TEN OF HEARTS--_Reversed._ This card most generally signifies _an inheritance_, when its synonyms are: Succession; legacy; donation; testamentary gifts; dowry; dower; dowager; legitimacy; will; patrimony; heir; transmission; to bequeath; to endow. It is likewise used to signify _relatives_ when its secondary capacity is extended to the widest scope, embracing: Consanguinity; blood; family; ancestors; father; mother; brother; sister; aunt; uncle; cousin, male or female; Adam and Eve; race; lineage; alliance; relationship; affinity; blood connection; love intrigues. Another primary signification of this card is _surprise_, generally of a bad origin, with these appropriate synonyms: Cheat; imposture; knavery; deceit; trickery; mistake; oversight; misunderstanding; trouble; vexation; annoyance; emotion; fright; fear; terror; consternation; astonishment; admiration; alarm; rapture; exhaustion; swooning; fainting; a marvel; phenomenon; miracle; anything wonderful or strange. Among the ancient cartomancists, this card, with the _nine of hearts_, was regarded as the most difficult of interpretation of any in the pack, but through careful study of the synonyms above given, a true meaning is readily attained. NINE OF HEARTS--_Upright._ This card is generally regarded as an augury of good fortune, wealth, happiness and worldly advantage. Its principal signification is _victory_, whence we derive: Success; good results; advantage; gain; pomp; triumph; trophies; majesty; show; apparel; baggage; luggage; equipage; attire; furniture; rich goods and wares. Its next principal one is _union_ and _concord_, with the several secondary significations, cognate to them: Moderation; discretion; continence; temperance; patience; calmness; sobriety; frugality; chastity; harmony; music; musical tastes; perfect happiness. It moreover designates _labor_ and _commerce_, in which capacity its signification is expressed in the synonyms: Studious; application; work; toil; reflection; observation; meditation; occupation; trade; employment; merchant; clerk; trader; laborer; mercantile pursuits. Still another signification is _a present_, whence we have: Gift; generosity; benefit; gratification; service. NINE OF HEARTS--_Reversed._ This card means _ennui_, or weariness, with secondary attributes expressed in these synonyms: Displeasure; discontent; disgust; aversion; inquietude; lack of spirit; listlessness; trivial sorrow; affliction; uneasiness; complaining; want of energy. It moreover is employed to signify _curiosity_, whence we have the secondary signification of inquisitiveness; a busybody; a marplot and intruder. Then again an ordinary signification of this card is _obstacle_ or _hindrance_ with the following synonyms: Bar; embarrassment; opposition; barrier; contrariety; inconvenience; trouble; difficulty; work; abjection; indisposition; ailment; infirmity; distress; hesitation; vacillation; perplexity; impediment; stumbling-block.