Tarot Spreads
Different spreads answer different questions. Discover the one that's right for you.
Quick Comparison
| Spread | Cards | Difficulty | Duration | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Card Spread | 1 | Beginner | 2-3 minutes | Daily guidance |
| Three Card Spread | 3 | Beginner | 5-10 minutes | Situation analysis |
| Five Card Spread | 5 | Intermediate | 15-20 minutes | Decision making |
| Celtic Cross Spread | 10 | Advanced | 30-45 minutes | Comprehensive analysis |
Single Card Spread
⏱️ 2-3 minutes
The simplest and quickest spread. Ideal for daily guidance or yes/no questions.
What Is This Spread Good For?
Card Positions
Direct answer to your question or energy of the day
How To Do It?
- 1.Shuffle the deck while thinking about your question
- 2.Draw a card when you feel ready
- 3.Relate the card meaning to your question
Three Card Spread
⏱️ 5-10 minutes
Offers a past-present-future perspective. Ideal for general overview on any topic.
What Is This Spread Good For?
Card Positions
Past factors that shaped the situation
Current situation and energy
Likely outcome or advice
How To Do It?
- 1.Clarify and focus on your question
- 2.Shuffle while thinking about your question
- 3.Lay out three cards from left to right
- 4.Interpret each card with its position
Five Card Spread
⏱️ 15-20 minutes
Offers a more detailed perspective. Very suitable for decision-making processes.
What Is This Spread Good For?
Card Positions
Your current position
Obstacles you face
What you should do
Outcome of one option
Outcome of the other option
How To Do It?
- 1.Identify the decision you need to make
- 2.Shuffle while thinking about your options
- 3.Place one in the center, two above and two below
- 4.Interpret starting from the center card
Celtic Cross Spread
⏱️ 30-45 minutes
The most comprehensive and traditional spread. Used for complex situations and deep insights.
What Is This Spread Good For?
Card Positions
Energy that defines you now
Challenge ahead of you
Factors you may not be aware of
Past affecting the situation
What could happen if things continue this way
The short term ahead
Your approach to the situation
External factors and others' influence
Inner desires and worries
Likely final when all factors combine
How To Do It?
- 1.Take a deep breath and focus on your question
- 2.Shuffle the deck thoroughly
- 3.Place the first two cards crossed in the center
- 4.Arrange cards 3-6 clockwise around them
- 5.Place cards 7-10 vertically on the right
- 6.Interpret each card with its position in order
Which Spread Will You Try?
Choose any spread you like and discover what the cards have to say to you.
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- • Start with single card spread, progress as you gain confidence
- • The clearer your question, the clearer the answer
- • Read each card first alone, then with others
- • Don't fear reversed cards, they're just a different perspective
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