Using the Choice Spread to Make Important Decisions

We all have to make thousands of decisions throughout our lives. Sometimes these decisions can be simple and innocuous, like what to eat for dinner. At other times they may be major life decisions that will affect you and your family for years to come. So how do you make the right choice? 

Enter the Choice Tarot Spread Or just Choice Spread, for short. This little spread can help you make decisions both big and small. My husband and I have used it to decide things like which job he should take, what state to move to, and even which home to buy.

This mighty spread is short but powerful, and is one of my go-to favorites when I have something on my mind and I need answers fast. 

What You Must Know About the Choice Spread

The Choice Spread is best for when you have your problem boiled down to just a couple of specific options. You're going to dig into each option and ask, "What is the most likely outcome if I choose _______?" while naming the specific option.

How To Set Up Your Choice Spread 

Before you start dealing the cards or even shuffling them, take a minute to identify what each choice is. You might think of these as Choice A, Choice B, and Choice C or as Choice 1, Choice 2, or Choice 3. 

For example, Choice A is to take the job in Tucson. Choice B is to take the job in San Diego. Choice C is to start your own business. 

As you shuffle your Tarot deck, focus on the choice you are currently drawing a card for and state the question out loud. For example, you might say, "What is the most likely outcome if I choose to take the job in Tucson?"

It's best to ask your question out loud if possible.

If you're using a Tarot Journal, write down what each of the choices are before you start drawing cards.  

Reading Your Choice Spread   

Draw the first card and interpret the Tarot card for that choice. Then repeat the process for as many cards as you have choices. 

Write down your gut feelings or anything that jumps out at you.

Do the cards look like a good or bad outcome? Write down your interpretation. How do you feel when you see this card? Is it what you want?

Identify whether the cards look like a good or bad outcome. Write down your interpretation.

If you're not sure, refer to the definitions of the cards on your Tarot Meaning Cheat Sheet.

You can also step back and look at the cards between each of the choices.

Just looking at each card, which one feels like the better choice?
Which one looks like the outcome that you would more like to have?

Sometimes the cards will be very clear, such as Choice A showing the Tower, Choice B shows the Sun, and choice C shows the 9 of Swords. 

What Topic Is the Choice Spread Good for?

The Choice Spread is good for a variety of topics. You can draw the cards on questions such as:

• Should I have Mexican or Indian food for dinner?
• Should I go to the movies or go ice skating?
• Should I take the promotion or stay in my current position?
• Should I collaborate with this person? (In this case Choice A could be to collaborate and Choice B could be not to collaborate)
• Should I move to Hawaii, Florida, or stay where I'm at?
• Should I stay at my job or start a business?
• Should I get my degree in health or finance?
• Should I join the 24 hour gym or the gym with the pool?
• Should I offer a new program or try marketing my current program again?
• Should I start a podcast or focus on Reels?
• Should I date Sam, Mike, or Jonathan?
• Should I start a business in baking, teaching people how to bake, or focus on creating viral reels to make money first?
• Should I offer Tarot Readings or Akashic Record Readings?
• Should I hire this coach or that other coach?
• Should I spend more time marketing myself or hire this virtual assistant?
• Should I share this post or not (especially if it's scary or vulnerable)?
• Should I buy the blue coat, the red coat, or the green coat?
• Should I buy the better microphone, the better camera, or both?
• Should I focus on creating my online course or create a webinar?

As you can see, the Choice Spread can be used for many aspects of your life - your relationships, your career, and even your business! Focus on one choice at a time.

Remember to let the question be open-ended and don't limit the Tarot to yes or no. By asking, "What is the most likely outcome if..." you will get the best possible answers the Tarot has to offer.