Cartomancy - Hungarian playing cards



The Hungarian playing cards were very important in the childhood of many Hungarians.
Looking at the name of the cards, it is easy to associate it with Hungary, however, the playing cards were very popular in many countries of Central Europe, but the names are different in every country.

The deck which is known as “Magyar kártya” in Hungary differs from the standard deck, as it has only 32 cards, the suits are called: Acorns, Leaves (they sound like «zöld» which means «green), Hearts, and Bells (they sound like «tök» which means «pumpkin»). The symbols of the suits come from the German deck, which has been very popular since the beginning of the 15th century. The suits of the German deck have special meanings: hearts represent the priesthood, leaves represent citizens, acorns show peasantry, and bells represent noblemen. All of the playing cards have Roman numbers from VII to X and include under and upper Jacks, Kings, and Aces.
The four Kings represent anonymous heroes sitting on the horses. four Aces represent four seasons showing the well-known qualities of these seasons. The Jacks represent characters from the Swiss legend William Tell. Some figures on the cards don’t look similar to any heroes, so the choice to use these characters can’t be explained.

József Schneider is a creator of the Hungarian playing cards, he is known as a card painter and he made the first deck of playing cards in 1836 in Hungary during the revolution times against authorities in Europe. There is the possibility that he designed the Swiss freedom fighters because it was restricted to represent any Hungarian heroes, such things were censored.

This is one of my favorite playing cards with its impressive classic design.
As with all type of deck of cards, you can predict the future with this as well, the layout  can be similar to the gypsy card.
You can name the cards as it pleases you, but you have to be careful, as I have mentioned here before, once you made up your mind what to call them, you have to stick to that.
It can be useful for new diviners, as it’s easy to understand the meaning of the cards. The result will be objective, not as chatty as the Gypsy or  Lenormand card. We would rather rely on the meanings of the pages and the synonyms of the words and not to the symbols hidden on the card. 



Meaning of the cards

Bells (Pumpkins)












Ace: Big fortune, lucky outcome
King: Older man (50+)
Upper Jack (Knave): Older lady (50+)
Under Jack (Knave): sudden progress (job), career progress
Ten: expense (money), investment, 
Nine: Growth in material goods
Eight: Certainty, something will happen
Seven: Solution, progress

Hearts (Red)



Ace: Meeting, encounter, run into someone
King: The querent himself, if he is a man, if the querent is a woman, it denotes the love of her life. 
Upper Jack (Knave): The querent herself, if she is a woman, If the querent is a man, it denotes the love of his life. 
Under Jack (Knave): thoughts, plans, awareness 
Ten: A fresh start, resumption
Nine: Relationships, house, family
Eight: Pleasing good news
Seven: Love, emotions

Leaves (Green)










Ace: News, letter, documents
King: A young man 
Upper Jack (Knave): Jealousy, disloyalty
Under Jack (Knave): Loss of hope
Ten: Voyage, overseas, journey
Nine: Joy, positive development
Eight: Falsity, insincerity
Seven: Plans, hopes

Acorns (Nuts)










Ace: Misfortune, emotional issues cause suffering
King: Legal case, official matters
Upper Jack (Knaves): A young woman
Under Jack (Knaves): Blockage, worries, envy
Ten: Work, profession, career
Nine: Quarrel, dispute, argument
Eight: Illness, malady
Seven: Doom, fall, the end of something


Gypsy cards meaning and layout


Blindfold layout: Self-awareness




A little self-awareness sometimes doesn’t harm, it helps to get a realistic picture of our personalities, our boundaries, our possibilities. Makes it easier to judge the intentions of others, the role of human relationships.

This simple four card layout gives a great answer for four simple questions.  It does not give answers to everything, and we still need a deeper confrontation with ourselves. The cards reveal a deeper message of the soul, the totem animals belonging to each card help with questions and draw attention to the tasks to be solved.

The analysis refers to a middle-aged woman.

1. Is known for the querent and for everyone (things that everyone knows about us and we also know about ourselves): House.
House means well-being and stability. Shows financial stability but she should feel spiritual strength as well. Wealth and security are important to her, and she does not make a secret of it.
The dove as a totem represents peace. It brings peace of mind to troubling thoughts and allows us to find renascence in the silence of the mind.
The message of the totem: what are the things that make me feel safe?

2. It is not known for the querent but known for others : Enemy.
She is her own enemy, the obstacles she creates herself. She has to find a balance between herself and her environment.
The raccoon is blessed with intelligent, high curiosity is not afraid to use tricks that often cause fear. They often wear a mask or feel the need to hide their “true inner being”.
The message of the totem: in which area of my life do I encounter obstacles?

3. Only the querent knows, others don’t: Desire
She is longing for someone or something, has a tendency of daydreaming. She won’t say, but secretly her primary task is experiencing her femininity.
The deer as a totem helps to be in harmony with our internal energies and to trust your femininity.
The message of the totem: What awakens the desire?

4. Not known to anyone: Widower
Subconsciously she is wise and experienced, should be brought to the surface, because she does contradictions without being aware of it. Probably it doesn’t get into her mind.
The bear as a totem gives wisdom and strength, teaches us how to be alone for a while which does not mean that we are lonely, but we have to turn inward to find ourselves, to gain strength.
The message of the totem: Lighten up and find the answers yourself.





Gypsy cards meanings and card combinations

He doesn’t want a commitment, but he doesn’t let you go.

Apparently everything is fine with your partner, funny, attentive, respectable, only there is a problem. He doesn’t want to be in a committed relationship, and he has told you that. You keep thinking about your “title”,  who you are in this relationship.

But he is still looking for you, calls you, sends messages, plans the weekend programs with you. You even met his friends, family, but when you were introduced to them, you could hardly hear your “title” (did he say “girlfriend” or friend with benefits). The constant uncertainty is always there, and it this makes you even more confused because it obviously means something. Or not?

Here are some answers and the related cards meanings.
 
Gypsy cards

Maybe he doesn’t want to be committed to one person.
Visit + Marriage


Maybe he likes your company, but you’re not the the one.
Marriage + Officer 



Maybe he is still heartbroken and not ready for a relationship. 
Enemy + Love 



 Thief and love
there is no love in the relationship



Gypsy cards
He is scared, and he wants to take it slowly. 
Jealousy + Marriage 



Gypsy cards
Thief and marriage 
Deception

So what can we do in these cases? 
First and foremost, our life and happiness is the most important. He is not our responsibility. (At least not yet) The uncertainty about who we are eventually will consume us.
You want to be his partner and not his therapist and the first mistake that many people fall into, trying to save someone who is not asked to be saved.
In my next blog post I will describe some gypsy card combinations what could we do in such cases.

Turn of events - Oracle cards reading


What is your destiny?

Do you want a radical change in your life?  Are you facing a big challenge or opportunity?

With the help of the cards you will get a full analysis, which gives you a glimpse into the secrets of the future, you will understand when it is time to change or when is the right time for a decision. The cards also show you the obstacles that can be overcome with a small amount of self-knowledge, whether it is financial, work, or relationship. 



With a unique love reading, you can understand if the other person loves you back, his thoughts and feelings about you in a spiritual level. What is the motive for the breakup, the obstacles you have, and the real reason you feel insecure in the relationships? What disturbing factors hinder the relationship, or what you can do to get the helping energies? Also, their thoughts about you in present and future. 
If you are interested please send me a message in the contact form, or email me at cardsngems@gmail.com




Marriage card

Marriage Card

Union of a couple. The card implies to a couple who have strong bond with one another. or a deep emotional relationship. The marriage card in a reading representing love, passion, friendship, union, harmony, development.
The card does not necessarily indicate actual nuptials, only when drawn next to the Ecclesiastic. In a broader sense it represents our in-laws, the family that we have entered by marriage.
The card is far more than a symbol of marriage; it stands for two people's enduring, deep commitment, be it a person or a cause – anyone or anything to whom or which we have whole-heartedly pledged ourselves to.

Tarot-cards-gypsy-marriage
Four different type of cards



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