_King._—A very fair or white-haired man; a soldier by profession, and of a deceitful turn of mind; (reversed) a treacherous schemer. _Queen._—A fair woman, given to gossip and wanting in refinement; (reversed) a rather spiteful flirt. _Knave._—Subordinate official, who is untrustworthy; (reversed) a mischief-maker. _Ten._—Traveling or a removal; (reversed) ill luck will attend the step. _Nine._—Vexation, hindrances; (reversed) domestic wrangling, or disagreement between lovers. _Eight._—Love passages; (reversed) blighted affections. _Seven._—Unkindly chaff, cynicism; (reversed) stupid and unfounded slander. MEANING OF THE CLUBS. _Ace._—Good luck, letters or papers relating to money, pleasant tidings; (reversed) short-lived happiness, a tiresome correspondence. _King._—A dark man, warm-hearted and true as a friend, straight in his dealings; (reversed) good intentions frustrated. _Queen._—A dark woman, loving but hasty, and bearing no malice; (reversed) harassed by jealousy. _Knave._—A ready-witted young man, clever at his work and ardent in his love; (reversed) irresponsible and fickle. _Ten._—Prosperity and luxury; (reversed) a sea voyage. _Nine._—An unlooked-for inheritance, money acquired under a will; (reversed) a small, friendly gift. _Eight._—Love of a dark man or woman which, if accepted and reciprocated, will bring joy and well-being; (reversed) an unworthy affection calculated to cause trouble. _Seven._—Trifling financial matters; (reversed) money troubles. MEANING OF THE SPADES. _Ace._—Emotional enjoyment; (reversed) news of a death, sorrow. _King._—A widower, an unscrupulous lawyer, impossible as a friend, and dangerous as an enemy; (reversed) the desire to work evil without the power. _Queen._—Widow, a very dark woman; (reversed) an intriguing, spiteful woman. _Knave._—Legal or medical student, wanting in refinement of mind and manners; (reversed) a treacherous character, fond of underhand measures. _Ten._—Grief, loss of freedom; (reversed) passing trouble or illness. _Nine._—A bad omen, news of failure or death; (reversed) loss of one near and dear by death. _Eight._—Coming illness; (reversed) an engagement canceled or a rejected proposal, dissipation. _Seven._—Everyday worries, or a resolve taken; (reversed) silly stratagems in love-making. COMBINATIONS OF COURT CARDS. _Four Aces._—When these fall together they imply danger, financial loss, separation from friends, love troubles. The evil is mitigated in proportion to the number of them that are reversed. _Three Aces._—Passing troubles relieved by good news, faithlessness of a lover. If reversed, they mean foolish excess. _Two Aces._—These mean union: if Hearts and Clubs, it will be for good; if Diamonds and Spades, for evil, probably the outcome of jealousy. If reversed, the object of the union will fail. _Four Kings._—Honors, preferment, good appointments. If reversed, the good things will be of less value, but will arrive earlier.