Neapolitan Cards - Divinatory Meanings

Neapolitan cards, or le carte napoletane, have been in my life since I could remember.  Having parents who were Italian immigrants, they only used these cards in the house.  Usually after dinner or on holidays when we had family over, we'd whip out these cards and play different games.  These cards weren't only used just for fun though.  My grandparents used them to predict the future.  They were very intuitive, especially my grandmother who always had prophetic dreams.  My grandfather on the other hand had a particular secret spread he used to ask questions and which to this day has NEVER been wrong!
These meanings were given to me by my grandmother who read the cards from left to right, similar to Lenormand.  The usual line is 3 cards, or you can use 5 or 7.  I prefer 3.  It's short, sweet and to the point.
Let's take a look at the meanings:


♠️SPADE♠️  (Spades/Swords)- problems, pain, tears, heartbreak, obstacles

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Asso (Ace)- Powerful, protection, strength, significant, pay attention, important, warning

2- arguments, misunderstandings, conflict, separation

3- cheating, meddling, 3rd party influence, betrayal

4- inactivity, a halt, waiting, no action, illness

5- loss, endings, changes causing tears, rupture, cutting, break-ups, mishaps, accidents

6- obstacles, blocks, restrictions, external influences, hinderance, inability to move forward, regrets, living in the past, emotional baggage

7- depression, sadness, suffering, grief, great problems, burdens, pain, uncertainty, clouded thinking, alcohol + drugs

Fante/Donna (Woman)- gossip, lies, a female enemy/rival, ex-wife/gf

Cavallo (Knave)- a man who is cunning, only cares about himself, can't be trusted, enemy, false person

Re (King)- authority, man in uniform, gov't official, police, doctor, ex hubby/bf, the Law

♦️DENARI♦️  (Diamonds/Pentacles)- money, career, communication, contracts

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Asso- money, finances, wealth, business, commerce, shopping

2- unions, contracts, partnerships, marriage 

3- little by little, increase, growth, branching out

4- letter, written communication, paperwork, faxes, documents, paper, information, messages
5- good luck, opportunity, chance, on the upswing , wheel of fortune, positive energy, attraction, Law of Attraction, accolades, recognition, 

6- gifts, assistance, help, support

7-YES, success, realization of goals/wishes, abundance, achievement, dreams come true

Fante- female friend/acquaintance, coworker, in-law

Cavallo- news, delivery man, the post, visitor

Re- male friend/acquaintance, coworker, boss, in-law

♥️COPPE♥️  (Hearts/Cups)- love, family, affection, emotions 

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Asso- love, heart, happiness, affection, sentiments, passion, fondness, pleasure

2- couple, relationship, mutual compatibility, harmony

3- child, new beginnings, small, innocence, early stages, youth, immature

4- home, house, family, domestic environment

5- improvements, positive changes, transitions, pregnancy, birth

6- the past, memories, healing, forgiveness

7- emotions, intuition, feelings, true love, inner self, wishes

Fante- sister, mother, female relative, dear friend

Cavallo- friend, faithful, loyal, supportive person/situation, sincerity

Re- father, brother, male relative, dear friend

♣️BASTONI♣️  (Clubs/Wands)- goals, projects, work, studies, friends

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Asso- work, job, effort, will

2- crossroad, indecision, options, double 

3- meetings, verbal communication, conversations, speaking, phone calls, chatting, discussions

4- security, stability, reliability

5- health, well-being, energy levels

6- gatherings, events, outdoors, parties, groups, socializing

7- studies, education, knowledge, facts, the mind 

Fante- female significator, friend, lover, coworker

Cavallo- travel, trip, vacation, movement

Re- male significator, lover, friend, colleague

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Examples:

Shuffle the cards however you like. There's no "right" way.  The only "right" way is what feels best for you.  Cards are a very personal thing. 

Let's say you ask "Will I get the job?" and you pull:
Re di Bastoni (King of Clubs) + 6 di Coppe (6 of Hearts) + 4 di Denari (4 of Diamonds)

Male colleague/boss + past + letter

A male employer from your past sends you a letter or reaches out to you regarding the job.  It could be for an interview.  Seeing that the 4 of Diamonds, which is a letter, ends the line, we have communication or documents so it could be a contract. Use your intuition and read the line from left to right.  If the employer is not from the past or a previous job the 6 of Hearts refers to a time period of "soon".  So it'll happen soon!

Using the same cards but if the question is "What's my love life going to be like within the next month?" :
A male love interest from the past sends you a letter or text message.  He will reach out to you. If you are a male, then the King represents you.  You reaching out to someone from the past.

Let me know if you try using these cards or if you have any questions!

Sara xoxo