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Tarot spread

Making a Decision

Torn between two paths? This spread shows you what will happen if you choose option A and what will happen if you choose option B. Ideal for important life decisions.

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5 cards, face down; the numbers are the places in the list

5 places

The meaning of the places

The numbers are the order in which the cards are drawn and laid out, as in the drawing above.

  1. 1The Dilemma. The heart of the problem or the current situation that calls for a decision.
  2. 2Path A: what will happen. The initial outcome of choosing the first option.
  3. 3Path A: final outcome. The long-term effect of the first choice.
  4. 4Path B: what will happen. The initial outcome of choosing the second option.
  5. 5Path B: final outcome. The long-term effect of the second choice.

Practice

When and how

Best for

  • Choosing between two options
  • Career decisions
  • Life crossroads
  • Weighing the consequences

Tips

  • Define both options clearly before the reading.
  • Do not ask “yes or no”; compare the paths instead.
  • Pay attention to the final cards (3 and 5).
  • Sometimes both paths lead to a similar outcome.