Spread Types
There are many different types of tarot card spreads, each with its own purpose and meaning. Some of the most popular spreads include:
- Three-card spread: A simple spread that gives a general overview of the past, present, and future.
- Celtic cross spread: A more detailed spread that provides insight into the querent’s life and challenges.
- orseshoe spread: A spread that focuses on the querent’s relationships and personal growth.
- Gypsy spread: A large spread that provides a comprehensive overview of the querent’s life.
Card Symbols
Tarot cards are divided into two main suits: the major arcana and the minor arcana. The major arcana consists of 22 cards, each with its own unique symbolism. The minor arcana consists of 56 cards, which are further divided into four suits: wands, cups, swords, and pentacles.
Major Arcana
- The Fool: New beginnings, adventure, spontaneity
- The Magician: Power, skill, manifestation
- The igh Priestess: Intuition, wisdom, secrets
- The Empress: Fertility, motherhood, creativity
- The Emperor: Structure, authority, stability
- The ierophant: Tradition, religion, spirituality
- The Lovers: Love, relationships, choices
- The Chariot: Willpower, determination, success
- Justice: Fairness, balance, karma
- The ermit: Introspection, solitude, wisdom
- The Wheel of Fortune: Change, luck, destiny
- Strength: Courage, power, inner strength
- The anged Man: Sacrifice, surrender, letting go
- Death: Transformation, endings, new beginnings
- Temperance: Balance, moderation, harmony
- The Devil: Temptation, addiction, illusion
- The Tower: Destruction, upheaval, chaos
- The Star: ope, inspiration, guidance
- The Moon: Intuition, dreams, subconscious
- The Sun: Joy, success, fulfillment
- Judgment: Rebirth, accountability, awakening
- The World: Completion, success, achievement
Minor Arcana
- Wands: Passion, creativity, energy
- Cups: Emotions, relationships, intuition
- Swords: Intellect, logic, conflict
- Pentacles: Money, work, stability
Card Meanings
The meaning of a tarot card depends on the specific spread and the context in which it is drawn. owever, there are some general meanings that can be applied to each card.
Upright
- The Fool: New beginnings, adventure
- The Magician: Skill, manifestation, power
- The igh Priestess: Intuition, wisdom, secrets
- The Empress: Fertility, motherhood, creativity
- The Emperor: Structure, authority, stability
- The ierophant: Tradition, religion, spirituality
- The Lovers: Love, relationships, choices
- The Chariot: Willpower, determination, success
- Justice: Fairness, balance, karma
- The ermit: Introspection, solitude, wisdom
- The Wheel of Fortune: Change, luck, destiny
- Strength: Courage, power, inner strength
- The anged Man: Sacrifice, surrender, letting go
- Death: Transformation, endings, new beginnings
- Temperance: Balance, moderation, harmony
- The Devil: Temptation, addiction, illusion
- The Tower: Destruction, upheaval, chaos
- The Star: ope, inspiration, guidance
- The Moon: Intuition, dreams, subconscious
- The Sun: Joy, success, fulfillment
- Judgment: Rebirth, accountability, awakening
- The World: Completion, success, achievement
Reversed
- The Fool: Recklessness, immaturity
- The Magician: Lack of skill, deception
- The igh Priestess: idden knowledge, secrets
- The Empress: Infertility, creative block
- The Emperor: Tyranny, oppression
- The ierophant: Dogmatism, hypocrisy
- The Lovers: Relationship problems, infidelity
- The Chariot: Lack of willpower, setbacks
- Justice: Unfairness, bias
- The ermit: Isolation, loneliness
- The Wheel of Fortune: Bad luck, obstacles
- Strength: Weakness, self-doubt
- The anged Man: Procrastination, avoidance
- Death: Stagnation, resistance to change
- Temperance: Imbalance, excess
- The Devil: Addiction, obsession
- The Tower: Sudden change, upheaval
- The Star: Lost hope, disappointment
- The Moon: Fear, illusion, deception
- The Sun: Depression, lack of joy
- Judgment: Condemnation, self-criticism
- The World: Unfulfillment, failure
Interpretations
When interpreting a tarot card spread, it is important to consider the following factors:
- The specific cards that are drawn
- The position of the cards in the spread
- The context of the reading
- The querent’s own intuition and experience
By taking all of these factors into account, you can gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of the spread and provide guidance to the querent.