Tarot · General & Overview · 7 cards · deep

The Horseshoe

Seven cards in an arc, weighted toward obstacles and hidden influences.

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Best for

A situation between a three-card pull and a Celtic Cross: focused but layered.

Origin

A classic seven-card layout, in print since the 19th century.

The positions

  1. 1

    The Past

    What past force still bears on this?

  2. 2

    The Present

    Where do things stand now?

  3. 3

    Hidden Influences

    What is working beneath the surface?

  4. 4

    The Obstacle

    What is the central difficulty?

  5. 5

    Others' Attitudes

    How are the people around you shaping it?

  6. 6

    What to Do

    What is the wisest course?

  7. 7

    The Likely Outcome

    Where does this lead on the current path?

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The Horseshoe

Tarot · 7 cards

1
The Past
2
The Present
3
Hidden Influences
4
The Obstacle
5
Others' Attitudes
6
What to Do
7
The Likely Outcome

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