Divinatory Spreads 101

Question 1

What are the seven basic steps for performing a Tarot reading?

Answer 1

1. The seeker/querent concentrates on a specific question to be answered.
2. The seeker states the question out loud to the diviner.
3. The diviner holds the cards and directs his/her focus through them, then hands the cards to the seeker.
4. The seeker shuffles the cards, then returns them to the diviner.
5. The diviner lays out the cards facedown in accordance with the chosen spread.
6. Starting with Card 1, the diviner turns over each card from left to right to ensure the cards lie in the same direction they were dealt.
7. The diviner interprets the spread.

Question 2

What is the formation of the One Card Draw?

Answer 2

Question 3

What concepts are represented by the card in the One Card Draw?

Answer 3

The One Card Draw can be used to:

• ask a refined, specific question to get a quick answer
• aid in immediate decision making
• provide guidance for the day ahead

Question 4

What is the formation of the
Three Card Spread?

Answer 4

Question 5

What concepts are represented by each card in the
Three Card Spread?

Answer 5

A seeker my choose from several possibilities, including:

I. Past
II. Present
III. Future

I. Aspirations
II. Obstacles
III. How to overcome the obstacles

I. Choice A
II. Choice B
III. Information needed to make the right choice

Question 6

What is the formation of the
Five Card Spread?

Answer 6

Question 7

What concepts are represented by each card in the
Five Card Spread?

Answer 7

I. The Present, or overall theme of the reading
II. Past influences which still linger
III. The Future
IV. The reason the question is being asked.
V. The potential within the situation.

Question 8

What is the formation of the
Horseshoe Spread?

Answer 8

Question 9

What concepts are represented by each card in the
Horseshoe Spread?

Answer 9

I. Past events influencing the question
II. The present
III. The future
IV. Obstacles
V. Something occupying the seeker’s mind
VI. Attitudes of others
VII. Final outcome

Question 10

What is the formation of the
Mirror Spread?

Answer 10

Question 11

What concepts are represented by each card in the
Mirror Spread?

Answer 11

NOTE: The Mirror Spread is meant to shed light on a particular relationship chosen by the seeker/questioner.

I. The seeker
II. The seeker’s view of the other person in the relationship
III. The other person’s view of themselves
IV. What the other person represents to the seeker
V. What the seeker means to the other person
VI. Obstacles in the relationship
VII. Strengths in the relationship
VIII. Likely result

Question 12

What is the formation of the
Celtic Cross Spread or Ten Card Spread?

Answer 12

Card II lays across Card I

Question 13

What concepts are represented by each card in the
Celtic Cross Spread or Ten Card Spread?

Answer 13

I. Current Position
II. Immediate Challenge
III. Past Influence
IV. Future Influence
V. Goals
VI. Subconsious Feelings
VII. Recommendation
VIII. External Influences
IX. Inner Emotions
X. Final Result

Question 14

What is the formation of the
Astrological Spread?

Answer 14

Question 15

What concepts are represented by each card in the
Astrological Spread?

Answer 15

I. Aries - The Individual
II. Taurus - Possessions or Money
III. Gemini - Communication
IV. Cancer - Home (Physical or Mental)
V. Leo - Love Life
VI. Virgo - Work Life
VII. Libra - All Relationships
VIII. Scorpio - Big Issues
IX. Sagittarius - Education
X. Capricorn - Achievements/Passions
XI. Aquarius - Friends and Social Life
XII. Pisces - Secrets and Mysteries
XIII. Ultimate Outcome

Question 16

What is the formation of the Tetractys Spread?

Answer 16

Question 17

What concepts are represented by each card in the Tetractys Spread?

Answer 17

I. The Premise - forms a foundation for understanding all the other cards.
II. The Light Card - the influence of the cosmos leading the individual to action.
III. The Dark Card - the reaction of the cosmos to the actions of the individual.
IV. The Creator Card - new decisions and directions that could be made.
V. The Sustainer Card - decisions to maintain balance, things that shouldn’t change.
VI. The Destroyer Card - old decisions and directions that should not be continued.
VII. The Fire Card - the dynamic creative force, ambitions, personal will.
VIII. The Air Card - the mind, thoughts, and strategies towards goals.
IX. The Water Card - emotions, feelings, and whims.
X. The Earth Card - physical realities, day to day life.