The Ace is a combination of the energies of all four suits. It signifies balance (or lack of when reversed). It is a stronger card than a suited Ace and needs to be taken seriously. Relating to a person or situation, it often means multiple choices.
The Cartomancy Aces are most often welcomed in a draw, as they inspire newness in many aspects: growth, challenges, ideas, love, opportunities, perspectives New everything! They are usually seen as positive, if you are ready for change or to see things with a new vision. Aces are the root force, the spark or seed of the suit. They have no purpose yet, but are filled with raw potential. They are the active energy of the suit ready to be used. They can also indicate compass direction or season. They represent the seed of potential, the potential of what could happen next, because it hasn’t yet fully manifested. And within any Cartomancy reading, the Aces show us that possibility. It’s up to us to turn it into something further.
Upright Meanings: willpower, creativity, intellect, self-confidence, influence, sleight of hand, power, logic, resourcefulness, ability, skill, will-power, dexterity
The Ace is the representation of pure willpower. With the power of the elements, he takes the potential innate in us all and molds it into being with the power of desire. He is the connecting force between heaven and earth, for he understands the meaning behind the words as above so below – that mind and world are only reflections of one another. Remember that you are powerful, create your inner world and the outer will follow.
Reversed Meanings: insecurity, delay, cunning, unused ability, greed, lack of self-confidence, unimaginative, manipulation, untrustworthiness, conniving, trickery
When you get The Ace reversed, it might mean its time for you to implement some changes. While right side up, The Ace represents true power, The Reversed Ace is a master of illusion. The magic that he performs can be one of deception and trickery. You may be lured in by the showmanship of his arts, but behind that there may be an intention to manipulate for selfish gain. Getting this card might mean that there is someone who pretends to have your best interests at hand when the opposite is true. Consider whether this reversed The Ace is in your circle, or perhaps might also represent your current state of emotions. It may mean you may become obsessed with power and that might lead to wrong, reckless decisions that will lead to your eventual downfall.