# Tarot spreads

> 18 tarot spreads explained position by position, from a daily one-card draw to the Celtic Cross, moon spreads and the year ahead.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads
Updated: 2026-10-30

A spread is the pattern you lay cards in, with a meaning for each place. Start simple and add cards as you grow in confidence.

## All spreads

| Spread | Cards | Level | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [One-card daily draw](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/one-card-daily-draw) | 1 | Beginner | a daily message, building your knowledge of the cards |
| [Past, present, future](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/three-card-past-present-future) | 3 | Beginner | an overview of how a situation is unfolding |
| [Situation, action, outcome](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/situation-action-outcome) | 3 | Beginner | practical decisions |
| [Mind, body, spirit](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/mind-body-spirit) | 3 | Beginner | a personal check-in |
| [Celtic Cross](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/celtic-cross) | 10 | Intermediate | a deep look at a big question |
| [Horseshoe spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/horseshoe) | 7 | Intermediate | a fuller picture than three cards, with advice |
| [Relationship spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/relationship-spread) | 5 | Beginner | understanding a relationship of any kind |
| [New moon spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/new-moon-spread) | 5 | Beginner | setting intentions at the new moon |
| [Full moon spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/full-moon-spread) | 5 | Beginner | reflection and release at the full moon |
| [Year-ahead spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/year-ahead) | 13 | Intermediate | New Year, birthdays or Samhain |
| [Astrological (zodiac houses) spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/astrological-spread) | 12 | Advanced | a full life overview |
| [Career spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/career-spread) | 5 | Beginner | work decisions and direction |
| [Two paths (decision) spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/two-paths-decision) | 6 | Intermediate | choosing between two options |
| [Yes or no (three-card) spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/yes-no-three-card) | 3 | Beginner | simple questions |
| [Shadow work spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/shadow-work) | 5 | Intermediate | self-reflection and journalling |
| [Chakra spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/chakra-spread) | 7 | Intermediate | a spiritual check-in on the seven chakras |
| [Samhain ancestor spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/samhain-ancestor) | 5 | Beginner | honouring ancestors at Samhain |
| [Self-love spread](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads/self-love) | 5 | Beginner | kindness to yourself |

## Questions

**What is the best tarot spread for beginners?**

A one-card daily draw, then the three-card past, present, future spread.

**What is the most famous tarot spread?**

The Celtic Cross, published by A. E. Waite in 1910.

## Related

- [Card meanings](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/learn/tarot)
- [Card combinations](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-combinations)

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