Cartomancy - Divination with Playing Cards
Did you know you can use regular playing cards as a form of divination? This is great for people who like to or need to keep their practice quiet.
Cartomancy is the practice of fortune-telling with a pack of playing cards. It’s believed that this practice appeared not long after the introduction of playing cards in Europe during the 1360’s.
Tarot cards are known for more in-depth meanings whereas playing cards offer a more direct answer to your query. Just like in Tarot, each suit represents a different theme,
Spades - Challenges or events in the future
Hearts - Relationships, family and home
Clubs - Positive things
Diamonds - finances
Some people ignore the joker in the deck of cards, it’s up to you if you want to include the card. If you do include the card You can read it in the same way as the fool in a tarot deck.
Reading the cards
You can read playing cards in the same way as tarot, you can do a single-card pull, a three-card spread or even spreads such as the Celtic cross. Treat the cards in the same way as you would a tarot deck, make sure that it’s cleansed of all previous energy.
The meanings can vary depending on where you look, these are the meanings I use the most.
Hearts
Ace of Hearts - New beginnings
Two of Hearts - Good fortune, spend quality time with the people you love
Three of Hearts - Maybe a lack of communication in you relationships
Four of Hearts - Change is coming
Five of Hearts - Someone maybe jealous, or there is a major change to your home
Six of Hearts - Time of peace
Seven of Hearts - Broken promises
Eight of Hearts - New visitor or an invitation to an event
Nine of Heart - A wish you made may come true
Ten of Hearts - Good Fortune
Jack of Hearts - represents a lover or a best friend
Queen of Hearts - A kind woman
King of Hearts - An affectionate, influential man.
Spades
Ace of Spades - Endings or misfortune
Two of Spades - Tough decisions or deciet
Three of Spades - Trouble in your relationships
Four of Spades - financial problem or broken promises
Five of Spades - Obstacles in the way of success
Six of Spades - Small changes and improvements
Seven of Spades - Bad advice, grief
Eight of Spades - Temptation or misfortune
Nine of Spades - Bad Luck
Ten of Spades - Bad News
Jack of Spades - Unpleasant person
Queen of Spades - Dark haired woman, could be a widow
King of Spades - Selfish though ambitious man
Diamonds
Ace of Diamonds - Good News, change on the way
Two of Diamonds - Change or disapproval in a relationship
Three of Diamonds - Disputes or arguments
Four of Diamonds - Unexpected Money
Five of Diamonds - Happiness
Six of Diamonds - Troubles in relationship
Seven of Diamonds - Challenges at work
Eight of Diamonds - Travel
Nine of Diamonds - New business or change of living space
Ten of Diamonds - Change in financial situation
Jack of Diamonds - Unreliable person
Queen of Diamonds - Outgoing woman
King of Diamonds - Accomplished older man
Clubs
Ace of Clubs - Good News, Wealth
Two of Clubs - Gossip
Three of Clubs - Love and Happiness
Four of Clubs - Betrayal by someone close to you
Five of Clubs - New friends and alliances
Six of Clubs - Success
Seven of Clubs - Business Success
Eight of Clubs - Difficulty with love or business
Nine of Clubs - Don’t be stubborn
Ten of Clubs - Unexpected Money
Jack of Clubs - Trusted friend
Queen of Clubs - Helpful woman with good advice
King of Clubs - Strong older man
