One of many Baraja Española decks, The Baraja Azteca is a 48 card deck of playing cards used for such games as Brisca, Tute, and Mus. This 48-card variant of the deck contains four suits; Oros (Gold), Bastos (Clubs), Espadas (Swords), and Copas (Cups). While the deck is made primarily for play, it functions well as a divinatory tool. Each reader uses their own personal understanding and intuition to interpret the cards.

Today’s cards: 7 Espadas, 12 Oros, 12 Espadas.

A game is about to begin, with you as one of the game pieces. You’re going to be stuck in the duel between one person that treats others as assets to be traded and another person that treats others as assets to be used and discarded. No matter who wins, you’re going to get bruised up for it. Find a way to quit the field, and leave this conflict in the hands of those that started it in the first place. And don’t remain too close to the field when you do. Shrapnel isn’t the only thing that scatters.

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