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The Pentagram Tarot Spread

By Patti Wigington, About.com

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1 - The Significator

The Significator card for this Querent was the High Priestess.

Image © Patti Wigington 2007

In many Tarot card readings, the reader selects what's called a Significator card to represent the Querent -- the person for whom the reading is being done. In some traditions, the Significator is selected based on personal appearance. However, for this reading, you should choose a card out of the Major Arcana based on the issues in the Querent's life. For example, someone who is trying to kick addictions or bad habits could be represented by card 15 - The Devil, while a Querent with questions about their spiritual journey could be symbolized by card 9 - The Hermit. Choose the card that best represents the Querent's current situation, and place it in the 1 position, at the center of the layout.

In the sample reading shown in the photos, the Querent (let's call her Willow) was having some questions about her spiritual journey. She had the opportunity to join a new study group, but had some doubts about leaving her old group. Because this was a case of someone who was a spiritual seeker, we chose 2 - the High Priestess as her Significator, and placed it in the middle of the pentagram.

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