Tarot Cards: The Star Tarot Spread

The Star Spread of the Tarot is a spread that is typically used when further insight and clarification is needed in a situation. It uses seven cards, usually laid out six-point star pattern. While not all Tarot readers use this spread, it is a quick and easy way to gain information regarding a particular situation.

Preparing to Lay Out the Star Spread

Before drawing the cards for the spread, a black cloth should be placed upon the reading surface. This helps to protect the cards from any dirt or debris that may be present. The cards can be wrapped in this cloth when not in use.

Shuffle the cards thoroughly. Both the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana should be shuffled together. All seventy-eight cards of the Tarot should be spread in a fan-shape, face down. The individual may then pick a total of seven cards, which are positioned, in the order they are chosen, in the Star Spread.

The Positions of the Astrological Card Spread

Each of the seven positions of the Star Spread has a specific meaning. The positions and their meanings are:

1. The Problem: This position describes the current situation, positive or negative.
2. Positive Influences: This card indicates what influences might be affecting the situation in a positive way. These influences should be encouraged.
3. Negative Influences: This card indicates what influences might be affecting the situation in a negative way. These influences are to be minimized, if possible.
4. Past Influences: This position shows what influences are losing their potency in the situation. These things should be released, as they no longer are important.
5. The Present: This card reveals what is presently occurring in the situation. This position also usually indicates whether change is necessary or not.
6. The Future: The card that occupies this position indicates the immediate future of the present situation. It is essentially a culmination of the influences of the last four cards.
7. The Final Outcome: This card indicates how the situation will ultimately resolve itself. The term ‘final outcome’ might be a little misleading, since the Tarot tend have only a six-month time frame.

The Star Spread is incredibly simple. It can be used on its own, or to gain further insight into particular cards in other Tarot spreads, such as the Celtic Cross Spread or the Magic Cross Spread. The Star Spread is a creative way to gain clarity from a situation that is perhaps all too complicated.