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
Queen of Hearts
Cancer
A dreamy, imaginative, tranquil, poetic, and extremely receptive woman. Generous, yet not overly hospitable. She is very dependent on the neighbour cards in determining dignification.
2: Finance
Six of Hearts
'Pleasure'
Sun in ScorpioNatural harmony, satisfaction, beginnings of steady increase
3: Mundane Life
Eight of Clubs
'Swiftness'
Mercury in SagittariusAction, explosive energy, electricity, fast communication, gain of rapid speed, light, quickness.
4: Home
Jack of Hearts
Scorpio
A man who moves in shadows, who ambitiously lusts for great wisdom and power. His calm appearance masks an ocean of passion.
Ill-dignified: a merciless man of insatiable ambition.
5: Fun Things
Seven of Clubs
'Valour'
Mars in LeoStruggles, obstacles, difficulties met with courage. Small victories.
6: Work
Five of Diamonds
'Worry'
Mercury in TaurusIntense strain accompanying a period of inactivity. Anxiety, loss.
7: Partners
Ace of Hearts
The Root of Water
Joy, contentment, love, fruitfulness, beauty.
8: Hidden Aspects
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.
9: Higher Views
Six of Diamonds
'Success'
Moon in TaurusMaterial success and gain. Influence, philanthropy, nobility.
10: Reputation
Seven of Diamonds
'Failure'
Saturn in TaurusSloth, abandoned labour, hopes deceived, promises unfulfilled, disappointment. Great effort producing little gain.
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
Five of Clubs
'Strife'
Saturn in LeoStruggle, competition, opposition, violence, quarrelling, lust and carnal desire.