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 HeartsAce 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.
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Suit of SpadesAce 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.
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