Chakra Spread

1. Root Chakra:
Indicates what areas of in life are affecting our sense of security. How we relate to family members.
How our survival instincts surface when under pressure. How we relate to the physical world and what materialistic issues we are presently working on.

2. Sacral Chakra:
Issues that are affecting emotional well being. Sex life and what lessons we need to learn concerning our sexuality. The relationship we have with those who bring out our strong emotiona; and sexual feelings.

3. Solar plexus Chakra:
Issues affecting our ability to stay centred. Shows what circumstances we need to be aware of which have the potential to affect our life. The relationship we have with those who have an impact on our lifestyle & livelihood.

4. Heart Chakra:
The ability to give and receive love. The capacity to trust and what areas we need to show empathy. What lessons we must encounter in learning to love unconditionally.

5. Throat Chakra
the ability to communicate. What areas we ned to listen carefully to, as well as convey our true message when speaking or writing.. our relationship with those who stimulate our ability to communicate.

6. Brow Chakra;
Indicates what areas of life we need to take a closer look at. Are we seeing things clearly as they really are. What areas we can use our imagination to expand our creativity.

7. Crown Chakra:
How our spirituality is developing and what obstacles are keeping us from fully connecting to our Higher Selves.

source, aeclectic.net

3 Card Spread

What the Spread Reveals This is a very simple yet useful spread, that can have a wide range of meanings assigned to each of the three positions. Two of these are presented here for your consideration. They include the top row of titles, which introduces a problem or decision focused approach, "Context - Focus - Outcome" and the bottom titles which introduce a timeline approach, of "Past - Present - Future." To begin this spread, shuffle the cards carefully, spread them out in a long line in front of you, then allow your Higher Self to draw three cards from the deck. Each step should be done carefully and with calm focus.

Problem Solving or Decision Making Approach This spread will help you to learn to apply the tarot to figure out how to approach a problem or decision. This is easiest when you let your ego and conscious mind relax, and allow your Higher Self to speak to you through the cards you draw.

Left Card. The Context - This card reflects a general overview of the Querant's present situation.
Center Card. The Focus - This card reflects a new set of circumstances that are about to act upon the Querant, the forces that drive these may be positive or negative depending on the card and whether it is upright or inverse. This card is the general problem or the decision to be made.
Right Card. The Outcome - This card reflects the effect of the second focus card. It shows the outcome that comes with the new circumstances; the results of the problem solving and/or decision-making.


Timeline Approach This spread will help you to learn to apply the tarot to help you to explore the forces that are influencing the Querant, by looking at the past, present and future energy around them.

Left Card. The Past - This card shows the Querant's past experiences, the ones that cast a light on the current situation.
Center Card. The Present - This card reveals what the Querant is feeling and experiencing at the moment.
Right Card. The Future - The card predicts the result of the course of action that the Querant will take, based on the first two cards.
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Celtic Cross Spread

The Celtic Cross is probably the oldest and most popular pattern for reading the tarot. It has survived so long because the layout of the cards is simple, but powerful. A strong energy has built up around this spread due to its use by so many people over the years.

You can think of the Celtic Cross as divided into two sections: the Circle/Cross (six cards) on the left, and the Staff (four cards) on the right. (See diagram above.) The Circle/Cross simulates the Celtic cross found throughout Ireland. This cross has a circle linking the four perpendicular spokes. The circle and cross symbolize the joining of spirit and matter and the unity of all events in time.

The feminine energy of the circular section works in unison with the masculine energy of the Staff section. These two parts of the Celtic Cross mirror the dual nature of manifested reality - the polarities that abound in the human psyche.

The Circle/Cross section is made up of two crosses - a central one (two cards) nested within a larger cross (six cards). The smaller cross represents the heart of the matter - what is most central to you at the time of the reading. It is the hub around which the wheel of your life is turning.

The larger cross consists of two lines that overlay the mini cross. The horizontal line (H) shows time moving from your past on the left into your future on the right. The vertical line (V) is your consciousness moving from your unconscious on the bottom to your conscious mind on the top. Together these six cards give you a snapshot of your inner and outer environment at the time of a reading.

The cards of the Staff section comment on your life and lie outside of the immediate situation. Here, your Inner Guide helps you understand what is shown in the Circle/Cross section. You receive guidance about yourself and others, your life lessons and your future direction.

There are a number of versions of the Celtic Cross. The differences are usually in cards 3-4-5-6. I use a circular placement to emphasize how the unconscious and the past (Cards 3 and 4) lead to the conscious and future (Cards 5 and 6). I have also added some meanings to Card 9. This position traditionally means "hopes and fears," but I also use it as a lesson or guidance card. It is always possible to adapt a spread to your own needs as long as you decide on any changes before you do a reading.

Interpretation,
1. heart of the matter, central issue, major concern, basic worry or upset, primary focus, focus point, fundamental problem

2. opposing factor, "that which is crossing you" - traditional, contrary element, source of resistance, balancing tendency, moderating influence, rival or subversive agent

3. root cause, source of the problem, basis of the situation, why things are as they are, childhood or, past life (karmic) influence, reason behind events, starting point

4. something related to the past, quality, person, belief, event, opportunity, orientation, concern, hope, fear

5. attitudes and beliefs, what you accept as true, assumptions, convictions, how you view what is, happening, delusions or illusions, where you are placing your trust

6. something related to the future, quality, person, belief, event, opportunity, orientation, concern, hope, fear

7. you as you are, personal style, your temperament or disposition, your approach to the problem, your unique orientation, your point of view, your way of being, your position or stance

8. outside environment, "that which surrounds you" - traditional, atmosphere
emotional climate, physical and social milieu, setting for the situation, playing field, context in which you must operate

9. guidance, what you might do, how best to proceed, how you can make a change, word of warning, truth of the matter, different approach, helpful suggestion, honest assessment

10. outcome (overall), the most likely result, what may come to pass, how the situation may be resolved, where everything is leading, probable resolution

source, learntarot.com