gareth.
I find this working for me.Its a spread that I have made up through feeling it was right.3 cards.Centre where Querent is now.To left past influences.Right future influences.Now you have fluidity.You can place a further 4 cards down on both left and right cards.Centre only further 2.The reader each time has absolute discretion where to place each card from pack.Go with your discretion.Your instinct as to where to place card.Number of cards is my feeling only but it liberates me from that celtic spread!Or any spread.PS.hope this isnt heresy!
