Using the concept of Houses from an astrological chart for not only its inspiration but also its shape and content, this is a fun spread to use on birthdays or at other milestone events. It is a simple one to interpret, as you simply go around the circle reading each card separately. Each position represents an astrological “house.” Each house governs an area of a person’s life. You can add depth to the reading by comparing houses that have cards sharing the same suit or number. 1. First House: Your self-image, personality, ambition, drives, and body. 2. Second House: Your value systems, material possession, and financial attitudes. 3. Third House: The way you

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

When people get to together to discuss tarot, one of the topics that often comes up is “do you read reversals?” Reversals are cards that appear upside down relative to the orientation of the reading. Like this (The Lovers from the Llewellyn Tarot by Anna Marie Ferguson): The topic of reversals includes several subtopics, such as do you use them (or ignore them if they show up), how to you make sure they appear in readings, and what exactly does it mean when a card is reversed? 1. Should You Use Reversals? You need to decide for yourself. Because there are so many different ways to work with the cards, there isn’t a single rule that works for everyone. There are two things