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Write the question on your mind in a few words, or simply focus on the matter. Writing is optional; the deck listens either way.

SpreadA timeline together with mind, heart and surroundings. Best for: Detailed timeline and analysis of your inner state
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Selected layout · Seven Card
1.Past2.Present3.Mind4.Heart5.Surroundings / external factors6.Near future7.Outcome
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    IntentionFocus on your question; write it if you like.
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    Shuffle and pickThe deck fans out across the table; you draw your own cards.
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    Reveal and readThe cards turn over in the spread's layout; their meanings appear beside them.

Seven Card: how this tarot reading works

The seven card spread combines a timeline with your inner state: alongside the past, present and near future cards, the mind, the heart and your surroundings are read in positions of their own. It is a detailed tarot spread for anyone who wants to see both what is happening and how they are experiencing it.

Tips for interpreting

  • If the mind and heart cards contradict each other, that shows where your indecision comes from; look for a path that reconciles the two.
  • The surroundings card shows the influence of others; it helps you separate what you can control from what you cannot.
  • Read the outcome card not on its own, but as the end point of the line running from the past to the near future.

Positions and their meanings

  1. 01
    PastIn the “Past” position, this card shows the past influence you carry into the present.
  2. 02
    PresentIn the “Present” position, this card shows the current picture.
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    MindIn the “Mind” position, this card shows your thoughts and the question on your mind.
  4. 04
    HeartIn the “Heart” position, this card shows your feelings and what you truly want.
  5. 05
    Surroundings / external factorsIn the “Surroundings / external factors” position, this card shows the influence of your surroundings and circumstances.
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    Near futureIn the “Near future” position, this card shows the trend that will become clear in the short term.
  7. 07
    OutcomeIn the “Outcome” position, this card shows the outcome the current course may lead to.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a seven card tarot reading take?

Turning the cards over one by one and reading each position takes a few minutes; take your time when reflecting on the spread as a whole.

What topics is this spread suited to?

Matters with an emotional and a mental side that develop over time: relationships, career transitions, personal transformation.

What does it mean when many Major Arcana cards appear?

It shows that the matter is tied to a major theme in your life, an important turning point.