Reading Playing Cards - The Gypsy Method

[Denise Morgan (Helping Hand)]

Reading Playing Cards --- The Gypsy Method

 

          Both the reader and the auditor meditate for a few minutes and prayerfully and silently ask the Gods for a true revelation or reading.

          For maximum effectiveness, the auditor must give the reader something of value to the Gods’ work before the reading begins.  The metal of the Craft is silver --- therefore, technically, this should be a piece of silver.  Remember the old Gypsy’s . . . “Cross my palm with a piece of silver.”

          The auditor then shuffles a specially prepared deck of ordinary playing cards.  The end of each card is marked so as to readily tell if it is reversed.  When the auditor feels the urge to stop, he must lay the cards down immediately.  If he goes past this point, the reading is lost.

          The auditor then cuts the cards with his left hand once, placing the bottom portion on the top.

          The reader then picks the cards up --- carefully, so as not to reverse the deck --- the part of the deck facing away from the auditor must stay in that position.  The reader deals the cards --- beginning at the bottom of the table nearest himself and the auditor.  He lays down seven cards in a row, running from left to right.  This row represents the past, which is laid as a basis for the present.

          The reader then lays down the next seven cards in a row immediately above the first row --- again running from left to right.  This row pertains to the present, which is the basis for the future.

          The reader then lays down the next seven cards --- designating the future --- in a row running left to right immediately above the other two rows.  The rows are read one at a time starting with the left hand card in the bottom, or “past,” row, then reading across to the right.  The last card in the “past” row --- the far right hand card --- ties in with the first, or left hand card, of the “present” row.  Likewise, the last card in the present row will tie in, and be read with, the first card of the “future” row.

 

Special Rules for Reading Cards ---

          In the following instructions, a code is used to save writing.  This code is rather self-explanatory.

          In the reading, check for special meanings, then combinations, then specific card meanings before trying to make sense of the message --- remember, watch for reversed cards!

          When reading, if you get an urge to say something in a certain way, do it!  This is one of the Gods speaking through you in many cases in order to give a more detailed message to your auditor.  Or it may be something which your superconscious mind is picking up from some other mind, but in any case, say it!

          Married people represent partners as opposite of the same suit.  A Queen of Spades will represent her husband as the King of Diamonds if they are the usual married couple --- as the King of Hearts if they are very close or on their honeymoon.  Warning --- she will always refer to her lover as the King of Hearts.  She will then refer to herself as the Queen of the same suit.

          A man always refers to his youth or younger days with the Jack of his own suit.  His boyhood friend then becomes another Jack.

          A card can only be part of one combination or special meaning.

          Time units or indicators are the smaller numbered Diamonds --- not part of some other combination.

          A face card between any pair threaten jail for that person.

          A King of Diamonds is always used to designate a military man.

 

Special Meanings for Cards

 

10 of Diamonds (either side) of 7 of Spades --- Certain delay.

10 of Diamonds (either side) of 8 of Clubs ---  Journey in the cause of love.

9 of Diamonds (either side) of 8 of Hearts --- Considerable undertakings.

9 of Diamonds (either side) of 8 of Spades --- There will be sickness.

9 of Diamonds (either side) of 8 of Clubs --- A deep and lasting love.

7 of Diamonds (either side) of Queen of Diamonds --- A very serious quarrel.

7 of Diamonds (either side) of Queen of Clubs --- Uncertainty.

7 of Diamonds (either side) of Queen of Hearts --- Good news.

10 of Clubs (either side) of any Ace --- A large sum of money.

10 of Clubs (either side) of any Ace (either side) and a King --- An offer of marriage.

9 of Diamonds (either side) of 10 of Diamonds --- Important news from a distance.

All of the above followed by a face card --- A journey is necessary.

 

9 of Diamonds (either side) of 7 of Diamonds --- Gossip or slander will be traced to the auditor.

Any King, Queen, Jack, Ace in sequence, red or black --- Marriage.

Queen of Spades (either side) of Jack of Hearts within three cards --- Obstacles in the Way.

8 of Spades --- Bad luck for the couple in question.

8 of Hearts (either side) of 8 of Clubs --- Happiness assured.

Ace of Diamonds (either side) of 10 of Hearts --- Wedding bells.

7 of Spades (either side) of any face card or the 8 of Spades --- A false friend.

Several small Spades in sequence --- Financial loss.

King of Hearts (either side) of 9 of Hearts --- Lucky for lovers.

9 of Clubs (either side) of 9 of Hearts --- A will likely to benefit the inquirer.

Queen of Spades --- Widowhood.

Queen of Spades (either side) of Jack of Spades --- A hostile, dangerous woman.

Two red 10’s together --- Foretell a wedding.

Two red 8’s together --- New garments for the inquirer.

 

Combination of Cards

 

4 Aces --- When these fall together, they imply danger, financial loss, separation from friends, love troubles, and even imprisonment.  Evil lesson according to number reversed.

3 Aces --- Passing troubles relieved by good news, faithlessness of a lover and consequent sorrow.  Reversed --- foolish excess.

2 Aces --- Union of Hearts and Clubs for good, Diamonds and Spades for evil, probably because of jealousy.  Reversed --- object of union will fail.

4 Kings --- Honors, good appointments.  Reversed --- good things will be of less value, but will arrive earlier.

3 Kings --- Serious matters will be taken in hand with the best results, unless the cards are reversed, then it is doubtful.

2 Kings --- Cooperation in business, upright conduct, prudent enterprises will be crowned with success.  Each one reversed represents an obstacle.  All reversed represents failure.

4 Queens --- A social gathering which may be spoiled by one or more being reversed.

 

3 Queens --- Friendly visits.  Reversed --- scandal, gossip, and possible bodily harm to the inquirer.

2 Queens --- Petty confidences exchanged, secrets betrayed.  A meeting between friends.  One reversed --- rivalry.  Both reversed --- suffering for inquirer from own acts.

4 Jacks --- Noisy joy making.  Number reversed --- lessons evil.

3 Jacks --- Worries and vexations from acquaintances, slander calling the inquirer’s honor into question.  Reversed --- a passage of arms with an inferior.

2 Jacks --- Loss of goods, malicious schemes.  Both reversed --- trouble is imminent.  One reversed --- trouble is near.

4 Tens --- Good fortune, wealth, success in whatever enterprise is at hand.  The more reversed, the greater the number of obstacles in the way.

3 Tens --- Ruin brought about by lawsuits.  Reversed --- the evil is decreased.

2 Tens --- Unexpected luck, which may be a change of job.  One card reversed --- change will come soon.  Both reversed --- a long way off.

4 Nines --- Accomplishment of unexpected events.  The number reversed, the greater the number of obstacles in the way.

3 Nines --- Health, wealth, and happiness.  Reversed --- discussions and temporary financial difficulties caused by imprudence.

2 Nines --- Prosperity and contentment, possibly accompanied by business matters, legal documents, and possibly a change in residence.  Reversed --- small worries.

4 Eights --- Mingled success and failure attending a journey or making a new position.  Reversed --- undisturbed stability.

3 Eights --- Thoughts of love, marriage, new family ties.  Reversed --- a flirtation, dissipation and foolishness.

2 Eights --- Frivolous pleasures, passing love fancies.  Reversed --- paying the price of folly.

4 Sevens --- Schemes and snares, intrigue prompted by evil passions, contentions and opposition.  Reversed --- small scares over impotent enemies.

3 Sevens --- Sadness from loss of friends, ill health, remorse.  Reversed --- slight ailments or unpleasant reactions after great pleasures.

2 Sevens --- Mutual love, an unexpected event.  Reversed --- faithless, deceit, or regret.

 

 

Reading the Cards

 

Hearts

                    Upright                                              Reversed

Ace --- Love letters, good news            A visit from a friend

King --- Fair, generous man                       A disappointing person

Queen --- Fair, good-natured woman          She has had an unhappy love                                                                affair

Jack --- Gay, young bachelor                          Military lover with a grievance

10 --- Happiness, success, cancels          Passing worries

          bad cards

9 --- Wish card; good luck                        Short period of sorrow

8 --- Affections of a fair person;                 Unresponsive

    thoughts of marriage

7 --- Calm and content                                    Boredom, satisfaction

 

Diamonds

Ace --- Letter of marriage                          Evil tidings

King --- White-haired man;                      A treacherous schemer

             a soldier; deceitful

Queen --- Fair, common woman;                 A spiteful flirt

              a gossiper

Jack --- Untrustworthy, subordinate          A mischief maker

10 --- Travel, or a move                     Ill luck will attend the step

9 --- Vexation; hindrances                       Domestic wrangling

8 --- Love passages                                   Blighted affections

7 --- Unkindly criticisms                         Unfounded slander

 

Clubs

Ace --- Good luck                                  Short lived happiness

King --- Dark man; straight, true              Good intentions frustrated

             friend

Queen --- Dark woman; loving, hasty,          Harassed by jealousy

              no malice

Jack --- Ready-witted young man,            Irresponsible and fickle

            clever and ardent in love

10 --- Prosperity; luxury                     A sea voyage

9 --- Money inherited                                    Small friendly gift

 

8 --- Love for dark person; joy           Unworthy affection will cause

          and well-being                               unhappiness

7 --- Trifling financial matters                

 

Spades

Ace --- Emotional enjoyment                      Sorrow; news of death

King --- Widower; unscrupulous                Desire for evil without power

             lawyer; dangerous

Queen --- Widow; a very dark woman          An intriguing, spiteful woman

Jack --- Legal or medical student;                Treacherous character or methods

            no underhanded matters

10 --- Grief; loss of freedom                           Passing trouble or illness

9 --- News of failure or death                    Loss of one near or dear by death

8 --- Coming illness                               Engagement canceled; rejected

                                                                     proposals

7 --- Everyday worries; a resolve                  Silly love making

          taken

 

 

Application

          If you want to specialize in card readings, you must memorize the card meanings in this lesson thoroughly prior to attempting to work with the public for money.  The Craft student who does not intend to specialize --- who will probably be working with another student or his own relatives --- may use these notes and make a passable reading.