Various spreads for the Pentacle spread

The Elemental Pentacle

The pentacle has been said to symbolize many things throughout the centuries, but the system with which the Elemental Pentacle spread concerns itself is the attribution of each point of the pentacle to one of the four elements (plus the pseudo-element Spirit). Each point is also assigned one of the five magical virtues (To Know, To Dare, To Will, To Keep Silent, and To Go). These help define the positional meanings.
The spread itself is laid out in the form of the pentacle, starting with the upper point, then the lower left point, and proceeding until the pentacle is completed with the card in the lower right.

Each point of the pentacle represents a different element, as shown above. These elemental positions influence the cards that are placed there; some elements naturally oppose each other. Fire and Water are opposites, as are Earth and Air; they weaken when placed near each other. This means that a Cup card in the Fire position loses a lot of its power. Also, a strong Wand card in the Fire position will gain strength, and will weaken the card in the Water position.
Here are what the five positions mean:

1. The topmost point - Spirit (To Go)

Represents outside influences in the matter, or the essence of the matter (a synthesis of all the other cards and a key to the reading as a whole). It may also show the best possible outcome of the situation. A card in this position is made more powerful if it is a Major Arcanum. The first position is not modified by any of the other positions.

2. The lower left point - Earth (To Keep Silent)

Represents stable energies in the situation, not likely to change in the near future, lasting influences. May also represent the foundation of the matter; why things are the way they are. This foundation may be known or unknown to the seeker. The card in this position is strengthened if it is a Pentacle or an Earth Major, but weakened if it is a Sword or Air Major. This position is also modified by the card in the fourth position.

3. The upper right point - Water (To Dare)

Represents somewhat stable but still fluid energies, which may change but are likely to remain. May also represent the action to take at this point which would lead to the best outcome. The card in this position has its power increased when it is a Cup or Water Major, and decreased if it is a Wand or Fire Major. This position is influenced by the fifth position.

4. The upper left point - Air (To Know)

Represents dynamic energies in the situation that are likely to change in the future. Can also reveal a secret to the seeker, or show them what they must know or learn in order to act. The card laid here is made more powerful if it is a Sword or Air Major, and weaker if it is a Pentacle or an Earth Major. The position itself is influenced by the second position.

5. The lower right point - Fire (To Will)

Represents those forces which are in a constant state of change, or that are entering or leaving the matter. Also shows what the seeker wants to do; the action which they are planning on taking at this time. This position is influenced by the third position. The card here is made more powerful when it is a Wand or a Fire Major, but weakened if it is a Cups card or a Water Major.

A New Years Spread

This spread from : http://www.tarotize.com/

1. The Earth card shows you what will emphasised for you in terms of physical health and financial stability in 2012.
2. The Spirit card represents your main spiritual lesson. (Here too you can choose to place an oracle card)
3. The Fire card shows your creativity, fertility, willpower, courage and ambition. This card relates to your work/calling theme for 2012.
4. The Air card highlights problem solving in the year ahead. Your main communication theme/challenge for 2012 can be seen here.
5. The Water card represents the sphere of emotions. Your main relationship theme/challenge for 2012 is found here.
6. The central 'interface card' shows you how you can be of service to humanity in 2012.

This pentacle spread from: http://tarotinateacup.wordpress.com/

1. My card for this year: 
 
2. The challenges of this year:  

3. What I will achieve this year: 

4. What I need to focus on this year:

5. What I will learn this year: 


Lunar Pentacle Spread

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5-7-1-2
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1. Light / Self - This card represents the person being read. It picks up on basic emotions, and sometimes hidden ones as well.
2. Earth - This card talks about things affecting the person from a physical standpoint. Finances, residence, physical talents, etc.
3. Water - This card talks about aspects of the person's inner circle. These are things happening to family members and close friends.
4. Fire - This card tells aspects of the heart. What the person's current passion is and things having to do with love. I should point out that from experience, this card DOES tell secrets whether the person wants you to know or not, so be careful.
5. Air - This card will talk about influences coming from outside the person's circle. These would be co-workers, acquaintances, other members of society, even forces of fate may show up here.
6. Spirit - This card talks about the person's core. It tells the state of their spirit and very often will show the presence of spirit guides. If a guide is knocking on this person's door, trying to get them to pay attention, they'll show up here. Sometimes very insistent at that. lol
7. Dark / Destiny - This is the card that speaks of possible future happenings.

Position the cards in the following manner:
Card 1 is at the top center
Card 2 is diagonally below and to the left of Card 1
Card 3 is diagonally below and to the right of Card 1
Card 4 is directly below Card 2
Card 5 is directly below Card 3


Five Senses Spread

1. Touch - What about this situation touches me
the most? Take notice of any physical sensation that
may be a source of intuitive information.

2. Taste - This card represents the attitude from
or towards the querent, which may be metaphorically
salty, sweet, bitter or sour.

3. Hearing - Inner hearing. This card gives the
wisdom of the still quiet voice of the Higher Self.
Like the physical ear focuses external vibrations
toward the inner ear that turns them into sounds, the
inner hearing captures the wisdom of the still small
voice of the Higher Self.

4. Smell - The nose knows. This card shows what
could be helping or hindering in the situation. This
card looks at risks. Does something smell fishy? What
influences will help the querent come out "smelling
like a rose?"

5. Sight - New insights or seeing something you
didn't see before is indicated by this card.



Mind - Body - Spirit Spread

1. Mind - The current mental state or focus of the
querent.

2. Body - Possible actions or next steps for the
querent.

3. Spirit - Karmic lessons for the querent.

4. Strength - What supports the querent.

5. Weakness - Areas that need attention or could
be damaging.


The next spread comes from The DruidCraft Tarot
by Philip and Stephanie Carr-Comm, illustrated by
Will Worthington. It is called The Pentagram Spread
and is useful for exploring the influences of the functions
of feeling, sensing, thinking, intuition and Spirit
defined by Carl Jung.

The Pentagram Spread

Card 1: The Place of The Inner Flame - This
card shows how intuition play a role in your life
or suggests ways intuition may be developed.

Card 2: The Place of The Well - The card in this
position describes the role of emotions in your life.
It also suggests ways to develop emotional maturity.

Card 3: The Place of The Sword - This card relates
to influences affecting your thoughts or judgments. It
shows the role that intellect plays in your life.

Card 4: The Place of The Stone -This is the realm
of the physical body and the earth. This shows areas
concerning physical health or environment.

Card 5: The Place of Spirit/Soul -This represents
the advice or gifts of the spirit, or fifth function.This advice relates to bringing about a sense of
wholeness or may relate to the needs of the soul.

Source: http://tarotschool.com/Newsletter.html

The first card represents the inner situation of the consultant;
 the second card represents the direction of his life;
 the third represents the obstacles that will appear;
the fourth suggests a way to overcome those obstacles.
The last card points out the objective the Consultant should give himself during his life.







 
Rune Pentacle spread