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

1

Past

2

Present

3

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

1
2
3

Above

4

Below

5

Past

6

Future

7

Self

8

Environment

9

Hopes

10

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

1

You

2

Them

3

Connection

4

Strengths

5

Challenges

6

Advice

7

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

1

Current

2

Skills

3

Challenges

4

Opportunities

5

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

1

Week 1

2

Week 2

3

Week 3

4

Week 4

5

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.