The act of divination with playing cards is called cartomancy, and just like tarot, each card has it's own meaning and interpretations. I previously made a post here detailing the basics. This post will cover only the interpretations of each card. Please note that these are the interpretations that resonate with me, and I have done the most extensive research to make sure each is as accurate as possible. The original document I started off with is very very old, and the resources I used at the time no longer exist which provided difficulty in completing this post, hope you can understand.
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Please do not repost, although you can use this information for your grimoire.
The Meanings
Hearts:
Ace: The card of your home. It is nothing but love and happiness and that love will triumph above all else. Can also represent love through friendship, a love letter or a visit from someone beloved. If you have been suffocated by solitude, relief is sure to follow.
Keywords: Love, happiness, friendship.
Two: The card of warm partnerships or engagements. A favorable card that can represent strength coming from a partner. It brings a message of hope that events can bring forth new projects but careful to not go so fast. This card can also represent success and prosperity, as well as friendships.
Three: The card of love and happiness provided the spread is favorable. In a difficult spread, this can represent emotional problems and indecision in romantic relationships. Be cautious. Do not say something you will regret.
Keywords: emotions, caution, regrets, indecision.
Four: The card of travel. A change of home or business. You will make a journey of some sort. This card can represent a late marriage or postponements.
Keywords: Travel, change, journey.
Five: The card of jealousy. Be warned of ill people around you that will try to sully your name. Take time to make decisions. Caution is necessary.
Keywords: jealousy, ill-will, caution.
Six: The card of fortune. This fortune is unexpected, and a wave of good luck will wash over you. Someone may come to your aid. They may take care of you and have a warm interest in you.
Keywords: unexpected, good luck, warmness.
Seven: The card of lovesickness. Someone has an interest in you that is unreliable. These affections are fickle. They are unfaithful and may often break promises.
Eight: The card of gifts. You may receive an unexpected gift or invitation to a party. You may visit or be visited. This card can also represent partings.
Keywords: gifts, visits, invitations.
Nine: The card of wishes. A wish, dream or desire will come true. Depending on the spread, the card previous can determine what that wish is.
Keywords: wish, dreams, desires.
Ten: The card of good fortune. If you have experienced any sort of difficulty, it will pass, and hardships will end.
Keywords: fortune, ended hardships.
Jack: A good natured, fair-haired youth. A warm-hearted friend. Can represent a younger admirer.
Keywords: good natured, warm-hearted.
Queen: A trustworthy, fair-haired woman. She has a good nature as well as good advice. She is affectionate and caring. This card can represent a mother or motherly figure.
King: A fair-haired man with a good nature. He is generous and gives fair and helpful advice. He will help you out without much talk and his actions show kindness and concern.
Keywords: generosity, helpful, kindness, concern.
Clubs:
Ace: The card of wealth, prosperity and unexpected gain. Can also represent love, health and happiness and a letter concerning money. In a difficult spread, the money can go just as quickly as it arrived.
Keywords: wealth, prosperity, unexpected gain, happiness, health.
Two: The card of oppositions. There may be obstacles to success and malicious gossip. Disappointments.
Keywords: opposition, obstacles, gossip.
Three: The card of love and happiness in a more materialistic perspective. A successful marriage, especially to that of a wealthy partner with money coming from them. A favorable long-term proposition, a second chance in an economical sense.
Keywords: materialistic gain, second chance, proposition.
Four: The card of dishonesty and deceit. Beware of such and avoid blind acceptance of others. There can be changes for the worse as well as lies and betrayal.
Keywords: dishonesty, deceit, lies, betrayal.
Five: The card of friendships. New friendships and alliances are made. Can represent a successful marriage and help from a friend or spouse.
Keywords: friendships, alliances.
Six: The card of financial aid. You may receive help in finances that will eventually lead to success or gain success in general.
Keywords: financial aid, success.
Seven: The card of business success. You may receive a positive change in business that was either unexpected or expected, such as a promotion. There may be problems in love or a member of the opposite sex.
Keywords: success, business, promotion.
Eight: The card of opposition possibly due to jealousy; an unfavorable card. You may have work or business problems due to jealousy. Danger and recklessness. There can be trouble in relationships and personal matters. Represents greed.
Nine: The card of achievements. A new romance or admirer may happen. A sudden windfall of money or a wealthy marriage.
Keywords: achievement, windfall, marriage.
Ten: The card of good luck with money. You may experience business success or money from an unexpected source or gift. Travel could be involved and may yield a new friend or love interest.
Keywords: good luck, money, business success, gift, travel abroad.
Jack: A reliable, dark haired youth that could be a friend. Good hearted and playful. Can indicate an admirer.
Keywords: reliable, good hearted, playful, admirer.
Queen: A dark haired, confident woman. She can give you good advice. She is helpful and honest.
Keywords: confident, good advice, helpful, honest.
King: A dark haired, kind-hearted man. He is honest, open, generous and affectionate as well as spirited.
Ace: The card of intense change and transformations. Associated with difficult endings, emotional conflict, obsession, things coming to a head, worries and anxieties or a metaphorical death. When one door closes, another will open. In the matter of death, these cards never represent a physical death, but the metaphorical death in which an ending happens, and a rebirth follows.
Two: The card of separation. A break in the important process of the querent’s life. If the question is about romance, a separation or infidelity in a partner is likely. Scandals, gossip, and deceit.
Three: The card of partings. There are breaks in relationships, possibly indicating the presence of a third person in a relationship. Faithlessness. Be wary of partnerships.
Keywords: partings, faithlessness.
Four: The card of worries. These are small problems, financial difficulties, and personal lows. There can be jealousy, illness and broken promises.
Five: The card of temporary opposition. There may be obstacles before you that are a blessing in disguise. Can indicate a negative or depressed person. There are anxieties, setbacks and interferences. A happy home but interference. The obstacles, interferences and oppositions will eventually lead to success once they pass.
Six: The card of small changes. To get this card foretells of a small change and improvement in the querent’s life.
Keywords: change, improvement.
Seven: The card of losses and sorrow. There is advice better not taken. There are obstacles to success, and it may be an indicator that it is coming from within the querent. A warning about a potential loss of friendship or an unexpected burden.
Keywords: loss, sorrow, burden.
Eight: The card of upsets and danger. There is trouble and disappointment and plans go awry. Friends will let you down and there will be cancellations. There is temptation and misfortune.
Nine: The card of bad luck in all forms. Illness and accidents. Depression, low energy, extreme anxiety, delays and quarrels. The querent is at their personal low. The unluckiest card to draw.
Keywords: bad luck, unlucky, anxiety, quarrels.
Ten: The card of unwelcome news. There is worry and imprisonment, as well as misfortune.
Keywords: bad news, worry, imprisonment.
Jack: A youth who is hostile or jealous. Can be well meaning but immature and unreliable.
Keywords: immature, unreliable.
Queen: Widowed or divorced woman. Seductive or unscrupulous, can be cruel.
Keywords: widowed, cruel, unscrupulous.
King: An authoritative man, ambitious and usually successful and self-serving.
Keywords: authoritative, ambitious, self-serving.
Diamonds:
Ace: The card of messages. A message that is often good news, especially in relation to money. A ring or present of jewelry. A letter. Being careful with your news, luck, or money—keeping it to yourself. If preceded and followed by Spades, could be forewarning a shift in luck from good to bad.
Keyword: messages, good news, money.
Two: The card of business partnerships. A change in relationship and gossip. A love affair which can attract disapproval from others.
Keyword: partnerships, relationships, gossip.
Three: The card of legal issues. Be tactful in order to avoid any disputes. There may be legal problems and domestic arguments. Could also represent financial growth, creativity, scattered energy. Partial success, partial effort depending on the question.
Four: The card of financial upswings. There may be improvements in finances, and a change for the better. Possible inheritance. An older person may give good advice.
Five: The card of happiness and success. There are changes for the better. A good time to start projects. A birth or good news for a child. Successful meetings in business. A happy family.
Keywords: happiness, family, success, new projects.
Six: The card of financial decisions and assistance. A gift or generosity. Having adrenaline, vitality. Possessiveness. Questioner is on the right path and should they continue what they are doing, success is sure to follow.
Seven: The card of financial achievement. Rewards and recognition, such as a pay raise. Improved prospects, what you will get out of spending. Can also represent unexpected expenses. Investments, but be wary of contracts.
Eight: The card of financial planning. Work related changes, gossip and idle chatter. An exchange of information, though it may be of little value. Receiving good news about fortune or finances, or someone’s wit.
Keywords: work, changes, idle chatter, information, good news.
Nine: The card of financial independence. Success, reward, fame, peace and contentment. Idleness without negativity. Earned rest. Stopping and smelling the flowers. There could also be a sign of significant expenses or a large bill on the horizon, but it is manageable.
Ten: The card of good news. Long-term wealth, success, a sign you will succeed in finances very soon, especially if you have set financial goals. Great happiness. Unexpected windfall or improvement in circumstances. This card leaves little room for any sorrow or woe.
Keywords: good news, success, happiness, windfall, improvements.
Jack: A young person, indicating good news is to arrive, but beware of bad news related to finances or property depending on the position this card is in. Do what you can to protect it. Could also represent family by marriage.
Keywords, young person, good news.
Queen: A practical woman, financially stable. A businesswoman. Possibly a mother or wife in the questioner’s life who exhibits joy and happiness, providing good general financial advice. Could also be gossipy, enjoying a good time.
King: A business savvy man, investor, expert, and workaholic. He can be wealthy, representing a man in the questioner’s life who provides good advice when it comes to luck and money, like the Queen of Diamonds.
Do you have any tips for a beginner witch that needs to be as discreet as possible? ;-;
1. Micro-rituals
Tiny, private, and powerful:
Sigils on paper → Draw one in a notebook, charge it in your mind, and tuck it away. No one needs to see it.
Candle magic in small doses → Tea lights in mugs or jars, done in your room or hidden by a plant. Even a few minutes of focused intention counts.
Herbal sachets/pouches → Small, discreet, tucked in a drawer or bag. They hold energy without being obvious.
2. Invisible spellwork
Visualization → Sit quietly, close your eyes, and picture your intention manifesting. No tools needed.
Affirmations & chants → Whisper them while doing daily chores, showering, or walking. People hear you talking, but it’s your magic.
Mindful energy work → Touch your pulse, hands, or objects around you and direct intention internally. Nobody sees it, but it’s effective.
3. Disguise your practice in daily life
Charging a crystal? “Rearranging my desk.”
Journaling intentions? “Brain dump for the week.”
Moon phase check? “Checking the weather/lighting.”
Tea spell? Just tea. ☕✨
4. Grounding & protection without fanfare
Keep a small protective object on you: a stone in your pocket, a ring, a hair tie.
Visualize a shield around your space before sleep. Quick, invisible, and powerful.
Sprinkle a tiny pinch of salt at thresholds if you feel like it — it’s subtle and no one notices.
5. Reminder
Discretion doesn’t weaken your craft — intention is everything. Magic doesn’t need witnesses. In fact, some of the most potent spells are the quiet, unseen ones. Protect your privacy, honor your limits, and know that you can be a witch without anyone ever knowing.
- Air: Which symbolizes communication, ideas, and inspiration, Air is an abstract and unconfined element that cannot be contained. Its energy is formless and exists on a conceptual level, representing your thoughts and intentions. Furthermore, Oxygen, which is a vital component of Air, sustains cellular respiration and life itself. In spellwork, Air functions as the affirmation, reflecting the expression of your intention and the message you are sending out into the universe. As a result, Air embodies the power of thought, speech, and mental clarity, making it a key element in spellwork for manifesting. 🌬️🫧
- Earth: Which symbolizes grounding, stability, foundation work, and planting seeds. Earth is an abundant energy that provides the resources for material growth. It’s steady and secure, yet can be unpredictable at the same time, as its foundation can shift depending on external circumstances. Overall, Earth remains consistent so long as you respect and honor Mother Nature and appreciate her generosity and provision. Remember, only harvest what you need. Additionally, Earth can be used in spells related to prosperity, protection, money, and more. Its versatility allows for various components in spellwork, such as herbs, crystals, salt, and other natural elements. 🌱🌎
- Water: Which symbolizes emotional healing and intuition. Water is a purifying and nourishing element that fosters spiritual growth and deeper awareness. Like a mirror, Water can symbolize reflection and can be a powerful tool for introspective purposes. Its fluid nature allows it to flow and adapt effortlessly, embodying transcendence. Just as waves crash onto the shore, Water can represent both transformation and strength. Additionally, Water can be used in spells related to healing, accountability, illusion, cleansing, or self-discovery, to name a few. It’s a versatile element that supports emotional and spiritual enlightenment in all aspects. 🌊 ✨
- Fire: Which symbolizes vitality, purification, divinity, and rebirth, Fire is both destructive and cleansing. Its flames are consuming yet transformative, clearing stagnant energy to make way for new beginnings. As the light in the darkness, Fire illuminates hidden truths and sparks insight. It’s a swift-moving energy that quickly energizes and activates your spells. Beyond that, Fire offers warmth, passion, and inspiration, igniting your intentions and encouraging forward movement. It can be used in nearly all types of spellwork, from candle magic to rituals like scrying and burning intentions. 💥✨
On the full moon in May, hundreds across the world perform the Rite of Her Sacred Fires: a cross-tradition devotional rite to Hekate. Since we have no surviving record of festivals dedicated to Hekate, I like to observe this date as a yearly festival honoring the goddess. I have given Her offerings of handmade beeswax candles, honey cakes, pomegranates, and libations of wine, milk, and honey.
Hail Hekate, torch-bearing goddess of the many ways. Savior and protector, three-formed maiden of the golden sandals. May your sacred fires light our path, and may you always bring light to the darkness.
The City Dionysia was celebrated in ancient Athens from the 10-17th of Elaphebolion, where Dionysos was honored with the performance of plays, sacrifices, and dancing.
For my celebration I removed the statue of Dionysos as they did in Athens, and walked Him back to the shrine to symbolize the procession. I then gave to Him offerings of frankincense and wine, and then read His Homeric and Orphic Hymns. Dionysos was given offerings of stick shaped bread during this festival, so I have given Him breadsticks along with the offering of grapes. Additionally, the god was celebrated with a procession of phalloi, so I have offered Him a beeswax phallus candle to pay homage to this tradition. I also anointed several candles with olive oil mixed with frankincense, cinnamon, and pine essential oils which will burn throughout the festival.
Unpopular helpol opinion. If you cannot afford to waste food that you offered to a chthonic deity(es), then eat it. Yes, if you feel the need to, cleanse yourself after, but, it is not bad, especially if you cannot afford to waste food. You do not deserve to be told you have to throw it out or be made to feel guilty about it (I have never seen anyone do this but just in case).
Poor people do not have to sacrifice their well-being, safety, and security, because they're poor.
In many cultures, including ancient and modern Greek culture, miasma and similar concepts of spirit residue are a real thing and an important thing.
You can give an offering to the gods that isn't food. If you can't afford to offer food, offer something else! That is usually the responsible thing to do. Just don't endanger yourself just because you feel pressured to offer food, this is not traditional nor required for almost any deity across the Greek & many non-Greek pantheons.
Your safety is more important. There is nothing wrong with offering a non-food offering. Please, keep yourself safe, the gods don't want to see you throw away your well-being "just because" (and that's what it is, just because, as there are non-material offerings). You have a responsibility to yourself to keep yourself safe, and "basic cleansings" don't always remove miasma - and even if they did, that doesn't take away the risks and dangers of this.
Along those lines, even if it wasn't dangerous, I agree with the idea of eating food if you are poor but you need to do so safely. If you really want to offer this to a deity, make it known that it's the sentiment that counts - do not ingest miasma and spirit energy / energy of the dead! Eating miasma is not safe for you, and again, the gods don't want to see you do that! There are other, safe, accessible alternatives! If you want, check out this post on disposing of food offerings, because it mentions things like setting timeframes, but I also want to note that it's important to state clearly to your deity if it's for them to eat / just an offering for the sentiment, if you plan on eating it yourself after, etc. If it is a deity you are working with, they will likely appreciate the offering and let you eat it, especially since you were kind enough and gave them the respect of acknowledging that boundary and given your low-income situation - even cthonic and death deities. The polite thing to do is make any conditions known before giving a gift or offering, it keeps you safe, it keeps them respect, and it preserves your relationship.
Do not feel shame for being poor, but don't endanger yourself and punish yourself because you're poor either. There are just as good - if not "better" (depending on your practice, relationship with the spirit / deity, etc) - alternatives.
This may seem small to you, and if this doesn't resonate with you, that's totally fine and I respect your practice. I'm just putting this out there to those who this may resonate with because I see this as a safety hazard.
Being able to protect yourself and work with deities / spirits is not only respectful to them, but safe for you. There's no reason to be afraid of anxious, just make sure you're knowledgeable and research first. Thank you.
Some non-food offering alternatives:
Quality time! This one people often forget about, but just offering good company is appreciated by many deities.
Music and dance
Trinkets
Art, origami, poetry / letters, etc
Dedicating actions and behaviors to them as offerings, or dedicating parts of your overall practice to them
Prayers, words and speech
Smaller portions of food (like one bite, or the last sip of milk)
Water (fresh water from the faucet, or water from the rain, often work just fine)
Digital offerings (making collages, posting art online, etc)
No hate to the original user who blogged this, I am just adding my two cents and hoping to help those that this resonates with. Do not go harass this user. Thank you!
Adding a note:
If you're working with spirits and non-chtonic deities, or even just a trickster, this is also a great way to get possessed.
So, to anyone who resonates with this - please, for your own safety, don't do this!
Hello! You might be attuned to the magic of solar magic, a vibrant and dynamic practice that harnesses the energy of the sun to fuel spells, rituals, and spiritual growth. The sun, with its warm embrace and life-giving energy, has long been revered as a symbol of power, vitality, and enlightenment. Incorporating solar magic into your practice can illuminate your path to self-discovery, empowerment, and manifestation.
Phases of the Sun 🌅🌞🌇
Just like the moon, the sun has different phases that can be used to amplify your magical workings:
Sunrise: A time of new beginnings, renewal, and fresh starts. Perfect for setting intentions and starting new projects.
High Noon: The peak of the sun’s power. Use this time for spells related to health, physical energy, and wisdom.
Sunset: A moment of transition and release. Ideal for banishing negativity, stress, and confusion.
Magical Properties of the Sun 🌞🔮
The sun’s energy is incredibly versatile and can be used for various magical intents, including:
Success and Ambition: Channel the sun’s power to achieve your goals and dreams.
Empowerment: Boost your confidence and personal strength.
Health and Vitality: Enhance your physical and mental well-being.
Creativity and Fulfillment: Ignite your creative spark and find joy in your passions.
Creating a Sun Altar 🌞🕯️
Setting up a sun altar can help you connect with solar energy. Here are some ideas for your altar:
Sun Symbols: Incorporate sun-shaped items, such as sunflowers, sun charms, and golden decorations.
Colors: Use yellow, orange, and gold to represent the sun’s vibrant energy.
Herbs and Crystals: Include sun-linked herbs like rosemary, chamomile, and sunstone crystals.
Making Sun Water 🌞💧
Sun water is a powerful tool in solar magic. To make it, simply place a glass jar or bowl of water in the sunlight to charge. You can use sun water in spells, to cleanse tools, or add it to your bath for a refreshing boost of solar energy.
Sun Plants 🌻🌿
Grow and use plants ruled by the sun in your magical practice. Some sun plants include:
Sunflowers: Symbolize positivity and strength.
Rosemary: Enhances memory and protection.
Chamomile: Promotes relaxation and healing.
Sunbathing for Energy 🌞🧘♀️
One of the simplest ways to absorb the sun’s energy is through sunbathing. Spend time in the sunlight to recharge your physical and mental health. Remember to wear sunscreen and stay hydrated!
Solar Spells and Rituals 🌞🔮
Here are a few ideas for solar spells and rituals:
Sunrise Meditation: Greet the day with a meditation session at sunrise. Focus on your intentions and visualize the sun’s energy filling you with positivity.
Solar Candle Magic: Light a yellow or gold candle during your spellwork to invoke the sun’s power.
Sun Charm: Create a sun charm using sun symbols and carry it with you for protection and empowerment.
Remember, solar magic is about embracing your inner light and shining brightly in the world. Trust in the power of the sun to guide you on your journey of self-discovery and empowerment. 🌞✨
- light an incense related to success or money drawing and pass your resume through it’s smoke to promote job success (be sure to be actively searching for work). leave on your altar and let the incense burn out
- whistle for a breeze on a hot or stuffy day
- twirl your index finger, visualizing the minute hand of a clock moving quickly as you do so to promote time going by quickly, then snap your fingers and visualize the minute hand moving ever so quickly. for better effectiveness try not to keep track of time.
- charge a face mask under moonlight and then use it the next day for glamour magick. try a rose face mask for a loving aura, etc
- if you work retail or any other business that requires or promotes surveys, buy a green marker, charge it, and use it whenever you need to circle the survey on a customer’s receipt to promote positive surveys in your name (be sure to write your name as well)
- write a wish on a bay leaf and safely burn it
- utilize dry and fallen candle wax on the table you’ve managed to get off by poking a small hole enough to fit a ribbon through it and then drawing a sigil on it, best if the sigil is related to the color. You can hang these around your room and charge them as well.
- hold a pair of sunglasses in your hand and affirm, “no one shall bother me when i put these on, and i will not be noticed” and then obviously put them on. good if you do not want to be bothered as you walk, on the train, etc.
- a simple glamour for an intimidating gaze: visualize a black aura around your eyes, and feel your gaze getting stronger and stronger. believe that you have a sharp and intimidating gaze. this is good to help you stand your ground during arguments, etc.
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