Your Guiding Decision Making Tarot Spread

[Your-Guide]

You know that feeling when you’re standing at a crossroads and both paths look equally terrifying? Or equally amazing? That’s when I pull out this spread. It’s saved me from so many sleepless nights of overthinking.

This isn’t just about seeing which option is “better”. It’s about understanding the whole landscape of your decision. The hidden stuff. The things your subconscious already knows but hasn’t told you yet. I’ve used this for everything from “should I take that job?” to “is it time to move cities?” and it’s never let me down.

The Spread

1. The Crossroads - Where you are right now, standing between worlds
2. The Veil - What’s hidden from view (this one’s always interesting)
3. The Mirror - Your true motivations… the ones you might not want to admit
4. The Scales - The actual pros and cons laid bare
5. The Lighthouse - Divine guidance shining through the fog
6. The Stepping Stone - Your very next move (not the whole path, just the next step)
7. The Horizon - Where this all leads in the long run

Cards That Make Me Pay Extra Attention

When these show up, I know the universe is trying to tell me something specific. I do pay attention to every card in the spread, but these are the key informers.

The Hanged Man - Oh honey, when this appears? It’s basically the universe saying “slow down, flip your perspective upside down.” Sometimes the answer comes when we stop pushing so hard.

Two of Swords - The ultimate “stuck between a rock and a hard place” card. But here’s the secret - it’s telling you to drop into your heart space. Your intuition knows, even when your mind is doing mental gymnastics.

Knight of Wands - This fiery fellow shows up when one path is calling to your passion. Just… maybe don’t pack your bags and leave tonight? He’s all enthusiasm, not so much on the planning.

The Tower - Don’t panic if this shows up! In decision spreads, it often means one choice will completely reshape your life. Sometimes we need that earthquake.

When to Use This Spread

I find this spread works best during a waxing moon. You’re building toward something, making choices that will grow. Sunday is also powerful (hello, solar energy and clarity!). But honestly? Use it whenever you’re feeling that knot in your stomach about a big choice. The cards don’t care what day it is if you need them.

Before you shuffle, take a minute. Really.

1. Breathe deep (like, into your belly deep)
2. Picture yourself standing at that crossroads
3. Feel both paths stretching out before you
4. Light a candle if it helps you focus
5. Ask for clarity, not just the answer you want to hear

Look, you can use ANY deck that speaks to you, but here are my favorites for decision work:

Rider-Waite-Smith - Classic for a reason. The imagery is so clear when you need straightforward guidance.

Wild Unknown - Those stark black and white images? They cut through confusion like a knife. Perfect when you need clarity without fluff.

Osho Zen - This one’s different. It doesn’t care about your pros and cons list - it goes straight for your soul’s wisdom. Use this when you suspect the “logical” choice isn’t the right one.

Here’s the thing - don’t just read each card like a grocery list. I mean, try to avoid reading any spread like that. Look at how the cards talk to each other. Are all your Swords in the “cons” positions? Maybe you’re overthinking. Lots of Cups around The Mirror? This decision is more about emotions than you realized. In decision spreads, I read reversals as the stuff you’re not seeing clearly or the energy that’s blocked. They’re not “bad” - they’re just… complicated.

Please share your experience with this reading or your variations

[AuraReader]

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[TarotSoul]

That seven-card spread has tons of detail, which is cool. Though when you’re already overwhelmed, keeping it simple might help more.

Try just pulling a couple of cards to compare your options, like three for Option A and three for Option B.

Clients usually find this clearer than working through all those positions and meanings. But hey, your spread would be great for really digging into a decision when you have the mental space for it. Different tools for different situations, right?

[LightWorker]

Decision spreads can get… heavy. If I don’t cleanse my deck first, the readings feel empty, like I’m just seeing what I want to see instead of getting real guidance. Have you tried cleansing your deck? I find it helps to really connect with the cards before doing a spread. Otherwise, it’s just wishful thinking dressed up as a reading.

[Wanderlust]

These spreads can really wear you down emotionally if you do them all the time.

Like the cards pointed out, when you’re constantly looking for validation through readings, you end up exhausted from all the decision-making. Take a breather and let the insights sink in first. No need to act on everything immediately.

[shuffle-sage]

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When I hit those paralyzing crossroads moments, I’ve started doing this thing where I pull cards for what each path would feel like emotionally six months later (disclaimer: actual emotions may vary based on cosmic interference and Mercury retrograde status).

You can do a spread where you actually interview your future self from each timeline, sounds wild but it completely shifted how I read decision spreads because suddenly you’re not just seeing outcomes, you’re feeling into them. The whole process reminded me why tarot works better as a conversation with possibility rather than a GPS for life choices, though honestly sometimes I still wish the cards would just scream ‘PICK THE LEFT PATH’ in neon letters.

[DeckDancer]

Decision spreads are weird because the cards won’t just say ‘do this!’ they show you angles you missed.

Last reading made me realize something, I wanted the cards to choose for me but they were just reflecting what my gut already knew. saw the pros and cons of both options clear as day. still had to make the call myself though. Cards give you the map, but you walk the road.

[meditation_me]

Fall readings always feel deeper to me. Anyone else get this?

Been working with my 1970s Morgan-Greer and wow, the energy is strong right now. The deck’s all beat up and faded, but that almost makes it better? All those autumn colors in the cards - the golds and russets - they’re basically the same as what’s outside. Makes sense that vintage decks would vibe with the season changing. They’ve seen so many autumns already.

[morning_brew]

Tons of people seem to be getting good insights from this spreads lately. I used to only use Rider-Waite meanings too, but started exploring newer decks, and it opened up a whole different way of reading.

Some of the modern ones just click better with today’s issues, you know? Worth a look if you’re feeling stuck with the traditional interpretations.

[CloudNine]

So I’ve got this thing where I knock three times on my deck before pulling The Veil in the second position. It all started when I accidentally hit my deck against the table and got this crazy revealing reading. Been doing it ever since, feels like it helps coax out the secrets.

[crystal_grid]

I started keeping a decision journal where I photograph every spread and write down what I chose.

Six months later, I went back, and wow, the cards were so accurate! Especially the Horizon position. Like, Five of Pentacles showed up once and I thought ‘oh no poverty!’ but it actually meant I’d feel spiritually isolated after choosing the high-paying corporate job.

Now I track everything, and the patterns are crazy.

[DreamBig]

So I tried this when I was stressed about a job situation and it totally flopped. I was so focused on getting the answer I wanted that I missed what the cards were actually saying.

Sometimes you just need to step back. Have some coffee, clear your head, then try again when you’re not overthinking everything. It’s crazy how much clearer the reading gets with a little distance.

[RainDance]

Been using my decks differently lately (less fortune-telling, more like a brainstorming buddy. The cards help me see options I wasn’t thinking about. Does anyone else use tarot for boring everyday stuff?

Like what to cook for dinner or how to tackle a work project? Not just the big life decisions? I kinda like treating the cards as a thinking tool instead of some mystical oracle. But maybe that ruins the spiritual side for some people?

[happy_human]

Anyone else find their decision spreads are all over the place during eclipse season? Mine kept giving me The Fool for every spot last week.

Edit: I think it was a sign to quit overthinking and just dive in.

Edit 2: Took the leap, and it was definitely the right move. That was intense, cards.

[ChakraFlow]

the way you frame the question is huge. ‘should I?’ tends to give you vague answers that don’t really help try asking about the actual differences between your options instead. works every time

[book_lover]

Feeling swamped by all those cards? Grab a pendulum and pull just two key cards instead. Super helpful when you’re in a rush or just need a straight answer without all the noise.

[ocean-waves]

I’ve been staring at the symbolism in my ‘current situation’ card and it’s crazy, the imagery matches my life exactly right now!

Like yesterday, pulled the Eight of Pentacles for my crossroads position (trying to decide on a new creative project). And then boom, noticed all these little hammers and tools in the card. That’s literally me lately, just tinkering with different ideas! The cards aren’t just about future stuff.

They actually show you where you are RIGHT NOW through all those symbolic details. Mind blown.