies increase and growth (though, if followed by bad cards, the growth can be stalled or denied). It is connected with the amelioration of difficult economic situations and with climbing the social (or corporate) ladder.

The Nine of Diamonds is also the card of promotion and, by extension, recognition. If the querent wants to know if he is going to make a name for himself, that’s the card you want. It shows the querent’s reputation and good name, and in itself it shows a positive reputation. However, if bad cards follow it might be a negative one.

In love readings, the Nine of Diamonds does not speak of feelings. However, it strengthens the couple, showing that they can get past most obstacles and have common goals. It can also give us insight into how other people view the couple, or even how one partner views the other, what they expect from one another, etc.

Psychologically, the Nine of Diamonds indicates self-confidence, or rather the level of self-confidence the querent has, based on the other cards. It can also indicate the querent does things to please others or to gain some kind of recognition or material advantage (usually other than money).

Some Combinations:

9♦ – 9♥ – 7♦ = recognition of some kind (not necessarily world fame. If with 7♥ also, recognition of one’s talent)
8♣ – 9♦ = career advancement, promotion
9♦ – A♣ = advancing toward one’s goals, broadly
9♦ – 3♠ or 8♠ – J♠ = slander
9♦ – 4♠ – 5♠ = loss of status, demotion

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Nine of Clubs

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

Nine 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 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