Know thyself. Wise advice, but not always easy. People are rarely static. We change over time, we change in various situations, and we play various roles.
The beginning of the year seems like as good a time as any to take a snapshot, to create a self-portrait, as a first step in thinking about "who am I right now?" Knowing yourself can help you determine where you want to go and even how to get there.
The court cards in a tarot deck are often said to represent aspects of ourselves. This spread uses only the court cards. By creating a personal mandala of your various aspects, you can get a fuller picture of who you are.
Try this spread and see what you learn about