Is The Ace of Spades The Death Card?

While there are many theories and combinations in the Playing Card deck that can foretell the death of a person, the most common card that raises questions is the Ace of Spade.

History:

During the 17th century, the playing card deck became very popular amongst the elite as well as the working class. Many utilized their time away from the "Crown" to play games so it was decided by Queen Anne and James I to stamp an insignia on the Ace of Spades of the printing house and was imposed into law to remind them of their station in life. In 1711, a Stamp Duty imported to England was the brainchild of Charles I and Queen Anne extended the duty to the Ace of Spades.

For anyone that purchased a deck of playing cards, the Stamp Duty was to be paid. There were many that played with the deck but omitting the Ace of Spades to avoid paying the duty...thus the saying, "Playing without a full deck" came about.

For some, there was the forging of the Stamp and in 1805 *Richard Harding (an alledged forger) was hanged for the deed. This act in itself may have contributed a lot to the Ace of Spades not having the best of reputations. The Stamp Duty remained in effect until 1960.

During the Vietnam war, many soldiers placed the Ace of Spades on their helmets and uniforms as it was said the Viet Cong soldiers were frightened and superstitious of the card because of the meaning of misfortune and early death.

The United States Playing Card Company was contacted by "Charlie Company" and asked if they would supply the Ace of Spades to them for this reason. One single card is all they wanted. Within a matter of time, crates of this talisman were sent to Vietnam in an effort to keep up the morale of American Soldiers and shatter that of the Viet Cong.

To this date, most playing card decks include the Ace of Spades with a very ornate design or print differently than the other Aces or cards themselves as a tradition. Also, 99% of the time, the Ace of Spades will be the 1st card on top in a new deck. This is because it is considered the "Highest" card.

So, is the Ace of Spades really a death card? I have only seen the combination of cards that foretells this three times in my lifetime of reading. No, I won't tell you what that combination is. It's my belief that only God has that privilege of knowing a death time and place.

Like many times in life, an association can give a bad reputation.

Maybe we should ask *Richard Harding. I'm certain he would share his opinion if he could. ;)

I am Zelda Kelly

Be brave and be blessed