Tetractys - Tarot Card Reading Arrangement

Tarot Card Reading Arrangement

In a Tarot reading, the various positions of the tetractys provide a representation for forecasting future events by signifying according to various occult disciplines, such as Alchemy. Below is only a single variation for interpretation.

The first row of a single position represents the Premise of the reading, forming a foundation for understanding all the other cards.

The second row of two positions represents the cosmos and the individual and their relationship.

• The Light Card to the right represents the influence of the cosmos leading the individual to an action.
• The Dark Card to the left represents the reaction of the cosmos to the actions of the individual.

The third row of three positions represents three kinds of decisions an individual must make.

• The Creator Card is rightmost, representing new decisions and directions that may be made.
• The Sustainer Card is in the middle, representing decisions to keep balance, and things that should not change.
• The Destroyer Card is leftmost, representing old decisions and directions that should not be continued.

The fourth row of four positions represents the four Greek elements.

• The Fire card is rightmost, representing dynamic creative force, ambitions, and personal will.
• The Air card is to the right middle, representing the mind, thoughts, and strategies toward goals.
• The Water card is to the left middle, representing the emotions, feelings, and whims.
• The Earth card is leftmost, representing physical realities of day to day living.