Signification of Suits in the Master Method

Court cards—Plain cards—An example of the Master Method.

Hearts.

THE King of Hearts.—In this method he represents a married man or a widower. Should the
inquirer be a woman, and this card fall upon either of the squares, 14, 22, 23, 24, or 32, he
then denotes a lover. Should the inquirer be a man, the king falling in the above-named
squares signifies a rival.

When this card falls on either of the following numbers, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 29, 23, 24,
29, 31, 32, 34, the situation is favourable, and the inquirer will have his wishes granted with
respect to the special meaning of the square.

When the king falls on No. 1, 5, 6, 9, 12, 22, 26, 27, or 28, it foretells a satisfactory solution
of any matter connected with the subject represented by the squares.

Should he fall upon an unlucky square, namely, No. 7, 8, 10, 11, 27, 20, 22, 30, 33, 35, or 36,
he mitigates the evil fortune of the positions.

The Queen of Hearts.—She signifies a married woman or a widow who desires the happiness
of the inquirer, and does her best to promote it.

If the inquirer is a man, this card falling on the squares 24, 22, 23, 24, or 32, represents his
lady-love. In the event of his being already engaged, his fiancée will possess all the most
lovable and desirable qualities.

When the inquirer is a woman, and the queen of hearts

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falls on either of the above-named squares, it shows that she has a rival to reckon with.
Should she be engaged, it indicates that her future husband is both young and well equipped
for social and professional success.

When a very elderly person consults the cards, the above combination foretells a peaceful,
contented old age.

To any one interested in agriculture, the same combination promises abundant crops.

The Knave of Hearts.—This card represents a good-natured, amiable, but rather insipid
young man, devoid alike of violent passions and exalted aspirations.

When a young girl consults the cards, this knave falling on the squares 14, 22, 23, 24, or 32,
may be taken to personate her fiancé.

When the inquirer is a young, unmarried man, the same combination indicates that he will
marry the object of his choice, after he has surmounted considerable obstacles by his tact and
quiet determination.
The Ten of Hearts.—The signification of this card does not differ from that given in the
general definitions save in the following cases:—

When it falls on square No. 10, it signifies success.

When it falls on square No. 14, it signifies success in love.

When it falls on square No. 16, it signifies a happy marriage. If, in the last-named case, a
knave or a seven falls on No. 7, 15, 17, or 25, there will be several children born of the union.

If the ten of hearts falls on squares 18, 19, 31, or 32, it foretells wealth, intense enjoyment,
and real happiness.

The Nine of Hearts.—The only addition to the general signification is, that when this card
falls near the seven of clubs, it denotes that a promise already made to the inquirer will
shortly be fulfilled.

The Eight of Hearts.—This card is the special messenger of good things when it falls on one
of the following squares: 5, 9, 15, 18, 19, 22, or 31.

The Seven of Hearts.—If this card falls on No. 14, 23, 23, 24, or 32, when the inquirer is a
bachelor, it signifies that he will very soon take unto himself a wife.

The Two of Hearts.—This is frequently taken as the representative card, and in that case is
entirely influenced by its
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position on the chart, taken in connection with the cards that touch or surround it.

The Ace of Hearts.—This card represents the house of the inquirer as it does in other
methods. It is very important to note its position on the chart and its surroundings.