Playing cards?

[sherry]

Has anyone ever seen playing cards used for tarot? I know Bluecat used them when I was with him but I do not remember the way they translate. I have been working as a waitress and 2 times now a customer has left me the 4 of hearts. He is an older pagan gentleman and just smiles when I asked him the meaning the first time. Was just wondering if someone can tell me what card it is in the tarot deck or the meaning behind this THANKS

[jelly.belly]

I've heard of it before... but i don't know what each means tho... sowwie... :(

[Jeleia]

Try Checking out these sites
http://www.geocities.com/twelveofhearts/
http://www.geocities.com/canje123/cartomancy1.html

Hope that helps you out a bit. :)

[Nina]

Hi Sherry,

From what I know, the 4 of hearts corresponds to the 4 of Cups in the Tarot... but I've never used playing cards for divination, so this is not from personal experience!

[Dagda Moon~Lily]

As I remember, playing cards originated through the tarot's minor arcana.

Hearts=cups
Clubs=wands
Diamonds=pentacles
Spades=swords

:sunny:

I don't know much about using playing cards for Tarot purposes, though I could only assume you take the numerology and the suit to divine.....similar to Tarot. :D

This is a link to possible meanings for the 4 of Cups (hearts)
http://www.learntarot.com/c4.htm

Good luck in your search! :D

[Zaniah]

The four of hearts is a completeness/balance of emotions. (think of the 4 elements creating balance in the world, and translate the number 4 then to Hearts, which represents the emotional world).

Playing cards don't use the same definitions as Tarot, being why I like them, personally.

Hope it helps. :)
Light and Love,
Zaniah

[sherry]

Thank You for the response and I will check out those sites!!