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I don't know if this spread has already showed up in a list but this is my favorite. I call it the Cross spread. You can use either 5, 9 or 10 cards. it depends on how much "more' you need in terms of information. It looks like this
(5) 1 (6)
3 X 4
(7) 2 (8)
X - represents the querent or situation. You may choose a specific card and place it there or pick a random one while you start laying the cards.
1 - represents what's on the mind of the querent, his/her mindset or what guides the issue and takes it further or not. The main guiding force.
2- represents what supports or grounds the querent or issue. Where one can find balance and stability.
3- represents the past experiences, issues, bagagge or things left behind.
4- represents the future, what's to come or expect.
Cards 5,6,7 and 8 are optional. They add an extra color to the basic 4. They do not necessarily relate to the closest card (eg, card 5 doesn't have to relate to cards 1 and/or 3. This is the part where intuition quicks in.
When in the mood I get yet another card. Card 10 which is put aside away from the spread and read last. It represents ADVICE.
(5) 1 (6)
3 X 4
(7) 2 (8)
X - represents the querent or situation. You may choose a specific card and place it there or pick a random one while you start laying the cards.
1 - represents what's on the mind of the querent, his/her mindset or what guides the issue and takes it further or not. The main guiding force.
2- represents what supports or grounds the querent or issue. Where one can find balance and stability.
3- represents the past experiences, issues, bagagge or things left behind.
4- represents the future, what's to come or expect.
Cards 5,6,7 and 8 are optional. They add an extra color to the basic 4. They do not necessarily relate to the closest card (eg, card 5 doesn't have to relate to cards 1 and/or 3. This is the part where intuition quicks in.
When in the mood I get yet another card. Card 10 which is put aside away from the spread and read last. It represents ADVICE.