Instances are recorded of taxes being raised in 1588, 1628, during Queen Anne's reign, and from 1711 onwards, until the tax was finally abolished in 1960 since by then it was more trouble to collect than it was worth. So the makers, and later the purchasers, paid a tax on each pack. Playing-cards were seen by the Kings and Queens of England as a ready source of revenue, particularly when there were wars to be paid for. The Anglo-American pack evolved from the English pack with its Duty ace. However, there is a tradition of pictorial aces (views of two landscapes, one at each end) which began in Belgium. Often they consists of just the plain pip placed in the middle of the card, or with a minimal amount of decoration around each. This is true only for the Anglo-American pack aces on standard European cards, if they are present at all, are generally the same size in each suit. Why is the Ace of Spades bigger and fancier than the others. What fun when you start looking for information - some great history sites. But people fear what they do not know, but once they know it, the illusion (and death is a illusion) disappears, and in it's place knowledge and light is found. This ace instils fear into many when it is shown. And with this secret society using this as their symbol, they hid their secrets in this little book of 52 pages. So this card is that of 'hidden truth' that lies behind the veil of illusion in the world. Every new beginning happens after a little "Death" this is where this interpretation comes from. The aces are beginnings, and as such this ace can mean a new beginning in our lives on a profound level. It is one of the more powerful symbols for personal transformation, and in some cases, physical death. Many cultures has used this card in film and literature as the death symbol. It is the one card that means secrets! This card has been associated with death. Ace of Spades Meaning as Feelings For how someone thinks about you and how they feel about you the card tells us that you’re an important person in their life.
But this card has become or represents the "Order of the Magi" the secret societies of the ancients. Have you wondered why? Even some of the manufacturers don't know. Manufacturers will often place there logo or company name on this card. firstly it has a much larger symbol and secondly it normally is ornately decorated, often beautifully.
If you notice in every deck of playing cards you will see that the Ace of spades is different to the other aces. Ok this is some information I have found in a book by Robert Lee Camp 'Destiny cards' On this fascinating card that has intrigued readers and the general public over hundreds of years.
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