july 2026 spreads for all

hello, friends. i love writing tarot spreads — silly ones, serious ones, strange ones, surprising ones. it always feels like a fun little challenge to come up with something new, that's specific enough to be useful but general enough to be supportive to the many.

when it comes to spreads, this month feels extra special because it's the one-year anniversary of my second book tarot spreads! this book walks you through not only how to use spreads in your tarot practice, but also how to write and revise your own spreads to really personalize your practice. i also go deep on the questions we ask our cards, the beliefs that shape our readings, and the ways that we can make our work with the tarot more personal and powerful. tarot spreads makes a perfect companion to my first book, finding the fool, and is a work that i'm incredibly proud of.

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our spreads this month are all about your tarot practice — learning to listen to your cards, recognizing what kind of tarot reader you are, getting clear about your tarot beliefs, and challenging yourself to go deeper in your readings. mix and match these as appropriate, and don't be afraid to ask your cards real questions. what comes up for you when you think about your tarot practice? what do you think you're doing when you ask questions and pull cards?

remember that your tarot practice, as well as the relationship that you have with your cards, is an ever-evolving thing. you can always make or take space, can always try out new techniques or systems, can always stop doing something if it stops working for you. these spreads can make space for reflection, exploration, and interrogation when it comes to your tarot practice itself.

get curious, get interested, and don't worry about having a perfectly clear answer — instead, get comfortable living within the question, thinking of these readings as the beginning of a conversation rather than the entire story.

what do your cards think? a tarot spread for letting the cards direct your reading: because sometimes, we want to do a reading but don't necessarily know where to start. this spread is for anytime you want to let the cards call the shots, lead the conversation, or suggest something to examine.

card one/ a topic to explore: what do the cards wanna talk about? which part of your life, or part of yourself, is worth getting into right now?
card two / a question to ask: what kind of question are you ready to explore? which aspect of this topic could use some inquiry with the cards?

what kind of reader are you? a tarot spread for seeing yourself more clearly: because sometimes we can't really see our skills the way that the cards do. no matter how long you've been reading cards, this spread can help you celebrate what you bring to your practice, and where you already shine.

card one / a strength of your practice: what do you already do well? what feels really good in your tarot practice? what strength do you bring to this work?
card two / a magic in your readings: what is really special about your particular tarot readings? what is magical and unique about what you do?
card three / a gift to develop: which part of your practice might benefit from additional effort, discovery, inquisition, or attention? what gift do you already possess, that could be deepened?

what do you believe? a tarot spread for recognizing your tarot beliefs: because figuring out what you think you're actually doing, tapping into, and conversing with during tarot readings is a foundational practice that too many tarot readers overlook. this spread can help you start an internal dialogue and begin to consider what your tarot readings actually mean — and why.

(as a note about this spread in particular: tarot beliefs can take years to develop and refine, and also often change the longer people read cards. use this as a springboard, a series of journaling prompts, an opportunity for reflection, etc — don't use this as the be-all and end-all of your tarot beliefs. let this be the beginning of a journey, rather than a summary.)

card one / what you think the cards are: what do you think that tarot really is?
card two / what you think you're talking to: what do you think that you're communicating with when you ask the cards a question?
card three / what you think you're doing in readings: what do you think your tarot readings mean? how do they work?

where can you go deeper? a tarot spread for challenging yourself in your practice: because sometimes you're ready for more, but aren't sure where to start. if your tarot practice is feeling a little shallow, if you're feeling brave, if you want the cards to show you what's under the surface, try out this spread and journal through it.

card one / something you're avoiding: what have you been trying not to look at, trying not to explore, trying not to engage with? what would it feel like to confront it?
card two / something you're denying: what have you been refusing to acknowledge, or pretending isn't true? what would it feel like to accept it?

i sincerely hope that these tarot spreads help you dig a bit deeper into your own practice, and consider where your cards might lead you next.

and if you're ready to take your tarot practice to the next level, if you're looking to develop a true tarot manifesto of your very own, if you're tired of feeling confused or overwhelmed by your card readings, my signature membership the hermitage is getting a brand new lecture series starting this month. i'll be sending out more details very soon, and in the meantime you can learn more and sign up for the hermitage anytime.

sending you love, courage, and clarity, friends.