To start with, examine the four suits of your deck...

For this system, the suits shall have the following

correspondences:

Diamonds are the rock-solid element of earth and the season of winter... these cards reflect things
which we value, both ethically and materially... our finances and physical body... they are a fairly neutral
suit... and when looking at timing, this suit is slowest in manifesting...

Hearts are the most favorable cards in the deck... they are the element of water and as such flow with
ease... they are the season of summer… they represent our emotions, love, and spirituality…

Clubs are a neutral suit representing the element of fire and the season of spring... quicker than hearts
and diamonds, clubs portray our energy, actions, and creative ventures--our goals, passions, and
ambitions...

Spades are the quickest of the suits and are assigned the element of air and the season of fall... here
you'll find thoughts, ideas, challenges, and obstacles... though not necessarily "bad" cards, spades are
somewhat difficult to experience, but through this difficulty we learn much!

The next step is to assign a meaning to each card, blending its suit meaning and its numerological
associations... There are many approaches to numerology and this system offers just one view. Below
you will find the meanings of individual numbers (ace through ten) and a suggestion of how that
manifests in each suit. Keep in mind, these meanings need not be locked or too rigid. Make room for
intuition! When looking at cards, go with your gut. Imagine what it would feel like to experience each
card. Forming a personal connection with your tool aids in both accuracy and insight.

Aces are unique individuals and new beginnings

diamonds - a valuable opportunity

hearts - female (intuition, feelings, love, passivity)
clubs - male (knowledge, skill, action, creation, passion, exuberance)
spades – a major decision, great clarity and understanding, new
Beginning, elimination

Twos deal with decisions and partnerships

diamonds – agreement, compromise, documents, correspondences

hearts - a relationship, love shared
clubs - potential, expansion
spades – indecision, confusion, separation

Threes emphasize the three c's: creation, cooperation, and communication

diamonds - support, teamwork, communication
hearts - friendships, creativity
clubs - manifestation, ingenuity, karma
spades - arguments, disagreements

Fours are the solid and sturdy things in life which keep us grounded and calm

diamonds – nature, work, security, practicality, common sense

hearts – home, tranquility, church, spirituality
clubs - solid foundations, feeling good, enthused, or excited
spades – truth, integrity, law, and order

Fives are unstable and unpredictable and emphasize the need for freedom

diamonds - financial setbacks, health concerns

hearts - anger, jealousy, depression, sadness
clubs - hassles and delays, exhaustion
spades – impulsiveness, restrictions, stress, anxiety

Sixes offer harmony and movement/direction along our paths

diamonds - generosity, gifts, blessings

hearts – improvements, hope, inspiration, movement toward happiness
clubs - good news, movement toward a goal, vitality
spades - difficult news, heading in the wrong direction

Sevens caution us to learn to shed light on secrets and mysteries

diamonds - study and learning, diligence

hearts – retreat, introspection, intuition
clubs - cautiousness, deliberateness
spades - deceit, lies, and/or manipulation

Eights speak of power and inner-strength

diamonds – hard work, perseverance, priorities

hearts – compassion, patience, healing
clubs – determination, resolve, defense
spades – fears, doubts, over-thinking

Nines are attainment and reflection on what we've attained

diamonds – luxury, abundance, wealth, charity

hearts – fulfillment, happiness, and joy
clubs – recognition, reward, accomplishment, pride
spades – regret, disappointment, reevaluation, worry

Tens represent completion and transformation

diamonds – travel, journeys

hearts – family, children
clubs – rest, recuperation, planning for what’s next
spades – death and endings

** Optional Face Cards **

The twelve face cards in a playing deck can be a bit tricky to understand at first. There are many way to
look at them in a divinatory sense. Some methods utilize face cards as people with distinctive coloring of
skin and hair. Other methods look at these cards as personality traits and situational influences. The
intention of this system is to keep things as user-friendly and straight-forward as possible, while still
retaining the benefits of an accurate and insightful oracle. In keeping with this theme, face cards need
be viewed as clusters (basically their suits) of guiding energies. Just like the numbered cards were
broken down combining suit and number, here too the face cards shall be so explained, just slightly
differently…

Face cards shall be considered guiding energies that may or may not manifest as an actual person. If
when they fall in a spread, a person with their qualities does not come to mind, simply look at them as
guides—offering advice and guidance on ways to approach a situation or issue. When not a person, you
might think of them as your angels, spirit guides, higher-self, etc… whatever works for you!

Each face card will have a keyword to describe their energies—again this could be an actual person or
simply a guiding influence.

First let us look at each of the three kinds of face cards—Jacks, Queens, and Kings…

Jacks are the younger, more inexperienced energies that could relate to either a male or female. They
are innocent and naïve in a sense, looking at things through a lens of wonder, and learning thing through
experience.

Queens are the more mature female energies of feelings and receptivity. They share and assist, offering
guidance learned through their experiences and intuition.

Kings are the male manifestations of leadership and control. They’ve accomplished and now guide with
an air of authority and wisdom.

Now, when considering the suits in combinations with meanings of individual face cards, some easy
associations can be made…

Diamond face cards are those whom are related to things we value or to our health… As people they are
grounded and practical, as guides they encourage us to make sure we too are being grounded and
sensible

Heart face cards might be those connected to us in an emotional way—someone whom we love and
care about or who loves and cares about us. As people they are emotional, intuitive, and caring, as
guides they urge us to consider that approach in whatever issue we’ve asked about.

Clubs are those who are related to our goals and ambitions—helpers (or hindrances if negatively
aspected) who push us to find success. As people they are enthusiastic and ambitious, as guides they
offer their passion and exuberance as an energy we may consider utilizing for our benefit

Spades could be those who are connected with our ideas or perhaps even our challenges—they are our
“teachers” who challenge us in various ways. As people, well, they can be challenging sort, often aloof or
even manipulative, as guides, they caution us to learn and to live with integrity and ethics…

So… to further expand upon this, consider the following

Jacks

Diamonds – “The Student” A cautious, studious energy that takes things slowly and methodically, all the
while learning
Hearts – “The Romantic” A loving and idealistic sort that follows the heart, wherever it may lead
Clubs – “The Adventurer” A fun-loving, highly energized spirit that pursues new ventures with passion
and vitality
Spades – “The Trickster” A sly and aloof energy that is often impatient and instinctive

Queens

Diamonds – “The Nurturer” This earthy spirit is in tune with nature and the earth and urges us to take
care of ourselves first and foremost, so we may then assist others
Hearts – “The Psychic” This mystical figure encourages us to trust our intuition and approach things
based upon what we’re feeling, rather than thinking
Clubs – “The Firecracker” This energy knows what it wants and goes after it whole-heartedly, “find
comfort in your own skin and assert yourself” is the message this queen brings forth
Spades – “The Widow” This lady practices detachment and can seem cold and uncaring, she urges to rise
above challenges and take things with an air of grace
Kings

Diamonds – “The Provider” Taking care of business is the priority of this character. He is in control of his
body and finances and asserts the most sensible and business-like approach to all endeavors.
Hearts – “The Sage” This loving, wise King is heart-felt first and foremost. Good intentions are all he
knows. There to help, he urges us to be in control of our emotions, so they are not in control of us
Clubs – “The Leader” The epitome of power and authority, this guy takes charge and get thing done and
urges you to do the same
Spades – “The Judge” This highly intellectual energy assesses a situation and logically, and judiciously
renders his judgment. Discernment is his priority and he wastes no time or energy in eliminating that
which doesn’t serve his highest and best good. He hopes you do the same

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