Tarot Spreads

The term "tarot spread" (also called a layout) refers to a specific pattern in which the tarot cards are placed during a reading. These can be as simple as a one card spread to spreads that use multiple cards.

Most spreads have many different variations you can use depending on the need. For example, the cards of a simple three card spread can be designated as "past, present, future," or "obstacle, advice, outcome."

A very common layout is called the Celtic Cross Spread which uses ten cards. Though the Celtic Cross is somewhat standardized, there are many variations! The pattern of the spread – the actual configuration of the cards – doesn't change from one Celtic Cross spread to another. What changes is the order in which the cards are laid where, and what they signify.

There is no one "right" way to do a Celtic spread, just different ways. We especially love the revamped version of the Celtic Cross created by Kate, the Daily Tarot Girl!

We will be adding more tarot spreads soon!