tarot spreads
Learn the most powerful tarot spreads used by readers worldwide. Each layout offers unique insights into different aspects of your life.
Three Card Spread
Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ Beginner
Past
Present
Future
When to Use:
Perfect for quick daily insights or when you need clarity on a simple question. This is the best spread for beginners.
Card Positions:
- Card 1 - Past: Influences and events that have led to the current situation
- Card 2 - Present: Your current circumstances and immediate challenges
- Card 3 - Future: The likely outcome if current path continues
Variations:
You can also use this spread for: Mind/Body/Spirit, Situation/Action/Outcome, or You/Other Person/Relationship
Celtic Cross Spread
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ Advanced
Above
Below
Past
Future
Self
Environment
Hopes
Outcome
When to Use:
The most comprehensive spread for deep insights into complex situations. Ideal for major life decisions, relationship questions, or career guidance.
Card Positions:
- Card 1 - Present: Your current situation
- Card 2 - Challenge: The immediate obstacle or challenge
- Card 3 - Conscious: What you're aware of
- Card 4 - Subconscious: Hidden influences or unconscious factors
- Card 5 - Past: Recent past influences
- Card 6 - Near Future: What's approaching
- Card 7 - Your Approach: How you're handling the situation
- Card 8 - External Influences: People and environment around you
- Card 9 - Hopes & Fears: Your desires and anxieties
- Card 10 - Final Outcome: The likely result
Relationship Spread
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ Intermediate
You
Them
Connection
Strengths
Challenges
Advice
Potential
When to Use:
Perfect for understanding romantic relationships, friendships, or any significant connection in your life.
Card Positions:
- Card 1 - You: Your position and feelings
- Card 2 - Them: The other person's position and feelings
- Card 3 - Connection: The energy between you
- Card 4 - Strengths: What supports this relationship
- Card 5 - Challenges: What needs attention
- Card 6 - Advice: Guidance for moving forward
- Card 7 - Potential: Where this relationship could go
Career Path Spread
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ Intermediate
Current
Skills
Challenges
Opportunities
Action
When to Use:
Ideal for career decisions, job changes, business ventures, or understanding your professional path.
Card Positions:
- Card 1 - Current Position: Where you are now professionally
- Card 2 - Your Skills: Talents and abilities to leverage
- Card 3 - Challenges: Obstacles in your career path
- Card 4 - Opportunities: Potential paths and openings
- Card 5 - Recommended Action: Steps to take next
Month Ahead Spread
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ Intermediate
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Theme
When to Use:
Perfect for the start of each month to get an overview of what to expect and how to prepare.
Card Positions:
- Cards 1-4: Energy and events for each week of the month
- Card 5 - Overall Theme: The general energy of the entire month
Spread Reading Tips
🎯 Set Clear Intentions
Before laying out cards, take a moment to center yourself and clearly state your question or intention.
🔄 Trust the Process
There are no "wrong" cards. Every card that appears has a message relevant to your question.
📖 Consider Card Relationships
Look at how cards interact with each other. Cards next to each other often influence each other's meanings.
✍️ Record Your Readings
Keep a tarot journal to track your readings. You'll be amazed at how accurate they become in hindsight.