Tarot spreads

Types of tarot spreads and how to choose one

Tarot spreads differ in topic, number of cards and time frame. Start with your question, not the spread. If it’s about a relationship, look under “Love”; if it’s about work or money, under “Work and money”. When you need to untangle a confusing situation or compare two paths, the spreads under “Situations and choices” will help.

Next, think about how much detail you want. A simple one-card spread gives a short hint, three cards show how things are developing or the main forces at play, and five or more take the question apart piece by piece. The 10-card Celtic Cross suits an important, complicated question when you have time to read each position calmly.

Finally, consider the time frame. The card of the day is about today’s mood, the week ahead spread about the coming days, and the year ahead spread about themes and opportunities month by month. If you’re unsure, begin with “Past, present, future”: it makes sense straight away and fits almost any question.

Love

Relationships, attraction and difficult moments as a couple: a look at what is happening between two people. These spreads don’t read anyone’s mind; they help you see your own feelings, expectations and what you can do yourself.

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  Love tarot spreadCards: 5

  You, the other person and what lies between you

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  What does he think of meCards: 3

  Their thoughts, feelings and intentions

Work and money

Career, projects and money decisions: where your strengths lie and what is holding you back. The cards don’t promise profit; they point to what deserves attention before you decide.

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  Work and money spreadCards: 5

  The situation, your strengths and advice

Situations and choices

When you need to make sense of what is going on, weigh up options or get a short answer. Here you’ll find the quick “Yes or no” as well as the detailed Celtic Cross for questions with many sides.

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  Yes or noCards: 1

  One card to answer a direct question

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  Situation spreadCards: 3

  The heart of it, the obstacle and advice

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  Choosing between two optionsCards: 5

  Where each path leads

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  Celtic CrossCards: 10

  A detailed ten-card spread

The future

Spreads across time, from past and present to the week and year ahead, show trends, not predictions. They help you notice where things are heading now and decide what you want to change.

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  Past, present, futureCards: 3

  Past, present and future

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  Week ahead spreadCards: 7

  A card for each day

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  Year ahead spreadCards: 13

  Theme of the year and 12 months ahead

Every day

A single card as a hint and a mood for today. It’s handy to draw in the morning: a short piece of advice, what will help and what to avoid. The card of the day is one per day and doesn’t count towards the free reading limit.

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  Card of the dayCards: 1

  Advice and mood for today