While the term technically covers any divination with cards (and thus, in theory, includes Tarot as well) cartomancy almost always refers to divination with playing cards. While the prevalent myth used to hold that playing cards were based on Tarot, the commonly accepted view now is that in fact playing cards are far older.

As with many traditions of folk divination, playing card divination provides especially no-nonsense answers. Cartomancy can reveal very direct – even somewhat curt! – approaches and solutions. It can be used for diagnosing jinxed luck or "spiritual blockages" in one's life, as well as for making difficult decisions, and even for outlining ways of preventing adverse conditions and ensuring beneficial outcomes. 

Cartomancy is especially suitable for questions that need short simple straight-to-point answers. Typical matters for consultation include handling difficult co-workers; pursuing romance; discerning if particular dreams are significant or require some kind of follow-up work; improving one's business; and developing magical skills. I welcome further inquiries and requests at consultantsorcerer [at] gmail.com