AFTER A BREAKUP

If you’ve recently split from someone and want to learn more about why—or find out if you’ll get back together—draw one card for each of these questions:

1. What is the relationship’s current energy?

2. What’s the root cause of the split? What are their true feelings for me right now? What are their intentions to me now?

3. What is the future nature of this relationship?

4. What’s the best step for me to take now?

THINK ABOUT THE PAST AND THE FUTURE

A common tarot spread is the past/present/future spread, in which three cards are drawn to represent, well, the past, present, and future. Many other spreads are variations on this basic format, with additional cards shedding further light on your situation. For spreads like this, consider what actions got you where you are now, what in your past might be the root cause that’s fueling your situation now, and what steps you’ll need to take next. Finally, consider what follow-ups or further thoughts you might have once you know the answer to your main question.

WHEN JOB SEARCHING

If you’re feeling unsure about your career path or considering a new job, you can lay out this spread and see what kind of career counseling the tarot can provide. Again, draw one card per question.

1. What’s my current career energy?

2. What obstacle do I need to overcome?

3. What’s my career calling?

4. How do I move closer to this calling?

5. Who can help me?

6. What’s the best step for me to take in the month ahead?

WHEN DECIDING BETWEEN TWO OPTIONS

If you’re using the tarot to choose between two options (two job offers, two apartments, maybe a love triangle???), this spread can reveal the pros and cons of each choice and help you make the right one. You get the deal: Ask one question per card.

1. What’s the underlying root cause of this crossroads?

2. What outcome is most likely with option A?

3. What outcome is most likely with option B?

4. What else should I consider that’s been missed?

5. What’s my next best step today?