Tarot<\/a> is a divinatory practice that uses a set of cards, which are pulled (generally while focusing one\u2019s intent) and laid out in \u201cspreads\u201d that are believed to offer insight and guidance. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those who are new to getting readings<\/a> — or those who are looking to dip their toes into doing readings themselves — the complexities associated with the art of Tarot can be difficult to parse. Maybe you\u2019ve wondered how a Tarot user decides which spread they\u2019re going to use, or maybe you\u2019ve pulled out your deck and found yourself uncertain of where to begin. Regardless of your reasons, learning Tarot isn\u2019t as daunting as it seems, especially once you have a hang of the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are three powerful Tarot spreads that can help you learn\nmore about this ancient and much-beloved divinatory practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people would be surprised by how in-depth a one-card\nTarot pull can be. Sometimes a straightforward approach really is best,\nespecially when you\u2019re dealing with simple questions. With the one-card pull,\nyou\u2019ll usually get a succinct and clear answer, even if you sometimes have to\nstudy it for a little longer than you would a more detailed reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Use a one-card pull for…<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to:<\/strong> Shuffle the cards, then choose one while focusing on your question. Use more than the traditional meaning of the card<\/a> to interpret your reading. Pay attention to how the card makes you feel when you first see it. Are you happy, sad, excited, or something else? Trust what comes to mind, and do your best not to overthink or second-guess that first impression. Do you hear a word or see a color? Look at the picture. Focus on the symbols and signs, the actions depicted, and even the number associated with the card. You\u2019ll find that you naturally focus on the most crucial elements of the one-card reading — the ones that answer your question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The three-card spread is one of the most commonly used Tarot\nspreads out there. It is popular among beginners and seasoned Tarot readers\nalike. A three-card spread can offer you the answers to many of life\u2019s\nquestions, and it is — as you might assume from the name — great for three-part\nquestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The three-card spread can enlighten you about situations that can be divided into sections such as…<\/p>\n\n\n\n The possibilities are endless, which is one of the reasons\nthis spread is so popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to:<\/strong> For this reading, you will pull three cards and lay them down in a line. Remember that intention matters. In other words, it\u2019s probably best that you don\u2019t do a one-card pull and then change your mind and draw two more cards. Instead, be sure to pull all three cards with your intentions set on doing a three-card reading. Assign a meaning or focus to each card (for instance: past, present, future — or any of the examples listed above), then pull them one at a time. If you\u2019re focused on your questions in the order that you want them answered, the cards will respond in kind. Otherwise, the message can become cloudy or even get lost completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The five-card horseshoe spread is yet another\npopular-yet-easy Tarot spread that is used by both beginners and advanced Tarot\nreaders alike. This spread is generally favored by people who want more\ndetailed answers or timelines but do not want (or need) to use a more complex\n10- or 13-card spread in order to get their answers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Laid out in the shape of an upside-down letter \u201cV,\u201d the five-card horseshoe is best used for…<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to:<\/strong> Draw five cards and place them in an upside-down \u201cV\u201d shape, with the first card at the bottom far left, the third at the apex of the \u201cV,\u201d and the fifth card at the bottom far right. Focus on each card\u2019s purpose as you pull it. The first card of this spread is about how the past has affected you and where you are now; it tells you about your attitude and approach to the present moment. This flows nicely into the second card, which is, fittingly, about your expectations. It answers the question of what you want, and what your hopes for the future of this endeavor look like. Now that the current situation is established and understood, the third card, which is the apex of the spread, tells you about any potential obstacles and unexpected problems that might arise or get in your way, so that you can prepare for the challenges you\u2019re about to face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the descending side of the spread, the fourth card is all\nabout your near or immediate future. This card offers insight into how you\nshould proceed over the next few days or weeks (or maybe even months, depending\non the scope of your question). Last but certainly not least, the fifth and\nfinal card represents events that are a bit further ahead in your journey. It\u2019s\nthe distant future, after the focus of your reading has passed, and allows you\nto evaluate how you feel about this prospective path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many spreads out there, so many that you\u2019ll probably never get to use them all. New spreads are constantly being created. In fact, with time, you may even invent your own. However, mastering these basic spreads can give you a good foundation in Tarot as you become more familiar and comfortable with receiving or conducting readings. Keep in mind that some spreads may resonate with you more than others and that you should not be resistant to the presence of \u201cnegative\u201d or reversed cards in a spread. Each card must be viewed in context and can provide you with valuable insight into both your own mind and your future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n More handy ideas for easy beginner\u2019s Tarot spreads can be found in this collection of Tarot articles<\/a>. Lastly, if you need help interpreting or understanding your reading, a Tarot Psychic can help you make sense of whatever message the cards are trying to convey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking for a deeper connection to Spirit? A Tarot card reading is your answer. Tarot cards give you a direct connection to Spirit so you receive profound insights into your past, present, and future. Our <\/em>Tarot card psychics<\/em><\/a> interpret Spirit\u2019s messages for you so you know what you\u2019re getting is the unadulterated truth. Learn more about <\/em>how psychic readings work<\/em><\/a> backed by <\/em>real testimonials<\/em><\/a>, and read through our <\/em>Psychic Tools & Abilities Blog<\/em><\/a> for more insight on Tarot readings.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n About California Psychics: Understanding Tarot Spreads Tarot is a divinatory practice that uses a set of cards, which are pulled (generally while focusing one\u2019s intent) and laid out in \u201cspreads\u201d that are believed to offer insight and guidance. \u00a0 For those who are new to getting readings — or those who are looking to dip their toes into doing readings themselves — the complexities associated with the art of Tarot can be difficult to parse. Maybe you\u2019ve wondered how a Tarot user decides which spread they\u2019re going to use, or maybe you\u2019ve pulled out your deck and found yourself uncertain of where to begin. Regardless of your reasons, learning Tarot isn\u2019t as daunting as it seems, especially once you have a hang of the basics. Here are three powerful Tarot spreads that can help you learn more about this ancient and much-beloved divinatory practice. One-Card Tarot Pull Many people would be surprised by how in-depth a one-card Tarot pull can be. Sometimes a straightforward approach really is best, especially when you\u2019re dealing with simple questions. With the one-card pull, you\u2019ll usually get a succinct and clear answer, even if you sometimes have to study it for a little longer than you would a more detailed reading. Use a one-card pull for… Yes or no questions Confirmation (or rejection) of what your intuition is telling you Guidance or help when deciding on next steps How to: Shuffle the cards, then choose one while focusing on your question. Use more than the traditional meaning of the card to interpret your reading. Pay attention to how the card makes you feel when you first see it. Are you happy, sad, excited, or something else? Trust what comes to mind, and do your best not to overthink or second-guess that first impression. Do you hear a word or see a color? Look at the picture. Focus on the symbols and signs, the actions depicted, and even the number associated with the card. You\u2019ll find that you naturally focus on the most crucial elements of the one-card reading — the ones that answer your question. Three-Card Tarot Spread The three-card spread is one of the most commonly used Tarot spreads out there. It is popular among beginners and seasoned Tarot readers alike. A three-card spread can offer you the answers to many of life\u2019s questions, and it is — as you might assume from the name — great for three-part questions. The three-card spread can enlighten you about situations that can be divided into sections such as… Past, present, future Situation, action, outcome Strength, weakness, advice Where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there You, your other half (or how they feel), and your relationship The possibilities are endless, which is one of the reasons this spread is so popular. How to: For this reading, you will pull three cards and lay them down in a line. Remember that intention matters. In other words, it\u2019s probably best that you don\u2019t do a one-card pull and then change your mind and draw two more cards. Instead, be sure to pull all three cards with your intentions set on doing a three-card reading. Assign a meaning or focus to each card (for instance: past, present, future — or any of the examples listed above), then pull them one at a time. If you\u2019re focused on your questions in the order that you want them answered, the cards will respond in kind. Otherwise, the message can become cloudy or even get lost completely. The Five-Card Horseshoe Tarot Spread The five-card horseshoe spread is yet another popular-yet-easy Tarot spread that is used by both beginners and advanced Tarot readers alike. This spread is generally favored by people who want more detailed answers or timelines but do not want (or need) to use a more complex 10- or 13-card spread in order to get their answers. Laid out in the shape of an upside-down letter \u201cV,\u201d the five-card horseshoe is best used for… Specific questions Detailed answers in a relatively simple spread Knowledge of how the past and present affect the future Questions about your work and\/or love life How to: Draw five cards and place them in an upside-down \u201cV\u201d shape, with the first card at the bottom far left, the third at the apex of the \u201cV,\u201d and the fifth card at the bottom far right. Focus on each card\u2019s purpose as you pull it. The first card of this spread is about how the past has affected you and where you are now; it tells you about your attitude and approach to the present moment. This flows nicely into the second card, which is, fittingly, about your expectations. It answers the question of what you want, and what your hopes for the future of this endeavor look like. Now that the current situation is established and understood, the third card, which is the apex of the spread, tells you about any potential obstacles and unexpected problems that might arise or get in your way, so that you can prepare for the challenges you\u2019re about to face. On the descending side of the spread, the fourth card is all about your near or immediate future. This card offers insight into how you should proceed over the next few days or weeks (or maybe even months, depending on the scope of your question). Last but certainly not least, the fifth and final card represents events that are a bit further ahead in your journey. It\u2019s the distant future, after the focus of your reading has passed, and allows you to evaluate how you feel about this prospective path. Finding Trust in Tarot There are many spreads out there, so many that you\u2019ll probably never get to use them all. New spreads are constantly being created. In fact, with time, you may even invent your own. However, mastering these basic spreads can give you a good foundation in Tarot as you become more familiar and comfortable with…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5958128,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32754],"tags":[74,33370,35263,35177],"cp_author":[31217],"class_list":["post-5957732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tarot-oracle-and-angel-cards","tag-tarot","tag-tarot-cards","tag-tarot-spreads","tag-tarot-tips","cp_author-lj-innes"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nOne-Card Tarot Pull<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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