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TAROT SPREAD

Two Paths

A spread for a choice between two options. The first card names what the decision is really about. Then each path gets three cards, its potential, its cost and its likely direction, so you can compare them side by side. The choice stays yours.

7cards
~7minutes
9credits
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The heart of the decision · 1Option A · 2–4Option B · 5–7

What each position means

The heart of the decision

1

Heart of the Decision

The need, value or conflict that makes the choice important.

Option A

2

Option A — Potential

The biggest opportunity or benefit of the first path.

3

Option A — Challenge

The main cost, difficulty or risk of the first path.

4

Option A — Direction

Where the first path is likely to lead.

Option B

5

Option B — Potential

The biggest opportunity or benefit of the second path.

6

Option B — Challenge

The main cost, difficulty or risk of the second path.

7

Option B — Direction

Where the second path is likely to lead.

When to choose this spread

A good choice when

  • you are choosing between two clear options,
  • both paths have pros and cons and you keep going back and forth,
  • you want to compare them fairly, card by card,
  • the decision concerns work, a move, a relationship or a big purchase.

Better pick another one when

Example questions

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