Are you curious about one card tarot spreads? There are many complex tarot spreads out there, but one-card tarot spreads are a great way to begin your tarot journey. They are simple, easy to do, and can offer a lot of meaningful guidance and inspiration. Here are ten different one-card tarot spreads that anyone can do, ranging in use from daily guidance to manifestation. We’ve also included a suggested deck for each reading to help you grow your library!
1. Daily Guidance Spread – one card tarot spreads to guide your day.
This is a great spread to start your day with. Simply shuffle your deck, and draw one card. This card will offer guidance and insight into what you can expect from your day. You can also use this card to set an intention for your day. Or use it to focus on a particular aspect of your life that needs attention.
Suggested Deck: The Spirit Messages Daily Guidance Oracle Deck: A 50-Card Deck and Guidebook
2. Self-Care Spread – draw one card for self-care inspiration.
Self-care is essential for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This spread will help you focus on self-care in your life. Shuffle your deck, and draw one card. This card will offer inspiration and guidance on how you can take care of yourself today. It may suggest a particular activity or mindset that can help you feel better.
Suggested Deck: Magical Self-Care Tarot
3. Mind-Body-Soul Spread – draw one card for each aspect of yourself.
This spread will help you connect with the different aspects of your being – mind, body, and soul. Shuffle your deck, and draw one card for each aspect. The card for your mind may represent your thoughts or mental state. Next, the card for your body may represent your physical health or energy. The card for your soul may represent your spiritual or emotional well-being.
Suggested Deck: The Sacred Creators Oracle: A 67-Card Oracle Deck & Guidebook for Your Creator Soul
4. Yes/No Spread – draw one card for a yes or no answer to your question.
This is a simple yet effective spread for answering yes or no questions. Ask your question, and shuffle your deck. Draw one card. If the card is upright, the answer is yes. If you draw a reversal the answer is no. Sometimes, the card may offer more insights or advice on the situation.
Suggested Deck: REBEL DECK The Oracle with Attitude Unfiltered, Self Care Oracle, Funny Oracle Deck, 60 Cards
5. Does He Love Me Spread- draw one card to reveal someone’s true feelings
Wondering if someone has feelings for you? Pull a card! By keeping your reading limited to one card you can get a clear and concise message.
Suggested Deck: Goddess of Love Tarot: A Book and Deck for Embodying the Erotic Divine Feminine
6. Spell Suggestion Spread – one card tarot spreads for spellwork advice
If you’re casting spells a quick reading before starting your work is a great way to get advice from spirit on what you should use. There are so many great decks you can use for this, you can combine them to pick out various spell ingredients.
Suggested Deck: The Herbal Astrology Oracle: A 55-Card Deck and Guidebook
7. Weekly Forecast Spread – draw one card for each day of the week.
Okay, this one is a 7 card spread. But it’s here to show you how easy it is to start working with bigger spreads. And it’s still one card per day! This spread can help you plan your week ahead and stay focused on your goals. Shuffle your deck, and draw one card for each day of the week. The cards may offer guidance on what you can expect from each day. Or what challenges you may face, and what opportunities may arise.
Suggested Deck: Dream Ritual Oracle Cards: A 48-Card Deck
8. Gratitude Spread – draw one card for something you are grateful for.
Gratitude is a powerful practice that can help us shift our focus from what we lack to what we have. Shuffle your deck, and draw one card. This card will represent something you are grateful for in your life. Take a moment to reflect on this card and express your gratitude for it.
Suggested Deck: Gratitude Oracle
9. Shadow Work Spread – draw one card for a shadow aspect to work on.
Shadow work is the process of exploring and integrating our unconscious or repressed aspects. Shuffle your deck, and draw one card. This card will represent a shadow aspect of yourself that needs attention and integration. Take some time to reflect on this card and how you can work on this aspect of yourself.
Suggested Deck: Shadow & Light Oracle: Reflection Cards to Unlock Your Unconscious Mind
10. Manifestation Spread – one card tarot spreads for what you want to manifest.
Manifestation is the process of bringing your desires into reality. Shuffle your deck, and draw one card. This card will represent what you want to manifest in your life. Focus on this card and visualize yourself already having what you desire. Take inspired action towards manifesting it.
Suggested Deck: Moonology Manifestation Oracle: A 48-Card Moon Astrology Oracle Deck and Guidebook
In conclusion, one-card tarot spreads are a great way to begin your tarot journey. They are simple, easy to do, and can offer a lot of meaningful guidance and inspiration. Remember to trust your intuition and have fun exploring the world of tarot! If you’re looking for some advice on how to connect the cards or would like a reading feel free to book some time here.
