LA BARAJA ESPAOLA SPANISH FORTUNE TELLING CARDS'

LA BARAJA ESPAOLA
SPANISH FORTUNE TELLING CARDS
CARTOMANCY

One of the most important and widely used decks within the Hispanic community for
divination and fortune telling is La Baraja Espaola. This deck is the one used by
Curanderos, Hechizeros, Espiritistas, Brujos, Gitana, Santiguadores, Santeras and
Sancistas, from Mexico all the way through Argentina, the Caribbean and Spain. If
you have ever received a Consulta in a Botanica you will notice that this is the
deck used by Latinos for videncia 99% of the time. Although in recent years with
the popularoty el Gran Tarot Esoterico and other Spanish titled decks, el Tarot are
becoming more fashionable.

Like the Tarot deck each naipe "card" has a traditional meaning or a singular key
word that is used to represent the meaning of el naipe "the card". Usually a
novice is given a deck of the Baraja with a key single word written with ink until
the novice learns the meanings by heart and receives a new baraja "deck" without
the written words.

Traditionally the deck is not purchased by the reader, but given as a gift from an
elder, a Padrino / Madrina or someone in the family, or inherited from one's
grandmother or godparents. The old inherited decks are not used for consultas but
placed on the altar within a wooden box as a ritual item believed to hold much
psychic energies; and link to its previous owner or as a vehicle in which one
connects with ones Pitonisa. It is also said that traditionally Spanish gypsies
and brujas stole the deck, as one who personally purchases the deck takes away from
its prophetic abilities. (This is also true with Holy Water, one never purchases
it.) I by no means am I condoning thievery, but if you purchase your own deck,
then use them as an offering to your Madama or Gitano Spirits or to play the Brisca
card game, as these cards should be received as a gift from an elder, family member
or client. Or you can put them on your wish list for your next birthday or
Christmas gift.

When using the Baraja Espaola the whole deck is used, usually in piles of 6 across
and 8 piles down or 8 across with 6 piles going down. Each naipe is interpreted
left to right, and if additional questions are asked after the Spiritual
Consultation, then from top to bottom. Hispanics generally do not use any popular
spreads associated with Tarot cards such as the Celtic Cross or Gypsy spread, or
none of the New Age spreads that are associated with the Tarot. All the cards
within the baraja are interpreted and the Consultation can last anywhere from 30
minutes, to an hour. But one can use a three card spred, the celtic cross or any
spred one chooses.

You will notice in a Botanica setting that the Consultant usually will have an
empty chair near the Consultation room which often faces towards the entrance of
the consultation room, with a glass of water, a lit cigar or even a cigarette. The
empty chair is usually reserved for one of the Consultant's Spirit Guide that
presides over the consulta "reading" and the tobacco smoke is used as an offering
to the spirits as a way of having the words of the reading reach the Spirits, or
make a connection with one's spirit to help with Videncias. (Clairvoyance) The
water is there to help with Spiritual fluids. Some also use the cigar TOBACOMANCY
in cohesion with the deck, meaning they interpret the ashes formed on the rim of
the cigar as well as the formation and direction of the smoke.

The deck is often kept in a wooden box which guards and.protects the cards when not
in use, this wooden box is called a caja de muertos, cofre, or atad.

LOS PALOS
THE SUITS

The various suits in a Baraja Espaola are known as Palos, and each Palo goes from
strongest to weakest. The strongest Palo is the Espadas "Swords" then Oros "Coins'
followed by Copas, "Cups" and finally Bastos "Clubs". They represent social
classes and economical statutes. Espadas the Warriors or the military. Oro, the
Well to Do, the merchants. Copas, family, religion and spirituality and Bastos,
the workers of the land, or peasants. Also each represents an element, a division
of spirits and a sexual gender.

Espadas. Swords, Air Male, White Division, The Rada. The Orisha, the Nago, the Ogun
Division. The Belcanes.

Oro. Coins, Earth Female. Earth Division. Las Comisiones, Las Cortes Espirituales,
Las Metresas. The Gypsies

Copas. Cups, Water Female, Indian Division, Division Agua Dulce, Native American
Spirits. The Zemis, the Cemi. Las Metresas. Female Loa and Orisha.

Bastones. Clubs, Fire Male, Preto Division, Black Division. The Guedeh. The Legbas.
The Candelos.

Looking at the deck you will notice that only two of the Palos as a whole can be
completely reversible, this being the feminine Oros and the Copas, while the
masculine Bastos and Espadas only a few are reversible. Also traditionally it is
known that Copas and Bastones are palos that are of a beneficial posative nature,
while Oro and Espadas are of a detrimental and negative nature. This does not
mean that Oros or Espadas are evil, they are opposing forces of nature that bring
upon balance; they are like Ying and Yang, night and day. Oros and Copas
represent the influencers of the feminine Moon, or things of a nocturnal nature
while Bastones and Espadas represent the Masculine Sun and Diurnal influencers.

The Copas and Oros represent human qualities and types that are usually fair
skinned individuals with blond or brown hair. While the Bastos and Espadas can
represent tan or individuals of darker skin complexion with darker hair, brown,
black or red.

The Espadas refer to matters of physical, spiritual and mental health. Usually of
a negative matter, dislikes, trials and tribulations. Accidents, battles, health
matters and strife fall under this suite. Geminis, Libra and Aquarius fall under
this palo with its respected dates. Commission Spirits, and Saints Gemini Papa
Legba, Luis Guede, Eleguita, Nio de Atocha. Cosmos and Damian. Los Jemelos.

Libra Obatala, Ecce Homo, Belie Belkan

Aquarius, Los Indios la Metresili, La Dolerosa, The Ogun, Marta la Dominadora

The Oros refer to economy and martial possessions, liabilities, inheritance,

investments, and capitol expenditures. Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn and its
respected dates fall under this palo. Commission Spirits, and Saints

Taurus, Orisha Oko, Gran Torolisa, los Congos

Virgo, Yemaya, Las Madamas, La Sirena, La Ballena,

Capricorn, Aganyu Sola, Agueh, Papa Sobo

The Copas refer to matters of love, feelings, sentiments, emotions, matters with
couples, lovers, children, family, and personal relationships. Cancer, Piecis and
Scorpion with its respected dates fall under this palo. Commission Spirits, and
Saints.

Cancer Cachita, Anaisa Pye, Atabeira. Erzulie Dantor, Obba,

Scorpio, Centinela, Kriminel, Santa Marta Dominadora, La Baronesa.

Pisise Los Piratas Pirata Confresi, los Marineros, La Sirena,

The Bastos refer to matters of labor, work, movement, travel, energies, and actions
are also represented and Sagittarius, Leo and Aries and its respected dates fall
under this palo. Commissions, Spirits and Saints.

Aries, Ogun Belanjdo. Los Congos. Ogun Batalla, Papa Legba.

Leo, Chango Macho, San Santiago, Los Negros.

Sagittarius. Viejo Lazaro, Jose Gregorio, Pa Viejo, Legba Carefaur, Papa Sobo.

On inspecting the deck one will notice, El Rey, el Caballo and la Sota and quickly
think that the female gender is not represented, this is far from the truth, as I
have already stated that the Oros and Copas have feminine qualities and that the
Aces of each palo is of a feminine nature, or if not feminine, influenced by it.
Although at first glance one would assume that the Aces of Batones and the Espadas
are male, which to some extent they are, but deeper wisdom into the mysteries of
these Aces one will see its female influences. Also la Sota "the Jack" of each
Palo is of a feminine nature and is often called La Dama. Many people remove the
Jester in the deck, this card is known as el Loco and some keep it and use it to
represent el Tonto, el Loco or the Fool of the Tarot Deck.

( Important Note, the interpertation of any given card can be enhanced or degraded,
or diminished, by the surounding cards. )

SWORDS. ESPADAS

Ace of Swords: Legal Matters

This card talks of court cases, lawsuits and all legal matters. It speaks of being
careful in signing papers or contracts, it advices to read all documents carefully.
Reversed means scams, fraudulent scheme, especially for making a quick profit;
swindle or trickery. Others are trying to.cheat, defraud, hoax or trick you into
doing something, be careful.

Two of Swords: Surprise

This card speaks of unexpected surprises, and the surprise depends greatly depends
on the surrounding cards. The surprise can be good or bad, expected or unexpected.
To strike or occur to with a sudden feeling of wonder or astonishment, as through
unexpectedness,. to come upon or discover suddenly and unexpectedly. An unexpected
assault from a friend or an enemy. Or it can be as simple as a surprise birthday
party, a surprise message, or surprise information. Negative cards around it speak
of back stabbing, two faced individual or revenge. The image of two swords can
warn us of a fight wearing the mind causing intense pain and many tears.

Three of Swords: Long Term Events

This card alone or the first card to comes up can be negative, a third party
interfering in your life or relationships, an ex wife, ex lover or mother in law.
An individual that will be around for the long run. It can represent arguments and
not being able to make an agreement. Great demands placed on a person, which
predict major conflicts and rifts. The card can also predict break ups or
separation caused by outside influences.

Four of Swords: Obstacles and Poor health

This card is often compared with the Death card of the Tarot, it speaks of a period
of deception, difficulties and scams. Health issues arise and diseases which could
lead to isolation, loneliness and withdrawal. It speaks of a forced exile, either
by an illness, a substance abuse, or a controlling partner that will lead to
illnesses, weakness, fatigue, abuse or even physical death. This is enforced with
other sword cards next to it. Positive cards surrounding it mean overcoming a
difficult situation, strength, bravery in taking charge over your life. Going
through a hardship that will bring inner strength, along with peace of mind and
clarity of thoughts to get ahead and face the future bravely, changes for the
better.

Five of Swords: Karma

This card is the card of Karma, action, seen as bringing upon oneself inevitable
results, good or bad, either in this life or in a reincarnation. Karma the cosmic
principle according to which each person is rewarded or punished in one incarnation
according to that person's deeds in the previous incarnation. It speaks of one's
fate or destiny. In this world nothing happens to a person that he does not for
some reason or other deserve. it is the result of our own past actions and our own
present doings. We ourselves are responsible for our own happiness and misery. We
create our own Heaven. We create our own Hell. We are the architects of our own
fate. This card speaks of the Sins of the Father will be paid by his children,
You reap what you sow, whatsoever a man soweth, that he shall also reap. For what
we do "for good or for ill, shall be returned to us threefold, loath to cause any
harm, lest it be returned to you in spades!

Six of Swords: Weakness and Pains

This card represents inner conflicts, inner demons, skeletons within the closet,
secret or hidden agenda, malicious motives. the possibility of hurting others, as
well as being hurt. The mental aspect of this card speaks of weakness and it is
recommended to be very careful. This card also speaks of setbacks, and potholes in
the persons path. It can also represent a dependent person, who needs to depend on
others in order to survive, sometimes over dependent. The card also speaks of
patience or impatience.

Seven of Swords: Short Term Events

All things of short term, such as a small vacation, a short love affair, a job that
won't last. A short trip not long distance, or a message, letter or information
one has been waiting for will come soon. It could represent minor health issues,
or moving into a place that will not be for long or even an argument or a problem
that will find its solution soon. Better times are coming and one should save
money for those days when there is none. As with all cards this one will be
affected by its surrounding cards.

Eight of Swords: Evidence

Evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true, or to produce belief in its

truth, anything serving as such evidence: The act of testing or making trial of
anything; test; trial: to put a thing to the proof. The card can also speak of
overcoming problems calmly and with perseverance. There is a period of crisis that
is coming to an end, where you can take criticism, slander and some bad news which
generated into confusion and intense desire to get away from it all. Can predicts
an unexpected trip or getaway.

Nine of Swords: Events for the worse

This is a negative card in all respects and it predicts suffering caused by

jealousy, slander or deceits. Despair, conflicts confusion and fear. Insecurity,
imminent dangers, contracting some kind of illness, addiction or some other health
issues. Operations, complications, accidents, theft, and even hospital stay. The
evil eye and envy is also represented within this card, as is black magic, curses,
and hexes or one paying back for ones wrong doings.

Jack of Spades: Lady of Thoughts

A woman with dark hair, brunette, who could be of a darker completion, may it be a
tan or natural skin tone, usually young, and often arrogant. Aggressive and
determined character is for told within this card, Spiteful, deceitful, back
stabber, two faced and canyving, always plotting and revengeful. The card can
represent an enemy. Reversed the card is an older woman with the same qualities
but not as intense. Very knowledgeable in the things she does or says, an
individual who always gets what they want at any cost. If it is an older woman,
she could be a widow or divorced or not currently with a mate. The card can also
represent a male with these

Knight of Swords: Knight of Conflicts

This knight deals with a young man of courage and endurance, it could also
represent a person of a destructive nature with an ill temper. Could be a moody
individual, quick to anger, treacherous, with much conflicts, disputes and
aggression. Reversed would represent an individual who takes risks, and charge of
situations and matters. Could represent a victim of injustice who turned his/her
life around for the better. Once this person was in turmoil or despair and has
literally turned their life around

King of Swords, Lord of the initiative

Older man, with dark brown hair, dark eyes, dark complexion. Also grey hair is
represented within this card. Strong character, intelligent,

May be an executive or someone in a high position of importance. Readiness and

ability in initiating action; enterprise:, one's personal, responsible decision: to
act on one's own initiative. Reversed loneliness, illness or separation who has
known happiness and is going through a period in decline. lack initiative, can
represent legal matters or problems with the law.

CUPS COPAS

Ace of Cups: The Home

This card speaks of matters of the home, moving to a new home or apartment. This
card talks about moving in with a partner, starting a new relationship in which you
will move in together. Purchasing a new home, or renting a new apartment. If the
card is reversed, problems in the home, separation, break up, moving, on from a
relationship.

Two of Cups: Fertility

This card speaks of all things of growth and fertility. Abundance, new children,
pregnancies, birth, and child related issues. Can also speak of children expenses
and child support. Reversed miscarry, unable to conceive, abortion, not receiving
financial assistance from child's parent.

Three of Cups: News

This card speaks of messages, letters, unexpected news, information,, and

conversations. The information, may be good or bad depends on the surrounding
cards.

Gold, information about finances, depts, and money expenses, with other cups
information about family or friends. With clubs may speak about work, promotions
or loosing a job, while with swords it may speak of health issues. Reversed,
malicious gossip and slander.

Four of Cups: Instincts

This card speaks of human instincts such as maternal instincts and the "survival
instinct, and to a lesser extent sexual instincts. If the card is of a negative or
positive nature it depends on its surrounding cards, remember, some women do not
want their children, some commit suicide, and are sexually ambivalent, and this
would be apparent if this card was reversed". This card can also speak about
intense human emotions such as anger or lust.

Five of Cups: Celebration

This card speaks of celebrations, gatherings, parties, and reunions. A period of

joy, celebration and optimism. If the card is next to a a page, it has to do with
a female, a caballero speaks of a man, while a King speaks of the consultant. Next
to Cups speaks of celebration of a birth, wedding, or family reunion. With Clubs,
speaks of employment, Coins speaks of income, while Swords tells of a successful
operation, healing from an illness, or a successful court case. Reversed, Divorce,
Breakups or Separations, loneliness, feeling of abandonment.

Six of Cups: Melancholy

This card speaks of a state of sadness caused by a traumatic experience from the
past. Memories from the past that bring upon a state of melancholy, fears or
other emotional problems,negative thoughts, bad dreams or nightmares. Reversed
health issues arise because of ones depressions, mental issues or psychological
disorders.

Seven of Cups: Satisfactions

Periods of great satisfactions where our deepest desires will be full filed. Time
to pick the fruits of our labors. Rewards the person feels full of health and
vitality. Reversed, dissatisfaction, unhappiness, not being for filled, empty
heart, void.

Eight of Cups: Influences

This card is the card of Influences, and as its name implies the card will be
influenced for good or for bad with its surrounding cards. A person can be
influenced in both positive and negative ways. Ones actions and thoughts are being
influenced, and if negative cards surround it, the person is being manipulated into
doing things they would not normally do.

The person could be influenced by a parent, a friend, a lover, a coworker, a

teacher, a boss, a doctor, a witch or a godparent. If the cards around it are good
its a positive influence, if the cards are negative, a negative influence bordering
on manipulation. If the cards around it are of health issues, ones doctor is
trying to influence us into taking better care of ones health. Reversed,
Manipulation, physical or mental abuse.

Nine of Cups: Giving

This card speaks of a giving individual, a selfless person who gives to others
without self-interest. This person gives to a cause without economic motivation and
is always there to help those in need.

Reversed, a selfish individual, disconnecting or detaching; separation. The state

of being separate or detached. Indifference to or remoteness from the concerns or
needs of others; aloofness. Often a greedy individual.

Page of Cups: Lady of Romance

This card speaks of a pale woman of blond, light brown hair, or reddish haired
woman often of the signs of Pisces, Cancer or Scorpio. Motherly instincts, a
mother figure, big sister, a close friend. The character of this person is a
hopeless romantic, very sensitive, often dreamy, loving, creative and would do
anything to for fill a lifelong dream. If these charactetics portray a male figure
it can represent a man. Reversed, could represent a male or female who is unstable
in relationships, unstable in the home, or unstable with the family, rebellious,
and angry.
Knight of Cups: Errant Knight

This card depicts a man with fair skin, brown eyes and hair. He often strays from
his proper course or standards. He is a wanderer, a vagrant such as a stray dog.
He is a lover of women but not one to commit to one single partner for to long or
be faithful in the long run. Reversed would represent a female of the same
qualities. Signs of Pisces, Cancer or Scorpio.

King of Cups: Lord of Dreams

This King represents an older man, often in midlife as is with all kings who is a
dreamer, This person is more a dreamer than a person who will do it. Often he
reminisces of times long past and compares his life to how things, usto be. The
card can also speak of unattainable dreams, or a person who lies so much they often
believe the very lies they say. Reversed would represent a female, or a person who
has lives in illusions, and unfocused..

WANDS BASTOS / BASTONES

Ace of Wands: Remoteness

This Card speaks of things yet to come, or events that may happen within a long
term, future plans. A Journey or travel within the future. One must work hard to
make these events come into being as they will prove to be beneficial to the
person. A holiday or a needed vacation, a getaway. The individual needs to get
away, and enjoy some needed relaxation and rest. This card can also indicate plans
that the person has yet to for fill and should.work hard in making it happen. A
delayed project, dream, or carrier. If the card is reversed, the person has no
motivation, plans do not come into being. Delayed movement, issues and problems
with individuals from the past.

Two of Wands: Distance

This card tells us of things to come in the not so distant future. Such as a
weekend getaway, a short trip, to visit friends or family members. It talks about
ones relationship with partners, neighbors, friends or siblings. It talks about
those little joys in life that gives us strength and inner joy. Conversations,
communications, with those around us. It speaks of searching for those simple joys
that surround us instead of looking far away in a distant place. Enjoy and
appreciating what you have. New relationships are coming, new bonds, new friends.
Can speak of flirtation or a relationship that one has will change. This card
speaks of hope in the not so distant future.

Three of Wands Fraternity

This card speaks of brotherhoods, bonds, relationships, fraternities. Deep

relationships, love, mutual respect, growth and strength in numbers. Clans, family,
groups.
Four of Wands: Strength

This card speaks of strength, endurance, power, stability, it can also speak of
intelligence and physical force. Emotional stability in.conquering obstacles and
setbacks. Strong and stable relationships, inner strength during hardship,
especially the strength needed from the problems caused by loved ones. Healthy and
stable relationships.

Five of Wands: Wisdom

This card refers to knowledge and the inner wisdom that we have acquired through
studies and life experiences.. Academic training, initiations, or learning a new
trade. The act of learning, study, concentration and analyzing.

Six of Wands:Depression

The card is referred to as one of the most negative cards within the deck.
Depression, sadness, despair, weakness, fatigue, lack of desire to move forward.
Very hard to move forward because the person feels paralyzed. The cause can be
from outside influences such as an abusive partner, or black magic. The person can
only change by changing their outlook on life, and how they view situations and
treat others. The mood of the client is very melancholy and they feel as if there
is no coming out of it, it is reflected on themselves and how they treat others and
any given situation. As with every card, it is greatly enfluenced by its
surrounding cards.
With Coins, finances in the home, family problems, with clubs, professional
failures, or failures in home and relationship. Sword around it for tell of
failures in life caused by outside influences such as envy and witchcraft, while
cups problems with relationship or children.

Seven of Wands: Work

This card speaks of work or professions in general, obligations and earnings.

Opportunities for promotion, job advisement, labor, achievements, goals.

Eight of Wands: Dependencies

This card refers to some form of dependency. It can be a dependency on a partner,

family member, or other.loved ones. It can be substance abuse such as alcohol or
narcotics. This card speaks of unhealthy relationships, especially when it comes
to one controlling or dominating the other.

If surrounded by swords it speaks of dependencies towards alcohol or drugs, or

other bad habits. With Coins it speaks of gambling habits and the need to steel
others belongings to support their habits. With clubs it speaks of weak minded
individual who likes to dominate and control others, while with cups it speaks of
loosing control of anger towards loved ones because of their dependencies.

Nine of Wands: Satisfactions

This card speaks of personal satisfactions, may these satisfactions be beneficial

or departmental towards the individual, and as always the surrounding cards enhance
or deteriorates its meanings.

Page of Wands: Lady of the Passion

This card symbolizes a woman with brown hair and eyes with dark skin Energetic
personality, passionate, impulsive, charismatic, creative self-confident and often
temperamental. Zodiac signs are Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. Reversed would be
sluggishness, slowness, indifference, intolerance.

Knight of Wands: Charismatic Knight

A man of dark complexion, dark hair and brown eyes. Very athletic active and
energetic, with high ideals, standards and a bit proud. Leadership qualities and
very determined. If the card is speaking of a woman then the same is true as above.
Zodiac signs are Leo, Aries or Sagittarius. Reversed, competition, rivalries.

King of Wands: Lord of Experience

A strong older man or woman. Hard worker, experienced, energetic and charismatic.
A boss, a leader. Zodiac signs are Leo, Aries or Sagittarius. Reversed,
addictions, dependencies, down ward spiral.

PENTECLES

Ace of Pentacles: Triumphs

The card of success, triumph, prosperity and happiness. Although at first the card
speaks of financial stability, with other cards it can represent overcoming
advisories and obstacles in one life.

With cups, love, relationships and the home. With clubs, work, profession job
related and health. With swords overcoming rivals and setbacks.
If the card is reversed, represents over indulgence, over spending, greed and
gluttony.

Two of Pentacles: Rivalries

This card represents rivalries, envy, jealousy or competition often of material

belongings, work positions or finances gain. Resentment against a rival, a person
enjoying success or advantage., or against another's belongings. Feeling
resentment against someone because of that person's success, or advantages. a
marriage ruined by infidelity, rivalry and jealousy, Reversed, Bode moments of
intense emotion accompanied by lack of clarity and agitation. An amount owed to a
person or organization for funds borrowed. Debts can be represented by a loan note,
bond, mortgage or other form stating repayment terms and, if applicable, interest
requirements. These different forms all imply a lack of intent to pay back an
amount owed by a specific date. Two roads are present and one does not know the
correct path to take, a feeling of being overwhelmed.
Three of Pentacles: Fortune

Fertility, fortune prosperity, success, and abundance, starting a successful

venture, a potential pregnancy. In business, ability in being responsible, power,
recognition and generosity. Reversed symbolizes levity, mediocrity and lack of
maturity. Depending on accompanying cards could indicate unexpected concerns in
ones personal economy.

Four of Pentacles: Welfare

Health, happiness, and good fortune; well-being, prosperity. The condition of

being contented, healthy, or successful. Reversed. Dangers ahead, problems, ill
being, bad health, disorders, trouble with the law that may culminate in an arrest
and incarceration.

Five of Pentacles: Resolutions

This card speaks of resolutions, finding answers to a problem, joining with others
to communicate and finding answers or a solution to a problem. Reversed, Rifts or
separations within a relationships, such as a friendship or a partnership. Lack of
communication, debauchery, and economic loss.

Six of Pentacles: Difficulties

While this card represents difficulties, it is through these difficult times that
we learn, we grow and learn to tolerate those things from others that may make us
upset. Things will resolve themselves with patience. Being able to overcome
obstacles. Reversed, trials and tribulations, greed, a run of bad luck, envy and
jealousy that can disturb smooth roads that could have lied ahead.

Seven of Pentacles: Gratifications

Being grateful, Appreciative of benefits received; thankful. Expressing gratitude.

This card can also speak of recognition, awards, prizes, good news. Reversed,
ungratefulness, selfish, not feeling or exhibiting gratitude, thanks, or
appreciation. Speaks of an unpleasant or repellent individual. As well as
Impatience and apprehension.

Eight of Pentacles: Reflection

This card is related to ones surroundings, and periods of disagreements,

instabilities or even a hostile environment that requires maximum inner reflection
of the person to get back on track for healing, moving forward and on with their
life. The person must restore balance and harmony within their life, to make up
for lost time.

Reversed, the person is suffering from soul loss, or a traumatic experience from
their past that does not allow them to move forward. Insecurities, mental and or
emotional abuse. A traumatic experience that does not allow the person to heal or
move forward.

Nine of Pentacles: Instability

This card speaks of an unstable person, it could be the person getting the reading
or it could represent a person within their life. The quality or state of being
unstable; lack of stability or firmness, the tendency to behave in an
unpredictable, changeable, or erratic manner: emotional instability, anger, rage,
fury. Being taken advantage, loss of money, being robbed. Reversed announces
deceit, deception infidelity, lies, loss of a friendship, unpleasant surprises and
broken promises.

Page of Pentacles: Lady of Materialism

This card can be a younger white woman, of blond or light brown hair. She is in a
very good financial position but has an uncontrolled spending money habit. She can
be generous, passionate, loyal, and wants to live the fairy tale life. She is a
good friend to those she has but can be a snob who imitates, cultivates, or
slavishly admires social superiors and is condescending or overbearing to others.
It represents a person who believes himself or herself an expert or superior
connoisseur in any given field and is condescending toward or disdainful of those
who hold other opinions, are in lower ranks or have different tastes regarding her
field. Materialistic. Reversed, means great news or announcements, and also
charity, a person who gives freely of themselves to those in need. A charity or a
cause.

Knight of Pentacles: Knight of the Order

This card represents a man of middle age, or graying blond hair, friendly
temperament, smart, rebellious and curious. Portrays a mature young man with
ambition and success orientated. It can speak of economic success and wealth that
is gained from ones strong will, efforts, maturity and responsibilities. Can also
announces the arrival of an old friend who is disposed in assisting in overcoming
obstacles. Foreshadows a possible trip, favorable news and good prospects.
Reversed predicts laziness, resistant to work or exertion; disposed to idleness,
slow-moving; sluggish. Conducive to idleness or indolence. Greed,, hard headed,
arrogant and stubborn.

King of Diamonds Lord of the Game

As all cards the Kings can represent a male or female with masculine qualities who
is older, often mid life. This king is often white in complexion with gray hair or
a light colored hair. He enjoys a solid financial position, with a huge capacity
and ability to follow several businesses at once, embodies the experience,
intelligence and aptitude typical of a banker, a broker or a millionaire. The card
speaks of collaborations, working together, and partnerships. It speaks of a good
harvest, growth, wisdom, knowledge and kindness. Reversed speaks of a corrupted
individual, who will scam, lie and cheat to get what he desires, an individual of
unspeakable
vices

HERMANO SANCISTA BRUJO LUIS