wunder · Library

Part 11

Telling Fortunes by Cards · Mohammed Ali — chapter 11 of 36 · ~199 words · public domain

Read in the Wunder reader — free

EIGHT

Upright--The country. Riches. Love-making overtures.

Reversed--Sorrow. Motion. Wealth. Satire. Mockery, and foolish scandal.

SEVEN

Upright--Present intentions. Good news.

Reversed--Birth. Contrariness. Vexation. In a great measure.

Hearts.

KING

Upright--A blonde man. A lawyer. A man of repute, and remarkable for superior qualities. A person of generosity.

Reversed--A very fair man. A tutor. A man in anger. Great disappointment.

QUEEN

Upright--A blonde female. A faithful friend. A mild, amiable lady.

Reversed--A very fair female. Impediment to marriage. Obstacle to success in business and general affairs. A woman crossed in love.

JACK

Upright--A blonde young man. A young soldier or sailor. A traveler. A gay young bachelor, dreaming chiefly of his pleasures.

Reversed--A very fair young man. A dissipated bachelor. A discontented military man. A politician out of office.

ACE

Upright--The house. A repast. Festivity. A love letter. Agreeable intelligence.

Reversed--A friend's visit. Forced or constrained enjoyment.

TEN

Upright--The city. Envious people.

Reversed--An inheritance. A surprise.

NINE

Upright--Victory. Happiness. Triumph. Union. Harmony. Work. Trade. A present.

Reversed--Weariness. Ennui. A passing trouble. Curiosity. Encumbrance.

EIGHT

Upright--The affection of a fair young lady. Success in your hopes. Nourishment. Food. Board.

Reversed--A very fair maiden. Excessive joy. A young woman's indifference to love advances.

← Previous chapterAll chaptersNext chapter →

Telling Fortunes by Cards · The Wunder Library — complete classics, free to read, with narration.

© 2026 Wunder Learning LLC · Terms & Privacy