Popular Tarot Spreads
A tarot spread is a specific layout of cards, where each position has a designated meaning. Different spreads are suited for different types of questions and situations.
One-Card Spread
Perfect for daily guidance or yes/no questions. Simply draw one card and reflect on its message.
Three-Card Spread
Versatile spread with many interpretations:
- Past - Present - Future
- Mind - Body - Spirit
- Situation - Action - Outcome
- You - Other Person - Relationship
Five-Card Spread
Arranged in a cross pattern:
- Present situation
- Past influences
- Future possibilities
- Reason/Advice
- Potential outcome
Celtic Cross Spread
The most famous and comprehensive spread, using 10 cards:
- Present situation
- Immediate challenge
- Distant past/root cause
- Recent past
- Best outcome
- Immediate future
- Your approach
- External influences
- Hopes and fears
- Final outcome
Choosing a Spread
Start with simpler spreads and progress to more complex ones as your skills develop. Match the spread to your question - simple questions need simple spreads.