I’m a firm believer in the idea that tarot can aid us in making momentous and potentially life-changing decisions as long as a judicious method is devised for applying its testimony. Like the old caveat about astrology (“The stars don’t compel, they impel”), the cards in a reading should be treated as either encouraging or cautionary advice about the contemplated course of action, one of many considerations in the decision-making process. This spread provides a rigorous technique for examining the pros and cons in any critical-choice scenario.