Basic Number Meanings:

1 – beginning or ending

2 – cooperation or conflict

3 - expansion or loss

4 – foundation or instability

5 – activity or restlessness

6 – communication or ignorance

7 – improvement or stagnation

8 – Health or illness (balance/imbalance)

9 – wish or disappointment

10 – success or failure

11 (Jack) – thoughts/message, also young helpful person, or troubled youth

12 (Queen) – receptivity/intuition, also female friend or rival

13 (King) – action/force/mastery, also male friend or rival

Suit of Diamonds

Money, financial matters, possessions, rewards, recognition, success, improved

circumstances, energy, electricity, power, science, technology, language, written
communication, higher education, independence, restlessness, nerves, optimism,
vitality, intellect, imagination, design, plans, spirituality, psychic energy, legal
judgments, financial institutions and government.

Characteristics of Diamond Suit

Intelligent, independent, restless, imaginative, extravagant, impulsive, impatient,

optimistic, spiritual, dynamic, analytical, speedy, high strung.

King of Diamonds

Intelligent, dynamic, professional man. Restless and energetic, there is usually money
around him. He may be a wealthy politician, an account executive, real estate broker, a
CPA, an investment banker, or government official. He takes great pride in his
professional persona. If he is not careful, he can become consumed by his work, and
neglect the other areas of his life. He may be a relative by marriage.

Queen of Diamonds
Intelligent, imaginative, energetic, professional woman who is cultured and
financially secure. She might be a wealthy jet-setter, a celebrity, an account executive, a
CPA, a bank manager, or a government official. She may be a relative by marriage.

Jack of Diamonds

Young person of either sex, most often male. Intelligent, energetic, dynamic, a student,
relative by marriage. The start of a financial venture, a written message, a message
about finances, a financial statement, a check, a receipt, money transfer, a message from
your spirit guides, a place for higher learning.

Ten of Diamonds

Satisfaction, success with money, financial security, a large sum of money, material
wealth, riches, freedom from financial worry. Speed, fuel, nuclear energy, spiritual
energy, flight, an airplane, the wind.

Nine of Diamonds

Extra money, a check, a bonus. The brain, mental energy, psychic ability, imagination,
electricity, electromagnetic energy. Other people’s wishes and desires that affect or
influence the querent. Fame, celebrity. Public office. Bureaucratic red tape when
surrounded by unfavorable cards.

Eight of Diamonds
Caution, careful planning, balancing the books, financial restrictions, the need to curtail
spending, ups and downs of money management, cycling money, tax planning, numbers
and counting. Person wearing glasses, watchfulness, the eyes.

Seven of Diamonds

Financial achievement, rewards and recognition, earned success, steady

improvement, efforts rewarded. Lucky money, wins, pay raise, improved prospects.
Nest egg, financial investment, stocks and bonds, e-trading.

Six of Diamonds

Quiet, timidity, shyness, lack of communication, jealousy, possessiveness. Psychology,

social services, science and technology, computers, information systems, diagnostic
equipment. Energy surge, vitality, power, electrical shock, horsepower, kinetic energy,
nervous energy, adrenaline.

Five of Diamonds

Karma patterns, cause and effect, magnetic attraction, law of attraction, thoughts that
create experience. Charisma, animal magnetism, sexuality. Personal space, local area,
home environment. Furniture, large personal possessions, property. Speech, the act of
speaking, an argument, a legal judgment or court case. City life.

Four of Diamonds
Financial stability, financial papers, rented property, a license, certificate, ticket, bank
account, strongbox, checkbook, wallet, jewelry box. An office, a desk.

Three of Diamonds

Small sum of money, a payment, financial growth, partial success, partial effort, part-
time work, scattered energy, on again off again, perseverance is needed for success. A
lack of focus and/or commitment. In relationship readings it shows fickleness and
changeability.

Two of Diamonds

Intellectual exchanges, financial partnerships, small money card, payment made or

received. Written correspondence, financial news, a statement or bill, insurance papers,
written report. Independence, a fertile imagination, writer, journalist. Financial help or
a loan. The stomach, food, the kitchen.

Ace of Diamonds

Written news, letter, message, invitation, important document. New beginning, fresh
start, new phase of life, something brand new. A ring, an engagement, life force, fire.

Suit of Hearts
Love, emotions, feelings, romance, marriage, children, happiness, peace, contentment,
comfort, compassion, compatibility, sympathy, empathy, sharing, family matters,
relationships, friends, intimacy, rest, relaxation, amusement, entertainment, fun,
fantasy, summer, warmth, laziness, pleasure, peace, calm, creativity, art, beauty, soul
connections, religion, hope, healing, intuition, honesty, trust and goodwill.

Characteristics of the Heart Suit

Romantic, loving, nurturing, sensitive, sensuous, emotional, intuitive, imaginative,

creative, artistic, calm, empathetic, empathic, sympathetic, protective, parental, family-
oriented, lovable, light-hearted, lazy, complacent, indulgent, self-indulgent, moody.

King of Hearts

Family man, protective and paternal. Good-natured, affectionate and generous. Male
loved one or member of the family. Father, husband, brother, uncle. Passionate, artistic
and romantic. Can be lazy or moody.

Queen of Hearts

A kindly maternal woman. Family orientated, mother, wife, sister, aunt. Trustworthy.
Passionate, romantic, creative, and artistic. Can be overly sensitive.

Jack of Hearts
A close friend or loved one, brother, son, boyfriend. A good-natured young person of
either sex but usually a young male. Actor, artist, poet, student of the arts. Could be
immature and emotionally insecure young man.

Ten of Hearts

Victory, emotional fulfillment, happiness, enjoyment, amusement, emotional

commitment, marriage, compatibility. Heat, warm weather, summertime.

Nine of Hearts

Wish, hope, dream, aspiration, your wish comes true, success, accomplishment, desires
fulfilled, positive outcome.

Eight of Hearts

Mutual feelings, happiness, comfort, sharing with another, togetherness, working

together with another, a couple, emotional connection, emotional balance, warmth,
enjoyment, relaxation, protection.

Seven of Hearts

Peaceful surroundings, healing, steady improvement, happy surprises, the cycles of life,
second chance, opportunity to redo something, things that come in twos.

Six of Hearts

A love relationship, a friendship, emotional security, gallantry, courage, faith, trust,

compassion. Emotional connection. Past life or soul connections.Masculine energy,
male lover, brother, son, bachelor, unmarried man. Anything generally associated with
the male gender such as a toolbox, tie, facial hair, etc.

Five of Hearts

Feminine energy, woman’s thoughts, frilly things, knitting or sewing, etc. Girly. Female
sexuality, intimacy, tenderness, holding hands, physical displays of affection. Right
hand or right side, doing right, being right, being truthful, fair, just. Desired
opportunity, proposal which brings happiness and success, satisfy ones desires, fulfill a
dream.

Four of Hearts

Emotional stability, partnership, marriage, four posts of the marriage bed. Physical
union, sexual contact, relationship between two people. the return of a lover, mending
of a broken friendship. Party, having fun. A bed, a sofa, a comfortable chair.

Three of Hearts

Love, beauty, happiness, new love relationship (love triangle if surrounded by spades).
Creative talent, artistic ability, creative achievement such as poetry or artwork. Fertility,
blood and life, prayer, religion, a growing embryo, increase of something beautiful such
as blooming flowers, a developing love affair, a growing child. A small celebration. A
job promotion.

Two of Hearts
Love, affection, emotions, a child, pregnancy, expectancy, a pet, emotional excitement,
talent, artistic ability, loving exchanges, love letter, good news.

Ace of Hearts

Happiness, the home, residence, family, love, friendship, joy, source, the start of a
romance, situations within the home based on surrounding cards. Beginning of
emotional period. Positive energy. The soul.

Suit of Clubs

Business, work, social activity, practical matters, teaching, learning, good luck, growth,
goals, conversations, verbal communication, paperwork, action, physical activity, sports,
exercise, construction, clubs and organizations, friendships, social interactions, and
progress through effort.

Characteristics of the Club Suit:

Active, practical, friendly, playful, out-going, gracious, sincere, reliable, trustworthy,

helpful, ambitious, competitive, organized, enterprising, resourceful, enthusiastic,
sensible, stable, stubborn.

King of Clubs

A generous, enthusiastic, socially active man. He has excellent business sense, and may
own his own business. He might be a successful entrepreneur, a business executive, a
college professor, or a professional athlete. He could be a male colleague or business
associate. He could be the seeker’s boss or best friend. He is a reliable friend and trusted
adviser, and he is generally a married man.

Queen of Clubs

A business woman, a female co-worker, a good adviser, a trusted female friend, or a

social butterfly. She is an active, industrious, reliable woman who is well-liked and has
great business sense. She can represent a socially active woman who enjoys clubs,
societies, and other social functions. She runs her home efficiently, and she likes to keep
busy. She is a hard worker, and prefers to be an active participant in life.

Jack of Clubs

A hard-working, honest, sincere young person. He is a busy, active young person, most
often male. He is clever and enterprising. He enjoys sports, and may participate in
school or community football, baseball, soccer, etc. He can represent an employee, and
often denotes a young acquaintance from work. Or he could be a close friend or
business associate who is going to be useful to the inquirer in some way. He may wear a
uniform that symbolizes his work or rank.

Ten of Clubs

Ambition, achievement, success in business, social prominence.The card of business

and career. It can represent a specific business, or it can denote the idea of “business” or
“commerce” in a general sense. Also a card of movement and travel. It can refer to a
journey, or more specifically a business trip. A business move, such as a major
transaction, a business gamble, or an actual change of business ownership or location.
Can also refer to “fluids.” When this card denotes a trip, it is usually over or by the
water. Can also represent a body of water in any and all forms such as a water pipe, a
swimming pool, bath tub, washing machine, or even the kitchen sink.

Nine of Clubs

Traditionally a card of luck, travel and achievement. Luck in business, a lucrative

business opportunity, a lucky break, or a successful career move. Represents time and
space, distance, someone or something far away, a long duration, something long
lasting. Surrounded by Spades this card can denote postponements and long delays.
Also a card of travel from the notions of time and distance. This card can represent a
journey for business or for pleasure. This card can also represent an emotional,
psychological or spiritual journey; or the quest for self.

Eight of Clubs

Represents day-to-day activities or daily routine. It indicates how someone spends their
time. Most people spend the greater part of their days working, so this is also the
“work” card. It can represent a job, or what one does for a living. This card can also
denote “working something out.” Also the card of business or social and sharing and
reciprocation. It can indicate conversations and discussions, meetings, conference,
seminar, symposium, forum, round-table discussion, etc.

Seven of Clubs

Increased activity or changes in a business or social situation. Physical or mental effort

including yard work, housework, home repairs, or even fixing the car. Attention to
detail, carefully evaluating a situation before making a decision or taking action.
Keeping busy, risk of a work overload, the need for rest and relaxation. Preoccupation
with work, the card of the workaholic. Negotiation, disagreement, an argument, or
feelings of restlessness and discomfort. Taking on too much, making the best of a
difficult situation.

Six of Clubs

Traditionally a card of movement, progress and completion in business or social

matters. An opportunity to resolve problems, taking responsibility for a problem or
situation and doing whatever is necessary to ensure success. Communion, sharing one’s
thoughts and ideas, negotiations, banter, talk, and other forms of communications
including hand gestures, body language, the media, and the written word. Good counsel,
trusted advice, knowledge, reading, study and learning.

Five of Clubs

A card of action and change. Changes in a work situation, a change in social standing.
Symbolizes the five fingers of the hand. Can represent working with one’s hands, or
making something. It can also denote exercise, physical labor, and providing the extra
effort needed to get the job done. Action, physical activity, need for physical exercise,
competition, sporting event, job interview, good luck.
Four of Clubs

Stability in business matters, reliable social contacts, practical foundation, stable

conditions, laying the foundation for future progress, a stable business environment,
using good business sense. The four walls of a building or room, the four legs of a table,
a work table or the social table. A four-wheeled vehicle: a coach, a car, a truck, a cart, a
baby carriage, a trip by car. Verbal communication, a telephone call, voice message, and
video chat.

Three of Clubs

Practical developments in business and social matters, expanding opportunities,

growth, and advancement. The use of common sense, and good judgment. A developing
business enterprise, or a three-way deal or partnership, business collaborations of three
or more people. A clover leaf, good luck, and fortunate circumstances. Something
growing, plants, hair, nails, etc. Increased understanding, or expanding one’s knowledge
base by learning new things. It can represent both formal training and self-edification.

Two of Clubs

A social or business invitation, business or social correspondence, or any kind of

benefits being given, received or exchanged. A gift, a birthday or anniversary present,
something being given or received not limited to material things only. The gift could be
someone's time or energy given freely. It may be a piece of helpful advice, or a special
favor, or even a bit of good news. A clock, time.

Ace of Clubs

The beginning of a new enterprise or business venture. Focus, direction and singleness
of purpose, the exercise of will. Important papers to be signed, legal document, contract,
mortgages, a legal will. A building or institution - government, corporate, public,
private, financial, educational, or penal. A home belonging to someone other than the
querent.

Suit of Spades

Negativity, problems, responsibilities, force, obligations, law enforcement, challenges,

obstacles, delays, mysteries, secrets, decisions, karmic debts, obsessions, addictions,
resentment, anger, setbacks, frustration, loneliness, confinement, anxiety, failure, fear,
illness and loss.

Characteristics of Spade Suit

Powerful, intense, responsible, demanding, controlling, cautious, secretive, possessive,
spiteful, charming, charismatic, mysterious, calculating, detached.

King of Spades

A man of authority, ambition and power. Divorced or widowed, an older man, a leader,
lawyer, judge, police officer, health specialist, man from a foreign country. He can be
arrogant, opportunistic, deceptive, cold, calculating, shrewd, possessive, emotionally
controlled, detached, a rival in business or love.

Queen of Spades

An ambitious, skillful, intelligent woman. Divorced or widowed, lonely, an older

woman, may be from a foreign country, a leader, lawyer, health specialist, clever,
capable of conniving and plotting, spiteful and catty, deceptive, cold, calculating,
emotionally controlled or detached, a gossip, a rival in love or business.

Jack of Spades

A skillful, clever young person, most often male. A soldier or cadet, a police officer, a
young person from a foreign country, a young leader. May be unsettled, erratic,
emotionally inconsistent, a youth in trouble, a bully, a gang member, a juvenile
delinquent, cold, calculating, emotionally controlled, detached, a liar, a spy. Can
represent dark thoughts, or the thoughts of the King or Queen of Spades.

Ten of Spades
Traditionally a card of misfortune, grief, ruin, and tragic endings. This card casts an
ominous shadow across all surrounding cards in the spread. The negative emotions
associated with the unfortunate events in life–emotions such as fear, worry, sadness,
tears, disappointment, depression and grief. This card can reveal the hang-ups and fears
that block us from reaching our goals. Obsessiveness or compulsive behavior, secrets,
mysteries, lies, suspicions, deception, criminal activity, betrayal. A large body of water,
the unconscious, the subconscious, evil forces, darkness, night, cold weather, winter.

Nine of Spades

Traditionally a card of sadness, adversity, failure, suffering, emotional or physical pain,

grief, and malice. This is a very unfavorable card. It forebodes tragic events including
accidents, serious injury, serious illness, self-injury, and harm to one’s self or another.
Feeling pressured or forced to do something. It can indicate a loss of control, a
breakdown of established patterns. It can represent a disappointment, or a broken
heart. Karmic debts, obligations, and duty to self and others.

Eight of Spades

Traditionally a card of disappointment, illness and physical restriction. A loss of

balance, a lack of reciprocation, unrequited love, something one-sided and not mutually
beneficial. Physical imbalance, health problem, mental imbalance, a doctor, a dentist, a
psychiatrist, a wound, pain, an insult, feeling slighted or snubbed, hurt feelings, an
emotional upset. Reassessing one's goals, examining ones accomplishments,
investigating or researching a question or problem, a medical exam, civil service exam,
scholastic exam, forensic exam, police investigation.
Seven of Spades

Traditionally a card of bad luck and loss, unexpected trouble, a mishap, an unhappy
surprise, a serious setback, a reversal of plans, frustration, a lack of progress, a
stalemate, stagnation, addiction, drugs, medications, alcohol, codependent relationship,
a cocktail, a nightclub, bar or saloon.

Six of Spades

Traditionally a card of completion, the end of one phase and the beginning of the next, a
permanent ending, a situation or relationship that has run its course, the need to let go,
releasing what no longer serves, a parting of ways, moving on to something new,
making progress, a moving force, a move to a new residence, a mode of transportation, a
car, truck, bus, train.

Five of Spades

Traditionally a card of anger and loss. From an older symbolic meaning of a hand
holding a knife, the 5 of Spades can denote cutting someone or something out of one’s
life. It can also denote a surgical procedure, divorce, quitting, leaving, going it alone,
loss, fear of abandonment, loneliness, depression, separation accompanied by pain,
grief, sorrow and tears. The left hand, left-handed, the left path.

Four of Spades
Illness, recuperation, the need for caution, the sick bed, hospital room, coffin, a jail cell,
rest, confinement, exhaustion, need to take it easy, move at a slower pace, bed-ridden,
feeling fenced in, staying at home, an unhealthy situation, feeling trapped, feeling sick
and tired.

Three of Spades

Traditionally a card of loss and deception, lies, misunderstanding, confusion, a growing

problem, a worsening condition, deterioration, disease, infection, third-party
interference, a third wheel, meddling, a love triangle, what goes on behind the scenes,
trials and tribulations, a test, an exam.

Two of Spades

Traditionally a card of conflict, disagreement, betrayal, argument, anger, resentment,

holding a grudge, vindictiveness, violence. Bad news, a removal, a separation,
something sharp, pointed, teeth, ice.

Ace of Spades

Traditionally the Death card, but rarely physical death. Death and rebirth, an ending
and new beginning, transformation, a major life change, the skull, the mind, an
important decision that brings change, worry and anxiety.
Suit Interactions

♥ ♣ ♦
♠
Hearts Clubs Diamonds
Spades

serious trouble, physical or actively working imagined

♠ illness, possible emotional through problems,
harm healing problems improved
Spades finances
 hurt feelings, joy, happiness, creativity, happiness &
♥ emotional pain love, romance, service to others success,
enjoyment & good luck comfort &
Hearts security

increased happy outcome, action, increase in

♣ difficulties, developing increased power or
problems with emotions activity, taking money, rewards
Clubs work control from work

energy block, rewards, applied power great success or

♦ money problem, positive or investing acquiring and
spending attraction or money saving money
Diamonds money sharing money