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Introduction
Cartomancy is divination using a deck of cards. There are a lot of ways that
people do this. But, there is a standard way to do it, and this standard way is
given in this guide, because it is universally accepted and used.
I have to admit before moving into that haunted house, I was neither
religious nor spiritual. But, when you run into things that go bump in the
night, you immediately turn to God. In my case, I turned spiritual for
protection and for a general sense of security. Truth be told, I did not know
who else to turn to, since my parents themselves could not protect
themselves.
And what is more important is that praying did help, a lot! Apparitions would
disappear on praying or on displaying religious symbols. So, my faith
became stronger the more we lived in that house. So, that is how I actually
understood the importance of God and religion. That is how I got hooked on
the drug called faith.
But, more importantly, I also began to understand how important it was to
have good spiritual health. Religion and spirituality may be linked, but they
are certainly not the same thing. Most people know this fact, but then they
dont really know the difference. While most religions are based upon
creating and maintaining an ideal social structure, with faith at the centre of
things. Spirituality is more individual in nature. It is more personal.
It is about working on the spirit, without worrying much about the external
world and society at large.
Both provide peace to the soul. And both give strength to a person during
perilous times.
Praying helps. Going to the Church or the Synagogue helps. Connecting with
God using your own faith, helps. But, beyond that, having a clear mind
helps. Your ethical compass is what really drives life. Your connection with
God really gives you an edge over those who dont have that relationship
with the Almighty.
It is easier to explain how thoughts work. None of the thoughts that come
into your mind are your own.
They all sort of get downloaded into your mind. If youre closer to God, the
quality of the downloaded thoughts will be that much better. God helps
those who help themselves by improving their spiritual strength.
The reverse is also true. Wrong thoughts get downloaded into your mind
every time you get closer to the wrong energies. This is an extremely
important fact for any interpreter or fortune teller who wants to be accurate.
If you interpret with the intention of helping someone or yourself, your
predictions will be that much accurate. Because, ultimately, what you say
during any fortune telling sessions, does not come out of your own mind, it
gets downloaded from some external energy. If on the other hand, you
interpret with malice or bias in your heart, you know what the result is going
to be. So, understand how important faith is for an interpreter.
Spirituality is important. The more spiritual you are, the stronger you will
become. Even the most saintly of people will get the wrong thought-files
downloaded sometimes, but it is using spirituality that one can ensure that
the right stuff stays in the mind, while the wrong thoughts get purged.
Constant monitoring is not always required, but it may be required initially.
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There are a lot of ways to awaken the cards. Generally, just like tarot cards,
you should keep these cards close to you. So that they align with your
energy. And keep them in a clean, spiritual place.
Probably, wherever you meditate at home. Touch them yourselves. A lot of
psychics allow other people to touch their cards, I used to allow that too.
But, since last year, I stopped doing that, because different people have
different energies and I dont want to expose my cards to negative energies
of any sort, even if it is for a short period of time. So awaken the cards, and
pull out the cards yourselves during sessions.
Also, during any session, you need to talk to the cards (preferably not out
loud) and ask them, My friend needs help. Please provide an accurate
prediction for her/him.
The cards have their own way of connecting. You dont need to worry about
the cards being accurate.
All you really need to focus on is working on your faith.
The Meanings
Aces
All aces signify beginnings of some sort. So, this is important to remember.
Hearts: The love, companionship, euphoria, start of a relationship. News
about a loved one.
Diamonds: Beginning of a financial journey. News related to money.
Clubs: Beginning of a good time for career and/or health. News about
career/health.
Spades: Beginning of a bad period. Bad news will come.
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Twos
All twos signify duality and partnerships of some sort.
Hearts: Success in love. A romantic partnership.
Diamonds: A professional/business partnership. A love affair with problems
related to money.
Clubs: Enemies conspire against you. They come together. Tread carefully.
Spades: Separations of various kinds such as in business or love.
Threes
Threes signify the point of no return. This means that one would face a
situation from which there is no backing down. Also, three signifies unity, of
thought, people, or problems.
Hearts: Caution is advised. Dont say something in anger, you will regret it
later.
Diamonds: Legal problems will come your way. A domestic quarrel due to
money.
Clubs: Success will come from an old partnership or from a relationship.
Spades: Be careful in all partnerships, relationships, friendships. Someone
may try to backstab you.
Fours
Fours represent the middle of a journey. They also represent stability: in
business, love or any other aspect of life. Basically, what started with the
aces, achieves stability with a four. Basically, fours are like a pit stop in a
race.
Hearts: Some significant stabilizing change or journey is on the cards.
Marriage or similar stability in love.
Diamonds: Financial stability is on the cards. Windfall possible.
Clubs: Bad changes coming your way. Prepare your heart for the worst.
Spades: Changes that will cause unnecessary tension. Worrisome times
ahead.
Fives
Fives are about strength and yet they are also about instability. Basically,
you are out of the pit stop again. And things are not looking good. But, you
will find the strength to solve the problems that come your way.
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Sixes
Sixes represent balance. After the instability caused by fives, this again is a
place where one finds balance in life. But, it is still balance, not complete
stability.
Hearts: Good luck in relationships and family matters. Help is given without
asking.
Diamonds: Problems revealed in marriage or partnerships.
Clubs: Help will come related to profession, business or career. Success is
on its way.
Spades: Finally, improvements in the seekers life.
Sevens
Although seven is considered a lucky number throughout the world, it is not
always so in divination and fortune telling. Seven represents a sudden onset
of information or problem. The balance of six is gone, and life moves on.
Seven is a card of advice that tells you to hold your ground and keep at it.
Hearts: Unfaithful lover or family member. Again, stand your ground, and
confront the person.
Diamonds: Sudden problems at work. A surprise gift or a surprise
opportunity in business.
Clubs: Prosperity is on the cards. Someone from the opposite sex may try to
stir up trouble.
Spades: A warning that sorrows and losses are on the cards. Brace yourself.
Weather the storm.
Eights
Eights are a wakeup call. They tell you to be practical and stop being
dreamy. They tell you to understand the rules of the game, and where your
strengths and weaknesses lie. Act according to the limitations, rules, and
boundaries. Do not overstep, be practical.
10ones. Expect visitors.
Hearts: Advise to visit friends or loved
Nines
Nines are the best cards on deck. Victory over problems. Success in
relationships. Basically, nines mean that your wishes are about to come
true.
Hearts: Dreams come true. Desired relationship or lover will come your
way.
Diamonds: Business will flourish. Windfall or other money related good
news.
Clubs: Success in career. Career aspirations fulfilled. New lover on the
charts. Be open and keep the ego away.
Spades: Bad luck is on its way. Enemys wishes come true.
Tens
The circle that started with aces ends with tens. You are wiser from
experiences, both good and bad. Good times ahead.
Hearts: Happiness in relationships. Romance in the air. Luck is in your
favour.
Diamonds: Fortunes favour you! Business growth. Travel on the cards.
Clubs: Windfall. Success and travel to some foreign place.
Spades: Misfortune.
Personality cards
The following three kinds of cards are personality cards. They represent
people instead of prophecies. Jack relates to a young man. Queen may
relate to a young or a mature woman. And King relates to a man. Depending
upon the question, the interpreter has to provide a proper interpretation.
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The general characteristics of the people influencing the seekers life are
given below.
Jacks
Jacks usually represent someone who is young. Some youth you may know.
Hearts: A young friend. Or a good-natured youth. Has fair complexion and
fair hair.
Diamonds: A somewhat greedy and selfish youth. Fair haired.
Clubs: A dark youth. Extremely reliable and friendly. Dark haired.
Spades: An immature youth who may cause trouble- unintentionally. Dark
haired.
Queens
Queens represent women of either influence or love.
Hearts: A kind woman who would care for you and help you along the way.
Fair complexion, fair hair.
Diamonds: A flirty woman, not to be trusted easily. Fair.
Clubs: A beautiful, dark haired woman. She is independent and confident in
her own ability.
Spades: A divorcee or a widow. She may not help as desired.
Kings
Kings represent men who would be able to help or hurt you.
Hearts: A mature man who would provide fatherly advice or mentor you.
Diamonds: A wealthy/ influential man who may be of help. But, be careful,
he will have a big ego and if hurt, he will hurt you back.
Clubs: A great friend. May be dark haired.
Spades: An ambitious man, who tried to help, but will not succeed.
Joker
The joker represents a dreamy state. Basically, it tells you to keep your feet
on the ground and not get carried away. It also means that the person who
seeks an answer is either not clear about his question, is facing confusion or
that the question itself is not what he really wants to ask. It would be wise
for the interpreter to ask the seeker to be clear with his words. On a rare
occasion, the seeker may not be looking for any answers. He may just be
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testing you as an interpreter. In any case, if a genuine case, ask the person
to remove all confusion from his mind. A new beginning is on the charts.
Conclusion
Now that you have a ready reference to interpret the meanings of different
playing cards. You can start practicing. Remember that meditation and
spirituality play a big role in working with the cards. And establishing a
relationship or a connection with your cards is crucial. Good Luck!
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