The next spread in our Classic Spreads series is the Horseshoe Spread. Like the Celtic Cross, there are many variations, but this is one of the more common ones. This spread is a very useful spread and can be applied to almost any situation. It is less daunting than the Celtic Cross. The more generic positional meanings makes it more flexible for many readers. 1. Past events shaping the situation 2. Present circumstances affecting the situation 3. Something in the immediate future that will influence the outcome 4. The querent’s thoughts, feelings, or attitudes directly involved in the situation 5. Other influences to be aware of 6. An obstacle 7. The most

We are adding some traditional spreads to our site and will begin with one of the most traditional, The Celtic Cross. Celtic Cross Spread The Celtic Cross Spread is a very traditional and well-known spread, included in almost every tarot book. There is a reason it is so well known and popular. It provides a wealth of information about any situation. There are enough cards to provide plenty of material to work with. It gives a clear overview of a situation as well as the probable outcome. It can be read as a large spread or as a series of smaller spreads. Because the Celtic Cross Spread has been around for over one hundred years (it was invented by Author E. Waite who falsely

What a perfect day for a New Moon! The New Moon in Capricorn occurred Wednesday, January 1, at 6:14 am EST (11:15 am GMT), at 11 degrees. New moons signify a new cycle, new beginnings, and rebirth. This New Moon, along with the Sun (also in Capricorn) will highlight the earthy Capricorn qualities of discipline and ambition, as well as tenth house themes of career and motivation. This New Moon period is the perfect time to examine your your work life: Are you happy in your current job or career? Do you long for more responsibility? Or are you finding it hard to balance your work and home life as it is? Now is the time to initiate changes, and enjoy the rewards you can reap by being

Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Keith Park, Ph.D., author of The Serenity Solution. Life can sometimes throw curve balls. Challenges such as accidents, illness, or loss may occur for little or no reason. How we approach these events determines in large part how we will successfully cope with them. Prayer is one way we may address our concerns. Through quiet reflection, we may bring our troubles to God—a larger Divine intelligence or Source—and unburden ourselves. The most common form of prayer is the petition or intention prayer. Through this type of prayer, we typically seek a specific outcome, usually the resolution of a difficulty (e.g. "Heal me God").