The Nine of Spades (reversed) foretells a loss of one that is near and dear, thru death.
The Eight of Hearts, which follows, tells that the inquirer is harboring an affection for a fair lady. She is revealed to us in the Queen of Hearts as a good-natured, lovable woman who, according to the Seven of Hearts, is quietly and contentedly awaiting developments.
The Queen of Diamonds (reversed) tells him to beware of a woman who is a spiteful flirt and apt to make trouble.
The third pack represents the future, and we have the following cards:
- Queen of Clubs
- King of Diamonds
- Eight of Diamonds
- Ten of Clubs
- Nine of Diamonds
- Eight of Clubs
- Ace of Diamonds (reversed)
- Ace of Hearts (reversed)
- Knave of Spades (reversed)
- Queen of Spades (reversed)
The Queen of Clubs indicates a dark-haired woman, rather loving but apt to cause trouble.
The King of Diamonds is an old man who is also inclined to make mischief.
The Eight of Diamonds shows that there have been some love passages between the inquirer and the lady which may develop into a romance, which, according to the Ten of Clubs, promises to be prosperous.
The Nine of Diamonds, however, shows that all will not be smooth sailing, for, according to the Eighth of Clubs, a dark-haired man is also paying attention to this woman and may make headway in his attentions.
According to the Ace of Diamonds (reversed) the inquirer must be prepared for evil tidings.