Recently stumbled on a new romance and wondered whether it’s the real deal? Maybe you’ve re-ignited an old, past flame and want to see if it’ll work this time. Perhaps you’re longing for love with no sight of cupid’s arrow ever striking your lonely heart. Better yet, maybe you’re already in a committed relationship but unsure of where it’s heading.
When it comes to love and relationships, these and a hundred other pressing questions trouble everyone, just like you!
Tarot readings can reveal crucial information that guide, teach, advise, and lead you towards understanding your relationships better. However, reading from the right spreads and drawing the right conclusions remains crucial.
Here are some of the most insightful tarot spreads for love and relationships and how to use them correctly!
The 5-card Spread: “Where are we headed?”
Securing or foreseeing the future of an ongoing relationship is probably one of the most valuable insights you can gain from a love tarot reading.
Among the many spreads you can lay out for your relationship, the 5-card future spread can be one of the most illuminating readings. Here’s how to perform this reading.
The Spread
Think about your relationship and think about where it’s going and what will unfold as you move forward. Shuffle your tarot deck as you ponder on this thought. Now, lay out the first card in front of you face down, and gradually take off one card from the deck placing each next to the previous one placing them all in a line from left to right.
What This 5-Card Spread Reveals
Here’s what each card can unravel:
- What is the spirit and character of your relationship right now?
- Which specific parts of our relationship should we focus on?
- Which parts of the relationship enjoy potential for the most growth?
- Which areas of the relationship should I be mindful of?
- What is the most probable outcome of this relationship?
Remember, this simple spread can reveal detailed insights or general guidance depending on what you experience and how you read it. So, take your time. Don’t rush the opening of any card. And remember what each position signifies for your relationship.
The 7-card Spread: The Temple of Aphrodite (Intimacy and closeness)
This 7-card love spread can shed light on seven crucial areas of your relationship that seem simple but confusing for both partners. Aptly called ‘The Temple of Aphrodite’ this spread is not simply about sex, but it can lead to a better appreciation of each other which leads to a richer experience in the bedroom too.
The Spread
Lay out the first three cards in a vertical line with the first card at the top and the third card at the bottom. Next, lay out the next three cards (4th, 5th, and 6th) in another vertical line next to this first line, leaving a few inches between the two lines. Finally, place the 7th card in the center between the two lines. Your spread, when ready, should resemble the letter ‘H’.
What This 7-card Spread Reveals
- What is your true impression of your partner?
- What is your partner’s true impression of you?
- Where you think the relationship will go
- Where your partner thinks the relationship will go
- How appealing you find your partner right now
- How appealing your partner finds you right now
- What is Aphrodite’s revelation about your relationship?
As you can see, these seven cards can reveal some inmost honesty that you or your partner may not openly share. The familiarity and intimacy you draw from this reading can help you enjoy the relationship on a whole new level.
The 4-card Spread: “Preserving new love”
The first lover’s quarrel is always a turning point in even the most trusted romantic relationships. How do you deal with it when both partners are in a bad mood or feel it’s not their fault? This 4-card spread can help you see the problem in a new light and find real solutions that help you put the problem behind.
The Spread
Shuffle the deck of tarot cards you’re holding and focus on the problem at hand. Simply take out four cards from the deck placing each one next to the other. The layout should appear as four cards lying face down in a simple horizontal line.
What This 4-card Spread Reveals
- What problem/sentiment/incident is the root cause of the trouble?
- What you need to let go
- What you need to accept
- What is the best way to resolve the matter?
These simple but profound revelations will help throw light on the issue in its entirety. Used and understood correctly, you can continue revisiting this 4-card spread for any problems that creep up as your relationship matures further.
The 3-card Spread: “Is there another person?”
In today’s day and age, infidelity is everywhere and a lot of partners feel insecure about their relationships on this matter. The emotional trauma and desperation of being with a cheating partner can damage your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Most times, the right revelation from a clear tarot reading can put the matter to rest.
The Spread
This easy three-card spread is simple to perform. Lay out three cards from left to right, placing each one slowly and in correct alignment with the last one.
What This 3-card Spread Reveals
- What are my partner’s true feelings for me right now?
- Is something or someone affecting these feelings?
- What is my partner’s genuine level of commitment towards me?
These three simple questions and revelations will help you get a deeper understanding of the situation and provide insights to handle the matter correctly. Understanding your partner’s true feelings and/or distractions can confirm whether or not another person is involved. Their degree of commitment to you can also help you gauge whether the problem is unforgivable infidelity or simply a confusion that you can resolve amicably.
Tarot cards and readings are often dismissed as playful or superstitious by many. However, those who know its power to guide can use it to choose partners wisely, preserve relationships correctly, and enjoy romance in the best possible way.
Use these love and relationship spreads the next time you feel confused or disheartened about any matter involving a partner or significant other.
