Guide to Tarot

PRISMA VISIONS TAROT

CONDUCTING A READING

Once you have familiarized yourself with the Prisma Visions Tarot it may be time to put your knowledge to use and begin using the deck in readings. If you are new to tarot this section will give you a good introduction into some popular spreads and some unique to Prisma Visions. When conducting a reading take note of the importance of the Major Arcana cards as well as the relation the cards have with each other and the frequency that a particular suit shows up. If you do a Celtic Cross spread and get a lot of Wands cards it may be suggesting what you are asking will take a lot of creativity. Following these basic spreads you will find an extensive guide written by Katherine Tombs that explores the meanings and imagery behind each card in the Prisma Visions Tarot.

THE VISION

The Vision (or the three card spread) is one of the oldest and most simple tarot spreads. It’s a great place to start for a beginner. The three cards can be used in a variety of different readings. Below you will find three such possibilities for what the cards can represent.

the past
the present
the future

OR

the situation
the action
the outcome

OR

current position
aspiration
the path to take

THE CELTIC CROSS

This is one of the classic tarot spreads and is very popular because it’s simple yet very thorough. This spread is comprised of two parts, the cross (or circle) and the staff. Below you will find one way to interpret this particular spread, though there are many ways to read the Celtic Cross.

1. you in this moment

2. your challenge

3. the past

4. the future

5. your current goals

6. your subconscious self

7. advice for yourself

8. external influences im.pacting you

9. your hopes and fears

10. what happens in the end

PAST LIFE SPREAD

Sometimes in order to understand that you are greater than yourself you need to look backwards. The past life spread connects you to one of your past lives. Your basic life map is laid out in the first eight cards. The final four cards are representative of how this past life can influence your current life.

1. gender identity

2. childhood

3. family life

4. relationships

5. obstacles

6. achievements

7. spirituality

8. death

9. lessons learned

10. karma brought forward

11. past life purpose

12. current life takeaway