Although it’s common knowledge that people turn to Tarot spreads to learn about their romantic relationship questions, A relationship Tarot spread can also be used in the search for answering questions about any of your other types of relationships. If you’re having problems with a co-worker or a family member, a relationship Tarot spread reading is just what you need to shine some light on the truth about your relationship with these people.
These Tarot spreads are a great way to figure out how you and your unassuming partner can improve the way you relate to each other. So grab a Tarot deck and let’s get started with some insightful Tarot spreads.
Remember, any relationship Tarot spread can be modified to fit whatever needs you or the querent has, so don’t be afraid to change any relationship Tarot spread slightly if the spreads below aren’t exactly right for your needs.
The Best Tarot Spreads for Relationships
There is a plethora of different ways that you can consult the Tarot deck to reveal insights into any type of relationship. Here I’ve listed some of the best love Tarot spreads to use when you or the querent is facing conflict within your relationships or if you have any questions about a relationship.
Do remember that Tarot spreads are an art and the Tarot cards consider a relationship as it currently stands, offering advice on how to better a relationship and showing the areas where the relationship is struggling. The outcome of any Tarot reading can change, depending on the steps the querent takes after finishing the Tarot spreads. Therefore, even if the Tarot spreads say a love relationship is not likely to survive an issue there is a chance that the querent and their partner could resolve the issue, given the querent follows the advice given in the rest of the Tarot spread.
As with all Tarot spreads, it’s important to shuffle the cards in the deck mindfully before getting started with these relationship Tarot spreads. The querent should keep their question in mind from the moment they pick up the Tarot deck until they put the cards back down. Once the Tarot cards are shuffled it’s up to the reader to choose which of the Tarot spreads below suit the situation the best. Again, if the querent has questions about their romantic partner, any of these Tarot spreads can be modified to suit their specific needs.
General Relationship Spread
This is a pretty basic relationship Tarot spread that can be modified to suit whatever type of relationship the querent has, with any type of partner. Whether it is a new love relationship that the querent isn’t quite sure about or an old friendship that’s heading through some rocky terrain, a love relationship or a platonic friendship, this spread explores the needs and views of both parties in the relationship. For this Tarot spread to work, the querent needs to keep their partner and a specific question relating to them in mind. For the best results in general Tarot spreads like this one the querent should focus on the relationship dynamic between them and their partner. For example, “Why do I feel like… When…”, but a broader question like “What is my relationship with…” could also work. In the latter case, the answers from the Tarot cards will be broader.
Card 1: This reveals how the querent views their romantic or platonic partner. What is their general view of their partner? How does the partner make the querent feel? Keep in mind that these can be preconceived ideas that aren’t a true reflection of the partner, but rather the interpretation of them as the querent sees them.
Card 2: This reveals how the partner sees the querent. As with the first card, what is depicted here is not necessarily what the querent is, but how they come across to the other party in the relationship.
Card 3: This reveals the querent’s needs. Are they in need of emotional, physical or spiritual support? Are they at ease in their own life or is something lacking?
Card 4: This reveals the needs of the other party. As with the third card, this is a depiction of what the querent’s partner’s needs are, regardless of the relationship. The querent may offer support in these needs, but it is not necessarily their fault that their partner has these needs.
Card 5: This reveals the current state of the relationship. The relationship dynamic is depicted here. Any underlying energies that the querent may not yet be aware of can be revealed in this card.
Card 6: This reveals the path the querent would like the relationship to follow. It is their own ideal. If this card is negative the querent likely feels they do not deserve the other person or they are holding onto past relationships that ended badly and they are subconsciously steering this relationship in the same direction.
Card 7: This reveals the path the querent’s partner would like the relationship to follow. As with the sixth card, this is the other person’s ideal, whether it is conscious or unconscious. Very few of us stay in a relationship if they consciously wish it to end, therefore, if this is a negative card, the querent shouldn’t take it personally but rather try to understand that the other party may have some issues to work through before the relationship can truly flourish.
Card 8: This reveals the things the querent should consider about the relationship. This is the Tarot’s objective view of the whole relationship. Anything depicted here, whether positive or negative, should be duly considered. Is a negative card just a temporary phase or does it seem a fixed problem for the querent? Will they be able to resolve the issue?
Card 9: This is the outcome and it reveals the answer to the initial question. If it is a positive card the relationship is likely to last for some time if it is a negative card the two people in the relationship should work towards having a similar goal or outlook regarding the relationship. If they can resolve their differences the outcome of future Tarot spreads can be very different.
Harsh Truth
This is a great Tarot spread when the querent wants to learn the truth about a relationship. Unlike the other Tarot spreads listed here, it will reveal exactly what the querent needs to know, rather than what they wish were true. The Tarot cards will get to the bottom of any issue in any relationship.
NOTE: If the querent wants to know, for example, whether their partner has been unfaithful and a card depicting anything of the sort appears in the spread it may be pointing towards the querent’s doubts rather than the actual act of cheating. It is therefore of utmost importance that the querent’s concern be taken into consideration during the reading before they ruin a perfectly good relationship due to personal doubts which have been seen to be “solidified” by any of the cards in this Tarot reading.
This is a very powerful Tarot spread and should not be attempted if the reader is not confident that they can successfully navigate the querent through the truths that are revealed by the cards. This Tarot spread’s accuracy relies on the reader’s ability to intuit what the real truth the Tarot is trying to reveal about a situation is, rather than just reading the cards at face value and therefore this Tarot reading is better suited to more experienced Tarot readers.
Take a look at this in-depth guide if you are a beginner at Tarot spreads and want to improve your Love Tarot Reading skills. For now, it may be a good idea to look at one of the other Tarot spreads listed here.
Card 1: This reveals what the querent wants to be true. It is their deepest desire. If this card is negative the querent is working against their partner and the relationship and they need to let go of any unresolved or past conflicts within themselves.
Card 2: This reveals what the querent doesn’t want to be true. If this card is positive the same counts as for the first card. The querent may be, consciously or unconsciously, sabotaging the health of the relationship due to personal issues.
Card 3: This reveals what is true. If this card reveals the querent’s doubts it is more likely that it is referring to the emotional act of doubting, rather than confirming that the doubts are true.
Card 4: This reveals what the querent wants to happen. Again, if this is a negative card the querent is acting in such a way to bring these things to pass, whether they realize it or not.
Card 5: This reveals what the querent doesn’t want to happen. If this is a positive card the querent is afraid that this positive thing will happen and they need to look inside themselves to find the reason for this. If this is a negative card they should try not to focus on it as it may bring the negative to pass as they are subconsciously pulling that energy and situation towards them.
Card 6: This card reveals what will happen. The outcome is based on the energies as they currently are. Therefore if any of the preceding cards warn that the querent is consciously or unconsciously sabotaging the relationship and they actively start taking the Tarot’s advice and work to reverse these effects the outcome can change.
