The three-card spread is the most versatile and beginner-friendly tarot layout. Learn the many ways to use three cards for powerful insights.
Begin by placing your cards face down in the spread positions, then turn them over one at a time. Read each card in the context of its position — let the position meaning color how you interpret the card.
After reading each position individually, step back and look for patterns, tensions, or harmonies across all three cards. The most powerful insights often emerge from the relationships between cards rather than any single card in isolation.
Use a 3-card spread for quick daily guidance, to gain clarity on a specific question, or as a starting point before exploring deeper spreads.
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