Papus's Divinatory Meanings
The significance ascribed to the cards by Papus.
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King of Clubs
A dark man. A friend. Generally married. The father of a family.
Queen of Clubs
Dark woman. A friend. A serious person. A very good counsellor. The mother of a family.
Knight of Clubs
A dark young man. A friend.
Page of Clubs
A dark child. A friend. Also represents a message or letter from a near relation.
Ace of Clubs
Commencement of an enterprise.
Two of Clubs
Opposition to the beginning of an enterprise.
Three of Clubs
Realization of the commencement of an enterprise. The basis of the work is now definitely established, and the undertaking can be fearlessly continued.
Four of Clubs
Obstacles to be prepared for.
Five of Clubs
Obstacles surmounted.
Six of Clubs
Failure.
Seven of Clubs
Certain success.
Eight of Clubs
Partial success.
Nine of Clubs
Great success.
Ten of Clubs
Uncertainty.
King of Cups
A fair man. A friend. A barrister, judge, or ecclesiastic. A bachelor.
Queen of Cups
A fair woman. The loved one. The mistress of a house.
Knight of Cups
Young, fair man. A friend. The lover or the loved one.
Page of Cups
Fair child. A messenger. A birth.
Ace of Cups
Commencement of a love affair.
Two of Cups
Opposition. Unimportant obstacles raised by one of the lovers.
Three of Cups
Mutual love.
Four of Cups
Serious obstacles from others.
Five of Cups
Obstacles overcome.
Six of Cups
Obstacles insuperable. Widowhood. Separation.
Seven of Cups
Success and happiness.
Eight of Cups
Jealousy and trouble.
Nine of Cups
Children.
Ten of Cups
Uncertainty.
King of Swords
Dark bad man. A soldier, an enemy, or one to be mistrusted.
Queen of Swords
A dark wicked woman. A gossip. A calumniator. Jealous.
Knight of Swords
Young dark man. An enemy. A spy.
Page of Swords
A child. An enemy. Bad news. Delay.
Ace of Swords
Commencement of enmity.
Two of Swords
Enmity does not last.
Three of Swords
Hatred.
Four of Swords
Enemy defeated.
Five of Swords
Enemy triumphs at last moment.
Six of Swords
Enemy powerless.
Seven of Swords
Enemy successful.
Eight of Swords
Enemy only partially successful.
Nine of Swords
Duration of hatred.
Ten of Swords
Uncertainty in the hatred.
King of Coins
Fair man. Inimical or indifferent.
Queen of Coins
A fair woman. Indifferent.
Knight of Coins
A young, fair man. A stranger. An arrival.
Page of Coins
A fair child. A messenger. A letter.
Ace of Coins
Commencement of good fortune. Inheritance. Gifts. Economy.
Two of Coins
Difficulty in getting inheritance or good fortune.
Three of Coins
A small sum of money.
Four of Coins
Loss of money.
Five of Coins
Success coming that will balance loss.
Six of Coins
Ruin.
Seven of Coins
A large fortune.
Eight of Coins
Partial success. Great loss of money at last moment.
Nine of Coins
A durable fortune.
Ten of Coins
Great successes and great reverses.
The Magician
Male Inquirer.
The Papess
Female Inquirer.
The Empress
Action. Initiative.
The Emperor
Will.
The Pope
Inspiration.
The Lovers
Love.
The Chariot
Triumph. Providential Protection
Justice
Justice.
The Hermit
Prudence.
Wheel of Fortune
Fortune. Destiny.
Strength
Strength. Fortitude.
The Traitor
Trials. Sacrifice.
Death
Death.
Temperance
Temperance. Economy.
The Devil
Immense Force. Illness.
The Tower
Ruin. Deception.
The Star
Hope.
The Moon
Hidden Enemies. Danger.
The Sun
Material Happiness. Lucky Marriage.
Judgement
Change of Position.
The Fool
Inconsiderate Actions. Madness.
The World
Assured Success.