Divination
European Method:
This traditional method of reading cards was popular
in Europe in the late 1800s and pre-dates the popular "Celtic Cross"
spread, which is a relatively recent layout.
The Querent shuffles the deck and nine cards are selected.
Place three to the left, three in the centre and three to the right.
The three cards on the left represent important events
in the past that lead up to the actions of the present. The three cards
in the centre represent the present. The three cards on the right represent
the future.
The cards read across left-to-right, from the most distant
past to the most distant future.
Six-Card Cross:
This spread is reasonably simple, yet very powerful
and effective. There are two common variations for setting out the cards.
a) The Querent shuffles the cards and selects one card,
which becomes Card 1, signifying the Querent theirself and their present
state. The Querent then re-shuffles the cards and lays out Card 2, 3,
4, 5 & 6 for the reading.
b) The Querent shuffles the cards and lays out Card
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 for the reading.
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Card
1: the present state of the Querent
Card 2: Past influences or things to be
put behind
Card 3: Underlying influences and factors
Card4: Overarching influences and factors
Card 5: Influences in the immediate future
or short term obstacles
Card 6: The final outcome |
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Storage of Tarot Cards
The cards should be protected from negative vibrations.
Store them wrapped in dark silk or similar cloth, preferably inside a
wooden box. Never leave them out in the open or in reach of curious hands.
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