* This spread was inspired by an article (“The B's”) on the Lorian Associations's blog site (see sidebar link) by David Spangler, one of the original architects of the New Age. It describes modes of being appropriate to successfully navigating the coming year and beyond. Think of it as a model for personal growth. The … Continue reading “Being There” – A Personal Growth Spread
Personality Spreads
The Introvert-Extrovert Map
I've been running out of fresh ideas for "situational awareness and developmental insight" spreads, so I thought I would play a little game with myself. In Myers-Briggs space, I'm a card-carrying introvert (as if my natal horoscope isn't proof enough), but my challenge in this lifetime is to become more socially engaged - only in … Continue reading The Introvert-Extrovert Map
A Twist on the Romany Spread
This seven-fold personality development spread is a melding of the traditional 7x3 Romany "past/present/future" layout with the qualities of the seven traditional planets of astrology - a perfect match in my humble opinion. It can be read either as an overall personality profile within a single time-frame, or as individual traits across across all three. … Continue reading A Twist on the Romany Spread
The “Tripod of Self-Discovery” Spread
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
The “Personal Archetypes” Individual Profile Spread
The next time you decide to ask the cards "How does X think/feel about me?" why not ask instead "Who is X, really?" This spread is intended to explore the "building blocks" of the individuality in four modes: Instinctual, Habitual, Rational and Spiritual. Use it on anyone you want to know "stuff" about (even yourself). Testimonial: … Continue reading The “Personal Archetypes” Individual Profile Spread
