The next spread I use most is the Three-Card Spread: The first card pulled represents the past, the second the present, and the last shows the future or what is to most likely occur if things continue on their current course.

Grounding is the process where you calm and center yourself so that nothing disturbs or disrupts your peace and balance from within.

No card is an island, which means that in a spread, they tell a story together:

You can call in protection from your guides out loud, quietly, or in your head—just make sure that you are clearly asking for the highest protection possible and for guidance that is in your best interest as well as anyone you are reading for.

In such cases, I sort through each one facedown on the table and place them in three separate piles, focusing on my question.

For example, the best-known spread is the Celtic Cross, which addresses most aspects that need to be touched on within a reading.

Now, when you come across a message that is difficult for you to accept or digest, you have to remember that all things that happen serve a purpose and that we are here on earth to evolve as much as we can with the time we are given.

Tarot understands that not all things are black or white—there needs to be some room for gray and unclear answers.

No matter the question, it helps me get a clear idea of what is happening around the querent and the question they asked.