Cartomancy with a standard deck of playing cards
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CartomancyAce of HeartsThe ace of hearts in the 32-card deck: home, family, welcome and the start of an affectionate story. Traditional meanings, divergences, combinations and a reflection exercise.CartomancyKing of HeartsThe king of hearts in the 32-card deck: the caring man, the protector, the father figure. Traditional meanings, nuances, combinations and an example reading.CartomancyQueen of HeartsThe queen of hearts in the 32-card deck: the loving woman, the confidante, sensitivity. Traditional meanings, nuances, combinations and an example reading.CartomancyPage of HeartsThe page of hearts in the 32-card deck: a young friend, a messenger of feelings, an affectionate proposal. Traditional meanings, nuances and combinations.CartomancyTen of HeartsThe ten of hearts in the 32-card deck: shared joy, celebration, collective success. Traditional meanings, nuances, combinations and an example reading.CartomancyNine of HeartsThe nine of hearts in the 32-card deck: the card of the wish, of a desire fulfilled or hoped for. Traditional meanings, nuances, combinations and an exercise.CartomancyEight of HeartsThe eight of hearts in the 32-card deck: invitation, meeting, outing with friends, flirtation. Traditional meanings, divergences, combinations and a reading exercise.CartomancySeven of HeartsThe Seven of Hearts in the 32-card deck: desire, daydreaming, waiting and a feeling just beginning to take shape. Traditional meanings, differing views, combinations and an exercise.CartomancyAce of DiamondsThe Ace of Diamonds in the 32-card deck: the letter, the message, the document, the announcement. Traditional meanings, differing views, combinations and a reading exercise.CartomancyKing of DiamondsThe King of Diamonds in the 32-card deck: the businessman, practical authority, sometimes rigid. Traditional meanings, nuances, combinations and an exercise.CartomancyQueen of DiamondsThe Queen of Diamonds in the 32-card deck: an active, communicative woman, speech, rumour, independence. Traditional meanings, nuances, combinations and an exercise.CartomancyPage of DiamondsThe Page of Diamonds in the 32-card deck: messenger, employee, student, small errand. Traditional meanings, nuances, combinations and a reading exercise.CartomancyTen of DiamondsThe Ten of Diamonds in the 32-card deck: money, movement, a change of situation. Traditional meanings, differing views, combinations and a reading exercise.CartomancyNine of DiamondsThe Nine of Diamonds in the 32-card deck: delay, the unexpected, irritation or surprise. Traditional meanings, nuances, combinations and a reading exercise.CartomancyEight of DiamondsThe eight of diamonds in the 32-card deck: steps taken, projects, perseverance and short trips. Traditional meanings, nuances, combinations and an exercise.CartomancySeven of DiamondsThe seven of diamonds in the 32-card deck: small news, chatter, a little surprise. A card whose meanings differ widely between authors, with examples and an exercise.CartomancyAce of ClubsThe ace of clubs in the 32-card deck: luck, success, a happy surprise. Traditional meanings, differences between authors, origin of the clubs, combinations and an exercise.CartomancyKing of ClubsThe king of clubs in the 32-card deck: the loyal man, the adviser, the trustworthy friend. Traditional meanings, nuances, combinations and a reflection exercise.CartomancyQueen of ClubsThe queen of clubs in the 32-card deck: the faithful, sincere and wise woman. Traditional meanings, nuances, combinations and a reflection exercise.CartomancyPage of ClubsThe page of clubs in the 32-card deck: young loyal friend, companion, bearer of good news. Traditional meanings, nuances, combinations and an exercise.CartomancyTen of ClubsThe ten of clubs in the 32-card deck: success, recognition, money and sustained effort. Traditional meanings, differences of opinion, combinations and an exercise.CartomancyNine of ClubsThe nine of clubs in the 32-card deck: modest success, satisfaction and a possible gain, with an invitation to caution. Meanings, nuances and an exercise.CartomancyEight of ClubsThe eight of clubs in the 32-card deck: reflection, ideas, a project taking shape and the management of resources. Traditional meanings, differences of opinion, combinations and an exercise.CartomancySeven of ClubsThe seven of clubs in the 32-card deck: quiet happiness, calm luck and friendship. A card with variable meanings, with examples, nuances and an exercise.CartomancyAce of SpadesThe ace of spades in the 32-card deck: an ending, a turning point, a trial or clarity. Traditional meanings, the history of the stamped ace, nuances, combinations and an exercise.CartomancyKing of SpadesThe King of Spades in the 32-card deck: the man of authority, law and rigour. Traditional meanings, variations between authors, combinations and a reflection exercise.CartomancyQueen of SpadesThe Queen of Spades in the 32-card deck: the independent, lucid and sometimes distant woman. Traditional meanings, prejudices of older manuals, combinations and a reflection exercise.CartomancyPage of SpadesThe Page of Spades in the 32-card deck: the reserved young man, the bearer of troubling news, critical thinking. Traditional meanings, nuances and a reflection exercise.CartomancyTen of SpadesThe Ten of Spades in the 32-card deck: grief, trial, the end of a painful cycle. Traditional meanings, divergences between authors, combinations and a reflection exercise.CartomancyNine of SpadesThe Nine of Spades in the 32-card deck: the card reputed to be the most feared, read here as worry, loss or disappointment. Traditional meanings, nuances and a reflection exercise.CartomancyEight of SpadesThe Eight of Spades in the 32-card deck: irritation, a hurtful word, tension in communication. Traditional meanings, nuances between authors, combinations and a reflection exercise.CartomancySeven of SpadesThe Seven of Spades in the 32-card deck: minor worries, nagging concerns, doubt or evasion. Traditional meanings, divergences between authors, combinations and a reflection exercise.CartomancyCartomancy with a 32-card deck: history and methodCartomancy with a 32-card deck: an honest history (Etteilla, 1770), the make-up of the deck, the role of the suits and court cards, a reading method and its limits.CartomancyA simple reading with a 32-card deckA three-card reading with a 32-card deck: prepare your question, draw, read by suit and court card, then take notes. A detailed example and common beginner mistakes.CartomancyHearts in cartomancyThe suit of hearts in the 32-card deck: feelings, home, friendship. Origin of the symbol, the eight cards, reading within a spread, and its kinship with the tarot's Cups.CartomancyDiamonds in cartomancyThe suit of diamonds in the 32-card deck: news, formalities, money matters, concrete work. Origin of the symbol, the eight cards, reading, and kinship with the tarot's Pentacles.CartomancyClubs in cartomancyThe suit of clubs in the 32-card deck: action, success, friendship, enterprise. Origin of the symbol, the eight cards, reading, and kinship with the tarot's Wands.CartomancySpades in cartomancyThe suit of spades in the 32-card deck: trials, decisions, clear-sightedness. Origin of the symbol, the eight cards, reading within a spread, and kinship with the tarot's Swords.
The meanings mentioned belong to tradition and symbolism. They are neither promises of results nor medical advice.