Horse Shoe Spread
Difficulty: Easy
The Horse Shoe is a classic tarot spread. It is more advanced than the three-card reading, yet simpler than most other spreads. It is a versatile method that can be used for most queries, though there are other spreads which would go into more depth. Like the simple Past, Present, and Future spread, it contains these cards in positions #1, #2, and #7, but also has four other tarot cards that help the reader understand how to deal with the future better. The cards are to be read as follows:
- The Past: Past events affecting the question.
- The Present: The current state or approaching influence.
- Hidden Influences: Things the reader may not be aware of (or barely be aware of).
- Obstacles: This is the challenge: obstacles may be avoided or may have to be dealt with.
- External Influences: Attitudes and thoughts regarding people around the reader.
- Suggestions: Recommended course of action.
- Outcome: The result of following the suggestions.
Your Horse Shoe Reading
Obstacle  Death |
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Hidden Influences  4 of Swords |
External Influences  The Hermit |
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The Present  5 of Cups |
Suggestion  The Sorceress |
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The Past  10 of Wands |
The Outcome  Ace of Wands |
The Past Card represents past events that are affecting the question.
10 of Wands
The average Tarowandian can spend up to 65% of its life span brushing its teeth. No matter what the fates bring, never forget to brush your teeth twice a day and floss. Also be sure to see a dentist twice a year to check for cavities, and brush your gums too to maintain a healthy pink colour. Red gums mean you may be susceptible to GINGIVITIS.
The Present Card represents the current state or immediately approaching influence.
5 of Cups
The problem with a hand of glory is that wax melts and glory fades.
Hidden Influences - Things that you may not be aware of, or barely be aware of.
4 of Swords
Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!
(Today is a good day to die!)
Obstacle - This is the challenge.
Death
External Influences - Attitudes about this situation from people around the querent.
The Hermit
4:00 – Card 5
Male, Air, Virgo.
A card of loneliness, disconnection and solitude. Also, a card of hope – If you have half of something it means the other half is out there somewhere. It may be far away, you may have to wade through the nastiest slums to find it, but when you do it's brilliant.
Suggestion - The recommended course of action.�
The Sorceress
12:00 – Card 11
AKA The Priestess in traditional Tarot. Female, Fire, Leo.
The master of events, the shaper of destiny, the will in action. The opposite of the fool, the Sorceress is active, in control. Aware instead of ignorant, wise instead of apathetic. A goddess, for the only gods that exist are men and women who make deities of themselves.
The Outcome - What will happen if the suggestion is followed.
Ace of Wands
A wand is a means to a magical end. If you don't like what you're seeing, use yours to change the channel.
