My favorite spread for asking a specific question of the cards is one I borrowed from Regina Russell’s Card Reader’s Handbook. The spread is designed to be used with playing cards, but I’ve found that it works equally well with other oracle cards–particularly the Lenormand.
Method:
- Shuffle the cards until you feel ready, and then fan them out on the table picture-side down.
- The question must be stated aloud–I’m not sure why this is so, but I’ve found that if I don’t state the question aloud as per Ms Russell’s instructions, the spread doesn’t work for me.
- Draw six cards at random dealing each face up according to the diagram.
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The cards are read in columns only beginning with the first column on the left.
Interpretation:
- The first column (cards 1 & 4) represents recent past or present influences.
- The middle column (cards 2 & 5) answers the question.
- The column on the far right (cards 3 & 6) represents contributing factors yet to be considered.
- Card #6 will usually contain the outcome of the question, and is considered the ‘pivot card.’
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