The Power of Playing Cards An Ancient System for Understanding Yourself, Your Destiny, & Your Relationships

by Crawford, Saffi; Sullivan, Geraldine

• ISBN13: 9780743250573
• ISBN10: 0743250575
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-07
• Publisher: Atria Books

Summary

Few people know that today's deck of playing cards is actually based on an ancient, mystical card system akin to the Tarot. This system has secretly inspired many popular birthday books, but THE POWER OF PLAYING CARDS is the first to reveal precisely how it works, and explain how this synthesis of astrology and numerology can provide answers to questions about love, friendships, family, career, and the future. The appeal of this system is its simplicity, there are no intimidating, arcane Tarot symbols or rituals. Instead, the cycles of thirteen cards and four suits fall neatly into the fifty-two weeks of the year and are easily attributed to various astrological and numerological influences. Each card carries its own special meanings through its associations with planets, numbers, and other symbols that give insight into personalities and life purpose. Readers learn how to determine their signature card and use it to gain insight into their past, present, and future. The cards also interact with one another, revealing accurate information about a person's relationships with others when the cards are laid out in a spread. Whether using the cards for serious inquiry or simply for fun, this is a simple and enthralling guide for every reader seeking greater knowledge about themselves, their loved ones, and their futures.

Author Biography

Geri Sullivan and Saffi Crawford write, lecture, and teach workshops internationally

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Preface	xi
Introduction	1	(2)
How to Find Your Card at a Glance Birthday Timetable	3	(4)
Part I: The Playing Card System
The Playing Card System	7	(3)
The Symbols of the Cards	10	(11)
The Suits	10	(1)
The Numbers	11	(2)
Court Cards	13	(1)
The Twelve Astrological Sun Signs & Their Archetypes	13	(4)
The Seven Planets	17	(4)
Your Personal Card Sequence in the Earthly and Spiritual Spreads	21	(9)
Your Card Sequence in the Earthly Spread	21	(1)
Your Card Sequence in the Spiritual Spread	21	(3)
Replacement Cards	24	(1)
Fixed and Semi-fixed Cards	24	(1)
The Joker	24	(1)
The Planets in Your Personal Card Sequence	24	(4)
Sun Sign Ruling Card	28	(1)
Personality Cards	28	(2)
Your Relationships With Others	30	(277)
Reading the Cards Horizontally	30	(2)
Reading the Cards Vertically	32	(1)
Reading the Cards Diagonally	32	(1)
Replacement Cards in Relationships	32	(1)
Planetary Links in Relationships	32	(9)
Part II: Descriptions of the Cards
The Aces	41	(20)
The 2s	61	(20)
The 3s	81	(19)
The 4s	100	(20)
The 5s	120	(20)
The 6s	140	(19)
The 7s	159	(20)
The 8s	179	(20)
The 9s	199	(20)
The 10s	219	(21)
The Jacks	240	(21)
The Queens	261	(21)
The Kings	282	(20)
The Joker	302	(5)
Part III: Your Destiny Years	307