The Twelve-Houses-Spread

The following spread is based upon the astrological houses and is very useful to enlighten the following year. Draw 12 cards and spread them as follows:

The meaning of the cards:

1 =  the 1st house, referred to the ascendent. Shows your self within the next year and how you face the outside world. Shows your prevailing mood and your natural demeanour within the requested period.

2 = the 2nd house. Shows the material goods and how they are managed. It also shows how money is earned and what about the finanical matters within the requested period.

3 = the 3rd house. It represents your immediate surroundings (neighbours, colleagues, siblings…), short trips, and studies. It also describes modern means of communication and all practical things.

4 = the 4th house is referred to the Immun Coeli and shows your privacy like your home or your familiy. Since it is the “bottom” and the roots of the chart it also represents your emotionals and the need of security.

5 = the 5th house. It describes your creativity and recreational activities, your hobbies as well as your love affairs. It is the house of all pleasent things and constructiveness, and therefore gives also insight about relationships with children in general (including your own).

6 = the 6th house. It shows your everyday life within the next 12 months, e.g. your behaviour at daily work and contact to your colleagues. It gives also information about your obligation and your health.

7 = the 7th house is referred to as the Descendant and gives insight into your relationships like marriage (love affairs you will find in the 5th house), associations, and contracts. It opposites the 1st house and thus, represents other people, your behaviour towards other people, and your partner (spouse or associate).

8 = the 8th house represents crises, transformations, and taboos (e.g. sexuality and debits). It is also the house of (symbolic) deaths and thus, it is synonymous with evolution and transformation.

9 = the 9th house shows your travels, abstract and higher concepts, spirituality, and foreign matters. It is the realm of spirituality and philosophy, higher ideals, faraway travels, both physical and inner ones.It is also related to law and legality, and religion.

10 = the 10th house is referred to the Medium Coeli (Midheaven) and gives information about your career and social success. It is opposite the 4th house and thus, it shows your occupational ambitions and  achievements in the society.

11 = the 11th house: It gives information about your friends, collective projects, supports and protections in life. Contrarily to the individualistic 5th house it describes all your groups activities and all kinds of humanitarian topics.

12 = the 12th and last house corresponds to the questioner’s inner self and thus, it gives insight about your fears and hopes, but also about your enemies,  hidden ordeals, and secrets.

I wish you all good cards!!!

The Glahn Tarot (“German Tarot”)

One of the most important historical tarot decks is the “Glahn Tarot” – better known as the “German Tarot” (“Deutscher Tarot”), but unfortunately it is also one of the most forgotten decks. Frank Glahn (1865 – 1941) was a German tarot reader, astrologer and cabbalist. Of course, hiis cards have neither the artistic standard like other beautiful tarot cards nor they are profound or full of symbolism like the cards of Waite and Crowley. But these stepmotherly and unknown cards mark a important milestone in Tarot history. And it seems that these cards were an (last) effort to establish serious tarot work during a time which was signed by evilness and poorness. It is said that Glahn was murdered by those people who have written black chapters in german history, but there is no one who could attest to this.
But in spite of this: Look at the pictures and enjoy! Frank’s tarot cards are worth to think about.

The SOS-Spread

The SOS spread was developed for urgents matterns and questions. Take 8 cards and interpret them als follows:

1: The starting situation
2: This is an established fact
3: … and this an illusion
4: The opportunities I (still) have
5: … and what I should forget about
6: This is helpful now…
7: … and this not
8: Final result for the next 4 weeks.

(Picture: Copyright by www.tarot-international.com).

Spread “The Tree”

Spread “The Tree”

This spread analyses a certain situation, gives advice, and offers food for thought in order to help reach a decision. It shows tendencies and possibilities – but it never gives final sentences, because everyone has the opportunity to make his own choices and, by doing so, change it own future (at least partially).
Choose five cards from the deck and arrange them according to the diagram:

Position 1 – The Roots: The past or what has caused the current situation.

Position 2 – The Trunk: The Direction, the probable evolution of the present situation.

Position 3 – The Branches: Favorable conditions, or what can be developed

Position 4 – Dead Branches: The obstacles or difficulties, or what can be eliminated

Position 5 – The Leaves: The final results, the summary on the reading.

(Picture: copyright by www.tarot-international.com) I wish you all good cards!

XVII The Star

Something about the The Star (XVII): Every persons needs a lodestar to follow . It represents faith, hope, inspiration und looking forward… So follow your personal star or aim – independent of the opinion of others. Be true, be optimistic and confident, believe in a better future and have great hopes. You will be stimulated to a higher… level – without living with your head in the clouds.


Card: With kind permission by AGMmüller (Ansata tarot) and www.koenigsfurt-urania.com (other cards).

Five of Coins

Five of Coins

*Insecurity* *Unstable Ground* *Feeling defensless* *To be destitute*

You could have the feelig that there is ot enough to go around now und you probanly feel the need of help. Don’t be sad – it is just a period of draught…. So be prepared for a dry spell now, leave (temporarily) the safe ground. Don’t fear the bottleneck – go through this period of hardship and struggle to make ends meet. Understand your difficulties as a test – oran examination.

(Card: 5 of Coins with kind permission by www.koenigsfurt-urania.com)

King of Swords

King of Swords

*Brainpower* *Knowlegde* *Analysis* *Competent advicer*

Argue skillfully and act in a tactically manner. Keep cool and aloof.
Consider things from a distance and examine the matter critically. Or
listen to the advice of a clever and experienced man. Turn to an expert.

(Card: The Kind of Swords with kind permission by www.koenigsfurt-urania.com).

Seven of Cups

Seven of Cups

*Fantasy* *Daydream(s)* *Wishful Thinking* *To be seduced*

Follow your visions and daydreams now. Give free rein to your unfulfilled fantasies. Let yourself be inspired by dreams – in order to work on its realization. Concentrate on your visions… But don’t flee from the reality and don’t become a victim of false promises. Don’t let yourself be deceived.

(Card: 7 of Cups with kind permission by Königsfurt/Urania.

Four of Cups

Four of Cups

*Weariness* *To be insult* *Self-Absorption* *Losing Interest*

You are irritaded or in a bad mood. And maybe you have fallen into lethargy and apathy. Recognize your handicaps now. Or you are just frustated and feel unfulfilled…
Take the time to cure your hangover – but do not put on blinders. Do not sulk or intense depression. otherwise you could lose sight on good chances and valuable opportunities.

(Card: 4 of Cups with kind permission by Königsfurt/Urania-Verlag)