The Horseshoe Spread

The horseshoe spread is a dramatic way to explore the details of any question or situation—all in a mystical seven-card reading.

1. Past. The circumstances and events that led to the present situation.
2. Present. The current situation.
3. Future. The near future.
4. Self. The subject’s attitudes, thoughts, and feelings about the situation
5. Friends and Family. How other people see and affect the situation.
6. Obstacles. The obstacles that must be overcome.
7. Outcome. The most likely outcome of the current situation.
 

From Tarot for Writers, by Corrine Kenner