I used this last night for the first time and I really liked. It was just a fun spread and it did flow right along with the person asking the question about the possibility of a future road trip and all the cards were related to each other. it's a 21 card spread, three rows of 7 columns using the Major Arcana's and I also use the Ace's. Each column represents a different aspect of the question in the same way most other large spreads do.

But, I'm finding alternative spreads of at least 9 cards to use other than the Celtic Cross and this one along with another I found based on a Kabala geometric design to be the best. This Romany Spread had a particular flow and ease of reading to it I found unique, also the cards really came out perfect for the question in all aspects.

Just wondering about other opinions.

Hi Joe[/member] .  I find spreads that long to be overwhelming, but it sounds like you really enjoy them.  Since you've found these two spreads that work so well for you and give you great readings, I'd say just stick with them for a while.

Thanks Night Shade[/member], nice talking to you. This is the first real time Ive tried spread like this and maybe I like it so much because of how it directly answered the question, in a positive way of taking a road trip for this person. But it did have a fun flow to it, I have to admit so I will try it again. I wonder how I would have liked it if the last two columns had come out negative? Funny how these things happen. Normally I stick with 9-10 cards at the most.

It's true, it's a lot easier to like a spread if it gives you a positive result and you have fun reading with it!  :)) .  But even if the last two columns had come out negative, since you enjoyed the flow of the spread I suspect you would have liked it anyway, if the answer seemed accurate and made sense, .  That's the best way to judge a spread, whether it's a short or long one. (although if you don't enjoy reading with a spread, or find using it too stressful, it's probably not the right one for you, no matter how accurate it is).

I enjoy larger spreads, too, Joe.

 

Have you ever tried reading the cards till they say "I'm done"? I've done that a few times and it's very interesting. I just happened to notice one day that when I checked the next card underneath a practice spread, it seemed to add to the story the cards were telling. So I just kept drawing cards and reading the story for however long they were still "talking".

 

Since then I've done this quite a few times and always the "story" will have an unmistakable end. For instance, if I read a spread with 7 cards as I like to do, the 8th card (or next card drawn if you don't initially put out 7 cards) will have a definite pertinence to the reading. Or sometimes, you look at the next card and it will unmistakably say "no more info" is going to come from the spread.

 

At any rate, the cards will continue to add information but will have a definite end. It's hard to explain so I hope I've explained in a way that makes sense.

Hello Grizbella,

I do know the feeling of reading cards until I actually say "I'm done" sometimes it can be exhausting. But I would imagine it's perfectly fine to keep reading until the cards say "I'm done" There really is no limit to this. Actually, I have tried these three card spreads where I keep flipping cards and for some reason that just doesn't work for me. I like to see a nice spread and study them, look for a trend. Long spreads tend to hit more spots. I'm also focusing on the numbers as much as the pictures. I'm also just using the Majors so there is s limit to the amount of cards I can have. Thanks for the reply.

I also like large spreads, have not tried that one though.  Will need to look it up and try it out some time.  Since I love journaling I now seem to use a lot of spreads in the 5-8 card category but I have no problem with larger spreads.  So much interaction between the cards.

I enjoy larger spreads, too, Joe.

 

Have you ever tried reading the cards till they say "I'm done"? I've done that a few times and it's very interesting. I just happened to notice one day that when I checked the next card underneath a practice spread, it seemed to add to the story the cards were telling. So I just kept drawing cards and reading the story for however long they were still "talking".

 

Since then I've done this quite a few times and always the "story" will have an unmistakable end. For instance, if I read a spread with 7 cards as I like to do, the 8th card (or next card drawn if you don't initially put out 7 cards) will have a definite pertinence to the reading. Or sometimes, you look at the next card and it will unmistakably say "no more info" is going to come from the spread.

 

At any rate, the cards will continue to add information but will have a definite end. It's hard to explain so I hope I've explained in a way that makes sense.

 

This is a method I like to do for myself! I think you explained it really well  :heartz:

I've never really tried a large spread ... I will try this one to see if I like it.  It might be better for very complex questions/situations.  Thanks!

I found it fun and surprisingly effective right to this moment.

You might like to try this Romany Gypsy spread - I had posted it in AT. It also shows a lot of  information, and it is really easy to do!

 

http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=231845

 

ETA: PS<I will try yours, as well! ;)

Looks like you had an adviser helping out!

Lol, yes! She was certainly my little familiar. She passed away last May at age 18, I still really miss her!  <3