Three of Books Art and Meaning
About the Deck
Accompanied by morals in Latin and German, this deck features the whimsical suits of Books, Ink Stamps, Beer Glasses, and Wine Jugs.
Provenance
Jost Amman. Germany, 1588.
According to Many Schools of Thought
Papus's Divinatory Meanings
Hatred.
A. E. Waite's Secondary Meanings
Upright
For a woman, the flight of her lover.
Reversed
A meeting with one whom the Querent has compromised; also a nun.
S. L. MacGregor Mathers's Divinatory Meanings
Upright
A Nun, Separation, Removal, Rupture, Quarrel
Reversed
Error, Confusion, Misrule, Disorder.
Mme. Le Marchand's Divinatory Meanings
victory over an adversary; you will take a sea voyage, and on ship-board become acquainted with some one who will have great influence upon your happiness; when you reveal your secret to a certain person, the wish will be obtained which you cherish in the most secret corner of your heart.