I am not going to lie. The term shadow work did scare me at first. I would see blog posts about it, and I never really understood what it meant. However, I have recently begun my journey with shadow work. So, I thought I would write a shadow work Tarot spread guide!

These Tarot spreads are designed to explore your shadow side and figure out how to work through any issues it reveals. I will use the Modern Witch Tarot deck in this guide, but you can use any deck you want!

Shadow Work Tarot Spreads Up Front

Shadow work Tarot spreads are used to explore your ‘shadow side.’ These are things you might be repressing, such as fears and anxieties.

My favorite shadow work, Tarot spread, is the five-card spread for personal development. It is an excellent way of working through the different aspects of your shadow self that might be holding you back.

I have also included a simple three-card Tarot spread for shadow work and a shadow work Tarot spread for interpersonal relationships. Our shadow side can impact how we interact with other people in our lives. So, it can be super useful to understand how our repressed traits and emotions affect our interpersonal relationships!

What Is Shadow Work?

Before diving into the spreads, we need to understand what shadow work is. The psychologist Carl Jung developed the theory of our shadow self. He believed that our shadow self includes aspects of our personality that we may be embarrassed or ashamed about. They may be things that we may feel are not socially acceptable.

Shadow work allows us to delve deep into our shadow self, understanding what repressed emotions and fears might be holding us back. With shadow work, we tap into our unconscious mind. By doing so, we can become self-aware of our thoughts and behavior.

Shadow work allows us to embrace and acknowledge all aspects of our personality. This helps us grow both emotionally and spiritually.