Helen Howell’s Illumination Tarot Spread

Oct 13, 2009 12 Comments by Helen Howell

This is a little spread I designed for those who like to look at what the coming week may hold for them. (I have shown this on my own blog) Having tried it out many times, I have found it to work well and give valuable insight. I call it ‘Illuminate” – A weekly Plan.

Layout: is a candle (Card 1) with the light around the flame (a little imagination needed here!)

1: This is what I need to be aware of in preparation for the coming week.

2: This is what my emotions tell me.

3: This is what my thoughts tell me.

4: This is how I combine my emotions and thoughts to assist me through the week.

I hope you enjoy trying out my Illumination Spread!

Helen

Co-author of the very informative and excellent Tarot blog, Tarot Notes – Major and Minor.

Catherine

Helen is also a wonderfully creative artist. She is currently producing her own Tarot deck and when I saw it on her blog – I just had to shout about it! Check it out here:

Tarot Bella by Helen Howell


Helen’s spread is so flexible – and I love that! Not confined to just a weekly Tarot reading, the Illumination Tarot Spread can be adapted to help with almost any situation. The layout also lends itself perfectly to reading with elemental dignities, card combinations and card pairing. I love the way Card 4 pulls the reading together and cements Cards 2 and 3 – it may look simple, but it’s an extremely powerful spread!


Join me tomorrow when I share with you, my own personal reading I did today using Helen’s Illumination Tarot Spread – complete with elemental dignities and card pairing!

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12 Responses to “Helen Howell’s Illumination Tarot Spread”

  1. Theresa Reed says:

    RT @TarotElements: Helen Howell’s Illumination Tarot Spread: http://bit.ly/1ktgzv

  2. Catherine says:

    Well I loved Helen’s Tarot spread and I hope you have enjoyed reading the post, and are eager to get out your favourite Tarot deck and do a reading with it right now!

    We’d love to hear how you get on with the Illumination Tarot Spread – did you find it easy to use? How revealing was the reading it provided? Did you try using elemental dignities with it, or card pairing? Please share your experiences with us here – we’re all ears ;)

  3. Helen says:

    I am happy that you liked the spread Catherine – I have found it to be a most useful little spread, I hope your other readers enjoy using it.

  4. Theresa Reed says:

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  5. Catherine Chapman says:

    @rosegardenfae ~thank you my dear, though if you want to try Helen's fabulous Tarot spread yourself, its right here: http://bit.ly/72nlP :-)

  6. Cat 'N Owl says:

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  7. rosegardenfae says:

    ck out Helen Howell's "Illumination Spread" via TarotElements' blog.. its a good one! http://bit.ly/72nlP

  8. Getting The Most From Helen Howell's Illumination Tarot Spread - My Own Personal Tarot Reading Using Elemental Dignities says:

    [...] every spread that is sent to me. My favourite ones are those that offer the most flexibility, and Helen’s Illumination Tarot Spread is one of those spreads! Its shape is a familiar one – I’ve used it myself on my blog. [...]

  9. aurarcana says:

    Helen, Catherine:

    I am going to try this spread this week and will let you know how I do. I like the circular pattern and the motion of the spread. It looks approachable to readers at all levels, which is wonderful. Although, there is more going on here than just a four card spread.

    Thanks for sharing your creation Helen.

    - Nicole

    • Catherine says:

      Hi Nicole – I’m really pleased you’re going to try Helen’s Illumination Spread – I think it’s a very direct, but deep spread, with or without the elemental dignities. Please do let me know how you get on, and if you need any help along the way, don’t hesitate to drop me a line :)

  10. Helen says:

    Hi Nicole,

    Glad you liked the spread, and very pleased that you are going to give it a go. I shall look forward to hearing how you go with it.

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