What do you use?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 15 May 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Menmay	15 May 2002
Hi everybody!! I just wanted to know what kind of spreads other then a three card do you use for a general reading. I would like for them to be simple beacuse I still have trouble putting the cards to real life situations. I just want to do a basic reading on someone, then if they want to know more what kind of spread sould I use?? Do I stick with the three card or could I use and Elemental spread?? Thanks for all your help!! Memany

mooncat2	15 May 2002
This one never fails for me on any sort of reading. A 5 card spread. 1. Situation/your task 2. Problem 3. Solution 4. New insights 5. Conclusion

Nightwalker	16 May 2002
I've just started experimenting with pulling a fourth card and using this as an overall theme for the three card spread. Example: Past - Present - Future + Theme Body - Mind - Soul + Theme It's simple but does give an added dimension to the reading. Nightwalker

aeonx	16 May 2002
Greetings Menmay. Follow this link, it's to the Aeclectic Members Favorite Spreads: :D http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?threadid=2938 And here's another link to my newly discovered home-made spread: http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?threadid=3173 :P Good luck! ~aeonx~

Shadow_Dragon	16 May 2002
Sometimes I use tarot spreads that I have found on the internet, but as part of being a Wiccan I don't think I should use other's spread unless it's truly nessary. Open up your mind and be creative because if you create your own spreads they will mean a lot more to you. Of course, that is just my opinion.. one should expand their mind and use their creativity.

Rhiannon	16 May 2002
there are quite a few good ones listed under the thread "Looking for 5 card spreads" http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?threadid=3562 And I don't say that just because mine is there... ;) Rhiannon :)

Phoenix	16 May 2002
I usually make one up on the spur of the moment, or go with my variation of the celtic cross.

MeeWah	17 May 2002
Menmay: A one-card draw is the simplest & easiest way to augment any spread. I look at the bottom card of the deck.

MeeWah	17 May 2002
MoonCat2: I love your 5-Card! It looks to be the best I have seen so far of 5-Card spreads. Thank you for sharing :)

jade	17 May 2002
i don't do any spreads that use only a couple of cards. i like to get the whole picture and i find that the tree of life or robin wood's 15 cards spread do that for me. i'm a quick reader if i just want the fluff..........so i don't bother with using less cards. in light, jade

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