The History of a Standard 52 Card Playing Deck

"Cards have had more purposes than just played for fun. People have also used them to try and see the future. I won't go into the meaning behind every card, but I will for the four suits."

"Clubs are the equivalent of the tarot suit of Wands. They represent action, passion and inspiration. They are associated with fire."

"Diamonds relate to the material word; all that we see and touch. They cover such areas as money, work, practical projects, homes, etcetera. Diamonds can also represent the practical aspects of relationships. Diamonds are associated with earth."

"Hearts are the same as the tarot Cups. They represent emotions, feelings, fulfillment, and love and loss. Hearts are associated with water."

"Spades are equivalent to the tarot suit of Swords. They are connected to thought and communication. All the activity that goes on in our minds; ‘head stuff’. Spades are associated with air."