the ancient wisdom of the cards.
Early German Stenciled Playing Card Deck Fragment
Germany, before 1500
A durable fortune.
Prompt fulfillment of what is presaged by neighbouring cards. Reversed:Vain hopes.
Illness. Sorrow. Accidents. Danger.
Discretion, Circumspection, Prudence, Discernment
Deceit, Bad faith, Artifices, Deception.
Vexation, hindrances
domestic wrangling, or disagreement between lovers.
a lady (a gentleman) will love you ardently so long as you have rosy cheeks; when the color fads, her (his) love will fade also.