Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
TOLD IN C A r D S
An Old Gypsy's Method Of Learning the
Secrets of the Future.
Mystic Meaning of the Bits of Paste
board and How Their Language
e is Read.

| From the New York World.
The significations of the cards and the
methods of forecasting by them have been
compiled upon the authority of former
gypsy queen, who for many years was re-
garded as one of the greatest card readers
of the century.
For the sake Of convenience, and that the
reader may be able to more thoroughly
grasp the subject, the meanings OF the
various cards are given first. 1t will al
ways be found that light cards are most
favorable Hearts come first, not mat
ter of sentiment, but as matter Of fact.
Then follow in regular order diamonds,
clubs and spades. Very few cards of the
| last-named suit are of good omen. They
! usually mean sorrow, disappointment and
| the like
Clubs are better but not as good as da-
monds though some card readers aver that
the club suit is the best suit of all. EX-
perience has not proved this to be so. One
thing you can depend upon nine times out
of ten is that # You take pack of cards
and cut it on the ace of diamonds you will
surely get a letter, no matter if You haven't
had one for six weeks. This is interesting.
It's also good thing to remember NOW
for the cards and their mystic meanings.
Hearts.
Ace of hearts-If attended by spades it
signifies sickness; If by hearts, love; if by
| diamonds, good fortune; if by clubs, happi-
ness.
King of hearts-A fair man of loving dis
position but TASTY temper; good friend.
Queen of hearts-A good woman, faithful
and affectionate and sure to make good
| wife.
earth.
Ten of hearts-This card signifies many
obi
| cases augurs well.
| Nine of hearts-This is the wish card.
Whatever you wish is sure to come true.
Eight of hearts-True friend; kindness and
| happiness.
Seven of hearts-False friend: beware of
| trea cherry and exercise great caution in all
business transactions.
| Six of hearts-A generous but tricky per-
| son who will seek to entrap you.
Five of hearts-A bright and happy
| change; unfounded jealousy; fond of ex-
Four Of hearts-A stubborn person not
easily won.
| Three of hearts-Prepare to change for
| the better, but be careful lest your own i'm
prudence cause you much sorrow.
| Two of hearts--EXpect good news in a
! letter; be discreet in all that you do.
Diamonds.
Acc of d1amonds-A letter and good news.
King Of diamonds-A handsome and up
right man; good card.
| Queen Of damonds-A lovable woman
who is fond Of good company and who is
usually very agreeable and entertaining
| herself.
| Knaye of diamonds-A near relative who
| considers only his own interests.
| Ten of diamonds-Ths card usually sig
| nifies ten pieces OF money. When attend
ed by favorable cards it means a bright
| change and improved financial conditions.
| Nine of oiamonds-A person who is fond
of water. You are likely to shortly go on
| a journey.
Eight of diamonds-A second marriage
| late in life.
| Seven Of diamonds-This is in most in
stances an evil card. Friends are speak
| ing evil of you.
| Six of diamonds-Loss of wife or hus-
| band early ia life.
Five of diamonds-Here's a jolly little
Z card. 1t means unexpected riches, good
| Eews and much happiness