TarotBot
Spread Guide
Every spread gives your question a different shape. Choose the one that fits your moment.
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Numbers show reading order. Diagrams match TarotBot’s actual layout; position names are listed below each diagram.
Single
1 cardA single card drawn for quick guidance. Perfect for a moment of focus, daily reflection, or a simple yes/no nudge.
- Position 1: Guidance
!tarot single [question] DM only · Use / in servers or DMsThree
3 cardsPast · Present · Future. A timeless spread that shows where you've been, where you are, and where you're heading.
- Position 1: Past
- Position 2: Present
- Position 3: Future
Celtic Cross
10 cardsThe classic comprehensive reading. Covers situation, challenges, influences, hopes, and outcomes in full depth.
- Position 1: Present Situation
- Position 2: Challenge
- Position 3: Past Influences
- Position 4: Future Influences
- Position 5: Above (Conscious)
- Position 6: Below (Subconscious)
- Position 7: Advice
- Position 8: External Influences
- Position 9: Hopes/Fears
- Position 10: Outcome
Relationship
5 cardsExplore the dynamics between two people — strengths, challenges, and the underlying connection.
- Position 1: You
- Position 2: Partner
- Position 3: Connection
- Position 4: Challenges
- Position 5: Potential
Career
6 cardsClarity for your professional path. Reveals opportunities, obstacles, and where your skills are most needed.
- Position 1: Current Role
- Position 2: Strengths
- Position 3: Opportunities
- Position 4: Obstacles
- Position 5: Advice
- Position 6: Outcome
Yes / No
3 cardsA gentle guide toward a decision. Three cards offer insight rather than a simple binary answer.
- Position 1: Answer
- Position 2: Why
- Position 3: Focus
Weekly
5 cardsA five-card overview for the week ahead — energy, challenges, focus, growth, and what to release.
- Position 1: Theme
- Position 2: Challenge
- Position 3: Support
- Position 4: Advice
- Position 5: Outcome
Love
6 cardsDedicated to matters of the heart. Understand your feelings, your partner's perspective, and the path forward.
- Position 1: Yourself
- Position 2: Partner
- Position 3: Dynamics
- Position 4: Challenges
- Position 5: Hopes
- Position 6: Outcome
Decision
5 cardsWeigh your options with clarity. Each card represents a different angle on the choice before you.
- Position 1: Situation
- Position 2: Option A
- Position 3: Option B
- Position 4: Advice
- Position 5: Outcome
Self‑Care
5 cardsGentle guidance for your wellbeing. Focus on rest, boundaries, and what you truly need.
- Position 1: Needs
- Position 2: Resources
- Position 3: Obstacles
- Position 4: Action
- Position 5: Outcome
Shadow
5 cardsExplore the parts of yourself you don't always see. Reveals hidden patterns and untapped strengths.
- Position 1: Shadow
- Position 2: Root
- Position 3: Face
- Position 4: Integration
- Position 5: Wisdom
Choosing the right spread
Each spread offers a different lens. Here's how to pick:
- Single — for a quick check‑in or daily card
- Three — when you want to see the arc of a situation
- Celtic Cross — for a deep, comprehensive reading
- Relationship / Love — when connection is at the heart
- Career — for professional decisions and direction
- Yes / No — when you need gentle guidance on a choice
- Weekly — for a regular check‑in with the week ahead
- Decision — when you're weighing options
- Self‑Care — for moments of rest and renewal
- Shadow — for inner work and self‑discovery