Game Plan Spread
Difficulty: Easy
When a person has a certain plan in mind, this simple five-card spread presents a choice, hinting at what action or attitude should be taken for their plan to succeed, and what should be avoided to help the plan work out for the best.
The initial card is laid in the centre of the layout, the significator. The following four cards are laid out clockwise around the significator.
In this spread, the second card is about what drives the reader, but also says they are not fully conscious of this, perhaps even completely unaware of it. It provides a hint as to the reason they strive for their goal.
The third card uncovers what others think of the reader and their goals. The reader may or may not be aware of this. Sometimes other people factor into the plans (and sometimes they don't).
The fourth card suggests what not to do. If things are permitted to go down this path, the plan will collapse.
The fifth card is a hint as to how to make this plan work out favourably. The idea this card presents should be followed to make the plan successful. It is the differences between Cards #4 & #5 that should be noted, as the differences provide important clues.
Your Game Plan Reading
Unconscious Drive III – The Empress |
External Influences XIII – Death |
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Significator XI – Strength |
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How it Will Succeed II – The High Priestess |
How it Will Not Succeed 0 – The Fool |
XI – Strength
Strength symbolises inner strength, courage, and emotional mastery. It represents the power of compassion and grace in overcoming challenges, rather than brute force.
Symbolism: A woman calmly subdues a lion, symbolising the triumph of inner strength over raw power. Her serene expression and gentle hands show mastery through patience and understanding.
In Relationships: Strength to overcome emotional challenges through understanding and patience.
In Work: Success through resilience, determination, and tact, not through force.
Spiritually: Mastery of inner impulses and alignment with higher virtues.
When ill-dignified: Weakness, impatience, or misuse of power in challenging situations.
III – The Empress
The Empress embodies creativity, fertility, and nurturing energy. She symbolises the fruitful aspects of life, from creativity to personal growth, and encourages abundance in all forms.
Symbolism: Adorned with a crown of stars, she sits in a lush, fertile garden, holding a sceptre and shield. These symbols signify both authority and protection. The crescent moon beneath her feet connects her to cycles of intuition and growth.
In Relationships: Nurturing love, emotional bonds, or the creation of something new in a relationship, such as a family.
In Work: Success in creative ventures, productive work, and harmony.
Spiritually: Connection with natural and cosmic cycles, alignment with divine timing.
When ill-dignified: Stagnation, overindulgence, or the misuse of creative energy.
XIII – Death
Death signifies transformation, endings, and new beginnings. Rather than literal death, it represents the end of a phase in life, making way for rebirth and regeneration.
Symbolism: Death is portrayed as a skeleton reaping the harvest with a scythe, signifying purification and the promise of growth. Parts of the fallen lie before them, representing what must be left behind for transformation to occur. The card's imagery reminds us that change is inevitable.
In Relationships: An ending or significant change, clearing the way for fresh developments or perspectives.
In Work: The end of a project, job, or phase of life, leading to the start of something new and transformative.
Spiritually: A transformative time where old beliefs or habits must be released for personal growth.
When ill-dignified: Resistance to change, stagnation, or fear of transformation.
0 – The Fool
The Fool represents freedom, spontaneity, and new beginnings. This card signifies the start of an adventurous journey, full of potential but also uncertainty. He reminds us to embrace the unknown with optimism and an open heart.
Symbolism: The Fool carries a staff and a small sack, symbolising untapped potential and the lessons to be learned. The playful animal at his feet represents instinct, loyalty, and sometimes, the forces that pull us in conflicting directions. His carefree attitude invites a leap into the unknown.
In Relationships: New romantic beginnings, playfulness, and spontaneity, but be wary of impulsive actions.
In Work: A time for exploration, openness to unconventional opportunities, and embracing the unfamiliar.
Spiritually: Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, embracing the unknown with faith.
When ill-dignified: Recklessness, lack of foresight, and the dangers of ignoring consequences.
II – The High Priestess
The High Priestess represents intuition, wisdom, and hidden knowledge. She invites introspection and reminds us to trust our inner voice in uncovering truths that are not immediately apparent.
Symbolism: Seated on a throne with a book of wisdom and keys, the High Priestess represents access to esoteric knowledge. The curtains behind her suggest mystery and the boundary between the conscious and unconscious realms.
In Relationships: Emotional depth, secrets, or a need for patience and understanding.
In Work: Hidden opportunities, deep research, or learning emerging from within.
Spiritually: Trust your intuition and explore spiritual truths beyond the material world.
When ill-dignified: Ignorance, repressed emotions, or manipulation behind the veil of mystery.