Heavenmetal : : Playing Cards
"In Hoodoo (African American folk magic popular in the south and most especially New Orleans) playing cards are often used in divination. The card meanings mainly come from two reference books I use "Hoodoo Mysteries" by
Ray T Malborough and "Rootwork" by Tayannah Lee McQuillar."
Ray T Malborough and "Rootwork" by Tayannah Lee McQuillar."
Suit of Hearts
Ace of Hearts: home and environment/Happiness and spiritual blessings.
Two of Hearts: A special partnership, attraction, commitment.
Three of Hearts: A time for celebration. Happiness and friendship. When surrounded by spades, it could indicate deceit by someone close to you.
Four of Hearts: Discontent with life, delays, disappointments, broken promises.
Five of Hearts: Extremely lucky card. Spiritual seekers and those with higher knowledge are indicated. Mixing with people, friends and associates.
Six of Hearts: A compromise or relief from worries. Contentment or peace of mind. May also indicate a person who doesn't appreciate what they have.
Seven of Hearts: card of illusions, delusions of grandeur. If surrounded by positive cards, can indicate a reunion with an old friend.
Eight of Hearts: Change in attitude or re-evaluation of the matter at hand. Reconciliation or quarrels mended, continuing a romance or friendship.
Nine of Hearts: The wish card. With hearts touching it, it is granted. With spades, the wish is blocked.
Ten of Hearts: Good Fortune and Happiness in the home or with family, a combination of all the good cards in this suit.
Jack of Hearts: A female child or a proposal of marriage. A kind friend that you have or will meet. If this card indicates a woman, she is far from shy and will speak her mind without apology.
Queen of Hearts: A passionate, spiritual woman who puts her ideals into practice. She is creative and powerful. If this card indicates a man, he is the sensitive type.
King of Hearts: A generous, affectionate man with a heart of gold.
Two of Hearts: A special partnership, attraction, commitment.
Three of Hearts: A time for celebration. Happiness and friendship. When surrounded by spades, it could indicate deceit by someone close to you.
Four of Hearts: Discontent with life, delays, disappointments, broken promises.
Five of Hearts: Extremely lucky card. Spiritual seekers and those with higher knowledge are indicated. Mixing with people, friends and associates.
Six of Hearts: A compromise or relief from worries. Contentment or peace of mind. May also indicate a person who doesn't appreciate what they have.
Seven of Hearts: card of illusions, delusions of grandeur. If surrounded by positive cards, can indicate a reunion with an old friend.
Eight of Hearts: Change in attitude or re-evaluation of the matter at hand. Reconciliation or quarrels mended, continuing a romance or friendship.
Nine of Hearts: The wish card. With hearts touching it, it is granted. With spades, the wish is blocked.
Ten of Hearts: Good Fortune and Happiness in the home or with family, a combination of all the good cards in this suit.
Jack of Hearts: A female child or a proposal of marriage. A kind friend that you have or will meet. If this card indicates a woman, she is far from shy and will speak her mind without apology.
Queen of Hearts: A passionate, spiritual woman who puts her ideals into practice. She is creative and powerful. If this card indicates a man, he is the sensitive type.
King of Hearts: A generous, affectionate man with a heart of gold.
Suit of Clubs
Ace of Clubs: your reputation (good with hearts/bad with spades)
Two of Clubs: Procrastination
Three of Clubs: Future plans (good with hearts/bad with spades)
Four of Clubs: Need to watch your finances or protect your job. Clarity is needed.
Five of Clubs: Period of struggle. Change is in progress (good with hearts/bad with spades)
Six of Clubs: unexpected financial gain, especially after a long period of struggle.
Seven of Clubs: News or messages coming (good with hearts/bad with spades)
Eight of Clubs: Go ahead and take the chance. Don't let anyone get in the way (also called the "horse with blinders" card.)
Nine of Clubs: Opportunities opening up/ triumph after a challenge.
Ten of Clubs: Good fortune and completion/progress in business
Jack of Clubs: A male child or flirtatious person. A confident, passionate man with strong beliefs and high values.
Queen of Clubs: A confident, intelligent woman with considerable occult knowledge or capabilities. If this card represents a man, he is eccentric.
King of Clubs: An honest man that plays fair and works hard. If this card represents a woman, she is tough as nails with piercing eyes.
Two of Clubs: Procrastination
Three of Clubs: Future plans (good with hearts/bad with spades)
Four of Clubs: Need to watch your finances or protect your job. Clarity is needed.
Five of Clubs: Period of struggle. Change is in progress (good with hearts/bad with spades)
Six of Clubs: unexpected financial gain, especially after a long period of struggle.
Seven of Clubs: News or messages coming (good with hearts/bad with spades)
Eight of Clubs: Go ahead and take the chance. Don't let anyone get in the way (also called the "horse with blinders" card.)
Nine of Clubs: Opportunities opening up/ triumph after a challenge.
Ten of Clubs: Good fortune and completion/progress in business
Jack of Clubs: A male child or flirtatious person. A confident, passionate man with strong beliefs and high values.
Queen of Clubs: A confident, intelligent woman with considerable occult knowledge or capabilities. If this card represents a man, he is eccentric.
King of Clubs: An honest man that plays fair and works hard. If this card represents a woman, she is tough as nails with piercing eyes.
Suit of Spades
Ace of Spades: The death card.
Two of Spades: Indecisiveness. Decisions to be made.
Three of Spades: Sorrow, adultery, poor judgment. Gossip about querent, good with hearts/diamonds, bad with spades/clubs.
Four of Spades: Bitterness, a separation from a mate, failure, illness. A person who works too hard.
Five of Spades: Self-pity, depression, anxiety, delays, setbacks and/or defeat.
Six of Spades: worry, self doubt, Things are improving but you must not get lazy. Keep fighting and all will turn out in your favor.
Seven of Spades: Breaking off a relationship, association or friendship. Careful planning before taking a risk, if surrounded by negative cards, it isn't a good move.
Eight of Spades: Controversy, conflict with family members. Self-empowerment and growth is indicated if surrounded by positive cards, Loss and trouble is surrounded by negative cards.
Nine of Spades: Disappointment, failure, sorrow. The card of drastic change. The cannot be avoided whether for positive or negative. The more you fight it, the worse it will get.
Ten of Spades: Jail, imprisonment, legal problems. With hearts or diamonds, favorable. With spades or clubs, unfavorable.
Jack of Spades: A solemn, introverted man with problems expressing his feelings. If this card indicates a female, meaning is the same.
Queen of Spades: An aggressive, intelligent, and proud woman. If this card indicates a man, he has the same qualities but is sneakier. Bad luck coming from a woman or with women.
King of Spades: An egotistical, macho, morally devoid man. Bad luck coming from a man or with men.
Two of Spades: Indecisiveness. Decisions to be made.
Three of Spades: Sorrow, adultery, poor judgment. Gossip about querent, good with hearts/diamonds, bad with spades/clubs.
Four of Spades: Bitterness, a separation from a mate, failure, illness. A person who works too hard.
Five of Spades: Self-pity, depression, anxiety, delays, setbacks and/or defeat.
Six of Spades: worry, self doubt, Things are improving but you must not get lazy. Keep fighting and all will turn out in your favor.
Seven of Spades: Breaking off a relationship, association or friendship. Careful planning before taking a risk, if surrounded by negative cards, it isn't a good move.
Eight of Spades: Controversy, conflict with family members. Self-empowerment and growth is indicated if surrounded by positive cards, Loss and trouble is surrounded by negative cards.
Nine of Spades: Disappointment, failure, sorrow. The card of drastic change. The cannot be avoided whether for positive or negative. The more you fight it, the worse it will get.
Ten of Spades: Jail, imprisonment, legal problems. With hearts or diamonds, favorable. With spades or clubs, unfavorable.
Jack of Spades: A solemn, introverted man with problems expressing his feelings. If this card indicates a female, meaning is the same.
Queen of Spades: An aggressive, intelligent, and proud woman. If this card indicates a man, he has the same qualities but is sneakier. Bad luck coming from a woman or with women.
King of Spades: An egotistical, macho, morally devoid man. Bad luck coming from a man or with men.
Suit of Diamonds
Ace of Diamonds: An unexpected boon or a fresh start
Two of Diamonds: Responsibilities/ positive change after being broke or ill
Three of Diamonds: Monetary reward or career glory
Four of Diamonds: School or studies/ secrets revealed
Five of Diamonds: Material possessions. With spades, take care not to be the victim of theft. With hearts, a gift could be given
Six of Diamonds: business contracts, documents
Seven of Diamonds: Suspicions concerning another or a situation. With spades, suspicions are wrong but with hearts they are correct
Eight of Diamonds: Travel or transportation
Nine of Diamonds: Appointments or a meeting.
Ten of Diamonds: Luckiest card in the suit, promises all good things life has to offer.
Jack of Diamonds: A goal oriented man with a strong disposition. If this card represents a woman, she is creative and friendly.
Queen of Diamonds: A materialistic woman with a strong head for business. If this card represents a man, the characteristics are the same but he could be envious of others.
King of Diamonds: An intense, stubborn man but generally a good person If this card represents a woman, she is genuine, trustworthy and confident.
Two of Diamonds: Responsibilities/ positive change after being broke or ill
Three of Diamonds: Monetary reward or career glory
Four of Diamonds: School or studies/ secrets revealed
Five of Diamonds: Material possessions. With spades, take care not to be the victim of theft. With hearts, a gift could be given
Six of Diamonds: business contracts, documents
Seven of Diamonds: Suspicions concerning another or a situation. With spades, suspicions are wrong but with hearts they are correct
Eight of Diamonds: Travel or transportation
Nine of Diamonds: Appointments or a meeting.
Ten of Diamonds: Luckiest card in the suit, promises all good things life has to offer.
Jack of Diamonds: A goal oriented man with a strong disposition. If this card represents a woman, she is creative and friendly.
Queen of Diamonds: A materialistic woman with a strong head for business. If this card represents a man, the characteristics are the same but he could be envious of others.
King of Diamonds: An intense, stubborn man but generally a good person If this card represents a woman, she is genuine, trustworthy and confident.
