TEN OF DIAMONDS--Like its companion, the _ace_, which with this card form the only two in the pack possessing this peculiar quality, the _ten of diamonds_ preserves its value and signification, whether it emerges either upright or reversed. The primary significations of this card are _gold_, _water_, the _sea_, a _foreign city_, _change of locality_. As the representative of _gold_ its synonyms are: Riches; opulence; magnificence; splendor; éclat; sumptuousness; luxury; abundance; means. When its signification is assumed relative to _water_ and the _sea_, the synonyms assume both a specific and general nature: Fluid; humid; ablution; dew; rain; deluge; inundation; the ocean; river; torrent; stream; fountain; source; lake; pond; cascade; falls. When the surrounding cards designate this one to be accepted as representing a foreign city, its synonyms are: Traveler; traveling; foreign parts; beyond the sea; homeless; wanderer; wandering abroad; trading; commerce; a sailor; ships; refuge; exile. When accepted to signify a _change in locality_, the synonyms, in addition to preservation of its original meaning of a mere change in domicile, or habitation, are inferentially extended to embrace a wider scope, such as: Departure; displacement; journey; pilgrimage; peregrination; steps; motion; visits; excursions; incursions; emigration; immigration; transmigration; flight; tour; rotation; circulation; deportation; rout; defeat; overthrow; bewilderment; disconcert; to break one's allegiance; desertion; disinheritance; alienation; alien; a foreigner; houseless. It will be seen that with the varied significations which can be given to this card, it is one of the most important in the pack. NINE OF DIAMONDS--_Upright._ When coming forth in its natural position, this card is one of particular good omen, as it foretells great success in business operations and consequent gain. Its primary meaning comprehends the grand mainspring to human exertion, _enterprise_, while at the same time it assures you of the desired result, _advantage_ or _gain_. Viewed as such its synonyms are, as to _enterprise_ in the first instance: To undertake; to commence; to usurp; to take possession of; audacity; boldness; hardihood; impudence; rashness; speculative; speculation; fearless in trade; in love. When taken to represent _advantage_, the synonyms are: Gain; profit; lucre; success; thanks; favor; benefit; ascendency; power; empire; authority; government; rule; glory; reputation; happy results; profitable end; victory; cure; fulfillment; termination; satisfaction. NINE OF DIAMONDS--_Reversed._ We have the other side of the picture, for this card, coming up reversed portends the occurrence of dire mishaps and abject despoliation with its concomitant poverty. In view of this immense difference in the value and signification of this one and the same card in its two positions, too much care cannot be taken to mark the way in which it emerges.