The queen of hearts is a trusted woman who brings peace. The three of clubs represents a new marriage or relationship after an old love has been lost. The jack of diamonds represents a selfish person who only seeks to serve his own desires. The queen of spades is a cruel woman who uses men for her own gain. This is how Jessi explained the playing cards as she placed them face down on the floor.

           She said what we call playing cards come from the ancient Tarot deck. The magic is still there, only its hidden under new names. She trusted it all. She said she knew the cards, their real names, and that allowed her to coax the spirits from them. Alex sat Indian style on the floor, and waited to be read by the forces of the...

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