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 ![]() Four of Spades |
Triggering Causes |
![]() Six of Hearts |
Necessary Conclusions | ![]() Eight of Clubs |
Significator #1 | ![]() Nine of Spades |
Significator #2 |
![]() Ten of Clubs |
Next Step | ![]() Seven of Spades |
![]() Two of Spades |
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Surprising Experiences ![]() King of Clubs |
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Outcome ![]() Queen of Clubs |
![](https://tarotsmith.com/images/playingcards/clubs10.jpg)
Significator #1
Ten of Clubs
'Oppression'
Saturn in SagittariusBrute force with no apparent spiritual source. Lies, repression, cruelty, malice. The element of fire in its most destructive form.
![](https://tarotsmith.com/images/playingcards/spades07.jpg)
Significator #2
Seven of Spades
'Futility'
Moon in AquariusFighting a hopeless battle in vain, with no prospect of victory. Partial success by stalling through lack of energy when victory is achieved.
![](https://tarotsmith.com/images/playingcards/hearts06.jpg)
Early Causes
Six of Hearts
'Pleasure'
Sun in ScorpioNatural harmony, satisfaction, beginnings of steady increase
![](https://tarotsmith.com/images/playingcards/clubs08.jpg)
Triggering Causes
Eight of Clubs
'Swiftness'
Mercury in SagittariusAction, explosive energy, electricity, fast communication, gain of rapid speed, light, quickness.
![](https://tarotsmith.com/images/playingcards/spades04.jpg)
Higher Perceptions
Four of Spades
'Truce'
Jupiter in LibraRecovery from a period of trouble. An oasis. Authority in the realm of intellect. Establishment of dogma.
![](https://tarotsmith.com/images/playingcards/spades09.jpg)
Necessary Conclusions
Nine of Spades
'Cruelty'
Mars in GeminiSuffering, pain, malice, loss, lies, despair, slander.
![](https://tarotsmith.com/images/playingcards/spades02.jpg)
The Next Step
Two of Spades
'Peace'
Moon in LibraContradictory characteristics of the same nature. Pleasure after pain. Quarrel resolved.
![](https://tarotsmith.com/images/playingcards/clubs13.jpg)
Surprises
King of Clubs
Sagittarius
A man of action, generosity, pride, and impetuousness.
![](https://tarotsmith.com/images/playingcards/clubs12.jpg)
The Outcome
Queen of Clubs
Aries
A calm attractive woman. Strength relaxed. Persistent, adaptive, but intolerant of opposition.