The Complete Guide to Tarot Spreads: The Sphinx Method

This divination method can predict future events and is especially useful for career matters. It applies to the 56 Minor Arcana cards and the 78 Tarot cards.

Card Drawing Method:

• First, draw a single card from the deck as the key card and place it in the center.
• Next, randomly draw twenty-two cards and arrange them around the key card.
• Order the cards sequentially from 1 to 22.
• Reveal the cards, but do not turn over cards 2, 4, 6, and 8 (the four cards marked with diagonal lines in the image).

Layout Explanation:

When interpreting, each card should be explained in context with the key card.

• 1‧3‧5‧7: Current situation, reflecting the inquirer's present circumstances and life.
• 9‧10: Troubles, indicating potential problems, obstacles, and adversaries that may arise.
• 11‧12: Help, representing possible assistance for the inquirer or actions that may help resolve the issue.
• 13‧14: Taboos, highlighting actions or attitudes to avoid in the future to prevent a decline in fortunes.
• 15‧16‧17‧18: Obligations, necessary actions that, when completed, will bring good fortune.
• 19‧20‧21‧22: Future, potential events that may occur down the line.

Key Card: Indicates the influence linked to all the cards and facial features. If a court card or another person card appears, it signifies a key individual related to the issue, suggesting that persuading this person may lead to a resolution of the problem.