THE DESTE CARDS (In no particular order) 1 The Key You You exit your solitude, you exit from the prison that you yourself had built and locked yourself inside. Optimism lies ahead. You will know progress and prosperity. Friends and loved ones surround you. If this card is followed by the cards of the Gate, the ath and the Galley, you shall have the best life If Reversed !oneliness, denial of life. "he #ey locks you away behind walls. The Ca!el $ strong will. %esponsibility and ad&ustment. atience is rewarded. "olerance under pressure.
You find ways to overcome financial difficulties. %esourcefulness. If Reversed overty. You shall bow and patiently withstand a situation which remains the same. "here will be a period when patience will be re'uired, and you shall spend all your savings. It is only with great difficulty that you shall find ways to overcome the controversies. Your efforts for accumulation of goods shall be long, or even fruitless. You shall not be able to pay your debts. $ loss of &ob, a loss of goods and fortune. " Isfahan (Tt#an of the Dia!ond deter!ines$ A chan%elin% chan%elin% of a!end!ent shall lead you to triu!ph& You have to maintain calm in order to succeed. (o not &ump into conclusions or make hasty If Reversed You
moves. "hink twice before acting. $void $void meaningless words and conversations, they bring harm. ' The To! "he end is near. )very kind of ending. "his card also means death, if all four surrounding cards are evil. It means something final. $ loss of courage to deal with your problems and overcome them. "he cad also symboli*es the voices of the dead from the afterlife. If Reversed $ll is dark. You shall lose your courage. +hen this card appears reverse, the bod y lies on the bed of death, but the soul desires to live and death is avoided. The *ice $n indication of theft, robbery, forgery, a loss of trial . )very conflict ends up in loss for you. You lose your argument, people treat you unfairly. Your loss might be beyond repair. If the ice appear next to another person of the (este, never do business with this person. If it is a friend, see that you hide away your most precious belongings whenever he visits. If Reversed -ustice. You have a point, you make a strong argument. Your loss may not be final. You may find again what was stolen from you. + The ,o- Intelligence and wit. "hese two are your weapons. eople praise you, you hear good words about your deeds. uick perception of a situation, and cover. /elp comes from a friend. "he fox is revealed, it is deprived of her powers and is leaving. 0hould this card fall on another person during the (este reading, then it bestows intelligence upon it & If Reversed )nvy and doubt. "here is danger ahead, danger coming from a malignant, cunning person. #eep your eyes wide open1 this person has his own vicious purposes. "he card reverse also means that you shall use tricks in order to approach the person you are interested in, in order to achieve a goal. . The Heart "rue love. $ love that is great and strong, a love that shines brightly. If Reversed "rouble in the love bed. $ heart that is hurt, broken. "he /eart, though, is indeed a strong symbol, it shall overrule, and love shall bloom again. / *un#our (The 0lac Horse of the Eony) Endless patience and staility& You claim the one that you love. You fight and you suffer. You believe in vain that things will change. )ven if, at present, there are signs that your beloved one is changing, everything will remain the same. )verything will get back to how it was before & If Reversed 0omeone who lies without reason. 0omeone who cannot express themself emotionally. Greed for material goods.
2 Saah (3asha of the Ruy) $ person who is surrounded by people, loved b y his friends. /e shall offer you an unexpected opportunity. "here will be &ustice, and the solutions shall be found. "hings will calm down, no matter how impossible this might seem at present. "he asha of the %uby, of all his characteristics, characteristics, offers you his charm. If Reversed %esponsibilities %esponsibilities will be asked. Intrigues and flippancies on behalf of this person shall harm the target, the aim. "he eastern card shows whether the damage is beyond repair or not. not. "he person person that you love thinks of you all the time and and shall send you you a message of love. 14 The Ship $ trip. $ change of life. $n opportunity that is coming. It opens new ways of good luck and success. 2ew experiences make you richer. Your life obtains a meaning because the things that happen draw your interest. If this card appears, it s ymboli*es a trip with many events that shall leave a mark on you. any things are bound to happen. If Reversed 0tagnation. $ fear for change lies within you. (elays. lans will be cancelled. $ programmed &ourney shall not take place. "he change does not happen.
11 The Si!oun (East 5inds6 5inds of chan%es) 3nexpected meeting with someone you desire to see. 0udden evolution. It also brings a change of residence or a new relationship, always to the best. erhaps a sudden change of residence. If cards that symboli*e money and wealth appear next to this card, then you shall find something of great value. If Reversed $ccidental but unpleasant meeting with someone you did not wish to see. 0udden breaking up, separation when least expected. $ change of house to the worst. 1 *ida (3rincess of the E!erald) $ woman who is very &ealous of you. "here can be no trust between the two of you, she is the irreconcilable friend, she is the wife that has been cheated. If Reversed 3sing your intelligence you shall deal with the situation. "he obstacle presented by this woman shall be overcome. (ifficulties in the relationship. uarrels, &ealousy and a lot of wining. "he person that you care for is cheating on you. You shall understand it and swiftly give an end to all this. 1" 7etter 2ews. Good tidings. "he card symboli*es a message with news from far away. "he surrounding papers indicate what kind of news you shall receive. $ coming, or a comeback of someone who is far away. 1' The 8ate "his card is a messenger of higher ranks, great position, honour. "his card is a bright omen. Your luck is bright and your &oy shall be immense. If the card appears near any other (este figure, then the person represented by it, shall bring you luck. It is this person that shall open the Gate for you. If Reversed /onour, higher rank and achievement still lay ahead in your future, but they shall be obtained with difficulty. You shall tire, but you shall en&oy them. If the card is surrounded by evil cards that enclose it, it is only then that the Gate shall close for you. $ loss of your rank, your position. If a 0ultan is in'uiring the cards, he shall lose his throne. 1 The 9ile Your &ob is doing well and it shall bring fruits. $ good seed is a fact. +hatever you start now, shall be fruitful later on. Fertility and bliss. +ealth that is earned with hard labour. If this card appears upon the person in'uiring, then this person will become a workaholic, craving for wealth. "he card brings success in business and trade. If Reversed Your &ob becomes a passion in which you are drowned. "he 2ile can flood and drown men and villages. It is the work that works you out. It is difficult to handle, if there is no aid from the surrounding cards. +hen the 2ile is reverse, there is failure in business and trade. 1+ :ata%an (anger. 0omeone wants revenge from you. 0harp words that bring fights. 4rothers shall 'uarrel. $ love in danger. Fights and bloodshed. Your beloved one gets angry. !ove passes from the edge of the knife. $s long as the card of the Yatagan appears upright, you love shall bleed & If Reversed "he Yatagan is unable to strike. It is unable to shed your blood. "here will be problems, but there is hope and danger can be avoided. "he danger shall be overcome if you are well warned and willing to face challenge. "his card is also a sign that your enemies will be revealed. 2ext to the cards of the #oran and the (ervish, it means that the situation will become normal once more. 1. The Cross ain of the body and pain of the soul. )vil omens. Guilt and remorse shall enter your soul with cruelty. You shall lose all credibility and appreciation to your face. $ tragic mistake is bound to be made. If the card appears next to another (este figure, it then brings displease, lack of esteem and sorrow to this person & If Reversed +hen the 5ross appears reversed, then you shall predict and either avoid or correct your mistake, before its conse'uences crash you. 1/ Eprahhat (Sultan of the E!erald) $d&ustment. /e is searching for the borders between the truth and lies. "he facts appear to be in one way, but the truth lies elsewhere. Great ability to ad&ust, ingenuity and good memory. $ meeting, a new love shall get you carried away, turning your life upside down. repare to accept it. If Reversed 3ngratefulness and vindictiveness. "he goals shall remain unachieved. 12 Tattaret (3rincess of the Eony) Feverish lust for marriage and children. If the card is close to the person in'uiring, it passes this characteristic to it. $ computational relationship. $ relationship in order to inforce one6s own interest. $n arrivistic marriage of opportunism. If Reversed alice. $ lying, opportunist woman. 0he is not to be trusted. 4 The Do% $ friend comes to your aid and support. "he card also indicates what goes on in the house, in comparison to the eastern and the western card. "he card also means that you should trust the solution that comes from a true and long friendship. If Reversed +hen the card of the (og appears reverse on another (este figure it brings trouble, 'uarrels, and break ups in this person6s house. If it appears on you, it then devours you. You shall be betrayed b y a friend, especially if the card is surrounded by evil cards 1 Assyranta (Sultana of the Eony) %eign in marriage. $ good, affectionate mother. +herever this woman appears, she is a good omen. 2ear the person who in'uires the cards, this card bestows its good
elements upon it. Far away, it deprives the person of them. If Reversed "his woman shall be a bad partnership, a bad relationship. $ family shall fall apart1 all that is gained shall be lost. roblems to the couple coming from members of the family. 0ocial differences and economical difficulties that stand as obstacles between them shall be overcome. Anchor "his card is a strong indication of security and certainty in business, as well as in love. "he new companion brings along with him the gifts of stability and certainty. $dvantages in business and loyalty in love. If the person in'uiring the cards is a woman, then she is the first lady of the harem, bearing this card as a crown. If Reversed Insecurity, instability and change of mind. "he certainty leaves you and your life is unstable. "he situation is out of control. )verything now depends on your behavior towards your companion 7 should you upset him, or disappoint him, the anker that s ymboli*es the stability in your relationship shall be pulled up, the ship of your affair will start off for dangerous waters. " Dastar (3rincess of the Dia!ond) /er moves are methodical, guided by logic. 0he does not &ump to conclusions. $ woman who thinks twice before acting. "he one that you love is bound elsewhere, and for this you suffer. !ove vows are broken & If Reversed (evious thoughts. )xploitation. $ cunning, malignant woman. ' ;ara (The 5hite Horse of the dia!ond) "his card bring s an end to all conflicts and the beginning of a brand new life. $ great, true love, makes every difficulty fade away. If Reversed 0arcasm, suspicion, malice as well as a lot of envy characteri*e this person. The 3ath You have taken the right path by your decision. It is an unexpected opportunity for a new beginning in your &ob, in your life. $ road is opening in front of you and your ambitions come true. Great &oy lies ahead. Good prospects. 0uccess at work & If Reversed You have taken the wrong path. "he path you have chosen is filled with sorrow, it shall lead you nowhere. If the card of the dark 5louds is close, beware of the earth trembling and shaking under your feet. It is an omen of bad luck, a path that you are not destined to tread. + The
secret that brings relief. You understand things that were beyond your comprehension. !ife reveals its secrets and maybe you reali*e that you have not been looking in the right places so far. "he book brings you enlightenment. It gives you the ability to perceive what it is that you really want. If Reversed "he card stands for a deep, great secret that brings you burden. Its scriptures are a herald of sorrows that will soon come. "hey hide tears and deeply buried secrets. "hey hide many fears. "he secrets that you shall learn will bring tears in your eyes. )ven despair, as soon as you shall reali*e the vanity in all this. 4ut in the end, all this shall be to your own benefit, when the secret meaning of the book is revealed and leads your life. " Turan (Sultan of the Eony) 5ausality and godliness. $ familiar person who sympathi*es with you and shall come to your aid in legal matters, especially if the card appears right next to you. /e will urge ad&ustment to new situations, a new house, business, money, for the best. "his person bestows upon you his own creativity. $ meeting. $ love intercourse with the one that you love & If Reversed $ familiar person that shall behave deviously. "his person shall also work sorcery, and magical bindings. "" The To>er "his card means that you will have longevity. If it is a king who in'uires the (este cards, then he should build new cities with strong foundations, because days of peace and prosperity lie ahead. If Reversed If this card is surrounded b y evil cards, a disease is possible, or some form of handicap. $ disastrous famine. $ war at the gates. "' Ta%ral (Sultan of the Ruy) $ solitaire person, with philosophical thoughts. )nthusiasm, impatience. $ll the trouble that you went through and all your sacrifices shall not be in vain. "he time has come that you shall be rewarded. If Reversed 5unningness. Ingenuity. $n inclination to lucky games, gambling and addictions. $ll the trouble that you went through and all your sacrifices shall not be in vain. " The Dervish $ good omen. You must pay attention to the news and the words this card brings you. It speaks the truth. It symboli*es the right point of view. If you learn the truth, then it will stop upsetting you. If you learn the truth you will avoid making mistakes. "he truth shall lead you to the gain of your trust. "he troubles you went through so far, have turned to wisdom, and you shall act accordingly. If Reversed You make a lot of mistakes because you wouldn6t listen to the words of the prophet. !ies are told. "he troubles you have been through did not make you any wiser. "he lies shall lead you to a loss of your trustworthiness. "+ The Clouds +hite clouds in the sky. +hite is a good color for you. It symboli*es peace, courage, serenity. It also means true love, strong and pure. +hatever problems you have to face will soon be solved, without leaving a single wound or mark. If Reversed ". Aral (3asha of the E!erald) 0ensitivity and a rich inner world. Your words shall fill him with sympathy and understanding. /e will not betray you easily. $t the end, you shall appreciate a deep, true and sincere love from the person that you love, even if you have to pass through many problems. If Reversed "/ The <>l #nowledge, wisdom, experience, inspiration and new ideas. aturity. 0tudies that broaden your mind. You shall master a craft. +hatever you went through shall fill you with experience. Your knowledge is profound. /armony of nature and spirit. "he card brings success in letters and arts & If Reversed +hatever you thought you knew is proved to be wrong. (ifficulties. +isdom that brings sorrow and short term knowledge. You shall withstand the temporary problem and find a solution. If this card appears on another person of the (este cards during a reading, then it means that this person is brutal, and illiterate. "2 The E!erald of the 5aters "he greatest of successes, immense &oy. /igh rank, honour and glory. ower. "his card is a herald of victory, victory in war, even victory against death . If Reversed "he success is certain, but to to the expected delays & '4 Attart (The 7i%ht) Good luck. "he great help of mother earth. Immense &oy, marriage, returns of a beloved person, healing, fertility. /appiness. "he "t*ans shall bestow good luck, beauty and health. "hey shall heal. "he result will always be positive, even if a present situation appears impossible to ameliorate. '1 The Ho!e "his card upright is a symbol of family happiness. It means that whatever you decide to do within the family shall be fruitful and successful. )ven if the conditions are not positive at the moment, the
opportunities are many, and promising. $n upright /ome is a home that shall be built, or a home that shall come again to life after a separation. "he family shall be gathered together once more. If the card appears next to other (este figures, then these are the kind neighbours that live next door, and that shall run to your aid. If Reversed !oss of your family serenity because of what is happening in your own house. uarrels, arguments and wining in the family. If the card appears reverse next to other (este figures, then they are the troublesome neighbours that dwell next to you. "hey shall cause problems. ' The Tree Good health and strength. If this card appears, the predictions are positive. "he card also stands for healing, for a fine birth, also for recovery. 0hould it appear next to a love card, and then it symboli*es a healthy relationship with deep, strong roots. 2o difficulty will bend it. 2ext to a love card, it also means that you companion loves you deeply& If Reversed "ree is a card of ill luck. It brings disease. If it is surrounded b y evil cards, then the disease shall be serious. If not, it shall be overcome. '" Hesse (The Horse of the E!erald) Great embarrassment shall fall upon you, so that you should wish to vanish from the face of the earth. 0ince you already know what you are bound to do, see that you do not do it. "he card is also a messenger of eccentricity and altruism. %e&oice, for the one who loves you loves you deeply and sincerely. /e will return. Your love shall come to life again. If Reversed adness, schi*ophrenic behaviors, mental instability. "he soul is ill. If the /orse of the )merald falls on the person in'uiring, then it bestows madness upon it. 0hould this card appear reverse, expect all. "he card reverse also stands for immoral deeds. '' 8a!hat (3asha of the Dia!ond) /e handles his highest goals with determination and calmness. /is ambitions are great, and they spring from his own glamour. +ith him, the world shall be con'uered. $ lack of trust will create trouble and conspiracies between the couple. !ove fades away. In the end, the truth shall outshine all else. If Reversed /e will wish to take revenge. "his selfish man won6t easily forgive your mistakes. /e is rarely satisfied with the results. $ lack of trust will create trouble and conspiracies between the couple. !ove fades away. In the end, the truth shall outshine all else. ' Dare (Sultan of the Dia!ond) "his card upright is a herald of optimism for every new step in your life, as well as trust in your own powers. $ well 7 organi*ed thought and skepticism. If Reversed elancholy. isery. 0orrow. )xternal influences bind your hands. urder, crime. You shed tears, your soul aches. You want someone that you cannot have. 4ut all the difficulties hall be surpassed. Your tears will be tears of &oy. '+ The Serpent You shall be cheated, you shall be betrayed. "his card is a warning that someone wishes to do you great harm. You shall seek revenge. If Reversed "he 0erpent only attacked you out of fear, therefore you shall forgive it. It attacked out of fear or defense. It is unable to cause you any harm. '. The ,ish "he time to choose has come. You are in a dilemma and do not know what to do. You shall have to choose. "o avoid your defeat, you shall have to choose between the two8 you either strike first, and you strike hard, or you flee. If the card appears next to another (este figure, then this person is a strong friend who helps you with your choice& If Reversed "he Fish has a potent enemy who might suddenly pop up in his way. 0hould this also happen to you, you shall swim strongly, slip away and avoid your enemy. If this card appears reverse next to another (este figure, then this person shall give you a shock. +hen the Fish swim away, your decisions and your hope get stronger. '/ 3arsadra (Sultana of the E!erald) $ person that talks too much and drags everybody into a mess. $ self=destructive person. "here is too much analysis for everything, analysis that tends to only cause harm. "he 0ultana of the )merald best looks into a problem when she manages to keep a distance. "hird persons are involved in your love affair and raise obstacles. +ords that you regret having said them, words that sicken the heart and destroy love hurt your beloved person. If Reversed 0terility, widowhood, a narrow mind. $ stupid woman that says too much. '2 The Stars You will shine like the shining stars in the sky. eople are happy talking to you, listening to you and looking at you. You have gifts and you give your charm freely to the ones that surround you. Your skills are recogni*ed and competition fades away in your presence. You win the person you love. If Reversed /atred and accognition. You remain unnoticed, nobody knows you, nor do people pay any attention to you. You lose recognition, as well as the interest of your friends and of the one that you love. It is then that the 0tars bring hatred. 4 The *ountain ower. You stand strong at the blows of destiny. Fate strikes and you hold your shield up
strongly. "he thunderbolt goes away . If Reversed You will break. $ll new beginnings are difficult to accomplish. irth turns to wow and sorrow and all dreams are crashed. 1 The 8reat Dia!ond "he (iamond outshines all other gemstones and foretells the accumulation of goods. Gold, money, wealth. If Reversed Gold, money and wealth are bound to come, but after certain difficulties and not as much as originally expected. The 5hirl of Eony Great sadness, anger and sorrow, grevious pain. )ven if the card appears far away it is a messenger of anxiety and the sadness does not lighten up. )very new beginning shall be fruitless. (estiny darkens. 4ad luck rules. If Reversed "he sadness is intense but not long=lasting. You shall need courage and optimism, for after the sadness there always lies a brand new start. " ?r!iaa (Sultana of the Ruy) $ person that determines peace and order. "he card also signifies that success is yours, through hard effort and work. You suffer at the thought that the person that you love is the wrong one for you. 2evertheless, you shall not be able to escape this bond, your passion is stronger. "he friendly person that you trusted shall give you the solution. ' Sunit (3asha of the Eony) $n enormous ego lies beneath the surface of this person, but also great and intense erotic interest. (ynamic lovemaking, passionate intercourse. $ passionate relationship with all sorts of ups and downs upsets you. 4e prepared, expect everything. $ big opportunity appears in you love life 7 either that, or the comeback of an old flame & If Reversed ;iolent explosions of anger and rage that may lead to breaking up, shall come from this person. $n opportunist. $ first marriage that has ended or will end in failure and divorce. 0edes (Tt#an of the E!erald) 0edes deter!ines$ All your actions !ust ai! to har!ony& If Reversed $rm yourself with patience. lagues, losses of cattle. "he controversies that have appeared in your life shall break you. It is only with great difficulty that you shall be able to get back on your feet again. + Kalif (The Horse of the Ruy) Intense desire to live. $n inclination towards material pleasures. (esire for independence and creation. $ person who lives for today. "he card also says that the clear words and explanations are by far the best tactic. If Reversed ;iolence, oppression, arrogance, indecision. "he card also says that you should never underestimate your enemies because listening carefully to what they have to say shall be in your own benefit. 0eparation from the person that you love, until the "t*an of destiny decides differently. . Selana (Tt#an of the Eony) Selana deter!ines$ *ae pro%ress a road to liss& )ach day add a stone to whatever it is that you built yesterday. 0wiftly start doing new things that shall make you smile. )very day re&oice for all that you have and be less sad for things that upset you yesterday. "hen, you shall &oin the melody of nature. 9$nd if you do all this, I , the "t*an of the )bony, promise you bliss.: / ,lo>ers "he meaning doesn6t change. You do not lose your courage, because the flowers bloom, filling the world with their perfumes. 2ature blooms every springtime. 2 Adha!deva (Sultana of the Dia!ond) (isappointment. $ devious, evil woman with foul words and deeds. If the card appears far away from the person in'uiring, then it can still cause some small damage that will be easy to trace. $ confession of love shall give the solution and send all suspicions away & If Reversed 2ear the person in'uiring, this card makes it vain and stingy. +4 The Ruy of ,ire Great love, mutual feelings, intercourse. +1 The 8ardens You shall go to a feast, a party, a &oyous meeting, or you shall make a new, important meeting, that will prove to be good for you. It will be a loyal and long term relationship. "he card also means that the person that you love wishes to meet you. + Rin% $n engagement. $ blessed marriage, a happy, blissful life, rich and &oyful. If Reversed (ifficulties in marriage that might come as 'uarrels, unhappiness, separate beds or even divorce. "he person that you love is cheating on you. +" The 0eso! If Reversed You temporarily avoid the ill luck caused by evil gossip, which stands between the couple as an obstacle. +' The Child Fertility, the coming of a child. "he card also means that you take great &oy from your child or from a young person whom you love and protect. If this card appears on another person during a (este
reading, it means that this person is righteous, married with children and filled with kindness. 5harity and mercy. $ person loved by all. If Reversed roblems coming from children. 0orrow coming from you children or from young people that you love and protect. +ish for a child that will come much later, or will not come at all. Seltsousassa (3rincess of the Ruy) $n illegal affair that blooms under the influence of good surrounding cards and fades if the cards around it are bad. 0exual intercourse. "his card upright also means that the mistress is in charge in this illegal love affair. 0exual intercourse, the peak of love. assion rules and it shall rule again.