If you have ever wanted to read cards, either for yourself or someone
else, but don't have access to Tarot cards, then this can be an
inexpensive and equally effective solution.
Some people might argue that it won't work the
same, because they're just ordinary playing cards. Well, playing
cards are manufactured in the same place as Tarot cards, and they can
both be used for cartomancy or playing games. In fact, history has
it that Tarot cards were originally used for that purpose.
Playing cards are similar to Tarot cards in many
ways. Both have four suits, both have cards that range from Ace to
Ten, with face cards. The biggest differences are that there is no
Major Arcana in playing cards, and there are only 3 face cards per
suit.
When casting cards, the same spreads can be used
for playing cards as can Tarot cards. Keep in mind that there are
no reversals for playing cards.
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Diamonds are similar to
the Pentacle cards of the Tarot deck. They represent Earth. |
| King -
A man, materialistic, practical, down-to-earth |
Six - A
reconciliation; caution, don't remarry |
| Queen -
A woman, materialistic, practical, down-to-earth |
Five -
Successful business meeting |
| Jack -
A relative, fair and false |
Four -
Sorrow; someone dies and leaves you money |
| Ten -
Journey, a change that brings wealth |
Three -
Legal or domestic battles |
| Nine -
Opportunities and surprises related to business |
Two -
Love affair heats up |
| Eight -
Late marriage, unexpected money |
Ace - A
wedding ring |
| Seven -
A gift |
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Hearts
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Hearts are similar to the
Cup cards of the Tarot deck. They represent Water. |
| King - A
man, affectionate, generous, impetuous, creative |
Six -
Unexpected good fortune |
| Queen - A
woman, affectionate, generous, impetuous, creative |
Five -
Jealousy, indecision |
| Jack - A
young friend, trustworthy |
Four -
Changes, travel |
| Ten -
Happiness, good fortune |
Three -
Possible poverty or shame |
| Nine -
The wish card; your wishes come true |
Two -
Love affair heats up |
| Eight -
Invitations, partings |
Ace - A
wedding ring |
| Seven -
Someone is unreliable |
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Spades
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Spades are similar to the
Swords of the Tarot deck. They represent Fire. |
| King - A
man, powerful, intelligent, melancholy, crafty |
Six - An
improvement in one's life |
| Queen - A
woman, powerful, intelligent, melancholy, crafty |
Five -
Anxiety, setbacks, obstacles |
| Jack - A
young man, well-meaning |
Four -
Jealousy, business troubles |
| Ten -
Grief, sickness, death |
Three -
Infidelity |
| Nine -
Bad luck, quarrels, delays |
Two -
Scandal, gossip, deceit |
| Eight -
Disappointments and opposition |
Ace -
Conflicts, difficult love affair |
| Seven -
Learn sorrow |
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Clubs
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Clubs are similar to the Wands
of the Tarot deck. They represent Air. |
| King - A
man, honest, open, enthusiastic |
Six -
Business success |
| Queen - A
woman, honest, open, enthusiastic |
Five -
Help from friend or mate |
| Jack - A
reliable friend |
Four -
Bad luck |
| Ten - A
gift |
Three -
Good marriage |
| Nine -
New romance |
Two -
Disappointment |
| Eight -
Caution against recklessness |
Ace -
Harmony, property, love, achievement |
| Seven -
Prosperity |
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