This spread is loosely based on the Celtic triquetra, showing the union of Mind, Body and Spirit in a kind of “Venn diagram” also related to the broader “Tripod of Life” concept. It uses elemental and astrological (planetary) correspondences. Tripod of Self-Discovery Spread New Astro Update
Month: August 2017
The “Three Judges” Turning-Point Spread
This spread makes creative use of the Major Arcana as pre-positioned "dark side/light side" signposts in a major turning-point scenario. Only the ten positional cards are read for specific insights; the anchoring trump cards are more "seasoning" than "substance," except for the three "judges" at the core of the spread: Justice, the Wheel of Fortune … Continue reading The “Three Judges” Turning-Point Spread
Crossroads of Necessity Decision-Making Spread
Self-directed, choice-driven change is the focus of this spread. It uses three decks to ensure that all options remain on the table for each of two decision chains. Crossroads of Necessity Spread
A Change-up: The 3-Point Landing Spread
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse . . . it doesn't! Here is a very (deceptively) simple three-card spread (plus Significator) built on the "thesis-antithesis-synthesis" model (or, if you prefer, "action-reaction-resolution"). It's unique twist is that it brings the central Significator card into an active role by pairing it with each of … Continue reading A Change-up: The 3-Point Landing Spread
Alternate Realities: The Lady or the Tiger
As I entered the stratosphere of elaborate and esoteric tarot spread creation (believe me, you ain't seen nothing yet), I got to thinking about two philosophical ideas and how they might be captured in a tarot reading: the Buddhist tenet that we create our own reality, and the Frank R. Stockton short story "The Lady … Continue reading Alternate Realities: The Lady or the Tiger
The Pentacle of Revealing Spread
This is one of my "situational awareness and developmental insight" spreads. It uses astrological (planetary) correspondences. Pentacle Spread
Astro-Tarot Decanate Tableau and Spread
It's probably obvious that I'm a tireless tinkerer. In the present case, I took the round zodiacal presentation of the Chaldean decans aligned with the cards of the tarot and turned it into a tabular structure. This arranges all of the decan cards, the court cards and the Major Arcana in an easy-to-read format that … Continue reading Astro-Tarot Decanate Tableau and Spread
The “Dysfunction Junction” Conflict-Resolution Spread
This spread is designed for examining the strategic advantages and vulnerabilities of up to four antagonists in a confrontation. It is intended as a a majors-only layout, but that isn't carved in stone. The key points are: a) what each party wants from the others; b) what each party is willing to concede; and c) … Continue reading The “Dysfunction Junction” Conflict-Resolution Spread
Lenormand Notes from French-Language Sources
The attached document is not my own work. One of the delightful people from Montreal who was an Aeclectic Tarot forum mate of mine translated it and offered it freely to the community. So I'm offering it freely here. With the forum population dispersed, I can no longer ask her if it's OK. Maybe she … Continue reading Lenormand Notes from French-Language Sources
The “Love Links” Compatibility Spread
This is a spread for comparing five key qualities usually sought by individuals in a new relationship. It shows what each partner brings to the table in these areas and whether one is better situated to benefit than the other. The areas are: Love, Fun, Sex, Reliability, Friendship and a roll-up quintessence, Overall Compatibility. It … Continue reading The “Love Links” Compatibility Spread
Parsifal's Wheel Tarot & Astrology 