The Astrological Spread
Difficulty: Complicated
The Astrological Tarot Spread is based upon houses of astrology. This complicated spread takes several steps to understand.
The first step is to interpret the tarot card for each individual position in the spread.
The second step involves further examination of the main axes. Positions 1 & 7 show the relationship theme, #1 representing the reader, #7 their partner. Positions 4 & 10 indicate motion. #4 indicates where the reader is now, and #10 suggests what they are moving towards.
The third step involves breaking down the chart into triads according to their house elements.
Positions 1, 5, & 9 represent the Fire triad, symbolizing temperament and personal development.
Positions 2, 6, & 10 represent the Earth triad, concerned with materialism, money, and work.
Positions 3, 7, & 11 represent the Air triad, which has to do with thoughts, ideas, and connections with other people.
Positions 4, 8, & 12 represent the Water triad, the realm of emotions, moods, intuition, and yearnings.
Further, other patterns and correlations between certain numbers can be noted. Certain numbers such as the set of 5, 7, & 8 often speak about a particular theme.
Your Astrological Reading
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1: Basic Mood
Jack of Diamonds
Taurus
A young man with skill in practical matters, reliable, and perhaps dull. He resents spiritual types, being beyond his scope.
2: Finance
King of Spades
Gemini
An active, skilful, witty, clever, fierce man.
3: Mundane Life
Queen of Spades
Libra
A confident, gracious, just, perceptive, graceful, elegant woman.
4: Home
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.
5: Fun Things
Four of Spades
'Truce'
Jupiter in LibraRecovery from a period of trouble. An oasis. Authority in the realm of intellect. Establishment of dogma.
6: Work
Four of Clubs
'Completion'
Venus in AriesSolidification of a work. Harmony. Conclusions drawn from previous knowledge. Rest after completion of a work. A goal fulfilled.
7: Partners
Three of Clubs
'Virtue'
Sun in AriesRealisation of hope. Noble cause. Pride and arrogance.
8: Hidden Aspects
Ace of Spades
The Root of Air
Invoked force, conquest, strength through tribulation.
9: Higher Views
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.
10: Reputation
Queen of Diamonds
Capricorn
A practical, kind, domesticated, affectionate, charming woman
11: Friends
Two of Hearts
'Love'
Venus in CancerPerfect harmony between male and female radiates warmth and ecstasy. Love, union, friendship, warmth, comfort, passion, affinity, intercourse.
12: Hopes and Fears
Three of Hearts
'Abundance'
Mercury in CancerFulfilment, conclusion, plenty, fertility, hospitality, kindness, creation.