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TAROT SPREAD

Horseshoe

Seven cards laid out in an arc. The Horseshoe follows a matter from its source to its likely direction, and on the way shows what you may not see yet, what stands in the way and what action would help most.

7cards
~7minutes
9credits
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7

What each position means

1

Past

The most important earlier influence on the matter.

2

Present

The main state and energy of the situation now.

3

Hidden Influences

Something you may not see yet or may be underestimating.

4

Obstacle

The main difficulty or tension that blocks progress.

5

Environment

Other people and conditions that affect the matter.

6

Recommended Action

The most constructive attitude or step right now.

7

Direction

Where the matter is likely to go under the current conditions.

When to choose this spread

A good choice when

  • the situation has several layers and influences,
  • you feel something important is escaping you,
  • you want both an understanding of the matter and a hint of what to do,
  • three cards feel like too little, but ten feel like too much.

Better pick another one when

Example questions

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