The Spades are a suit of trials and troubles. Generally they symbolize problems that can range from tiny to disasterous, from momentary to life-long. They can also be linked to action and courage in the face of adversity. Spades can give you insight into the causes and solutions of problems as well.



The ace of spades symbolizes profound endings and changes, and is often associated with death. The completion can be easy or difficult but it is always necessary, and often requires courage to accomplish.

The two of spades represents difficulties in life that tend to make you wistful. The difficulties can range from the trivial to the serious and can come from any facet of life.

The three of spades signifies the inability to make decisions about situations in your life. This card is often a call to reassess your position in life in order to find your path.

The four of spades is the card that symbolizes those that try in vain. It is often representative of someone who works harder than most but sees little or no reward for their efforts.

The five of spades symbolizes major obstacles and is often a herald of impending depression. It is often a call to make the most of a bad situation and to change things for the better.

The six of spades is an indicator that courage and conviction will soon be a necessity. There may be problems in your life that need to be solved now, the time for lamenting is over, it is time for action!

The seven of spades represents someone who is at the end of their rope. There may be a profound choice on the horizon and it is time to take the risk and make the changes necessary to fix the situation.

The eight of spades symbolizes a sweeping change in your life. The change may be brought about by accident or by design, either way once all is said and done you may never be the same.

The nine of spades is the card of the stubborn or the selfish. It may mean that you are dissatisfied with the way your life is now and need to do something now to correct it.

The ten of spades signifies strength and endurance in the face of obstacles. There is a light at the end of the tunnel but to reach it you must continue on the path you have chosen and not give in.

The jack of spades represents a quiet person who is usually introverted and sometimes sullen. The individual associated with this card may have trouble dealing with their emotions.

The queen of spades is a woman with strong convictions who is often more than a little bit stubborn. She is not a woman to be triffled with and it would be best if you treated her with respect.

The king of spades symbolizes a man who is conservative in thought and action, one who rarely makes a mistakes because he is rash or foolish. This man is very intense and can sometimes be overpowering.