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  When this card appears in a reading, you can be sure that you are being guided towards your goal. Major change is coming in your life, however you are not in the driver’s seat at the moment.

  KEYWORDS

  ACE − Beginnings or endings.

  Ace of Coins: Birth.

  Ace of Cups: Love.

  Ace of Swords: Decisiveness.

  Ace of Clubs: Initiative.

  TWO − Cooperation or conflict.

  Two of Coins: Cooperation.

  Two of Cups: Partnership.

  Two of Swords: Confusion.

  Two of Clubs: Clarity.

  THREE − Expansion or loss.

  Three of Coins: Novelty.

  Three of Cups: Expansion.

  Three of Swords: Loss.

  Three of Clubs: Generosity.

  FOUR − Victory or failure.

  Four of Coins: Prosperity.

  Four of Cups: Balance.

  Four of Swords: Solitude.

  Four of Clubs: Achievement.

  FIVE − Activity or restlessness.

  Five of Coins: Relaxation.

  Five of Cups: Celebration.

  Five of Swords: Obstacles.

  Five of Clubs: Striving.

  SIX − Communication or confusion.

  Six of Coins: Insecurity.

  Six of Cups: Uncertainty.

  Six of Swords: Surprises.

  Six of Clubs: Limitations.

  SEVEN − Improvement or stagnation.

  Seven of Coins: Luck.

  Seven of Cups: Joy.

  Seven of Swords: Strife.

  Seven of Clubs: Communication.

  EIGHT − Foundation or instability.

  Eight of Coins: Stability.

  Eight of Cups: Confidence.

  Eight of Swords: Bondage.

  Eight of Clubs: Harvest.

  NINE − Success or failure.

  Nine of Coins: Luxury.

  Nine of Cups: Abundance.

  Nine of Swords: Setbacks.

  Nine of Clubs: Power.

  JACK − Ideas, news, messages. A woman or a child.

  Jack of Coins: News.

  Jack of Cups: Friendship.

  Jack of Swords: Justice.

  Jack of Clubs: Improvement.

  KNIGHT − Action, changes. A younger man.

  Knight of Coins: Bonus.

  Knight of Cups: Proposition.

  Knight of Swords: Impulsiveness.

  Knight of Clubs: Departure.

  KING − Achievement, force, mastery. An older man.

  King of Coins: Wisdom.

  King of Cups: Benevolence.

  King of Swords: Judgement.

  King of Clubs: Authority.

  ZERO – Coincidence, fate or destiny.

  Joker: Unexpected.

  COINS – OROS

  Money, property and possessions.

  Key Words: Financial issues, prosperity, wealth, money matters, business, work; property, gardening, gambling; success; debts, losses, bankruptcy.

  Ace of Coins − As de Oros

  Two of Coins − Dos de Oros

  Three of Coins − Tres de Oros

  Four of Coins − Cuatro de Oros

  Five of Coins − Cinco de Oros

  Six of Coins − Seis de Oros

  Seven of Coins − Siete de Oros

  Eight of Coins − Ocho de Oros

  Nine of Coins − Nueve de Oros

  Jack of Coins − Sota de Oros

  Knight of Coins − Caballo de Oros

  King of Coins − Rey de Oros

  ● ACE OF COINS ●

  AS DE OROS

  Key Word: Birth.

  Season: Winter.

  Direction: North.

  Zodiac Sign: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

  Element: Earth.

  Angel: Uriel.

  General

  This card is a positive card in relation to any situation unfolding in your life. As a card of new beginnings, it represents birth, both literally and figuratively. This card appears when you are entering into a new relationship, starting up an enterprise, beginning a new line of work, starting a new job, embarking on a new creative endeavour, or starting a family. This card can also refer to fresh new changes that are entering your life, as well as the start of recuperation after injury or illness.

  Good luck, success. Happiness, a wedding, union, ring. Wealth, gains, jewelry, something of value, property, a new house.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Problems with moving ahead with your plans. New starts have petered out, problems have arisen and losses are indicated if you keep pushing on ahead. Loss of status is also indicated. This card can show ill health and other health problems.

  Love

  Security and happiness are assured in relationships. A new stage of solid love and affection is indicated. Birth. A new child.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Misunderstandings and arguments appear in a relationship. A break up. Marriage split. An unrequited love affair.

  Work

  A new job or a promotion at work which brings great new possibilities into your life. Stability at work.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Job loss, retrenchment or demotion. A loss of prestige in the work place. Work problems. Financial losses.

  Health

  This card denotes the beginning of healing. The end of a long illness. The body enters a new healthy phase. Traditionally associated with the head or the face.

  Reversed or badly aspected: An accident. A fall. Danger. Ill health starts affecting your quality of life.

  ● TWO OF COINS ●

  DOS DE OROS

  Key Word: Cooperation.

  General

  This card represents money, business deals, teamwork, business partnerships. Decisions made and important documents. Joy and good health kept in balance, a balanced diet, as well as balance in love. Diplomacy. This card reveals the querent’s true hidden feelings and motivations.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Rivalry, lawsuit, distrust, quarrels, bad investments, financial problems, greed, deceit, embezzlement. Bungling. Legal problems.

  Love

  Diplomacy and tact are necessary to keep the peace and avoid arguments.

  Reversed or badly aspected: A third person appears and creates problems in the relationship.

  Work

  Unexpected news brings good luck at work.

  Health

  Traditionally associated with general weakness, nausea, dizziness. Dieting.

  ● THREE OF COINS ●

  TRES DE OROS

  Key Word: Novelty.

  General

  Good luck, happiness and success in business, news about money profit, gains. Noble actions and behavior. A favorable situation that is evolving. Attempts to bring something to fruition. Rewards for past efforts such as children, property or general success. This card indicates a short time frame.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Caution about starting a business, troubles, failure, immaturity, disagreements, problems, clashes. Lack of communication. Immaturity and childishness.

  Love

  A new enduring love affair or relationship.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Doubts about moving ahead with a new relationship. A refusal to commit.

  Work

  Innovations at work bring success. Compensation for dismissal or promotion.

  Health

  Traditionally associated with the reproductive system, ovaries, breasts.

  ● FOUR OF COINS ●

  CUATRO DE OROS

  Key Word: Prosperity.

  General

  This card represents financial stability and the power of money. Wealth and prosperity. Success, contracts, deals, a gift, a loan, investments. Intelligence applied brings good profits. Materialism. Greed.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Expenses, problems in business, bad investments, selfishness. Lust for power. Waste and extravagance. Financial instability.

  Love

  Commitments,
tranquility, harmony. A relationship built on a base of friendship and communication as well as passion. Emotional stability.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Lack of honest communication causes problems in a relationship. Beware of lies. Emotional instability.

  Work

  Work projects are successful and bring material gains. Job stability.

  Health

  Traditionally associated with ulcers of all types, nervousness, anxiety.

  ● FIVE OF COINS ●

  CINCO DE OROS

  Key Word: Relaxation.

  General

  Joys, party, sales, profit, purchases, earnings. Intelligence creates wealth. Losses. Trimming down. Loss of something from a whole. Blessings in disguise. Compromise in order to move forward.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Problems, confusion, bankruptcy, turmoil, chaos. Disillusion, jealousy, envy. Isolation.

  Love

  Harmony and mutual understanding. Ability to resolve emotional and love problems. Thoughtfulness. Parties.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Jealousy, envy. Anger and aggression.

  Work

  A bonus allows for a few days off or for a vacation.

  Health

  Traditionally associated with bone loss, osteoporosis, extraction of teeth, broken bones. Weight loss.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Drunkenness.

  ● SIX OF COINS ●

  SEIS DE OROS

  Key Word: Insecurity.

  General

  Short-term financial problems, repossession, debt collection, distress, insecurity, confusion, debts, indecision. Financial affairs could go either way. Helping other people. Generosity. This card represents the present time and immediacy. Fast solutions to problems.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Greed. Lack of control. Jealousy. Business complications. Lack of thought to the future.

  Love

  Bewilderment. Jealousy. Cruelty.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Keeping your options open. Feelings of insecurity prevent a meaningful relationship from developing.

  Work

  You will move ahead with the help and support from others.

  Health

  Traditionally associated with good health.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Insomnia or depression.

  ● SEVEN OF COINS ●

  SIETE DE OROS

  Key Word: Luck.

  General

  Success, luck in gambling, profit, triumph. Card of fortune, usually good luck. Good prospects. Creativity. Spirituality. Support and protection.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Bad luck, fraud, remorse, regrets, fear. Worries due to lack of self-belief. Giving too much away.

  Love

  This card cautions about overthinking a relationship or taking it for granted. A relationship based more on a meeting of the minds or a shared ideology rather than emotional or physical passion.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Disappointment in love. Unavoidable break up.

  Work

  Victories at work through the effective implementation of ideas and creativity.

  Health

  Traditionally associated with kidney stones or gallstones.

  ● EIGHT OF COINS ●

  OCHO DE OROS

  Key Word: Stability.

  General

  Luck, gains, profit, business. No financial problems indicated. Time to start a new job or a new hobby. Manual labour brings rewards.

  Spirituality and faith. Being comfortable with yourself. This card can indicate a dark-haired woman.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Problems in general, dependencies, vanity, obsession, pride. Addiction to money. Escapism to spirituality, mysticism and the occult.

  Love

  Sincere love. Being single. A relationship that needs some effort to stay on track.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Separation. Divorce.

  Work

  Being content with what you have. Not everything works out as you want, and much effort is needed to keep what you have.

  Health

  Traditionally associated with burns and scalding.

  ● NINE OF COINS ●

  NUEVE DE OROS

  Key Word: Luxury.

  General

  Income, earnings, comforts, wealthy social position and a love of luxury. Luck, spirituality, purification, goodness, kindness. Isolation and a tendency to be alone. Complications and changes. Amenities and facilities.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Poverty. Lack of faith, crisis of faith, solitude, loneliness, isolation. Deceit, lies, falseness, infidelity, disloyalty, loss. Presuming to have something you do not. Material and spiritual disappointments and deception.

  Love

  Sincerity. A relationship that develops over time.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Changes in the relationship. Aspects of the relationship no longer work.

  Work

  Well thought out goals will bring real rewards, but they need time and patience to be realized.

  Health

  Traditionally associated with good health.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Work can cause minor health worries.

  ● JACK OF COINS ●

  SOTA DE OROS

  Key Word: Victory.

  General

  Material possessions, security. Important news, messages. Good news. Seeking tranquility and spiritual peace. Discipline. Inventions and creativity.

  A rich woman, a powerful woman, A person with light skin and hair. Egotistical, vain, proud, intelligent, superficial person. A dark-haired boy or girl, passionate, generous and with an eagerness to excel. A Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn woman or very young person.

  This card can also represent the “bad guy”.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Wastefulness, extravagance, expenses, bad investments, problems saving. Selfishness, egotism, tricks, skulduggery. A frivolous woman. Lack of discipline. Controversy.

  Love

  A secure relationship. Can indicate an absence or temporary separation from a loved one. Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn woman, earthy woman.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Travel and physical separation cause problems in the relationship.

  Work

  Achievements. News about finance. Good news. Travel for work or study.

  Health

  Traditionally associated with good health regimes and diets.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Stomach upsets from traveling.

  ● KNIGHT OF COINS ●

  CABALLO DE OROS

  Key Word: Bonus.

  General

  Arrival of money. Profit, a successful trip, positive changes on the financial front. Journey to do with money. The power of reasoning. Good news from someone young.

  A rich man, a good sportsman. Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn young man. A practical young man under 35.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Irresponsibility, egotism, selfishness. News of problems, setbacks. Weakness, laziness, immaturity. Need for change. Emotional apathy. Inactivity, lack of interest. Obsessive need of perfection.

  Love

  The arrival of a new love interest. Obsession for perfection within the relationship. Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn man, practical young man.

  Reversed or badly aspected: A third person causes difficulties in the relationship but cannot destroy it.

  Work

  Goals achieved. Arrival of money. Unexpected bonus. Love at work.

  Health

  Traditionally associated with help from health professionals. Massage therapy.

  Reversed or badly aspected: Colds and flu.

  ● KING OF COINS ●

  REY DE OROS

  Key Word: Wisdom.

  General

  Success, magnificence, lavishness, financial stability, wisdom, knowledge.

  An entrepreneur, a businessman, a powerful older man. A selfish man, cultured but also money-oriented. A cold and calculating man. A Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn older man. An older man over 35.