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There is so much variation within the Tarot that it can be difficult to feel like you’ve really got a handle on it. Deck types, card interpretations, styles of reading, spreads, and so much more! Don’t worry, it actually is much easier if you learn about one area at a time. So we will focus here on Wiccan Tarot spreads!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll understand how they work, and get you comfortable with some introductory spreads. There is no right or wrong with reading Wiccan Tarot spreads, so don\u2019t worry that you are making mistakes or doing something incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to first read my introduction\"Opens<\/a> on Wiccan Tarot reading to get a good background and context for our discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a spread?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A spread, also called a layout, is a specific arrangement of Tarot cards. Wiccan Tarot spreads can be simple, consisting of cards in a line. Spreads can also be complex consisting of several cards in a more elaborate shape. In the shape, each card’s position has a different context to the posed question <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from each card\u2019s individual position in the spread having meaning, remember that each card affects the other cards in the spread as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing Wiccan Tarot Spreads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re just starting out, you may choose a simple, general spread because it\u2019s easy for you to work with and you feel comfortable with it. It\u2019s important to have confidence in your abilities to get accurate readings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Readings can be as simple as a single card. As you progress through your journey of learning to work with the Tarot, you can create a small arsenal of go-to Wiccan Tarot spreads. You can have a small spread for short readings, a larger spread for more in-depth readings, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you get more advanced, you can start tailoring your spreads to the question you are answering. You don\u2019t have to use the same spreads all the time. Each question is different, and so a different spread may be required for different questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To do this, you must clearly define the question to be asked. Knowing this, you can select a specific spread dealing with the past, the future, love, decision making, smart choices, learning about oneself, career, etc. You can even create your own Wiccan Tarot spreads specifically tailored to the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time you may find that certain spreads are more accurate for you. It\u2019s common to find that one or two spreads are just more accurate for you and it\u2019s ok to gravitate to those spreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shuffling the Cards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you\u2019ve settled on a spread, shuffle the deck next. At this point, if you feel your cards have picked up any negative energy, feel free to do a quick cleansing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To shuffle the deck, there are a few ways to do it. For the most part, you can shuffle the deck the same way you might shuffle traditional playing cards– an overhand shuffle or riffle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An overhand shuffle is the way you might loosely mix cards together while holding them in your two hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Riffling is when you cut the deck in two, then run a finger on each deck to quickly interleave the edges of the cards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also strew the cards out into a big messy pile, mix them up, then collect again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you shuffle, it is a good idea to cut the deck a few times to ensure randomness. If you are doing a reading for someone else, you can ask the Querent to cut the deck to impart some of his\/her energy to the deck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have the Querent cut the cards in half, using his or her left hand, and place what was the bottom stack onto the top stack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Last Piece of the Puzzle: Drawing Cards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After shuffling, hold the deck with both of your hands. Focus for a few moments on the question posed by the Querent and the energy you feel from the cards. Now draw and place the cards into your spread. Draw them from the deck face down, and place onto the spread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to place the cards in the order required by the spread. The cards in the spread will be numbered so you know in which order to place them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not interpret reversals, you can flip the cards over anyway you like. If you do read reversals though, be sure to flip the cards horizontally so the vertical reversed\/not reversed state of the card is preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cards can be placed into the spread face down, then flipped over one-by-one as you progress through your reading. Or, you can flip the cards face up as you deal them. The choice is up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wiccan Tarot Spreads!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll now describe some of the more common types of Wiccan Tarot spreads, in order from the simplest to the more complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple One Card Draw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re just starting out, the simplest spread is a single card. It\u2019s simple, quick, and easy. It\u2019s a good way to get some basic insight, and it will help you get familiar with each of the cards in the deck. Use your instincts and listen to what the card says to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One card draw<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Simple Two Card Draw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To add a bit more complexity to the one card draw, add an additional card. Rather than getting the symbolism of one card, you get two. For the two cards, designate each one as a piece of the puzzle. This will contextualize the question and give you information on different aspects of it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a few examples of interpretations you can use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n