Queen of Spades.—A widow; reversed, a dangerous and malicious woman.
Knave of Spades.—A dark, ill-bred young man; reversed, he is plotting some mischief.
Ten of Spades.—Tears, a prison; reversed, brief affliction.
Nine of Spades.—Tidings of a death; reversed, it will be some near relative.
Eight of Spades.—Approaching illness; reversed, a marriage broken off, or offer refused.
Seven of Spades.—Slight annoyances; reversed, a foolish intrigue.
The Court cards of Hearts and Diamonds usually represent persons of fair complexion; Clubs and Spades, the opposite.
Signification of Different Cards of the Same Denomination.
Four Aces, coming together, or following each other, announce danger, failure in business, and sometimes imprisonment. If one or more of them be reversed, the danger will be lessened, but that is all.