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First, the check-box questions that you can specify when requesting a reading from the index page.:-

  • 1. Select a Spread:
    Select the spread you would like from the Select a Spread drop-down menu. A short description of the spread you choose will appear to the right of the selection box. The Greenwood Wheel of Life spread is the default option.

  • 2. Enter Your Name:
    If you would like to give your spread a more personal touch, use this field to enter your name and it will appear at the top of your spread. This is an optional item.

  • 3. Put A Question Before the Cards:
    Enter a question in the textbox and it will appear below your name at the top of your spread. This is an optional item.

  • 4. Use Major Arcana Cards Only:
    If you check this option only the 22 cards in the Major Arcana will be used to make your spread.

  • 5. Don't Use Reversed Cards:
    If this item is left checked, none of the cards in your reading will appear reversed (upside down). For the Greenwood Tarot deck, no reversed card interpretations are given, so you will have to intuit your own meanings for reversed cards.

  • 6. Let Me Select and Shuffle the Cards for My Spread:
    If this option is checked you will be able to shuffle your cards and select them from a deck. If unchecked, you will bypass this option completely and the program will randomly select your cards for you.

  • 7. Show Date This Spread Was Created:
    If this option is checked you will see today's date displayed.

  • 8. Spread Only:
    If this option is checked you will not see any interpretations given.

  • 9. Show Background Graphic (on Wheel or Bow Spread only):
    If this option is checked you will see the graphics on the spreads shown for the Wheel of Life Spread and the Bow spread, on both the main display and on the print version.

  • 10. Continue:
    When you select the continue button you will be taken to the next step in creating your spread.

Next, your choice of spreads; you make want to have a spread other than the Greenwood "Wheel of Life" or "Bow" spreads as you may want to concentrate on particular types or categories of questions. Here are the questions put before the cards by specific spreads.

  • Greenwood Wheel of Life Spread
    1. The Significator - the person or situation in question.
    2. Present State, the Crossing Card - where you are now; possibly, that which needs to be considered as the immediate influence on you.
    3. Spiritual Mediator - the spiritual elements that can work on your behalf.
    4. Conscious Will - what within you that can give direction and aim.
    5. The Source of Power: your source of strength - addresses issues that are significant in the present or may come to pass in the future. This card foretells future events which may or may not occur, depending upon how you respond to the present situation.
    6. Unconscious Empathy - elements that you may not be aware of that are also working on your behalf.
    7. The Challenge - that which you have to face and will meet.
    8. Healing Element - the source of release and restoration, or beneficial process of strengthening.
    9. New Possibilities - areas that you may not be aware of that can also be explored; possible outcomes. Remember the future is not predetermined. Interpret this card in the context of the entire reading and as an indicator of the path you are currently on, but not bound to.

  • Greenwood Tarot Bow Spread
    1. The Significator - the object or nature of the issue.
    2. The Bow - the point at which your skills can be harnessed or controlled to connect them to the heart of the situation.
    3. The Conscious Limb - the conscious or analytical processes at work.
    4. The Spiritual Limb - the emotional or spiritual elements present.
    5. The String - the element that has energy or momentum in the situation.
    6. The Flechings - the point at which the personal will meets the energy.
    7. The Arrowhead - the personal element within you that is to be aimed at the problem and can act as the cutting edge of your perception.

  • Three card Spread
    • The three-card spread can be used for many enquiries, not just Past | Present | Future. Some suggestions are listed below - clarify both the purpose and content of your question before asking for the three-card spread to be drawn.

      ThoughtFeelingAction
      ThoughtWordDeed
      Power to WillPower to ThinkPower to Act
      BodySoulSpirit
      MeMy PartnerThe World
      What is...Fixed...Mutable...Cardinal
      MaterialEnergiesOutcome
      CharacterOpportunityEnvironment
      PersonalityEssenceDirection
      YeterdayTodayTomorrow
      What is ...my Function...my Being...my Will
      EmanatingReceivingMediating
      SowingWhat needs NuturingThe Harvest
         
      Whatever questions you set yourself to answer


  • Single Card Spread
    • The Single card Spread can be used for a quick daily overview, of catching "the weather of the day," or as the means for providing a daily card for pondering. Or, as in the three-card spread, you can choose your own question to put before the cards before it is chosen. Be clear in framing your purpose or query to yourself before drawing the card.

  • Celtic Spread
    1. The Significator - represents you and your current state of being.
    2. The Crossing Card - denotes that which opposes or influences you.
    3. The Foundation card - addresses the origin of your question.
    4. The Recent Past - represents past events and concerns.
    5. The Crown - addresses issues that are significant in the present or may come to pass in the future. This card foretells future events which may or may not occur, depending upon how you respond to the present situation.
    6. The Future - depicts that which lies ahead.
    7. Emotions - signifies the current state of your emotional self.
    8. External Forces - represents the influence of others in your life as well as trends in your relationships with others.
    9. Hopes and Desires - stands for the hopes and desires you have for the outcome of your question.
    10. The Outcome - represents the ultimate outcome of your question. Remember the future is not predetermined.
      Interpret this card in the context of the entire reading.

  • Daily Pyramid Spread
    1. Today's Theme
    2. Today's Challenge
    3. Today's Ally

  • Astrological Spread
    1. Your Self Overall
    2. Your Current Mood (The Card of Aries)
    3. Matters Concerning Finance (The Card of Taurus)
    4. Matters Concerning Travel and Communication (The Card of Gemini)
    5. Matters of the Home, Parents and Children (The Card of Cancer)
    6. Matters of Pleasure (The Card of Leo)
    7. Matters of Health (The Card of Virgo)
    8. Matters of Partnerships and Marriage (The Card of Libra)
    9. Matters of Death and Inheritance (The Card of Scorpio)
    10. Matters of the Spiritual, Education and Dreams (The Card of Sagittarius)
    11. Matters of Career (The Card of Capricorn)
    12. Matters of Friendship (The Card of Aquarius)
    13. Matters of Burdens, Opposition and Fears (The Card of Pisces)


  • Relationship Spread
    1. Your View of Your Partner.
    2. Your Partner's View of You.
    3. Your Needs.
    4. Your Partner's Needs.
    5. The Current State of Your Relationship.
    6. The Path You Would Like to See Your Relationship Follow.
    7. The Path Your Partner Would Like to See Your Relationship Follow.
    8. Aspects of Your Relationship to Consider.
    9. The Outcome.

  • Planetary Spread
    1. Your Self Overall.
    2. Matters Concerning Your Home (The Moon Card).
    3. Matters Concerning Business, Skills and Integrity (The Card of Mercury).
    4. Matters Concerning Love (The Card of Venus).
    5. Matters Concerning Hostility, Opposition and Aggression (The Card of Mars).
    6. Matters of Finance, Acquisition and Wealth (The Card of Jupiter).
    7. Matters of the Intellect (The Card of Saturn).
    8. The Outcome.

  • Birthday Spread
    1. Your Present Position in the World.
    2. Your Goals for the Next Year.
    3. That Which Empowers You.
    4. Powers You Need to Develop.
    5. Your Present Material Self.
    6. Your Present Emotional State.
    7. Your Present Spiritual Self.
    8. That Which Opposes You.
    9. What You Need to Do to Realize Your Goal.

  • Mandala Spread
    1. Your Self Overall.
    2. Your Ambitions, Desires and Primal Urges.
    3. Your Ideals, Goals, Path to Spiritual Contentment.
    4. Your Real Accomplishments and True Path.
    5. Your Dependencies, Addictions and Erroneous Values.
    6. Your Strengths and Positive Personality Traits.
    7. Your Faults and Weaknesses.
    8. Your Self Awareness and Self-Image.
    9. our Desires, and Higher Purpose.


  • Star Spread
    1. Your Present Situation.
    2. The Cause of Your Conflicts and Obstacles.
    3. The Changes You Need to Make to Face Your Challenges.
    4. Your Strengths.
    5. Other Challenges.
    6. The Final Outcome.

  • Tree of Life Spread
    • Your Highest Ideals.
    • Your Creative PoweR.
    • Your Wisdom.
    • Your Virtue.
    • The Force of Your Being.
    • Your Health, Beauty and Altruism.
    • your Loves, Lusts, Artistic Self and Instincts.
    • You as a Procreator, Designer and Scientist.
    • Your Imagination and Psychic Self.
    • Your Physical Self.

  • Cross and Triangle Spread
    1. You the Significator and Your Life Force.
    2. That Which Influences Your Thoughts.
    3. That Which Influences Your Emotions.
    4. That Which Influences Your Spirit.
    5. That Which Influences Your Physical Self.
    6. Forces that Oppose You.
    7. Other Forces that Oppose You.
    8. Energies You Need to bring to the Forefront.
    9. The Outcome.

  • Winding Path Spread
    1. Your First Decision Along Your Path.
    2. The First False Path Which May Lead You In the Wrong Direction.
    3. Your Second Decision Along Your Path.
    4. The Second False Path Which May Lead You In the Wrong Direction
    5. Your Destination.

  • Numerology Spread
    1. You As The Innovator/The Leader.
    2. You As The Integrator/ The Co-operator.
    3. You As The Achiever/The Entertainer.
    4. You As The Realist/The Builder.
    5. You As The Communicator.
    6. You As The Peacemaker/The Teacher.
    7. You As The Individualist/The Magician.
    8. You As The Entrepreneur/The Goal-Setter.
    9. You As The Crusader/The Humanitarian.

  • Dreams and Goals Spread
    1. Where I stand.
    2. Where I am going.
    3. My aspiration.
    4. My fears.
    5. My true desire.
    6. The secret of the search.

  • The Full Circle Spread
    1. Your Past Overall.
    2. Past Influences That Affect Your Present.
    3. Past Influences That Will Affect Your Future.
    4. Present Influences That Affect You Now.
    5. The Present Overall.
    6. Present Influences That Affect Your Future.
    7. Future Influences That Will Challenge You.
    8. Future Influences That Will Aid You.
    9. Your Future Overall.

Now, .....choose your spread.....

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