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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Nine of Hearts

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Nine of Hearts (9♥) is the card of triumph and of wish fulfillment.

Nine 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 nines are associated with the idea of wishes, hopes, goals. The Nine of Hearts, being in the suit of easy victory, represents therefore the fulfillment of the wish.

The Nine of Hearts represents everything that is near and dear to the querent’s heart. It’s a card of powerful feelings and great love. It represents all those situations where a powerful emotional bond exists between two people or between the querent and something (likes  job). Broadly, the card shows things going as the querent wishes them to go.

It is also a card of celebration, being connected to such things as public holidays, like the Eight, and to spectacles and artistic creations, the opera, theater, dance, etc . The card itself symbolizes a joyful parade, representing many people witnessing something wonderful.

In love readings the Nine of Hearts is the card of the great love. It stands for sincerity, honesty, faithfulness and mutual support. Similarly, in a work reading, it represents fulfillment and doing something you like. Psychologically it is connected to joy, relief and happiness. When falling after negative cards, the Nine of Hearts improves the situation.

Followed by negative cards, however, the Nine of Hearts can symbolize great disappointments that hit the querent right where it hurts. Alternatively, if other cards show the fulfillment of the wish and then negative cards follow, it can show that the fulfillment won’t bring joy. This is not an automatic yes card. There is no automatic yes card.

Some Combinations:

9♥ – 3♣ = married to the person of your dreams
9♥ – 8♣ = dream job
9♥ – 4♦ = it can show something you dream of owning, it can be a status symbol | a good deal
9♥ – 9♠ = wish denied
9♥ – A♣ = achievement, broadly

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Eight of Spades

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Eight of Spades (8♠) is a card of tears.

Eight 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 eights in cartomancy represent groups of people. They also represents the querent’s conscience and state of mind. In the suit of Spades, of course, this means a negative state of mind. However, this negativity can be interprered in two ways: as tears and depression or as evil intents. Usually it’s the former, but with specific cards, or in answering specific questions about someone’s intentions, the Eight of Spades can signify the will to hurt or do evil things.

The Eight of Spades also represents groups of spade-like people. This includes armies, juries, adjudicating boards, commissions, committees, medical teams, the mafia, a cult or secret society, etc.

In general, the Eight of Spades is a card of desperation. It represents the falling through of plans and hopes. It’s negative nature is reflected also in the fact that it indicates lonely, isolated places and difficult environments. It is also connected with trouble with other people. Thus, in love, it often shows arguments, misunderstandings or even the attempt of one of the partners to dominate the other. Single people tend to remain so under this card’s influence.

In work-related questions the Eight of Spades brings tears. It is also a card of difficult work environments, mobbing etc. If the querent is looking for a job they are unlikely to find one. In money matters it symbolizes debts.

Psychologically the card is connected either to depression, disenchantment or very dark thoughts, either toward oneself or another.

Some Combinations:

8♠ – 8♣ – 5♠ = mobbing at work
8♠ – 6♦ = debts
8♠ – 3♥ – 10♠ = an occult group (if J♠ instead of 3♥, a criminal organization)
K♣ – 8♠ – Q♣ = a toxic relationship
4♣ – 8♠ = gossip, words meant to hurt

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Eight of Diamonds

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Eight of Diamonds (8♦) is the card of business.

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

Numerologically, all eights in playing cards represent groups of people as well as the type of environment they are in. They are also connected to the querent’s conscience and consciousness.

The Eight of Diamonds represents people doing business. The card is a symbol of transactions and exchanges, and it is typically connected to big markets, businesses and, broadly, to the city as a type of environment, since traditionally that was where merchants gathered to do business. While the Eight of Clubs is connected to the peasantry and to workers, the Eight of Diamonds is connected to the bourgeoisie.

Because it means groups of people doing business, the Eight of Diamonds is the card that best represents the flow of money. It signifies where money comes from and where it goes to, depending on the cards falling with it. Because for most people work is where money comes from, the Eight of Diamonds can be another work card. However, it can also symbolize a business, not necessarily big. With negative cards it can show money expenditures and worrying about your finances. In general, this card is especially connected to careers where you find yourself touching a lot of money.

Psychologically the card is connected to a degree of aridity, of thinking too much about material things. Therefore, in love readings, when it falls with bad cards, it can imply ulterior motives and lack of authentic feelings. With good cards it can show common projects and investments that two people make. If the querent is single, though, the Eight of Diamonds represents a certain lack of interest in getting involved in love stories.

Some Combinations:

8♦ – J♣ = it can symbolize offering a service for money
8♦ – 9♦ = business growing
8♦ – 6♣ – 9♣ = business is slow
Q♣ or K♣ – 8♦ – 3♠ – 3♣ = married out of convenience
A♥ – 3♥ – 8♦ = money coming from the family

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Eight of Clubs

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Eight of Clubs (8♣) is the card of work.

Eight 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 eights in cartomancy represent people as well as the type of environment they are in. They also represent conscience.

The Eight of Clubs represents a group of workers, but more broadly it signifies working people and the common folk. In XIX Italy, the common folk used to be mostly made up of peasants, so this is the card of peasants, either literal peasants or people who need to work for a living.

As an extension of this, the Eight of Clubs can be a significator card for the querent’s job or the querent’s work environment. Often, a Face card falling next to the Eight of Clubs represents either a colleague or a boss. Like most Club cards, the Eight of Clubs represents the idea of effort. While other cards can represent the querent’s job by hinting at the fact that the querent is being paid for it (Three, Seven, Eight of Diamonds, for instance) the Eight of Clubs signifies the querent’s job because that’s where he needs to make an effort and expend energy.

The Eight of Clubs also points to planned actions and actions done in full conscience. This can be good or bad, depending on the context. For instance, if the querent asked if the partner actually meant to cheat on them or it just happened as a silly mistake, the Eight of Clubs confirms that the cheating was deliberately planned.

In love readings, the Eight of Clubs represents effort expended to keep the relationship steady, which, with negative cards, can imply a sense of fatigue. With positive cards, however, it shows commitment.

Psychologically, it shows someone to be serious and hard-working, but with negative cards it can support the idea of someone who has a clear hidden agenda that they are executing.

Some Combinations:

8♣ – A♥ = working from home or working on homes (e.g. a builder or contractor)
8♣ – 10♠ = it can mean working night shifts
9♣ – 8♣ = the need to commute, among other possible explanations
8♣ – 2♥ = working near home or a new job coming your way
8♣ – K♠ = can signify a work in a public office (if also J♠, a work where you wear a uniform)

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Eight of Hearts

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Eight of Hearts (8♥) is a card of merriment and cheerfulness.

Eight 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 Eights in cartomancy generally represent people and “situations”, or rather types of environment, and the people that you find there. They are also connected, as a result, to the type of attitude you have, and therefore to conscience/consciousness.

The Eight of Hearts represents good conscience. Broadly, it is a card of optimism, positive thinking and good attitude. There is a sense of jollity to this card. More subtly, it means things done with a positive intent, so if your question is “did my friend mean to hurt me when he said so and so?” the answer is negative. You probably misunderstood. It also represents choosing the high road and doing what’s right. In general it signifies peace.

The Eight of Hearts is connected to celebrations, holidays and all circumstances that bring people together not to work or do business but for pleasure. Because it is connected to Heart-type people, it is also a significator for relatives (especially when near a Face card).

In love readings, the Eight of Hearts indicates being flirty and having fun. It is not a card of deep commitment, though it does not preclude it. It does signify that the person does not have bad intentions, so in that respect it’s good. Often, if there have been arguments, the Eight of Hearts brings peace. However, near negative cards it can show that there is no concrete plan in sight to make the couple more stable. For single querents, the Eight of Hearts can symbolize dating and being actively looking for a partner.

In work reading the card is somewhat muted in its meanings. It does bring happiness and a positive attitude, which may imply a positive outlook, however the meaning of the Eight of Hearts must be understood more concretely within the context of the question. It can, however, indicate jobs connected with entertaining people at any level, as well as jobs connected with water (it represents watery places).

Psychologically it’s a positive card. It brings optimism and it improves the state of mind of the querent. Especially if other cards point to depression, the Eight of Hearts can bring healing. Spiritually the card is connected to devotion and to holidays.

Some Combinations:

10♣ – 8♥ = a trip, especially one to the beach or to a watery place
4♥ – 8♥ = a party or celebration
8♥ – J♥ = flirting, nothing serious
8♥ – 7♠ = the best intentions won’t be enough
8♥ – 5♠ – 6♠ = having too much fun

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Seven of Spades

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Seven of Spades (7♠) is a card of misfortune.

Seven 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 sevens refer to achievement, but the suit of Spades is negative, negating the positive aspect of achievement and turning into failure or, at least, big problems. The difference with the Seven of Clubs is that the problems signified by the Seven of Spades are harder to work around, they also tend to not be the result of the querent’s lack of effort, but rather they arise from bad luck.

The Seven of Spades is a relatively easy card to understand. It shows negative circumstances causing upheaval. In love, because the negativity is not the result of anyone’s effort, it can symbolize a volatile atmosphere (the bad things don’t need to be actively sought, they just happen) and lack of comprehension and understanding. Often the card, if it comes at the end of a row of meh cards, shows that the relationship will end abruptly. If the person is single, he or she may be going through an unlucky period where they either meet no one or they meet the wrong people. A Face card with the Seven of Spades nearby gives a strong indication that the person is wrong for the querent, for whatever reason (look around).

The same holds true for more material readings. Bad luck in your work life can take any number of forms, depending on the other cards. In general it shows turns for the worse, failure, shutting down a business and lack of money.

If the Seven of Spades falls with positive cards, especially if good cards follow it, it can point to circumstances that the querent initially believes to be bad will be  a blessing in disguise. It can also show that a breakup or a negative situation will be temporary.

Psychologically, the Seven of Spades speaks of an unstable state of mind, it can point to anger issues and aggressiveness. With cards of sadness it can mean that the person is like the donkey from Winnie the Pooh.

Some Combinations:

10♣ – 7♠ – 6♠ = a serious accident (not fatal)
7♠ – 2♠ = violent arguments
8♣ – 7♠ – 4♠ = being terminated abruptly
4♦ – 7♠ = a deal falling through
9♣ – 7♠ – 5♠ = long periods of bad luck or stasis

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Seven of Diamonds

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Seven of Diamonds (7♦) is the card of gain.

Seven 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 sevens in cartomancy are cards of achievement. The suit of Diamonds is the second-best suit following that of Hearts in terms of concrete results, and definitely the best for material achievements. Therefore we are talking about financial achievement, also known as gain.

In general, the Seven of Diamonds represents a reward for a job well-done in all fields of life. It represents rewards and awards of all kinds. Figuratively (and if relevant, literally) it is the card of harvest. In itself, the money that the card represents is not lucky money, but earned money. However, this may be superseded by other cards or by the context of the question.

Because the Seven of Diamonds represents earnings, it can stand for the querent’s job, if relevant to the question. Or it can show what happens to the querent’s earnings, i.e., where they are directed, if they increase or decrease, etc. In itself, this card can represent an increase, such as a pay raise or having more business than usual. In money matters, the card stands for a good sum of money, though not huge. The other cards will tell you what happens to this money.

In love readings the card does not speak of feelings. However, it can hint at common projects that the couple has, such as investing money into a common home, and this in itself brings a strengthening of the couple. It also represents, with negative cards, that the couple stays together out of financial convenience, or that one of the two married the other for money.

Psychologically the Seven of Diamonds represents security and a business-minded individual.

Some Combinations:

5♣ – 7♦ – A♦ = winning a first prize in a competition
7♦ – A♥ = investing money into a house (can be for renovations or renting or buying. If the cards are swapped, it can represent a property house, especially one that the querent earns money from by renting it out)
8♣ – 7♦ = good earnings or a raise
3♣ – 7♦ = a good contract or lucrative marriage
9♣ – 7♦ – 9♠ = the long awaited money won’t come

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Seven of Clubs

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Seven of Clubs (7♣) is broadly a card of obstacles.

Seven 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 sevens in cartomancy relate to the idea of achievement, but Clubs tend to be a tiresome, heavy suit, dealing with labor and toil, so the achievement here is hindered by difficulties.

However, the Seven of Clubs is not a disastrous card. It represents blockages, obstacles, difficulties that may be overcome by hard work. Therefore, with positive cards, it can signify hard-won achievement. This can turn the Seven of Clubs in an actually neat card. In love, for instance, a couple that has survived the rough waters of life together, overcoming various hurdles, will tend to be stronger than one held together only by fleeting feelings.

Still, the Seven of Clubs remains a somewhat troublesome card. Often it shows delays and the need to at least iron out some issues before success can be achieved. At worst, it shows the piling up of difficulties that lead to abandoning a project. In love, with difficult cards, it can signal an absence of effort and therefore that the couple is slowly falling apart.

In work readings, the Seven of Clubs shows delays and obstacles, and can point to an unfulfilling job that feels like a trudge through the desert. It is symbol of uphill battles that require great effort in order to be won. However, with cards of pleasure, the Seven of Clubs can also signify a demanding job that one does with great passion.

Psychologically, the Seven of Clubs points to feeling somehow blocked and overwhelmed. The best way I can describe it is as mental constipation. Often there are issues to be worked through and need to be address to avoid letting them fester in the querent’s mind.

Some Combinations:

5♣ – 6♣ – 7♣ = traditionally a combination of useless effort, especially with other bad cards
7♣ – A♥ = it can signify a home in need of renovations, in more than one sense
4♣ – 7♣ = difficulties finding an agreement, tensions
7♣ – 9♣ = long lasting obstacles
7♣ – 8♦ = can be a slow business

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Seven of Hearts

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Seven of Hearts (7♥) is the card of surprises.

Seven 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 sevens in cartomancy relate to the idea of achievement, but the notion of achievement usually implies effort, which is contrary to the core ideas associated with the suit of Hearts. Thus, the achievement of the Seven of Hearts comes not through action, but unexpectedly, often as a surprise.

In general, the Seven of Hearts represents unexpected turns of events, mostly of a positive and fortunate nature. This is the card of happenstance and breakthroughs. Even if the cards around it show effort being put into something, the presence of the Seven of Hearts signals that the results will somehow exceed expectations and the effort itself.

With negative cards, the Seven of Hearts represents unexpected bad luck or, more often, that the results will somehow disappoint the querent. By contrast, it implies that the querent’s expectations were too high or not backed up by enough effort.

In relationship readings, the Seven of Hearts represents ease in getting along. Little to no effort is needed to even patch things up after an argument. As such, this is another card that can imply a reconciliation. If the querent is single, he or she will probably meet someone new by happenstance.

In work readings, again, it shows positive chances being thrown by fate at the querent. Because this card represents results with little effort, it is also symbolic of talent. The querent is likely to easily thrive in their business or line of work simply by being himself. With negative cards, though, it may show excessive and unwarranted ambitions and one who has not appraised their talents correctly.

Psychologically the Seven of Hearts brings an outgoing and positive character. It shows someone who doesn’t hold on to grudges, but it can also imply a fickle nature.

Some Combinations:

7♥ – Face card = can mean unexpectedly meeting someone
7♥ – 9♦ – 7♦ – 10♦ = unexpected wealth, rich overnight
4♠ – 2♦ – 7♥ = receiving a long awaited communication
8♣ – 7♥ – 3♥ = artistic job
7♥ – 6♦ – 9♠ = missing an opportunity due to  thinking about it too much

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Cartomancy with Playing Cards | Six of Spades

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In cartomancy with playing cards, the Six of Spades (6♠) is the card of sickness, and is traditionally called “the wards of a hospital”.

Six 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 sixes in cartomancy are connected with trouble, so obviously the Six of Spades is going to be a really bad card, and of course on of the worst things that can happen to a living thing is to get sick, so the primary meaning of the card is that of sickness.

The sickness the Six of Spades speaks about can be literal or metaphorical. Traditionally, the organs or body parts affected by the illness are found in the cards adjacent to the Six of Spades, but I would urge you to be extremely cautious. Never diagnose. The best you can do is tell the querent to seek a second opinion if you see that their doctor seems to be way off.

But the cards surrounding the Six of Spades can also signal money coming from the sickness, such as is the case with sick pay, if there are small Diamonds, or insurance money, etc. Furthermore, the sickness may be that of an object which malfunctions or is broken.

Alternatively, the sickness can be metaphorical, and in that case the Six of Spades represents a situation of great pain or, alternatively, a situation where something is rotten. A sick love, for instance can mean different things when you’ve been jilted at the altar and spend your days crying or when he or she is an abusive asshole. In both cases there is a sense of sickness, but in one case the sickness is of the heart, in the other the sickness is of the asshole.

In work readings the card is still negative, and it can point to a sick approach to finances or finances that are unwell. It can signify bad working conditions that make one sick or unemployment, depending on the surrounding cards. It can, of course, signal a career in the healthcare system.

Psychologically, it is a card of great suffering, but depending on the surrounding cards it can show a maladaptive personality, morbid behavior or things that are “wrong” one way or another with the person’s psyche.

Some Combinations:

K♠ – 6♠ = going to the doctor
6♠ – A♠ = surgery (the Ace is the blade)
2♦ – 6♠ = a diagnosis or prescription
6♠ – 6♥ = healing (if swapped, no healing) in all contexts
10♣ – 7♠ – 6♠ = an accident while traveling (if A♥, a domestic accident, if 10♣ and 6♠ alone it can be a “sick car” needing a mechanic)