#stepping forward spread

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What I've been doing this morning: modifying my Stepping Forward spread for partners. And changing the layout.

[coffeeandtarot]

About the Stepping Forward Spread -- which is awesome btw -- when exactly should I pull the additional cards for deeper digging on the 'Path from Here to There' card? While I'm pulling the original card to fill that position or after I pull all the rest? Or does that even matter?

Thank you! I am genuinely surprised how much people seem to like this spread. I’m glad though!

Whenever you want, boo. I mean, If I need a card clarified, I’ll shuffle the deck and pull an extra card. Regardless of position.

If I’m being intentional, I like to pull 2 cards for position 3, one after another. But If I’m aiming for a quicker reading and later realize that another card needs to be pulled, I’ll do it.

Hope that’s helpful!

[coffeeandtarot]

Zerner-Farber Tarot card backs

Potter’s Stepping Forward Spread

I developed this spread to do a reading for one of my followers, and I liked it enough to write it up. I’ve done it several times since then for in person readings, and usually works well. You can pull clarifying cards for any position if you want to layer on some additional information.

Spread Positions

Where you are now: Where you stand now as you start this new thing.

Where you want to be: Your end goal, what you want to accomplish.

The path from Here to There: How you move forward, the steps you take, what you may have to deal with. You can pull additional cards for this position; I usually end up pulling two.

Something you need to see: Something to be aware of as you move forward, a conflict, challenge, or encouragement.

Advice - Your first step: Pull this card from the top of the deck. The first thing you can do that would be helpful, get you going. You may already know what this is.

Advice - Something you’re scared of: Pull this card from the bottom of the deck. The thing in the back of your head that you know will be helpful, but is kind of scary. Something to face and possibly accept.

Spread Notes

I set it up so that the cards move from the bottom left of the spread to the top right, which represents forward movement to me. The final advice card is based on the idea of shadow cards, or the card you pull from the bottom of a deck during a reading. It’s all about illuminating that Thing or Thought niggling in the back of your brain as you contemplate this new path. 

Let me know what you think or if you have any questions. I’d love to see how other folks read using this spread. If you do, be sure to tag #coffeeandtarot or #stepping forward spread!