Good spreads for clarification

Keslynn · 11-06-2002

Last night, I did a reading about (as usual) my love life. In this case, I did a simple Past, Present, Future 3 card spread. The second two cards were courts - King of Wands and Princess (Knight) of Swords. I am absolutely mystified as to what these mean. I can see the Princess of Wands potentially being me in future. But the King of Wands? I don't see myself as presently manifesting those qualities, nor can I really think of someone who fits.

Does anyone have a good spread that can be used for clarification of such matters? I would do a Celtic Cross but I was thinking it was a little too in depth, especially since I am starting out not knowing what these cards mean.

Jenny-Li · 11-06-2002

Hi!

Interesting question, I'm looking forward to reading the other responses you will get.

My take is very simple: I don't make a specific spread out of it, but deal clarification cards to the original spread. That is I ask a question like "What does this mean?" (often I get a "direction" from the card there from the start, and ask for some depth to understand better)

This means I don't do a specific spread, but take a more "flexible" approach - do I need to know something, I'll just ask for THAT and nothing else...!

Hope you'll get lot's of othe replies, I'll read them with a huge interest!

Jenny

aeonx · 11-06-2002

Keslynn: If I have troubles understanding a spread, I some times use another spread to look for parallells and clarification. In your case, you might consider trying jema's love spread:

1-how you love yourself
2-how you love others
3-what may be blocking the flow of love
4-what can help you invite love into your life
5-what may serve to keep you on the path of love

Even though one is in a relationship, this is a great spread for clarification on love matters. It's usually dead on and very concise.

Good luck!

~aeonx~

Keslynn · 12-06-2002

Thanks, aeon. It might help if I tried that spread again. The only problem with that is: I did the three card spread to see if I was on the right path in applying the information I got from doing jema's love spread. *lol* So my reading was seeing how the love spread applied to actual events. Would it be too circular to do another love spread?

Kes

aeonx · 12-06-2002

Keslynn: *lol* OK. Well, if you do another spread, I would wait a few days. Sometimes, if one asks the same questions over and over again in a short period of time, the deck will make no sense in the end. You could post the two spreads in the 'Your Readings'-section, so we might help you out.

~aeonx~

Jewel · 13-06-2002

Mary Greer's "Tarot for Yourself" has a great section on expanding three card readings for clarification.

bec · 16-06-2002

I am surprised that none of you have suggested the StarLight spread we all did in spread exercises with Thirteen.

IMO that is a *very* neat spread for clarification and made for just that

http://anjastarot.dk/spreads/mandala...ightSpread.htm

starfish66 · 17-06-2002

Oh, I love the Starlight Spread you posted, Bec. I tried it out earlier this morning for some clarification on a card and it worked wonderfully!

Thanks for posting the link (btw, love your site with all of the awesome spreads).

Starfish

Jewel · 18-06-2002

Quote:

Originally posted by bec
I am surprised that none of you have suggested the StarLight spread we all did in spread exercises with Thirteen.

Was that spread from the Sandor Konraad book?

bec · 18-06-2002

yup jewel thats the one

Keslynn Citizen Join Date: 17 May 2002 Location: DE, USA Posts: 1,155	Good spreads for clarification Last night, I did a reading about (as usual) my love life. In this case, I did a simple Past, Present, Future 3 card spread. The second two cards were courts - King of Wands and Princess (Knight) of Swords. I am absolutely mystified as to what these mean. I can see the Princess of Wands potentially being me in future. But the King of Wands? I don't see myself as presently manifesting those qualities, nor can I really think of someone who fits. Does anyone have a good spread that can be used for clarification of such matters? I would do a Celtic Cross but I was thinking it was a little too in depth, especially since I am starting out not knowing what these cards mean.

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aeonx Citizen Join Date: 24 Sep 2001 Location: Norway Posts: 1,085	Keslynn: If I have troubles understanding a spread, I some times use another spread to look for parallells and clarification. In your case, you might consider trying jema's love spread: 1-how you love yourself 2-how you love others 3-what may be blocking the flow of love 4-what can help you invite love into your life 5-what may serve to keep you on the path of love Even though one is in a relationship, this is a great spread for clarification on love matters. It's usually dead on and very concise. Good luck! ~aeonx~ __________________ ~~Mistress of the Vowels~~

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Keslynn Citizen Join Date: 17 May 2002 Location: DE, USA Posts: 1,155	Hmmm Thanks, aeon. It might help if I tried that spread again. The only problem with that is: I did the three card spread to see if I was on the right path in applying the information I got from doing jema's love spread. lol So my reading was seeing how the love spread applied to actual events. Would it be too circular to do another love spread? Kes

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Jewel Citizen Join Date: 25 Oct 2001 Location: Somewhere in the Sea Posts: 6,158	Mary Greer's "Tarot for Yourself" has a great section on expanding three card readings for clarification. __________________ Jewel Entity of the Water/West Corner

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bec Citizen Join Date: 11 Oct 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,068	I am surprised that none of you have suggested the StarLight spread we all did in spread exercises with Thirteen. IMO that is a very neat spread for clarification and made for just that http://anjastarot.dk/spreads/mandala...ightSpread.htm __________________ bec. You can do it - simply because you dare try

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Jenny-Li Citizen Join Date: 31 Mar 2002 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 937	Hi! Interesting question, I'm looking forward to reading the other responses you will get. My take is very simple: I don't make a specific spread out of it, but deal clarification cards to the original spread. That is I ask a question like "What does this mean?" (often I get a "direction" from the card there from the start, and ask for some depth to understand better) This means I don't do a specific spread, but take a more "flexible" approach - do I need to know something, I'll just ask for THAT and nothing else...! Hope you'll get lot's of othe replies, I'll read them with a huge interest! Jenny

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starfish66 Citizen Join Date: 07 Jun 2002 Location: Michigan, United States Posts: 1,187	Oh, I love the Starlight Spread you posted, Bec. I tried it out earlier this morning for some clarification on a card and it worked wonderfully! Thanks for posting the link (btw, love your site with all of the awesome spreads). Starfish

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bec Citizen Join Date: 11 Oct 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,068	yup jewel thats the one __________________ bec. You can do it - simply because you dare try

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