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Tarot Spreads

These are the spreads I use for my own readings. I will be creating spreads and listing those here, as well.

Most of the spreads I use are generic enough that they can be found in many tarot books and resources, so I haven't included source links for most of them.

Traditional

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Ancestor (or Past Life)plugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigAncestor (or Past Life)

Spread Notes

This is a personal profile spread, specifically crafted to give you a full profile of the life and personality of an ancestor (or yourself in a past life, if that's your thing).

This spread is great for getting to know a tarot deck - you can do a reading without needing either a client or a burning question, and it uses enough cards that you'll have a nice spread to analyze and read.
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Celtic Crossplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigCeltic Cross

Spread Notes

The Celtic Cross spread is considered one of the more traditional tarot spreads still in use today. It's not particularly “ancient” or esoteric, and while it's described in many LWBs and books about reading tarot, it can be a bit complicated for the novice reader. The spread is typically laid with card 2 across card 1; the cards are displayed separately here for easy reading.
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Deck Interviewplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigDeck Interview

Spread Notes

This spread is for “interviewing” a new deck - it's designed to give you a better understanding of a deck's particular qualities, strengths, and weaknesses, as well as how you might best use a specific deck.

I don't typically do interview spreads with new decks, but have on occasion used this spread with surprising results. I was initially very drawn to the surrealist artwork of The Dreamkeepers Tarot, and my interview spread with this deck very much confirmed what…
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Modified Celtic Crossplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigModified Celtic Cross

Spread Notes

This spread was featured in the cold open for S09E05 of the NBC sitcom Cheers. The scene involved two characters evidently playing “Go Fish” with a deck of tarot cards, although the scene depicts what appears to be a modified Celtic cross spread, which is missing the cards above and below the center crossed cards. This spread is based on that scene.
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Pet Communicationplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigPet Communication

Spread Notes

This seven-card spread is crafted to give you a view into your beloved pet's life and well-being.

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Seven-Card Horseshoeplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSeven-Card Horseshoe

Spread Notes

This is a common spread used by Tarot enthusiasts of all stripes, because it's a nice, comprehensive overview of a situation or question.

Some spreads position the fourth card as the self, rather than obstacles that may appear.
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Six-Cardplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSix-Card

Spread Notes

This is an expanded version of the Three-Card spread, taking two cards for each stage, rather than one. I usually find that two cards are better than one, as combining two images gives more context to what messages apply to the given situation.
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Three-Cardplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigThree-Card

Spread Notes

The three-card spread is one of the most commonly-used spreads in the Tarot world. The three cards can represent a variety of concepts: past-present-future, a decision with two major options and potential outcomes, even communication and interaction between different people. The images on the cards can frequently aid you in determining the meaning of a three-card spread, so you don't necessarily have to decide what each position means before you lay the cards.
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Tirage en Croix - Basicplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTirage en Croix - Basic

Spread Notes

This is considered the standard tirage spread. If this spread doesn't suit your needs, a common alternative is available.

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Tirage en Croix - Relationshipsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTirage en Croix - Relationships

Spread Notes

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Windows & Doorsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWindows & Doors

Spread Notes

This is a fairly large spread, and offers a look at both opportunities (windows) and obstacles (doors) you may be facing. I like this spread, because it helps me take a step back and reassess my situation with a clearer head.
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Year In Reviewplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigYear In Review

Spread Notes

This spread can be reflective or divinatory - whichever you prefer. Each card represents a month in a calendar year; the thirteenth card is a clarifier that can be used when the meaning of a month's card is unclear.

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My Spreads

These are spreads I've designed. You're welcome to reuse them, but please credit wiccawicci.com as the source.

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Sexual Issues - For Menplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSexual Issues - For Men

Spread Notes

This is an original spread I designed. It's meant to help identify possible unconscious or subconscious influences negatively affecting your relationship with your partner. There is also an accompanying spread for
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Sexual Issues - For Womenplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSexual Issues - For Women

Spread Notes

This is an original spread I designed. It's meant to help identify possible unconscious or subconscious influences negatively affecting your relationship with your partner. There is also an accompanying spread for
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Ancestral Spreads

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Others' Spreads

Complete Book of Tarot Spreads

These spreads are from Complete Book of Tarot Spreads, by Evelin Burger and Johannes Fiebig.

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Checking the Directionplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigChecking the Direction

Spread Notes

This is a well-rounded, seven-card spread that can apply to most questions, hypotheticals, conflicts, decisions, and curveballs in life.

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Naming the Problemplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigNaming the Problem

Spread Notes

This spread can be found in Evelin Burger & Johannes Fiebig's Complete Book of Tarot Spreads, on page 87.

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Partnership as a Mirrorplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigPartnership as a Mirror

Spread Notes

This spread is designed to put you in the shoes of your significant other, so that you can see your relationship from a new perspective.

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Pentagramplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigPentagram

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Question Gameplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigQuestion Game

Spread Notes

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Self Improvement Pathplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSelf Improvement Path

Spread Notes

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Tirage en Croix - Introspectionplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTirage en Croix - Introspection

Spread Notes

This is a take on the traditional Tirage En Croix spread, crafted for self-evaluation and private introspection.

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Tirage en Croix - Present and Futureplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTirage en Croix - Present and Future

Tirage en Croix - Present and Future
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Tarot For Your Self

These spreads are from Tarot For Your Self: A workbook for the inward journey, by Mary K. Greer.

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Chakra (Soul Centers) Spreadplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigChakra (Soul Centers) Spread

Spread Notes

This spread can be found in Mary K. Greer's Tarot for Your Self, on pages 192-196.

The ancient Greek mystic and philosopher, Pythagoras, conceived of a seven-part interpretation of our existence, in which humans have cosmic soul centers aligned with different parts of the body. This correlates well to the chakras of Indian philosophy. This spread can be read in the context of either chakras or cosmic soul centers.
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Tarot Spreads

These spreads are from Tarot Spreads: Layouts & Techniques to Empower Your Readings, by Barbara Moore.

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Bouquetplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigBouquet

Spread Notes

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Healing Heartplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigHealing Heart

Spread Notes

This spread can be found in Barbara Moore's Tarot Spreads: Layouts & Techniques to Empower Your Readings, on page 100. It's listed as a spread for looking at love and romance, but it can also be useful for dealing with conflicts in other relationships in your life, like family and close friends.
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The Internet

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Courtyard Spreadplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigCourtyard Spread

Spread Notes

Details of this spread can be found here. I found an image of this spread on Pinterest, which is the basis for this template.

This is an event-driven spread. Instead of revealing each card as you work through the spread, you should deal the cards face up. Once the spread is dealt, determine which card is the significator - that is, the card that represents your current state of mind or being. The cards that follow this one in numerical order represent future even…
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TarotForum.net

Presidential Priorities (Election 2020)plugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigPresidential Priorities (Election 2020)

Spread Notes

I was inspired to create this spread after reading this reddit post.

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Reddit

Weather Forecastplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigWeather Forecast

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Tarot Weirdness

Psychic-Revelation.com

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Mountains & Molehillsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigMountains & Molehills

Spread Notes

This is a fairly large spread, with markers for both the big and little things going on in life. It's helpful to identify the big things, so you aren't wasting too much energy and time on the little things.

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Personal Snapshotplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigPersonal Snapshot

Spread Notes

This is a large spread that provides a good overview of where you are personally, and what might be holding you back.

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Self-Improvementplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSelf-Improvement

Spread Notes

This is a large spread, which makes it good for exercising a new deck. It's a general view of what's within your sphere of influence to better your life and the lives of your loved ones.

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Spiritual Pathplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSpiritual Path

Spread Notes

This particular spread is dynamic, based on the first card pulled. If this card indicates you're on the right track, pull cards 2-4. If it indicates you're not, pull cards 5-7. The eighth card concludes the spread.

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Spiritual Progressplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigSpiritual Progress

Spread Notes

This is a short spread on your spiritual progress, and where you're headed next.

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Tirage en Croix

The Tirage en Croix is a common five-card spread that can be adapted to a variety of questions and needs. You can read a bit more about it hereplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTirage En Croix

Spread Notes

This is an old spread that dates back to the 1870s, according to this thread. It's a simple spread that can be quite flexible. The layout and card associations lend themselves nicely to an alchemical framing, with the four arms representing the four classical elements or the four cardinal directions. You could even take this a step further, associating each minor suit with one of the arms, and the major arcana with the central card.
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Tirage en Croix - Basicplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTirage en Croix - Basic

Spread Notes

This is considered the standard tirage spread. If this spread doesn't suit your needs, a common alternative is available.

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Tirage en Croix - Introspectionplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTirage en Croix - Introspection

Spread Notes

This is a take on the traditional Tirage En Croix spread, crafted for self-evaluation and private introspection.

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Amazon

Tirage en Croix - Present and Futureplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTirage en Croix - Present and Future

Tirage en Croix - Present and Future
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Amazon

Tirage en Croix - Relationshipsplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigTirage en Croix - Relationships

Spread Notes

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