TAROT LAYOUTS

THOTH LAYOUT: Version of Celtic Cross

1st: The significator. Self. This card represents you, the querant, either specifically or metaphorically. It can represent many aspects of your personality, including the emotional, the physical, and the spiritual.
2nd: The current environment. Here you will find an indicator of the most crucial aspect of you current situation. If this card refers to a person, that person could be either one closely concerned with the reading or an aspect of yourself.
3rd: The obstacle. This card shows what is standing in your way. Most often the card is obvious, however, sometimes the card refers to something you may think is desirable. At that point you must reassess your desires and determine if the quest is worthy or if the goal is something better left unattained.
4th: The goal. This card shows what you desire. If the card is confusing then you must discover the aspect of your goal to which the card refers. This card also may suggest that a reappraisal of your goals is in order.
5th: The foundation of the current environment. This card is crucial in determining the nature of the current situation. It shows that upon which the current environment is built. It is the base of the piller of the present.
6th: The past. Here you will see the accomplishments and the battles of the past. The card could also represent something which is still haunting your or unfinished business which still requires your attention.
7th: The immediate future. This card shows what is about to happen to you immediately upon conclusion of the reading. If the card refers to a person then you may confront that person soon. It could represent an aspect of that person, which will be a key to your interaction.
8th: The future environment. Since the Tarot shows the complexity of your future, the eighth card is crucial in analyzing your choice of action. This card shows aspects of the future environment, which will either help or hinder your quest.
9th: The influence of society. This card shows how your friends and family will affect you in the future environment. If the card is a person then you must determine which person. The card may also suggest an aspect of a person who concerns your quest. If the quest concerns a specific person then this card could represent either that person or someone else who will stand in the way.
10th: The challenge. Here, you will find the nature of what confronts you. The card may suggest a key to how you will defeat your enemy and attain your goal. It may also point to a weakness within yourself, which you must overcome.
11th: The outcome. The future is a blank page waiting for you to write its story and follow its path. Predestination is an illusion based on tendency and predisposition. This card shows a possible future outcome, based on those factors. If it is undesirable you must find a way to avoid it. If it is desirable you must simply follow the course show by the cards. This card is the crown of the piller of the future.

TWISTED PATH LAYOUT:

The Twisting Path spread provides insight into the path ahead of you and the choices you must make. This is the spread for situations where more than one pitfall may lie ahead
1. The card at the lower left, represents the first decision along your path.
2. The card to the far left represents the first false path that may lead you astray.
3. The card in the middle represents the second decision along your path.
4. The card at the lower right represents the second false path that may lead you astray.
5. The card at the top represents one possible mask of your true destination.

THE THREE FATES:

The Three Fates spread is an exceptionally popular way to gain insight into the emerging arc of the past, present, and future.

The left card represents an important element of the past.
The middle card represents a deciding element of the present.
The right card represents a critical element of the future.

CREATIVE PROCESS:

The Creative Process spread is designed specifically to peer into the nature of a project or creative undertaking, and shine a spotlight on the evolution of its parts.

1. The card in the middle represents the creative force behind the project, be it a person, organization, or other entity.
2. The card on the top represents imagination - the prophetic image that stems from the creative force of the previous card to initiate the project. This is the poetry or voice of the undertaking.
3. The card on the left represents emotion - the feelings aroused by or surrounding the ideation of the project that takes place in the previous card. This is the music or scent of the undertaking.
4. The card on the bottom represents thought - the analytical process of organizing the project and capturing the emotional content of the previous card. This is the science or vision of the undertaking.
5. The card on the right represents manifestation - the real work involved in completing the project, and the form it will take upon culmination. This is the painting or touch of the undertaking.

ONE CARD LAYOUT:

The One Card spread is the most concise of all spreads, intended to provide a quick take on a situation, or to reduce it to a single point of meditation.

SHADOW TRUTH:

The Shadow Truth spread provides insight into your attitudes and hidden feelings. This spread is used when you are having trouble confronting something, or fear that you are concealing something from yourself.

1. The card in the center represents the attitude you assume.
2. The card to the right represents the thoughts and feelings that underly your attitudes.
3. The card at the top represents how your attitude is evolving and will evolve in the future.
4. The card to the left represents how others perceive your attitude.
5. The card at the bottom represents what you cannot confront or are hiding from yourself.

TWO PATHS:

The Two Paths spread provides insight into an important decision ahead of you, the possible outcomes, and the forces that draw you towards each of these outcomes.

1. The top left card represents the first possible outcome.
2. The top right card represents the second possible outcome.
3. The middle left card represents the force drawing you towards the first possible outcome.
4. The middle right card represents the force drawing you towards the second possible outcome.
5. The bottom card represents the critical factor that decides what will come to pass.

RELATIONSHIP:

The Relationship spread provides insight into the interaction between two people or entities. It is the spread of choice for questions about partnerships, be they in romance or business.

1. The card at the top left represents how you see yourself.
2. The card at the top right represents how you see your partner.
3. The card in the center left represents how you feel about your partner.
4. The card in the center right represents what stands between you and your partner.
5. The card in the lower left represents how your partner sees you.
6. The card in the lower right represents what your partner feels about you.
7. The card in the center represents the present status or challenge of the relationship.

HORNED GOD Layout:

1 Significator. Choose a card to represent yourself of the person you are doing the reading for.
2. Card 2 represents the current situation.
3. Card 3 represents the recent past
4. Card 4 represents the immediate future
5. Card 5 represents the the distant past
6. Card 6 represents the the far future

HORSESHOE SPREAD:

1. The Past. This card represents past events that are affecting the queston or situation the querent is asking about.
2. The Immediate Present. Pretty self-explanatory; this card will tell you more about the situtation.
3. The Immediate Future. Near events that will affect this situation.
4. Something occupying the querent's mind. The querent needs to be aware of how this fits in with this situation.
5. The attitudes of others. Attitudes and thoughts about this situation from people surrounding the querent.
6. An Obstacle. This is something the querent must overcome to resolve the situation.
7. The Final Outcome. This is what will happen with the situation.

CHAKRA LAYOUT:

1. The Root
2. Sexual Center
3. Power Center
4. The Heart
5. The Throat
6. The Third Eye
7. The Crown

3RD HYBRID LAYOUT:

You figure it out.

PEACE