Queen of Diamonds.—An ill-bred, scandal-loving woman; if reversed, she is to be greatly feared.
Knave of Diamonds.—A tale-bearing servant, or unfaithful friend; if reversed, will be the cause of mischief.
Ten of Diamonds.—Journey, or change of residence; if reversed, it will not prove fortunate.
Nine of Diamonds.—Annoyance, delay; if reversed, either a family or a love quarrel.
Eight of Diamonds.—Love-making; if reversed, unsuccessful.
Seven of Diamonds.—Satire, mockery; reversed, a foolish scandal.
N. B.—In order to know whether the Ace, Ten, Nine, Eight and Seven of Diamonds are reversed, it is better to make a small pencil-mark on each, to show which is the top of the card.
THE EIGHT SPADES.
Ace of Spades.—Pleasure; reversed, grief, bad news.
King of Spades.—The envious man, an enemy, or a dishonest lawyer, who is to be feared; reversed, impotent malice.