_The Ace_.
As a _Master-Card_, a special Emotional Experience. Influenced
by a _King_ of like Suit, there is figured an Intimate Friend, or
one in whom the Querist is much bound. By a _Queen_ of like
Suit--an Emotion for a Woman of beauty and charm. By a Knave
of like Suit, an Attachment to a Man younger than the Querist.
Influenced by any _high heart_ other than those above, an
Amorous or Affectionate Temper of mind or body. By a _low
heart_, an impressionable, kindly Nature. These are Five Special
Interpretings. The more general are: influenced by a Diamond,
Good Fortune in something, measured by the degree of the
Influencing Card. By a Club, a Talent or Gift to be made much of.
By a Spade, an Error, or Disappointment, in the degree of the
influencing card.
_The King_.
As Master-Card, is figured that the Querist deals or has had much
to do with a Man of fair skin and light type, of good temperament.
Influenced by an Ace of like suit, one notably unselfish. By
Knave, a Lover, Husband, Friend. By a Queen, a Love-match. By
a Diamond, a Man of Wealth or artistic nature. By a high club, a
Man of Energy withal; by a low club, one of Prudence. By a
Spade, a man of some defect of Temperament, or of a Chronic
Malady or Blemish, ominous to him and others.
_The Queen_.
As Master-Card, is referred to specially, an amiable, affectionate
Woman, rather one sentimental than of intellect. Influenced by
like suit, if an Ace, she is admired of Many; if a King, she is
wedded, betrothed, or beloved by one in especial. By a Knave of
like suit, she is beloved by a Male Relative in especial, not of her
own near family. By other cards of like suit, degrees of regard. By
a Diamond, a Woman gifted, and esteemed much in Modish Life.
By a Club, though not learned she appreciates knowledge in
others. By a spade, she is not of firm health; or not of wholly firm
Virtue.
_The Knave_.
As Master-Card--the Querist's closest Friend; yet likely held such
because of feeling rather than judgment. Influenced by an Ace of
like suit, there is no Inequality in the affection. By a King of
like suit, Resemblance to the Querist in physique or mind or
disposition. By a Queen of like suit, one with distinctively
feminine traits. By another card of like suit, a popular man with
his fellows. By a diamond, of wealth or social Position; but if by a
Nine of Diamonds, not enduring in such Happy Fortune. By a
Club, a Friend of judgment and good at advice. By a Spade, a
Friend of not too sound health: or apt of offence.
_Ten_.
As Master-Card, a general reference to Matrimony, as being ever
the card-matrimonial. Influenced by like suit, a High-Marriage and
that auspicious: by a low heart, a Marriage not one's first or
first-wished. By a Diamond, a Marriage with money in it. By a
Club, a Marriage of reason or of circumstances. By a Spade, an
Interrupted or more or less Disastrous Match.
_Nine_.
As Master-Card: a Card of Good Augury for what we wish for
Another. Influenced by its like suit, an unexpected Meeting, with a
person much affected or desired. By a Diamond, a Pleasure in
store. By a Club, a Wish partly fulfilled, rather than wholly. By a
Spade, a Wish fulfilled but followed by some detrimental Event.
_Eight_.
As Master-Card, a Love-Interest. As influenced by like suit,
an Interest of much Romance. By a Diamond, a Lost Article
recovered. By a Club, the Victory in a difference or argument as to
some plan or act. By a Spade, a Caprice to warm the heart; or a
new Article of dress or household stuff.
_Seven_.
As Master-Card: the Card of Trust and Confidence approved of.
Influenced by like suit, honest Love, or Family regard. By a
Diamond, wise Trust in a commercial or social step. By a Club, in
a Secret. By a Confidence misplaced in a person or event.
_Six_.
As Master-Card: A strong Inclination, a Desire, or Action is well
rewarded. Influenced by like suit, it concerns another even more
than ourselves, or as much. By a Diamond, a step of social or
artistic or pecuniary vantage; save if the diamond be the nine,
which leaves the result in Doubt of full success. By a Club, a
Matter of Judgment and practical bearing, seen and discussed of
others; or a Remark, or a Letter of more consequence than would
appear. By a Spade, an Inclination or desire, not wholly honorable:
or of brief realization.
_Five_.
As Master-Card, an amusing and diverting Affair heard of, or
entered into. Influenced by its like suit, a Feeling not hitherto
returned is met at last. By a Diamond, a Success in some-thing
particularly wished. By a Club, a keen and shrewd Chance at a
remark to be well caught. By a Spade, an Ache, Pain, or Breaking.
_Four_.
As Master-Card, is figured the existence of an obstinate Sentiment
toward one, or an Opinion not of our own building up. Influenced
by the like suit, it is troublesome, causing thought, new to one, or
burdensome. By a Diamond, it is known to others, or guessed. By
a Club, it is apt to lead to acts officious or of manoeuvre. By a
Spade, it is a Sentiment based on error and lack of full insight; or
it will be abruptly weakened.
_Three_.
An Act of Charity and Generosity, by or toward the Querist, if
read as Master-Card. Influenced by like suit, Action in a matter of
very confidential sort. By a Diamond, it is in part a Matter of
Money or Office or from a Superiour--and may be associated with
an investment, a society, an entertainment. By a Club, it figures a
Visit, or Visitor. By a Spade, a Change of Opinion in some near
matter is enjoined, or the Loss of a good will; or a Surprise not
welcome wholly.
_Two_.
As Master-Card, favorable News, or a Letter acceptable. If
influenced by its like suit, the Person from whom it comes, or also
referred to in it, is much valued, or a near Relative. By a Diamond,
a Present, a Visit, a Meeting of service, a Letter, respectively. By a
Club, a "yes" in a matter open. By a Spade, it concerns Another
more than the Querist; or else will not be altogether correct in
statement.