Using a popular system to read ordinary playing cards, the suit of Clubs signifies work, effort, creativity and meaningful agreements in intuitive readings.
As you learn the meanings of the various suits of the deck, you may find yourself glimpsing a few intuitive insights from the cards as you practice with them.
These intuitive glimpses may seem sketchy and extremely vague to you at this point. However, the ability to receive these glimpses clearly indicates progress on your part and a serious start in terms of your own future skill with reading ordinary playing cards.
The suit of Clubs is relatively easy to learn and understand.
Many readers of this method consider Clubs to be dynamic "vehicle cards" in readings concerning psychological experience. Intuitively, they contain aspects focusing on development and growth, creative activity, explosive ideas, innovation and ambition.
It is this suit which tends to get most of the "work" done in terms of societal advancement and progression of thought coupled with future-oriented energy. There is little that can't be accomplished through the more visionary aspects of the suit of Clubs - as long as the rest of the Universe is willing to participate!
Descriptions of the Suit of Clubs Cards
These descriptions are only intended to help you generate an image in your own mind of that card's essence. Therefore, do not become "locked in" on the literal meanings given here...allow yourself to feel the flow of intuitive thought on each.
Two: Indicates minor disappointments where expectations are concerned. This card translates into, "The outcome will not be quite as anticipated."
Three: Signifies "duration of time" defined as an event coming right at you. Imagine standing in one place and a hard ball is soaring through space, coming at you. Your back is turned and it's going to hit you hard. But if you turn around and get ready for it, you will be able to catch it. This is the essence of the Three of Clubs. The number "3" is significant with this card....it can mean 3 hours, 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months, etc.
Four: Characterizes misfortune in readings. This card warns of a major setback; for instance, an unexpected set of circumstances that must be prepared for.
Five: Indicates an agreement. It is a neutral card by itself. It simply means agreement in the form of a contract, commitment, transaction, merger and so on.
Six: Represents effort. It focuses on work or the workplace.
Seven: Characterizes desire, particularly sexual attraction. This card does not represent any type of affection, simply the sexual attraction seeking gratification.
Eight: Indicates frustration and impatience, things are not progressing as planned.
Nine: Signifies indulgence. This card represents drinking, drugs, over-eating, over-socializing at its worst. Having a good time, enjoying the company of others in a social atmosphere are its more positive aspects.
Ten: Indicates something "official." This card is neutral and focuses on legalities, government, military matters.
Jack: Represents a male, younger in age or "spirit" who has brown hair and hazel eyes.
Queen: Represents a female who has brown hair and hazel eyes.
King: Represents a male who is older in age or "spirit with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Ace: Indicates communication: phone calls, letters, online interraction. It is also a neutral card.
Suit of Clubs Personality Traits: Inventive, creative, visionary, altruistic.
Clubs are generally associated with agreements, business pursuits, governmental matters and events with dynamic impact in terms of our lives. Frequently, the Clubs will herald the beginning stages of a new course in life. They usually signify self-growth and accomplishment.
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