Whenever I have a question that I don't really now what spread to use i use one of either of these two all purpose spreads.
First I have the all purpose spread which I explained in this thread
http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=143071
My second all purpose spread is called the Golden Star spread.
----5----
-3-----4-
----s----
--1--2---
Reveal the cards in this order
S.This is the significator card and represents you. (no significator deck is necessary)
1.The present
2.Known desires
3.hidden factors
4.possible obsticles or attitudes
5.The outcome
Please tell me how this thread works for you, please.