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May 8th, 2026

"Mini-Cross": A Tarot Spread for Love Readings

Mini Cross Love Spread (singles and relationships)

Welcome back, my loves!
Today I am excited to share with you my mini-cross love spread, which is ideal for any love situation whether you are
single, have a crush, or are in a serious relationship (or situationship!)

This spread is based on the traditional Celtic Cross spread that was popularized by A.E. Waite and included in the booklet for the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck.
The card positions are essentially the same as the original, although I excluded the last four cards from the usual 10-card spread.
This quick, 6 card love reading should help clear up any confusion and stuck energy in your connection. Stick around until the end for a quick
visualization practice to help clear out old energy and bring a fresh wave of clarity to your love life.

When you are shuffling, be sure to focus intently on your romantic connection and how it makes you feel. Sit with this feeling for a moment
before pulling your first card.

Card 1: Current Energy in the Connection

In the traditional Waite spread, this card is "what covers you". In other words, this is the general energy that is surrounding your question,
and all the influences that are acting upon you in this moment.

For the purpose of our love reading, we will be focusing on the general energy surrounding the romantic connection. Consider the
beliefs, attitudes, approaches, and limitations in love coming from both parties. Is there reciprocity? Are you each giving and receiving
equally? What is the overall atmosphere of this relationship?

Lay down this card in the center, then pull the next card and place it sideways over this one...

Card 2: Opposing Forces

This card represents your obstacles in this connection. What is actively or passively working against this relationship?
These forces could be internal, between you and your partner, or external. In the traditional spread, this card is what "crosses" you.
It is important to keep in mind that this card could be a one with a generally positive meaning, which is where your judgment and
interpretation come in.

One possibility is that a "good" card could indicate a very minor problem or unimportant issue. In a sense, this could also indicate that
your own worries are your biggest obstacle. The card could be telling you to relax, or to try not to control the connection so much.
Otherwise, according to Waite, the card may be "something good in itself [that] will not be productive of good in the particular connexion."

In other words, this could be a good thing that is causing you trouble in your relationship. Think along the lines of money, opportunities,
or other positive changes that could create tension or uncertainty in a relationship.

Now that you have laid down that card, pull your next card and set it above the first two...

Card 3: Ultimate Goal or Desire

This card represents the ultimate goal or desire within your connection. In other words, this indicates what direction your relationship
is going. Is this a stable, long-term, marriage-material kind of connection? Is it meant to be a lesson from the Universe instead?
What do you both desire from this relationship? What is the love language being spoken here?

Waite also describes this card as "the best that can be achieved under the circumstances". This is another way to look at this card position,
particularly if there is major struggle in this connection. If the card is less than positive, this may indicate how things will
end up between you.

With that card out of the way, lay the next card below your first two...

Card 4: Foundation of this Connection

The next card represents the foundation of your connection. To put it another way, this is the soil which grows your connection.
This card also indicates the tools you have to work with in order to cultivate this connection. This also shows the events that have
already manifested or come to pass in your connection.

According to Waite, this card is also "the basis of the matter, that which has already passed into actuality." This position is similar to
the first card, but is more specifically about each person's ability to reach one another. Do you have good communication skills,
or is this purely physical chemistry?

After that card, lay the next one down to the left of the center...

Card 5: The Recent Past of this Connection

The following card represents, or confirms, the recent past and events leading up to the present state of your relationship.
Was there tension or bliss? Could the past be informing your current decisions and mutual energy now? What do you need to learn from, or
let go of in order for this connection to work?

To Waite, this card also "gives the influence that is just passed, or is now passing away." This card shows the influences that are
losing their grip on your relationship, to make way for what comes next.

Next, you may turn over your final card and place it to the right of the center...

Card 6: The Near Future, What Happens Next?

This card represents what will happen in the near future of this connection. Keep in mind that if any major, sudden changes
occur after your reading that this may not remain accurate. In tarot, you are mainly checking current energies instead of far-off futures.
Things can change quickly, so you must not hold on too tightly to outcomes predicted in your previous readings.

Nevertheless, Waite tells us that this card is "the influence that is coming into action and will operate in the near future." This card
shows the influences that will soon be acting upon your connection, and the path that you both are currently moving toward.
♥

Now, here's a bonus visualization that will help clear past energy and bring you clarity regarding your love life.

Close your eyes and take a deep breath and hold it for a moment. Visualize a beautiful, calming green or pink light surrounding you.
Slowly release your breath, and when you do so any negative energy will be pushed down through your light body and exit from your feet.

Did you enjoy this tarot spread? Please message me and let me know your thoughts!
If you'd still like some further insight, visit my booking page for a personal reading.

References: Waite, Arthur Edward. The Pictorial Key to the Tarot United Kingdom: William Rider & Son, 1910/11.

May 1st, 2026

Pick a Card: Your Love Potion ♥ Why People Want You

Hello my loves! Welcome to my blog, and to my very first long-form pick a card reading.
Happy full Flower moon in Scorpio, and happy Beltane.

I am so happy you decided to stop by today. I will keep making videos on Youtube, but these blog posts will
become a substitute for my regular Instagram posts. I think this is a more personalized format,
and it allows me to give you all much more insight and explanation.

Stay tuned, because I plan on writing plenty more about tarot and other spiritual topics!

Your "love potion" is your aura, your essence, and your particular brand of charm.
What do people notice about you, what draws them to you, and why can't they forget you?
You may be wondering what others see in you, and how you can hone that energy into
attracting a beautiful and compatible lover.

You will also receive some advice from the Universe on how to focus your vibe and be even more magnetic.

Group 1: "Amortentia" Love Potion

You naturally have a strong and capitivating energy, group one. People notice you immediately,
and there are eyes on you at all times. You are a daring and creative person, your individuality is
obvious by how you choose to present yourself. Your fashion choices could be bold, but they are undeniably chic.
The color red may suit you, or it may draw people to approach you. Any strong color is also flattering on you.

You may be represented by the fire element, the planet Mars, or the signs Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius.
Aquarius also comes through, with the unqiueness. You have a strong sense of self and sense of justice.
People find you intellectually stimulating as well. You have a great flair for conversation and can be the life of the party.

Beware of others who may be jealous of you, group one. Not everyone understands how you come across,
but for the most part, any potential partner is intrigued by you without a doubt. You may not have any trouble in
honing your beauty to get the person you desire. However, you may notice that your "honey" attracts too many "flies",
so it would benefit you to be more mysterious and unavailable every once in a while.
Don't reveal all your secrets too quickly to someone until they give you their vulnerability too.

Your passion and striking beauty make many people want you. You also have this "timeless" quality of beauty.
You will be considered beautiful throughout the ages of humankind, should any archaeologists find your photos.
Your confidence is also your magic, so do not doubt yourself or you will begin to attract incompatible egos.
There is a quality about you that makes people believe that you are their true love, you inspire love in others.
Potential suitors find you to be long-term partner or "wife"/"husband material".

Your advice from the Universe is "be honest" - it is essential that you are honest with others and honest with the universe
about your desires. It will not benefit you to lead someone on if you are not feeling right with them, or to
allow the same to be done to you. Do not chase others, you have all the tools you need to attract!
Focus intently on your ideal lover, and they will make themselves known to you. ♥

Group 2: Love Potion No. 9

You are very sensual and mysterious, group number two. People find you unreadable or unavailable,
so they must know more about you. There is also a refreshing energy about you.
You bring new perspectives and you may have a very interesting lifestyle. Your presence is somewhat
otherworldly, and people may compare you to a fairy, angel, or even a goddess.
The colors blue, pink, silver, and yellow capture your mystical nature, but any light or pastel shade works just as well.

You may be represented by the element of air or water, the planet Venus, or the signs Gemini, Libra, Aquarius,
Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces. You have a dreamy and ambitious sense of yourself. You are not afraid to
break new ground or make major changes in your life. This makes you seem very carefree to others,
and this makes them want to be around you more. They feel more light and breezy when you're around.

Beware of others who may want to take advantage of your sensitivity. However, do not lose your tender-heartedness
entirely, for the right person will cherish this about you. Good grounding techniques will help you establish a stronger
social presence, so that you will not feel so alienated from others. Your coyness is not to be mistaken for total
innocence, so do not allow others to talk down to you. You have a naturally soft beauty, with big and sweet eyes.

People find you pleasant and lovely, maybe even "adorable". You have a very classic and palatable beauty
which makes a wide range of people seek out your companionship. You may have trouble keeping the ones
you really want, as they are a lot like you - mysterious. It could help to expand your horizons, and get out of your comfort
zone when it comes to your "type". Have an open mind about meeting people who operate a bit differently from you.

Your advice from the Universe is "be authentic" - It is important to put your truest self out there. It will not benefit you to
keep settling for people or things that are not aligned with you. Do not try to do what others are doing,
even if you feel that they are more successful than you. Get to know yourself better, and present that to the world. ♥

Group 3: Fuschia Love Potion

You are very glamorous and down to earth, group three. You have a "classic Hollywood" style of beauty that is
simplistic, yet elegant. However, there is a rebellious streak within you that sets you apart from others. You play
by your own rules while remaining very practical, and other people admire this about you. You may adorn yourself
with earth tones or neutrals, or perhaps burgundy, olive green, and orange. Any calm color also suits you.

You may be represented by the element of earth, the planet Jupiter, or the signs Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn.
You have a casual and welcoming presence, others feels very comfortable around you and they may open up
to you easily. You have an aura of wisdom, people trust your advice. Friendship may often come before love in your life,
some of your friends or acquaintances may be secretly attracted to you as well.

Beware of others who want to take advantage of your stability, or who request too much material assistance from
you without giving in return. You are a peacemaker, but remember to choose your battles and keep in mind that
you can't "fix" people. However, do not hesitate to show your love to the ones who deserve it. People consider
you to be an unforgettable positive role model in their lives, and you set a good example. This is attractive to those
who are equally stable and have a strong sense of responsibility, which is what you also need in a partner.

You may have trouble because you feel you often take on an almost parental role in your connections,
which diminishes the intimacy. Release the need to take control, and be ready to go with the flow a little more.
Trust your partner's judgment enough for them to make their own decisions, and enjoy riding in the passenger seat
sometimes. Be open to receive, as you are very experienced with giving. Let the care be mutual and reciprocal.

Your advice from the Universe is "have patience", and there is a bonus message that you will find the true love
that you seek very soon, if you don't have it already. Be patient with yourself and your journey in love,
it is full of wonderful suprises and destinations. You will experience greater love than you imagine if you
allow enough time for it to unfold. ♥