Compiled by David C. Jones (djones@ponder.csci.unt.edu)
Copyright, 1996, David Clark Jones. Please see the table of contents for the location of the full listing of the copyright notice. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2377/LayoutFAQ4.html
1.4) Spread of the Elements (#5, C2) (Carr-Gomm)
Layout:
....N
W Q E
....S
Deal: Querent, East, South, West, North
Reading: Use to gain insight into aspects of the self which need balancing or development.
Card Q: Querent
East: Intellectual or Mental Life
South: Sensual and/or Instinctual Life
West: Emotional Life
North: Intuitive and/or Spiritual Life
I think this would be very appropriate for a Shaman type deck.
Or even this:
Compiled by David C. Jones (djones@ponder.csci.unt.edu)
Copyright, 1996, David Clark Jones. Please see the table of contents for the location of the full listing of the copyright notice. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2377/LayoutFAQ4.html
1.8) Spirits of the Circle Spread (#7, C4) (Carr-Gomm)
Layout:
2 7 4
...1
5 6 3
Deal: Numerically as shown
Reading:
Card 1: Querent
Card 2: Spirit of the Ancestors - influence of family elders
Card 3: Spirit of the Tribe - influence of culture
Card 4: Spirit of Time
Card 5: Spirit of Place - influence of birthplace and residence
Card 6: Spirit of the Journey - influence of previous lives
card 7: Awen - gifts/blessings/graces of the gods or nature
Good Luck!