Ankh Spread
Difficulty: Kind of tough
The Ankh Spread is for questions about the causes behind trends. It is similar to the Celtic Cross and Secret of the High Priestess spreads, but it covers the reasons behind the circumstances in question differently, perhaps giving a better explanation of why things are the way they are.
The loop of the upper section of the ankh reveals the spiritual background and causes of the situation, while the stem of the base focuses on prospects for the outcome.
The first two tarot cards represent the two parent causes of the situation. They will either complement each other or show two opposing sides of a conflict, depending on how they relate. These are the significator cards of the Ankh spread.
3. This tarot card shines light upon the early causes of the trend in question.
4. Pinpoints the causes that triggered the current situation.
5. Reveals the spiritual perspective of the subject at hand.
6. This card examines the reasons why this course of action had to unfold, as a means to this end.
At this point, it is good to pause to soak in the meaning of the first six cards before moving forward to the last three cards. The last three reveal prospects for the future.
7. The Next Step gives clues about the immediate future.
8. Surprising Experiences encountered en route to the result.
9. This represents the result.
Your Ankh Reading
Early Causes | Higher Perceptions ![]() Queen of Diamonds |
Triggering Causes |
![]() Ace of Diamonds |
Necessary Conclusions | ![]() Eight of Diamonds |
Significator #1 | ![]() Seven of Hearts |
Significator #2 |
![]() Four of Spades |
Next Step | ![]() Six of Diamonds |
![]() Four of Diamonds |
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Surprising Experiences ![]() Eight of Spades |
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Outcome ![]() Jack of Clubs |

Significator #1
Four of Spades
'Truce'
Jupiter in LibraRecovery from a period of trouble. An oasis. Authority in the realm of intellect. Establishment of dogma.

Significator #2
Six of Diamonds
'Success'
Moon in TaurusMaterial success and gain. Influence, philanthropy, nobility.

Early Causes
Ace of Diamonds
The Root of Earth
Materialistic concerns, contentment, earthly power and success.

Triggering Causes
Eight of Diamonds
'Prudence'
Sun in VirgoIndustriousness, agriculture, building, construction, intelligence in material affairs.

Higher Perceptions
Queen of Diamonds
Capricorn
A practical, kind, domesticated, affectionate, charming woman

Necessary Conclusions
Seven of Hearts
'Debauch'
Venus in ScorpioLoss or lack of moral values. Deception, shameless indulgence, lust, fornication, intoxication, delusion, promises unfulfilled.

The Next Step
Four of Diamonds
'Power'
Sun in CapricornEarthly power, dominion, law and order, material success, skill in confrontation.

Surprises
Eight of Spades
'Interference'
Jupiter in GeminiWaste of energy in attention to details at the expense of the big picture. Restriction. Sudden unforeseeable bad luck.

The Outcome
Jack of Clubs
Leo
A young man, just, noble, generous, impulsive, humorous, strong.