The Ankh Spread
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Ankh Spread
A Glimpse into Causes, Background, and Prospects
The Ankh Spread is based on an Ancient Egyptian symbol, the “Ankh,” also known as the looped cross. It’s a symbol of life, consisting of a circle and a cross. The circle represents the spiritual background and deeper causes, while the cross signifies how the issue manifests in reality, the concrete steps to be taken, and the prospects.
Understanding the Ankh Spread
Here’s how to interpret the Ankh Spread:
- Cards 1 & 2: These cards represent the two parent causes of the situation. They either complement each other or show two opposing sides of a conflict, depending on their relation. These are the significator cards of the Ankh spread.
- Card 3: This card reveals the early causes of the trend in question.
- Card 4: This card shows the triggers of the current situation.
- Card 5: This card provides the spiritual perspective of the subject at hand.
- Card 6: This card informs the querent of the reasons why the spirit demanded this course of action to unfold, in that it was a means to this end. This cannot be avoided.
Take a pause to absorb the meanings of the first six cards before proceeding to the last three cards, which will show your prospects for the future.
- Card 7: The Next Step provides clues about the immediate future.
- Card 8: Surprising Experiences encountered en route to the end result.
- Card 9: This represents the end result.
Interpreting the Ankh Spread
- Examine the conflict between cards 1 and 2. This step is crucial for interpreting the following cards.
- Consider the meaning of card 3, which may trace back to your childhood.
- Reflect on card 4.
- Cards 5 and 6 offer insights (5) and actions (6) that can help resolve or improve your problem or situation.
- Finally, look at cards 7 to 9, which refer to the future. They may only show a first step towards a solution, but remember, the first step is the most important one to get out of a situation.
Explore our full tarot card collection here >>
