_The Ace_.
As Master-Card, is figured an Event of material weight, involving
use of judgment, will, shrewdness, or decision. Influenced by the
like suit, high or low, its effect is the more for our own making.
By a Heart, is seen a Matter in which our Sentiments are specially
enlisted, perhaps in contest with judgment or tastes or duty. By a
Diamond, the affair is in society, artistic life, money, or
responsibility to others as well. By a Spade, a Mischance or
Disappointment is part of it; often faithfully hid, or to be hid.
_The King_.
As Master-Card, our relationship to a strong mental or moral
Influence of the male sex, respected and deferred to; or sure so to
be. Influenced by its like suit, it is a cultivated and professional
one, or involuntary. By a high heart, it arises in a near relative or
one for whom a special affection is felt. By a low heart, it is either
secret or remote; or it may be that it is religious, in part. By a
Diamond, our outward life must have concern in it. By a Spade,
the influence is of doubtful or worse healthfulness or profit to us.
_The Queen_.
As Master-Card, a marked female Influence on the Querist, in the
way of respect, judgment, advice, or authority: not necessarily as
to a relative. Influenced by the like suit, a person of coldish and
grave disposition. By a high heart, of strong impulses and
disinterested; by a low heart, troublesome, often importunate and
officious. By a Diamond, not married; and of wealth or social
esteem; talented. By a Spade, not altogether open or disinterested;
divorced or disappointed; according to the nature of the Card.
_The Knave_.
As a Master-Card, Relationship with a well-meaning, but over-rash
and hasty or sanguine Man; not necessarily but likely quite
youthful, and selfish in inclination, or too easily influenced by
others of greater art: an Associate, partner, friend, or Employee in
some matter of worth. Not to be relied on as one would gladly do.
Influenced by his like suit, Circumstances assist him or make of
less or more account his weakness or strength. By a Heart, he is
inclined to be led by tastes and passions and by skilled flattery, or
to overtrust. By a Diamond, he is in love with externals, fond of
dress, or notice, or pleasure; ambitious. By a Spade, he meets with
Losses to himself and the Querist, or he makes some particular
Error or False Step.
_Ten_.
As Master-Card, Success in a matter long pursued. Influenced by
its suit, one of troublesome Conflict of conduct or advices. By a
Heart, in an affair of love; or calling for courage; or for another,
as well as oneself. By a Diamond, an Opinion or Prejudice overcome
in others, through our persistency, or argument. By a Spade, an
Inheritance; or a Matter needing much watchfulness and care,
when known.
_Nine_.
As Master-Card, the need of much Decision in our own judgments
in an affair of importance; a need of disregarding counsels
of Others. Influenced by the like suit, several persons or
circumstances Oppose, perhaps slyly. By a Heart, there is a
wounding of tenderer feelings or relationship in it. By a Diamond,
the affair is of Estate, Position, Money, Comfort, or Purchase. By
a Spade, beware lest so is assumed no greater Responsibility than
can be easily carried; or acknowledged.
_Eight_.
An absent Friend reflects on you in a particular matter. This
as Master-Card. Influenced by like suit, a Conviction or
responsibility of much weight laid on one. By a Diamond, a
Choice of a wife, or precious article. By a Heart, Cause of
Concern for a friend. By a Spade, you shall give Counsel not
followed, and spend Thought thrown aside.
_Seven_.
As Master-Card, a troublesome Situation dissolved. Influenced by
like suit, a Secret imparted of interest and length. By a Heart,
undo something very newly done. By a Diamond, beware of an
Indiscretion or Error. By a Spade, a Neglect or piece of
forgetfulness will be of cost to mend or replace: perhaps, if a
high spade, not to be mended at all.
_Six_.
As Master-Card, cancel at once an Agreement, a Purpose, or
wholly change a Decision. Influenced by the like suit, a card of
fortunate aspect. By a Heart, the call to assist Another, near to one.
By a Diamond, a Hazard, successful. By a Spade, a sudden
Opposition.
_Five_.
As Master-Card, a Guest, a Visit, a Letter, each needing exercising
of prudence or self-restraint; but acceptable. Influenced by the like
suit, a Proposal urged. By a Heart, a Wound or Bruise. By a
Diamond, a strong Temptation, or a Journey. By a Spade, an
Argument or Dispute on a matter.
_Four_.
An important Request of the Querist, if read as Master-Card. If
influenced by like suit, one not overmuch to your wish. By a
Heart, you Sacrifice somewhat to grant it. By a Diamond, it
involves anon a Change. By a Spade, the cost will not be valued
for its worth.
_Three_.
As Master-Card, a sad or serious Duty or Care. As influenced by
its like suit, a Choice of two things; both desired much, but one to
be dismissed. By a Diamond, Luck, or a forthcoming Pleasure. By
a handsome Man or Woman to be met and attracted toward one.
By a Spade, a Matter to make one angry, or heart-sick.
_Two_.
A card of doubtful omen when a Master, figuring a grave
Confidence, of interest to learn, but burdensome rather than easily
to be passed by. By its like suit, some News. By a Heart, a
Sentiment not wise though keen. By a Diamond, an awkward
Meeting. By a Spade, a Piece of News acted on, and then found
untruly reported: or Advice seemingly good, but not so.