Under a popular system, the Suit of Diamonds essentially indicates financial matters, relationships and their struggles in intuitive readings.
The suit of Diamonds is one of the most telling suits in reading ordinary playing cards by this method. Some of the cards are instrumental, if not downright vital, in order to produce an accurate reading.
Diamonds are, by nature, cards which signify development, relationship issues and acquisition in terms of their literal meanings.
Descriptions of Suit of Diamonds Cards
Two: Characterizes secrets and clandestine activity. Events occurring "behind your back." Always seen in readings as a card of warning.
Three: It literally means "domestic conflicts.This card indicates that a conflict will go from petty differences to big feud in no time at all. When you see this card in your readings, it is telling you to find a way to make a workable peace in this situation, and soon.
Four: Signifies "untrueness." It focuses on lies, infidelity, revenge. It warns to be very much on your guard when it appears in your readings. Deceit and betrayal are afoot.
Five: Symbolizes news as though an ear is receiving information. The cards connected to it will tell you whether it's "good" news or "bad" news. It brings information to you within the context of the reading and lets you know that new developments are in the making.
Six and Eight of Diamonds: Both cards essentially mean "a relationship exists here" - as in betweeen family members, friends, co-workers, etc.
Seven: Characterizes scandal in readings. It holds an important message about misinterpreting what we see. It also indicates that others are talking as a result of false impressions. It's gossipy, nasty, "behind your back" defamation.
Nine: Signifies uncertainty. It focuses on confusion and indecision. It tells you "the answer is still not decided." A useful tool in all areas of your life, letting you know that you are being misunderstood, dealing with chaos all around you or in a situation for which the outcome has yet to be determined.
Ten: Characterizes a full range of financial matters. It literally means money and money-related situations.
Jack: Essentially, the male represented by the Jack is young at heart and still somewhat inexperienced in the ways of life. Jacks don't have an abundance of wisdom to impart...that's considered to be more the King's job in terms of readings and those in your life these cards will come to represent.
Queen: This card will always represent a female in readings. In terms of the Diamonds queen, see her as rather independent, a good money-manager and generally quite disciplined in nature. She has a head for business and a strong creative streak that enables her to make money everywhere she goes. Negative traits include a demanding, domineering personality and a significant detachment emotionally in her relationships with others.
King: Represents a male, older in age or "spirit", having fair complexion and light hair and eyes. Trust his advice on financial matters, he has insight to help you find direction.
Ace: Signifies "unity" - as in marriage, mergers, partnerships, etc. It indicates in your readings a very strong bond, a commitment to a goal or purpose, a meeting of minds. And it definitely indicates a wedding between romantic partners. Think "unity" in your readings when the Ace appears and you won't go wrong.
Suit of Diamonds Personality Traits: Materialistic, money-minded, on the "egotistical" side, aloof, difficult to know. In certain respects, these individuals enjoy being in the limelight. They are often great performers, business owners, investment brokers/bankers, tax consultants or real estate collectors.
The suits of Hearts, Clubs and Spades hold their own distinct characteristics.
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