Take a pack of cards, shuffle and cut them three different times, lay them on a table, nine in a row; if a man, he may choose one of the kings to represent himself; if a woman, she must select one of the queens; then the queen of the chosen king or the king of the chosen queen, will stand for a husband or wife, mistress or lover, of the party whose fortune is to be told; and the knave of the suit for the most intimate person of their family. Remember that everything is within your circle as far as you can count nine, any way from the card that represents the person, his wife, or her husband, and their intimate friend; also, that the ninth card, every way, is of the greatest consequence. CLUBS. _Ace of Clubs_ promises great wealth, much prosperity in life and tranquillity of mind. _King of Clubs_ announces a man who is humane, upright, affectionate and faithful in all his undertakings; he will be happy himself and make his connections so if he can. _Queen of Clubs_ shows a tender, mild and rather amorous disposition, one who will probably yield herself to a kind lover before the matrimonial knot is tied; but they will be happy, love each other and be married. _Knave of Clubs_ shows an open, sincere friend, who will exert himself warmly in your interest and welfare. _Ten of Clubs_ denotes that riches will come speedily from an unexpected quarter; it also threatens the loss of some dear friend. _Nine of Clubs_ shows that you will displease some of your friends by a too steady adherence to your own opinion. _Eight of Clubs_ shows the person to be covetous and extremely fond of money; that he will obtain it, but that it will rather prove a torment than a comfort to him, as he will not make a proper use of it. _Seven of Clubs_ promises the most brilliant fortune and the most exquisite bliss that this world can afford; but beware of the opposite sex, as from these alone can you experience misfortune. _Six of Clubs_ shows you will enter into a very lucrative partnership and that your children will behave well. _Five of Clubs_ declares that you will be shortly married to a person who will improve your circumstances. _Four of Clubs_ shows inconstancy for the sake of money and change of object. _Trey of Clubs_ shows that you will be three times married and each time to a wealthy person. _Deuce of Clubs_ shows that there will be some unfortunate opposition to your favorite inclination which will disturb you. DIAMONDS. _Ace of Diamonds_ signifies a letter. _King of Diamonds_ shows a man of fiery temper, continued anger, seeking revenge and obstinate in his resolutions. _Queen of Diamonds_ signifies that the woman will be fond of company, be a coquette and not over virtuous. _Knave of Diamonds_, however nearly related, will look more after his own interest than yours; he will be tenacious of his own opinion and will fly off if contradicted.