In Tarot, this is the Celtic Cross Ten-Card Spread. —photo by Steve Bonner.
By Michelle Crandell
There are many Tarot spreads, specific configurations of Tarot cards. Each spread provides insight into a particular problem or situation the seeker has in mind. The message a reading gives is determined by how many cards get used, where they are placed and the focus/intention of the reader and seeker
Some typical spreads include:
ONE CARD DRAW: Gives a “snapshot” of the present moment or consult on a specific concern. Often used for daily meditation or to answer yes/no questions.
THREE CARD SPREAD: Very versatile; things that occur in threes. Subject to seeker’s designation of the meaning of the three cards; such as: past/present/future or mind/body/spirit or beginning/middle/end or good/better/best. Can designate the focus of the triad based on the information being sought.
TEN CARD SPREAD: CELTIC CROSS: Traditional “full reading,” often done on a birthday, the ending of one year/beginning of another or a major life transition. Six cards interpret the present situation. Four cards provide guidance about how to proceed and the probable outcome if the seeker does not make changes to the path. Used for answering questions.
TWELVE CARD SPREAD: YEARLY GUIDANCE: Draw one card for each month, starting at the month you determine is the first. HOROSCOPE: Each card corresponds to one house of the Zodiac and what it governs. For example: First house=Aries=the Self. Choose a significator representing you and place it in the center of this circular configuration. Used for looking within.
Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class. To learn more, email michelle.crandell@gmail.com or call 501-655-6242.
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