The structure of this spread is self-explanatory. It's best used for situations that are balanced "on a knife's edge" and could go either way. Galaxy of Good and Evil Spread
Tarot Spreads
Like Night and Day . . .
As an astrologer, I'm fascinated with creating tarot spreads that mimic the diurnal path of the Sun through the sky. Here are three of them. For me, the main "diurnal" spread is Eden Gray's version of the Celtic Cross (see The Tarot Revealed), in which the time line starts at "Midnight" (the "beneath" position, or … Continue reading Like Night and Day . . .
A “Yes-or-No” Spread for the Perennial Skeptic
I created a Yes-or-No spread that started out being fairly straightforward. It had only five cards plus a "wild card, it used my traveling Significator idea as well as the concept of higher cards "trumping" lower ones, and brought in the use of Elemental Dignities and reversals. Nothing could be simpler, right? Then I got … Continue reading A “Yes-or-No” Spread for the Perennial Skeptic
The “Troll Under the Bridge” Spread
This story-telling spread loosely follows the plot of the Norwegian fairy-tale, "Three Billy Goats Gruff." As its centerpiece it has the protagonist, "Big Billy Goat," and the villain, "Trevor the Troll," duking it out on the bridge to decide the querent's fate. I envisioned it as being suitable for introducing children to the tarot, at … Continue reading The “Troll Under the Bridge” Spread
Tell Me No Lies
Many people like to conduct a "new deck interview" with every addition to their stable as a way to get a feel for its overall tone and ease of use. This is my version; it can be used for decks you've owned for a while as well. Everyone likes to talk about themselves! Update: The … Continue reading Tell Me No Lies
The “Luck and Prosperity” Spread
I was following up on something I read about Hindu iconography, and decided to create a "good luck" spread around the idea. The word swastika is derived from the Sanskrit root swasti which is composed of su, meaning "good, well," and asti meaning "it is, there is." The word swasti occurs frequently in the Vedas, … Continue reading The “Luck and Prosperity” Spread
The “Rest of the Story” Follow-up Spread
I went away from tarot for a few years, during which the landscape changed considerably. Ever since I learned the extent to which modern readers like to use clarifier cards when they don't understand the significance of any card in a reading, I've had an ongoing "war" with the idea. Every tarot card has layers … Continue reading The “Rest of the Story” Follow-up 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 “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
Parsifal's Wheel Tarot & Astrology 