Tarot, an important tool of the art of divination, is used to serve various functions. Used for knowing and understanding events beyond the confines of time and space, tarot cards are read with the help of psychic powers. Tarot spreads refer to the particular layout in which the cards are placed for a reading, face down. The number of the pattern in which tarot cards can be arranged range from hundreds to thousands. The spread of the tarot cards play a significant role in determining the tarot reading. Tarot spreads can be categorized depending on a number of factors. However, the common categorization is done on the basis of the purpose that the tarot reading is supposed to serve.
Some of the common tarot spreads used by tarot readers are as follows:
• Celtic Cross Tarot: One of the oldest tarot spreads used by readers, this is also a simple pattern. The interpretation of the tarot spread is comparatively easier and it also possesses concentrated field of energy, according to popular belief. The Circle or Cross of this spread comprises six cards while the Staff has four cards.
• Nine Card Tarot Spread: The nine-card tarot spreads use only nine cards to obtain a tarot card reading. The association of the number nine with this spread makes it a powerful tool of divination. The main aim of this spread is to know the thoughts in the seeker’s mind and the occurrences around him or her.
• Five Card Tarot Spread: The use of just five cards makes this tarot spread very precise and detailed. The objective of this kind of tarot spreads is to decide on a particular course of action in a certain situation. It helps in determining the past, the present, the future, the reason and the probable solution to the particular problem.
• Relationship Tarot Spreads: This particular tarot spread uses 10 cards to achieve solutions to problems related to relationships. All of us face problems related to love or family relationships which these tarot spreads aim at solving. The cards reveal the ancient and the recent past, the present and the future. They also show the positive and negative attributes of the seeker that will influence the relationships of him or her.
• Ellipse Spread: This tarot spread consisting of 7 cards and aims at offering direct answers to specific questions. Delving into the depths of the past, present and future, these tarot spreads also reveal the influences affecting the life of the seeker.
• Zodiac Tarot Spreads: This particular tarot spread uses the elements of the zodiac to predict the future and know more about the past and the present. The zodiac signs influence the tarot readings of the seeker.
Other common tarot spreads include Daily Tarot Spreads, Career and Job Tarot Spreads, Dream Tarot Spreads, Moving Tarot Spreads, Fact-Finding Tarot Spreads and so on. You can consult your tarot card reader for specific readings on different aspects of your life. Specific tarot spreads serve the purpose of offering you with solutions for specific problems.
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