Three Little Cards

The Magic of the 3-Card Tarot Spread

Tarot doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful. Some of the most profound readings I’ve ever done — both for myself and for my clients — have come from the simple 3-card spread. Just three cards… yet somehow they manage to cut through the noise, quiet the mind, and shine a little light exactly where you need it.

After 10 years of reading tarot, I’ve learned one thing for sure:Spirit loves simplicity.And the 3-card spread is the perfect example of that.

Why the 3-Card Spread Works So Well

The 3-card spread is like a gentle check-in with the universe. It’s quick, clear, and incredibly versatile. When you’re overwhelmed, uncertain, or trying to make a decision, three cards can act like a doorway back into your intuition.

This spread is perfect for:

• Gaining clarity on a decision

• Understanding relationship dynamics

• Checking in with your current energy

• Identifying what’s blocking you

• Receiving guidance for the week ahead

It’s also the spread I recommend for anyone new to tarot — there’s no pressure, no complicated layouts, just pure connection.

The Classic Layout: Past – Present – Future

The most well-known version of this spread looks at the timeline of your situation:

Past

This card shows what energy, patterns, or experiences are influencing your current situation. It may reveal an old wound, a past decision, or a lesson you’ve been carrying.

Present

This card reflects your current emotional and energetic landscape. It highlights what’s really happening beneath the surface — not just the story you tell yourself, but the deeper truth.

Future

This card shows the energy you’re moving toward if nothing changes.Think of it as a forecast, not a fixed destiny.

This spread helps you see the full picture — where you’ve been, where you are, and where your choices might lead.

A More Intuitive Version: Mind – Body – Spirit

This is one of my personal favourites, especially for clients working on healing, burnout recovery, or spiritual growth.

Mind

What thoughts, beliefs, or stories are shaping your experience?

Body

What is your physical energy trying to tell you? What needs rest, support, or nourishment?

Spirit

What deeper guidance, intuition, or message is trying to come through?

This version is beautifully grounding and perfect for self-care days or emotional resets.

Decision-Making Spread: Option A – Option B – Guidance

When you’re stuck between two choices, this spread cuts straight through the confusion.

Option A

The energy, potential, and challenges of this path.

Option B

What this alternate path holds.

Guidance

The wisdom your intuition wants you to lean into — sometimes this card confirms a direction, and sometimes it gives an entirely new insight you weren’t expecting.

Tarot isn’t about predicting your fate — it’s about awakening your intuition.The 3-card spread is one of the simplest, most powerful tools for doing exactly that.

And if you ever want a deeper, intuitive reading done with clarity, compassion, and a little spiritual fire — I’d be honoured to guide you.