TEN OF CLUBS--_Reversed._ As a general thing this card, emerging reversed, designates a _lover_, of either gender, unless the _knave of clubs_ appears in the oracle of a lady, or the _eight of hearts_, reversed, in that of a gentleman. Employed in such a signification, we have as synonyms: In love; gallantry; a gallant; husband; wife; married man; married woman; friend; protector; courtesan; to love; to cherish; to adore; to match; to mate; harmony; concord; suitable; corresponding; in relations with; decency; decorum; regard; seemliness; convenience; vicinity; fitness. This card is sometimes used to designate _the house_. NINE OF CLUBS--_Upright._ The general primary signification of this card, when employed as a measure of time, is _the present_, whence we have as synonyms: At the instant; actually; now; presently; suddenly; unexpectedly; upon the spot; momentarily; at hand. The second primary signification of this card is an _effect_, whence are derived the secondary ones of this nature: For sure; with certainty; in consequence; result; evidence; conviction; conclusion; will happen; event; to finish; to execute; household goods; furniture; bonds; personal estate; jewelry; movable goods. This card has another primary signification, _indiscretion_, from which are derived the secondary meanings, as follows: Want of foresight; imprudent; rash; headlong; with precipitation; thoughtlessly; impulsively; suddenly; disorder; confusion; misconduct; want of reflection; chaos; disgrace; without restraint; dissipation; libertinage; discordance; inharmonious; moral ruin. NINE OF CLUBS--_Reversed._ This card, reversed, is most usually employed to denote that the consultant, in whose oracle it appears, will be the recipient of a _present_, but as to its value and its nature the surrounding cards must determine. The card consequently may represent: Gift; presentation; memorial; offering; testimonial; a gratification; service; offer of money; thanksgiving. Another signification of this card when coming out reversed, is _gambling_, but as this is a serious moral offense, great care should be exercised to study its application. From _gambling_ are derived these secondary meanings: Games of chance; lottery; luck; card playing; any fortuitous circumstance; by accident; destiny; human life; cards; dice; money games; disreputable company. EIGHT OF CLUBS--_Upright._ As a representative of an individual, this card designates a brunette, unmarried lady, remarkable for her personal attractions, of a mild and tractable nature, who, should she not possess beauty, will win admiration from her accomplishments and demeanor, as well as from her sincerity and virtue. As a general thing this card signifies _the art of pleasing_, or, as it is more appropriately styled, _a virtuous girl_, in which connection, its meaning is expressed in the synonyms: