Tarot Spreads: Layouts & Techniques to Empower Your Readings Kindle Edition

This book was recommended to me by another Tarot enthusiast after she did a reading for me using one of the spreads. It was the best reading I received after having 30 other readings from fellow classmates in an online Tarot class. The reading was right on target with everything the Tarot reader told me. I like this book for the following reasons: The layout is very well organized. Barbara focuses on one point at a time, so I didn't get lost or confused. She keeps the information clear and concise. The book includes a table of contents that is accurately descriptive and thorough. I have found the majority of the spreads I've tried from this book so far to work effectively for me in obtaining answers to my questions. (This is not always the case with spreads) Barbara has included bits of information that tell a bit of something about each spread, like who showed it to her, or where they were, or what was going on at the time, or some history about old time fortune tellers. Just a bit though, enuf to keep things interesting, and it is, actually, very interesting, although not at all off the subject of the spreads. She is keeping this book on the spreads and not trying to divert the readers attention towards other subjects for future book sales on those topics, and I really admire this about her authorship. This demonstrates truth to her purpose and trustworthiness that I can depend on for my own stability of mind and peace in dealing with her writings. The book is beautifully prepared, the pages showing the layouts are very nicely with a few decorations and some tasteful shading surrounding the card placement pictures. This book is an exotic addition to my Tarot advancement, and, as I'm very particular about choosing correct sources for my use, I can say that I highly recommend this book. :-)))

As someone who has loved tarot for years, this book is a wonderful addition to any collection of books on the subject. Each spread is illustrated with easy to follow numbered patterns followed by detailed step by step instructions. The writer walks us through the more difficult spreads with sample readings of her own, describing how each card in the spread relates to the other cards based upon position and meaning, while also giving the bigger picture by helping us understand how to read the spread first as many small groups and then as a whole.Overall, this book is the most informative, enjoyable, and diverse one written on Tarot that I have ever come across since I first became interested in Tarot nearly 10 years ago. It is a must have!

If you're a more experienced tarot reader I'm not sure you'd find much in this book you don't already know - however as a beginner I found it very, very helpful. It explains the different types and purposes of spreads (basic info but good) which I had trouble finding anywhere else. It also gives a very nice variety of spreads to try and work with. I like the way the author writes as she is easy to understand and very relatable - so much so I ended up buying her Llewellyn's Classic Tarot deck.

This is ONE FABULOUS BOOK and "map" if you will to using Tarot card(and I would wager to bet most oracle cards) spreads.There are about 77 different layouts for all manner of issues, from understanding your monetary issues to contacting your Spirit Guides. I have used this book mostly with my favorite Tarot deck, and IF you choose to do the Spirit Guide spread, THAT particular spread was created for use with TAROT DECKS ONLY, in that the Major Arcana represent your guides. However, there's nothing preventing someone from experimenting with other oracle deck.Barbara Moore has succinctly cross-referenced what spreads to use where, however, she's a huge promoter of flexibility and going "within" to discover how the layout and the messages are working for you.I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who is willing to take the time and practice the very practical and informative use of layouts and techniques.

This is my first tarot book directly related to spreads, and Barbara Moore offers plenty to play with and select from all in one easy place. I purchased this book to try out some new spreads. I was getting a little disheartened with my usual selection of spreads---the celtic cross, three card relationship, past-present-future, or mind-body-spirit, intuitive pathway (which basically is a line of cards with no set meanings), and elemental five card spreads. After reading this book, I've added several more to my memory bank.She offers some classical spreads like the celtic cross, astrological, horseshoe, and elemental/cardinal direction spreads. She also offers some newer spreads like the guiding star and a chakra spread. Moore finally offers us a selection of very creative spreads that she's apparently developed herself, or I have yet to see elsewhere. I will describe one of my favorite creative spreads from her book here:The Pantheon of Your life Spread uses the archetypes of Greek mythology to delve into the greater mysteries of your own life. Each of the cards represent a Greek diety and one of the cards represent the Moirae (the fates) and this card gives you a healing/inspirational message about how to truly live and closes the reading. Other dieties explored in this spread include Zeus, Hera, Athena, Dionysus, Eros, and Aphodite. An explanation for the "Zeus" card reads from the book: "Zeus is the father of the gods, and his will shaped Greek thought. This card represents the role that will and determination play in your life at this time." This spread is fun and effective for general readings.For many of the spreads in this book Barbara offers some ideas for how to personalize the spread and make it your own. For example with the Pantheon of Your Life Spread Barbara suggests substituting another pantheon or other dieties in place of the Greek pantheon. Barbara also explains how to think of ideas for spreads on your own and formulate them. She discusses the importance of card spacing, spread shapes, vertical or horizontal card placements, and more. She also offers various techniques for shuffling, placing, and drawing the cards (some of which I hadn't considered) each explored within the variety of spreads presented. She explains the meaning behind cutting the deck three times (which I'd always done, but never considered why). Theres a spread here for everyone no matter what your believes or attitudes are regarding the tarot. No strictly "pagan oriented" or prediction spreads here, she also offers spreads from a purely psychological perspective, which I appreciated.Of course she doesn't cover EVERY possible spread there could be but she covers all the basics. Barbara offers afterall the means to create our own spreads to suit any purpose.This book is so chuck full with new spreads and card reading ideas and techniques to try that it will keep me and everyone I read for plenty busy, entertained, and enlightened.

People will find this a very useful book on Tarot Spreads - particularly those who know little about them or have a limited knowledge of Spreads in their history. It's a largish book and good quality with diagrams of each Spread - and a description of the Card Placings.Barbara concentrates a lot on the meaning as to why perhaps certain Cards are placed in a certain way - and what they mean in connection to each other, which is very good, because most of us tend to use Spreads, and Read all the Cards independently - and then perhaps as a `whole' picture - but seldom focus on what way a Card may actually relate to another within a Spread - or why, and so I found this very useful. One or two might find that part a bit `deep' if they tend to just do a quick Spread and quick Reading, but if you want to `understand' more about the meaning or design of a particular Spread, then this will be the book for you!

I bought the book a few weeks back and have now worked through it. It is a well-structured book with good illustrations of readings. In fact, I have noted a few readings to build on myself. It also gives a good introduction to card positions and their meanings.

This book is really good as it provides a good range of card lay outs. There r things u didnt know and i was amazed to find a good couple of lay outs that will b better.

So glad I invested in this book, I bought the kindle version. Reading the book has made me feel more inspired to start making and putting together my own spreads, I don’t feel so stuck anymore.

you would want to be very committed to tarot to use all the spreads in this book .. There are loads ..