Relationship Spread #2
Difficulty: Easy
This relationship spread focuses more on the common ground of the relationship, with three cards in the middle column showing the common ground. The middle column essentially displays the past, present, and future of the relationship.
Card #4 stands for the common base of the relationship, which may be thought of as the past events which have shaped their characters, bringing them together. The current connection that binds them together is Card #3, indicating the values shared. Card #7 implies the common goals that would keep the pair together moving into the future.
The columns on either side show what each partner brings to the table. Remember, relationships need not be romantic, and the partners could even be groups rather than individuals. In this layout, the other person is on the left-hand side and the reader on the right.
Cards #1 & #2 indicate the separate personalities of each member of the relationship. These cards form a sort of bridge with the cards beneath them, #5 & #6, which show the qualities that each partner offers the other person, and thus to the relationship as a whole.
Your Relationship #2 Reading
Mutual Goals |
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Your Qualities |
Connection (Present) |
Others' Qualities |
What You Bring |
Common Base (Past) |
What They Bring  |
7: Mutual Goals
VII – The Chariot
The Chariot represents victory, control, and determination. It signifies the ability to overcome obstacles and navigate life's challenges through focus and willpower.
Symbolism: The charioteer rides a chariot drawn by two sphinxes, symbolising opposing forces that must be balanced. The chariot is adorned with symbols of conquest, and the figure wears a crown, signifying authority and triumph.
In Relationships: A relationship driven by effort and mutual determination, or one that requires balance and compromise.
In Work: Triumph through perseverance, conquering challenges with focus.
Spiritually: A journey of self-mastery, overcoming inner struggles, and moving forward with purpose.
When ill-dignified: Recklessness, lack of direction, or being pulled in conflicting directions.
3: Connection
I – The Magician
The Magician signifies mastery, skill, and the power to shape reality. This card represents harnessing resources and directing one's energies towards success. The Magician embodies the potential to manifest desires into tangible form.
Symbolism: He stands before a table with tools representing the four elements: a cup (Water), a sword (Air), a coin (Earth), and a wand (Fire). His raised wand symbolises the connection between spirit and matter, and his hat, shaped like an infinity symbol, signifies endless potential.
In Relationships: A time to use charm, wit, and initiative to build or strengthen relationships.
In Work: Opportunity, success, and the power to manifest goals through skill and action.
Spiritually: The Magician teaches the importance of intention, focus, and using one's talents for higher purposes.
When ill-dignified: Deception, manipulation, or scattered energy. Warning against using one's power for selfish gain.
4: Common Base
XIV – Temperance
Temperance represents balance, moderation, and the art of harmonising opposites. This card suggests a period of a careful blending of energies, creating harmony between diverse aspects of life.
Symbolism: Temperance is shown pouring liquid between two cups, symbolising the blending of forces or energies. Her wings suggest a spiritual connection, and her alchemical knowledge signifies a harmonious outcome. The card teaches the importance of moderation.
In Relationships: A balanced, harmonious relationship or the need for patience and moderation in love.
In Work: A time to blend different skills or approaches to find success. Collaboration and diplomacy are key.
Spiritually: A call for balance, peace, and alignment between the spiritual and material realms.
When ill-dignified: Excess, imbalance, or an inability to find middle ground.
2: Your Qualities
XXI – The World
The World represents completion, fulfilment, and the achievement of wholeness. This card signifies the end of a cycle and the successful realisation of goals and aspirations.
Symbolism: The World features a figure dancing within a wreath, holding two wands. The four corners of the card show the symbols of the fixed signs of the zodiac: the bull, lion, eagle, and man, representing the harmony of the four elements and the completion of the journey.
In Relationships: Harmony, fulfilment, and the completion of a phase of a relationship. The achievement of mutual understanding and goals.
In Work: The successful completion of a project or phase, leading to accomplishment and new beginnings.
Spiritually: The attainment of wholeness, completion, and the alignment of the self with the universe.
When ill-dignified: Complacency, stagnation, or the inability to move forward despite opportunities for growth.
1: Their Qualities
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.
6: What You Bring
XVIII – The Moon
5: What They Bring
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.