Going around in circles (Tarot spread)

This spread consists of cycles of three cards within a larger cycle of nine cards.

The problem is described in card 1. The reading then moves to the cause of the problem (card 2), the effect or consequences of the problem (card 3), and a new situation (also described by card 3).

The cycle then moves on to cards 3, 4, and 5, then 5, 6, and 7, and so on.

The cycle is broken in card 10.

Because each “effect” becomes a “problem” in turn, the spread covers several causes and possible consequences of a situation.

Three describes a completed cycle, nine is completion on a new level, and 10 is completion, fulfilment, and satisfaction. It is also the start of a new cycle, so if you want to, you can lay out another spread with card 10 as the central problem.

 

1. The problem

2. Cause of the problem

3. Effect or consequences of the problem

 

3. Read card 3 again, this time as the problem or situation created by the previous cycle (cards 1, 2, and 3)

4. Cause of the problem in card 3

5. Effect or consequences of the problem in card 3

 

5. Read card 5 again as the new problem

6. Cause of the problem in card 5

7. Effect of the problem in card 5

 

7. Read card 7 again as the new situation or problem

8. Cause of the situation in card 7

9. Effect of the situation in card 7

 

9. Read 9 again as the new situation or problem

2. Read card 2 as the cause of the problem or situation in card 9

10. Break the cycle (back to the beginning, but this time as card 10, not card 1)

Comments

[Atell Psychic Tarot]

This is a really interesting take on traditional tarot readings. I like the spread as well and may try using it myself. Thank you for an interesting and refreshing perspective on a rather arcane and 'traditional' topic!

[Martie Groenewald]

Thank you for the comment, I appreciate the feedback! I like reading a card in two different positions. It forces a different perspective on both the card and the problem.