Advanced spread · 10 cards

The Tree of Life spread

A deep, esoteric map of a whole situation across mind, heart and matter (advanced).

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How to read each position

Lay the cards in the order below, turning each one face up as you come to it. Read the card in light of the question its position asks, then let the positions speak to each other. There is no single correct reading, only the reflection the cards help you reach.

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    Kether (crown)
    Your highest aim or spiritual purpose in this matter.
  2. 2
    Chokmah (wisdom)
    The creative spark and driving force.
  3. 3
    Binah (understanding)
    What gives it form, structure and limits.
  4. 4
    Chesed (mercy)
    Where mercy, growth and generosity flow.
  5. 5
    Geburah (strength)
    Where discipline, boundaries or necessary severity are needed.
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    Tiphareth (beauty)
    The heart of the matter, its central balance and beauty.
  7. 7
    Netzach (victory)
    Feeling, desire and what draws you onward.
  8. 8
    Hod (splendour)
    Thought, communication and how you make sense of it.
  9. 9
    Yesod (foundation)
    The subconscious foundation, dreams and what is forming beneath.
  10. 10
    Malkuth (kingdom)
    How this manifests in your material, everyday life.

When should you use the Tree of Life spread?

A deep, esoteric map of a whole situation across mind, heart and matter (advanced).Before you shuffle, phrase the question as something open about yourself, a “what can I understand about...” rather than a yes or no. If you are new to reading, keep the deck in front of you and look up each card as it lands. You can learn the cards one at a time in Student Mode, or look up any card in the full library of meanings.

Common questions

How many cards are in the Tree of Life spread?

The Tree of Life spread uses 10 cards, read in order: Kether (crown), Chokmah (wisdom), Binah (understanding), Chesed (mercy), Geburah (strength), Tiphareth (beauty), Netzach (victory), Hod (splendour), Yesod (foundation), Malkuth (kingdom).

What is the Tree of Life spread used for?

A deep, esoteric map of a whole situation across mind, heart and matter (advanced).

Is the Tree of Life spread good for beginners?

It is one of the larger layouts, so it rewards a little practice with smaller spreads first. There is nothing stopping a patient beginner, though.

Does the Tree of Life spread predict the future?

No. In Auspice every spread is a tool for reflection and self-understanding, a way to think a situation through, never a prediction of what will happen.

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