For this spread you ask for suggestions on how to behave properly in order to achieve a desired result. The Current column shows how you have been acting, and the Suggested column suggests how you should act in order to achieve your desires.
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This simple reading is good to use when you wish to narrow your focus to a single point.
This is a nine card relationship-style reading used to explore matters of the heart.
This is a standard relationship spread – divided into rational thoughts, emotions, and external stance. Court cards generally indicate actual people with their characteristics.
The Ankh Spread is for deeper questions about the causes behind trends. The loop of the ankh shows the deeper spiritual background, while the base shows your prospects for the outcome.
An ancient Celtic method of reading involving 10 cards. This spread is one of the most commonly called upon by readers of all levels. A very practical spread for questions of all types.
For this spread, you ask a question like: What happens if I do (X), and what happens if I do not do (X)? Two chronological paths reveal the outcome of either choice.
This is a three card reading covering the past, present, and future.
This spread is good for advice. It is a simple but versatile spread which can also be used to determine the meaning of a confusing card from a previous reading, or to clear up other points of confusion.
This is a query reading that may yield insight into a number of different aspects of your lifes current state.
The RWS is perhaps the best (and certainly the most common) deck for beginners to read with. Read all about the cards in Waites guidebook to the Tarot:
This is a seven card reading used to find solutions for specific situations.
If youre interested in learning about a more advanced method of reading, you may like to try out theCrowley-Thothdeck.
This is a seven card reading used to explore your essence.
This is an eight card reading used to explore general questions.
The Horse Shoe is an old classic tarot spread. More advanced than the Past, Present, and Future reading, yet simpler than many other spreads, this versatile method can be used for most questions.
This is a six card reading used to aid in making business and career decisions.
For when you have a certain plan in mind, The Plan Game spread reveals the course of action you should avoid and the course you should take for your plan to succeed.
This spread is used to enhance self-awareness. No question is necessary, or questions that concern learning something about yourself.
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This is a very simple five card reading used to explore your personality.