Cartomancy is the art of divination using a common deck of cards. Spades is the warning stick of danger and trouble ahead. Be careful to learn the meanings of the various swords from a client’s reading, or even your own.
Roots of cartomancy in the Tarot
When we think of cards and divination, we thank the Tarot. In fact, modern playing cards are descended from the larger and more ornate Tarot deck. With the Major Arcana removed except for the fool, now transformed into the modern day Joker, playing cards became easy to mass produce and were a common pastime in most households. It stands to reason that card divination will also move to the new, simpler deck. Originally, the meanings attributed to the cards were an oral tradition, passed down from generation to generation. Later, with the advent of the printing press, these meanings were presented and printed, becoming a common element of parlor games and true believers in this power.
Spades and customer card
When we do a reading for someone, we choose a card to represent them in the design. This placeholder or client card is traditionally the King or Queen card of one of the four suits. The King of Spades is the usual card chosen to represent an older man with dark hair. Likewise, the Queen of Spades is the preferred card to represent an older woman with dark hair for a reading. Of course, if you use a card to represent the client in a reading, you must ignore its inherent meaning as a reading card. The new meaning of the card is to serve as a placeholder to determine the distance of other cards and their corresponding influences from the customer. Cards that land next to the customer’s card have their effects magnified and will tend to occur before cards that land far from the customer’s card.
The suit of spades and its meanings
These are the common meanings of the cards in the suit of spades. Note that spades warn us of dangers and disturbing influences in our lives. The ace of spades predicts a very emotional conflict or a failed love affair. You can also predict the death of a friend of a loved one. The king of spades calls for a meeting with an ambitious dark-haired man, he will not have in his heart what is best for you. The Queen of Spades predicts an encounter with a dark-haired woman who will act selfishly against you. The Jack of Spades foretells an encounter with a friend or acquaintance who is ineffective in helping you; he means no harm, but his laziness stops him. The ten of spades is a general bad luck card; it predicts misfortunes due to their own attitudes or actions. The Nine of Spades is the “Bad Luck” card. It predicts failures for you due to events and actions beyond your control. The Eight of Spades is the Bad Wind card; warns of future problems that can still be avoided with quick action on your part.
The Seven of Spades is the “Break Up” card; predicts the loss of a friend. The Six of Spades predicts the calm of troubled waters; the problems are passing, and things are getting better. The Five of Spades predicts setbacks and temporary problems; it also demands ultimate success once these problems are overcome. The Four of Spades predicts problems of a personal nature; Jealousy, worry, and minor illnesses are all possible manifestations of this card. The Three of Spades predicts some kind of personal betrayal; someone has chosen not to be faithful to you. Lastly, the Two of Spades is like the root card Ace, but to a lesser degree. This card predicts a possible scandal and deception on the part of someone close to you. It can also predict a separation between you and someone you trust.
conclusion
The Spade suit can predict possible problems and dangers for you in your life. These cards, along with the other three suits, provide clues as to where your life will take you.