Tarot spreads

Members of the Tarot Guild of Australia and others have devised many spreads that can be used for specific purposes. Try them out and see if they work for you!

The Empress Spread

by Anita Buczkowsky © 2001

This spread uses the Major Arcana cards to explore how the energy of the Empress is manifesting in your life.

The Chariot Spread

by Lyndel Robinson © 2001
A spread to help you gain a clearer understanding of barriers that may be preventing you from moving forward.

The Challenge of the Fives Spread

by the TGA Committee © 2000
The fives in the tarot can represent change, a time of challenge. This spread helps to clarify a challenge you may be facing.

The Cup of Relationships

© Crystal Sage 1997

A layout for questions like "Will so and so and I have a good relationship? What will happen to our friendship?"

Careers and Relationships

© Abbey Rose
Two popular spreads from Guild member Abbey Rose.

The Hermit's Guiding Light Reading

© James Wanless, 1987, from the book New Age Tarot: Guide to the Thoth Deck, published by Merrill-West, Carmel, California, ISBN 0-9615079-1-8.

Raven's Tarot Site

A fascinating site where you pick a spread, shuffle the cards and have a reading.

The Tree of Life Spread

As presented by Evelynne Joffe at a Tarot Guild workshop in February 2006.