Master Method

Taken from Fortune Telling using Playing Cards by Jonathan Dee, 2004
& Fortune-Telling by Cards by Professor P.R.S. Foli, 1915

1 2 3 4 5 6
Purpose Accomplishment Recognition Expectation Speculation Wishes & Desires
Project Satisfaction Success Hope Luck Same

7 8 9 10 11 12
Injustices Ingratitude Contacts Losses/Reverses Problems Possessions
Same Same Association Loss Trouble State/Condition

13 14 15 16 17 18
Joy Love/Affection Welfare Matrimony Worries Harmony
Same Love Prosperity Marriage Sorrow/Affliction Pleasure/Enjoyment

19 20 21 22 23 24
Windfalls Dishonesty Opposition Presents Friendship/Affection Advancement
Inheritance/Property Fraud/Deceit Rivals Present/Gift Lover Same

25 26 27 28 29 30
Cooperation Undertakings Circumstances Sorrow Appreciation Scandal
Kindness/Good Turn Same/Enterprise Changes The End Rewards Misfortune/Disgrace

31 32 33 34 35 36
Future Prospects Affluence Neglect Awards Influence/Power Health
Happiness Money/Fortune Indifference Favor Ambition Sickness

Suit Associations
Hearts: Good luck, love & happiness, mitigates negative.
Clubs: Friendships will help in some way.
Diamonds: Can have an unstable element of strife, jealously & rivalry, obstacle.
Spades: Negative in general.
*The higher the card (Ace, King, Queen, Jack or 10, the more impact on the questioner.
*Significators if not using Lenormand are Ace of Hearts for Man and Ace of Spades for Woman

Position 1 - Present Purpose Position 2 - Accomplishment

Clubs: Help of friends for Success. Clubs: Friendship will be strengthened.
Diamonds: Obstacles in business/finances. Diamonds: Successful but petty spite will mar.
Spades: Worrying problems/Attention Spades: Little satisfaction/opposition, deceit.
Hearts: Proceed. Success. Hearts: Satisfying conclusion.

Position 3 - Recognition Position 4 - Expectation

Clubs: Through help of friends. Clubs: Be persistent, new friends may help.
Diamonds: Little recognition, leads to greater things. Diamonds: Think big.
Spades: Reputation might suffer. Spades: Unrealistic aims, moderate ambitions.
Hearts: Fame. Hearts: Very lucky, something wonderful.
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Position 5 - Speculation Position 6 - Wishes & Desires
Clubs: Follow advice from reliable person. Clubs: Partial achievement.
Diamonds: Losses & Gains. Diamonds: You’ll have to push hard.
Spades: Don’t gamble, cut your losses. Spades: Zero chance.
Hearts: Success, take a chance. Hearts: Will be fulfilled soon.

Position 7 - Wrongs & Injustices Position 8 - Ingratitude

Clubs: Misunderstandings corrected. Clubs: Thanks long time coming but will come.
Diamonds: Your reputation will not suffer. Diamonds: Hidden motive, look into what’s behind it
Spades: Walk away, you’ll only make it worse. Spades: It’s your own fault.
Hearts: Injustice rectified & turned to advantage. Hearts: Be confident.

Position 9 - Contacts Position 10 - Losses & Reverses

Clubs: Be open & above board. Clubs: A good friend leaves & will be missed.
Diamonds: Don’t take sides. Diamonds: Money problems, have some savings.
Spades: Worrying, may be rivals & lack of trust. Spades: Vital interests are at stake, be careful.
Hearts: Fulfilling relationships. Hearts: Loss of someone who has been great support.

Position 11 - Problems Position 12 - Possessions

Clubs: Disputes among friends need to be resolved. Clubs: Hard work & respect of colleagues ensures prosperity.
Diamonds: Quarrels over money, duty or expectations. Diamonds: Don’t waste time on something.
Spades: Envy & resentment at the root. Spades: Lack of vision is causing you to lose.
Hearts: Relatives/family problems. Hearts: Steady and continuing increase.

Position 13 - Joy Position 14 - Love & Affection

Clubs: Pride in work & achievement, friendships. Clubs: Constancy & dependability are foundations.
Diamonds: Material things bring worry, stop being anxious. Diamonds: Clash of personality may cause resentment, rivals.
Spades: Help others and you will help yourself. Spades: Bad omen for existing, more luck in a new one.
Hearts: Inspired thoughts bring joy. Hearts: Mutual understanding & happy heart.

Position 15 - Welfare Position 16 - Matrimony (long term emotional commitment)

Clubs: Keep at it, don’t lose sight of goal. Clubs: Friendship develops into love.
Diamonds: Your progress is hampered by envy of others. Diamonds: Good relationship but control jealousy.
Spades: Obstacles due to envious people. Spades: Unfaithfulness, jealousy, 7, 8, 9 indicates ending.
Hearts: Good omen, will gain what you deserve. Hearts: Good and happy partnership. Ace of Hearts excellent.

Position 17 - Worries Position 18 - Harmony

Clubs: Conflict among friends, need for reconciliation. Clubs: Be good to people on the way up.
Diamonds: Hasty or angry words, misunderstandings. Diamonds: Loyalty is your watchword.
Spades: Vicious criticism causes fear. Behave with dignity. Spades: Cultivate new friendships.
Hearts: Worry about love, relative, & friends. Hearts: Don’t let romance interfere with friendships.

Position 19 - Windfalls Position 20 - Dishonesty

Clubs: A gain from friend or relative that might lead to another. Clubs: Seek professional advice on underhanded dealings.
Diamonds: Dispute over inheritance or win that may be long. Diamonds: Be confident, any plot against you will fail.
Spades: Beware of fraud. Check affairs thoroughly. Spades: Danger to reputation and malicious deception.
Hearts: A large gain or opportunity. Long term. Hearts: Plots against you will backfire on plotter.

Position 21 - Opposition Position 22 - Presents

Clubs: Teamwork is the key to success. Clubs: Gifts from friends and family.
Diamonds: Opponents are divided, you may win due to this. Diamonds: Unwanted gifts cause obligation.
Spades: The chance for winning is slim. Spades: Hidden complications.
Hearts: Victory. Hearts: Generous gifts and high honors.

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Position 23 - Friendship & Affection Position 24 - Advancement
Clubs: Good, honest, sincere friends. Clubs: Hard work gains advancement.
Diamonds: Argumentative and irritable friends. Diamonds: Determination will help you achieve what you want.
Spades: Trust action over words. Spades: Advancement brings envy, watch for it blocking you.
Hearts: People respect and care for you. Hearts: Promotion or rise in status.

Position 25 - Cooperation Position 26 - Undertakings

Clubs: Ask and help will be given. Clubs: Check your facts and don’t rely on luck.
Diamonds: Self-reliance is indicated as help is unreliable. Diamonds: Figure out how to do things in a unique way.
Spades: Rely on your own efforts, help isn’t coming. Spades: Don’t take big risks, have patience.
Hearts: Help & advice from unexpected source. Hearts: It’s the time to be ambitious.

Position 27 - Circumstances Position 28 - Sorrow

Clubs: Get responsible advice on change. Clubs: Loss of a friend.
Diamonds: Stay to what has worked, not time for the new. Diamonds: Unexpected loss of a friend or relative.
Spades: Hold in the face of opposition. Spades: A loss will solve a problem for you.
Hearts: Things are well and if not, improvement is coming! Hearts: There are things to learn from a loss.

Position 29 - Appreciation Position 30 - Scandal

Clubs: Friends think highly of you. Clubs: Scandal for you if lower or a friend if higher card is here.
Diamonds: Sudden recognition but beware some envy. Diamonds: Don’t react to scandal.
Spades: Disappointment or limited recognition. Spades: Difficult time even if accusations are false.
Hearts: You are greatly appreciated. Hearts: Rise above it, it will blow over.

Position 31 - Future Prospects Position 32 - Affluence

Clubs: Great opportunity from friends or social realm. Clubs: Being smart & working hard will improve things.
Diamonds: You will succeed despite who is against you. Diamonds: Making money isn’t the problem, keeping it is.
Spades: Difficulties are coming but you will have support. Spades: Hard work seems thankless & success takes long.
Hearts: Very great run of luck. Hearts: Wealth.

Position 33 - Neglect or Blind Spots Position 34 - Awards

Clubs: Renew your links with those important to you. Clubs: You are held in high regard so others will help.
Diamonds: Pay attention to your interests or you’ll lose out. Diamonds: Look out for people wanting to use you.
Spades: Stop the trend of not paying attention to your interests. Spades: Don’t expect much.
Hearts: Indifference to the feelings of others hurts you. Hearts: Things will come to you sooner or later, patience.

Position 35 - Influence & Power Position 36 - Health*

Clubs: You show leadership potential. Clubs: Warning of illness.
Diamonds: Pursue your goals quietly so no one takes your ideas. Diamonds: Minor ailment, possibly recurring from the past.
Spades: It might be time to do something else. Spades: Long recovery from a major issue.
Hearts: You have more than enough influence. Hearts: Vey brief or minor illness.

Position 36 - Well Being

Clubs: There may be issues hampering your well-being.
Diamonds: Past issues are having an impact on your well-being.
Spades: Major issues in the past may need to be addressed.
Hearts: This is a minor bump in the road and will pass.
*I included the traditional meanings here as they did not shy away from health issues in the past. Today that is often a topic
that readers won’t look to as they consider it a topic for doctors to address. I have included a second way you might use this
position if you, like me, don’t read for health issues.


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Against For
Hopes/
Future Fears

Significator
Present

Inner
Past Motivation