A few people have asked me about a three card tarot spread that I sometimes use to get quick insights into a client’s question.
In my private practice I generally do a 12-card hybrid astrology / tarot spread that I developed years ago and which has evolved over time.
But for quickie sessions or to provide added insight into a question that needs a bit more clarity, I highly recommend a 3-card spread. By this I simply mean laying down three cards and reading them from left to right (or left, right, center — in that order).
By the way, I didn’t invent this spread. There are numerous variations out there and many — like the comprehensive system developed by Robert M. Place and outlined in his book The Tarot: History, Symbolism and Divination — have proven themselves to be relevant.
There are a few ways to approach doing a three card spread, depending on the nature of the questions involved: