Beginner spread · 3 cards

The Yes / No (a leaning) spread

A yes/no question - read as a leaning with nuance, never a bare verdict.

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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.

  1. 1
    The leaning
    The overall lean of the cards, toward yes or toward no.
  2. 2
    What supports it
    What tilts things toward yes.
  3. 3
    What complicates it
    What tilts toward no, or asks for caution.

When should you use the Yes / No (a leaning) spread?

A yes/no question - read as a leaning with nuance, never a bare verdict.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 Yes / No (a leaning) spread?

The Yes / No (a leaning) spread uses 3 cards, read in order: The leaning, What supports it, What complicates it.

What is the Yes / No (a leaning) spread used for?

A yes/no question - read as a leaning with nuance, never a bare verdict.

Is the Yes / No (a leaning) spread good for beginners?

Yes. The Yes / No (a leaning) spread is a good place to start, with just 3 cards to read.

Does the Yes / No (a leaning) 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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