Using Playing Cards for Tarot

Tarot cards were used to play a game of cards, similar to those played with common playing cards, in olden days. Later, tarot cards were used in fortune-telling. There are different types of tarot cards available today. Each and every tarot card reader would have his favorite set of tarot cards. There are a few tarot readers who use playing cards to interpret a seeker's fate and fortune.

Is it Possible to Use Playing Cards for Tarot?

Yes, it is possible to read the future or destiny of a person using playing cards. The four signs - spade, heart, clubs and diamonds are meaningful signs for a tarot reader. Given below are the playing card symbols and the corresponding tarot card symbols along with their meanings.

• Spades - Represent the swords of tarot cards. A spade symbol indicates death, misfortune, and personal loss.
• Clubs - Represent the wands of tarot cards. A card with a club sign provides information.
• Hearts - Represent the cups of tarot cards. A card with a heart symbol focuses on the matters of love and happiness.
• Diamonds - Represent the pentacles of tarot cards. Diamonds deal with issues regarding a venture or a business. It also displays information relating to fortune and money.

Tarot Reading Using Playing Cards

Many tarot readers use a deck of playing cards for fortune-telling or for divination. Sometimes, an entire deck of playing cards may be used for a complex divination session. The various card meanings and combinations are given below.

• Hearts

Ace - An ace of heart represents a change of your residence or a possibility of the arrival of a visitor to your place. Ace is related to one's home.
King - This card represents an influential person. The king of hearts means a powerful person who has important plans and someone who is a seeker or an inquirer.
Queen - A queen of Hearts represents a fair and just person. She could be trusted and she is faithful.
Jack - A jack of Hearts represents a seeker's friend or someone who is close to the seeker. It could be the inquirer's close friend or a near relative.
10 - This card brings good luck and has the ability to reduce the effect of the bad cards surrounding it.
9 - Number 9 is also known as the "Wish Card". The card represents harmony. If bad cards surround this card, the inquirer has to deal with the obstacles before his wishes would be fulfilled.
8 - The card represents an event that is likely to happen in the near future.
7 - Number 7 indicates betrayal and disappointment. If you are planning for a partnership venture at the time of reading a tarot, it could mean there is a possibility of your partner backing out in the last moment.
6 - The card warns the seeker of a misfortune or any bad event that is likely to happen in the near future. Hence, it is also called the "Warning Card".
5 - Number 5 indicates indecisiveness of a seeker. It could also mean that the seeker is likely to break or make plans for the future with his immediate friends.
4 - This card is known as the bachelor or old maid card. It represents the nature of the seeker who could be very choosy regarding all matters in life.
3 - Represents the decisions that are likely to be made in haste.
2 - The card number 2 represents success. If bad cards surround this card, then the seeker would have to cross the hurdles before enjoying his success.

• Clubs

Ace - This card represents fame and wealth leading to rise in social status.
King - The king of clubs represents a lifelong companion who would be a good friend and upon whom the seeker can fall back during bad times.
Queen - Queen of Clubs represents a woman in the seeker's life. It could be a good friend or his/her sister. If the seeker is male, then, queen represents his wife.
Jack - Jack of Clubs represents a good friend who has the ability to cheer the inquirer during bad times.
10 - Number 10 is known as the harbinger of happiness and good fortune. It can also represent a long journey the seeker is likely to undertake in the near future or has already undertaken in the recent past.
9 - Indicates trouble or an unresolved dispute between the inquirer and his friends or relatives.
8 - Represents an urgent need for cash which is likely to occur in the near future.
7 - Number 7 is known as good luck card if other good cards surround it.
6 - This card represents success in partnership ventures.
5 - Number 5 is known as the marriage card which represents a long-standing relationship.
4 - Number 4 is a danger card representing a series of failures and misfortunes in the seeker's life.
3 - Card signifies a broken engagement and a marriage with another person. If you are already married, it indicates separation and a second marriage.
2 - This card indicates bad luck and opposition from family and friends.

• Spades

Ace - The ace of Spades is likely to bring bad news in the near future. It could be a possible death of someone or an illness.
King - The king of Spades represents a troublesome person who could interfere in the seeker's personal life.
Queen - The queen of Spades indicates a wicked and cruel woman who is likely to betray the seeker.
Jack - The Jack of Spades represents a lazy person who is likely to hamper the progress of the seeker.
10 - This card brings ill-luck to the seeker. However, if good cards surround this card, the effect of ill-luck could be reduced drastically.
9 - Number 9 indicates bad luck, misery and loss of money.
8 - This card indicates that the seeker would be betrayed by his close family or friends in the near future.
7 - Represents unwanted arguments, quarrels and sorrow in the near future.
6 - Number 6 indicates that the seeker is unlikely to reap the fruit of success for his hard work.
5 - This card represents success in matters of love and issues relating to business. However, the seeker is successful only after a lot of hard work.
4 - The card indicates a minor misfortune in the form of an illness or loss of money in the near future.
3 - The card number 3 represents unhappiness or misfortunes in matters regarding love and marriage.
2 - Represents a sudden or an unforeseen change that is likely to take place in the life of the seeker in the near future.

• Diamonds

Ace The ace of Diamond indicates an important information awaiting the seeker. It could be a package or letter containing vital message.
King - The king of Diamonds represents an evil and dangerous person. The seeker should keep him at a distance.
Queen - The queen of Diamonds is a flirtatious woman who is likely to interfere in the personal life of the seeker. Avoid her.
Jack - The Jack of Diamonds is a harbinger of bad news.
10 - This card indicates monetary benefits for the seeker.
9 - Number 9 is known as the card of adventure and hope.
8 - Indicates travel and marriage in the future.
7 - Card number 7 indicates ill-luck in the near future.
6 - Early and unhappy marriage is indicated by card number 6.
5 - Harbinger of prosperity and success.
4 - Card number 4 indicates unwanted and unnecessary troubles between the seeker and his family members.
3 - Indicates troubles such as lawsuits and legal actions in the near future.
2 - Card number 2 is an enchanting card indicating serious love affairs, resulting in a marriage.