A detailed reading · 56 positions
End of the labyrinth: path game
End of the labyrinth: path game explores a suit-directed path through all minor cards. The diagram identifies 56 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
Practice deck: 56 Minor Arcana
Version and dealing convention
This is a physical card game, not a standard random spread. The diagram and instructions cover its changing state; follow them with your own deck. No ordinary draw button is offered for this game.
A question to try
What would you like to examine about a suit-directed path through all minor cards?
Before you draw
- Write one open question and define its scope. Keep factual questions separate from symbolic reflection.
- Choose the position order and decide whether to include reversals before drawing.
- Read each card in its role, then compare the positions. Note uncertainty and one practical next question.
Position guide
- 1
Path cell 1
Use this role to explore “Path cell 1” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 2
Path cell 2
Use this role to explore “Path cell 2” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 3
Path cell 3
Use this role to explore “Path cell 3” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 4
Path cell 4
Use this role to explore “Path cell 4” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 5
Path cell 5
Use this role to explore “Path cell 5” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 6
Path cell 6
Use this role to explore “Path cell 6” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 7
Path cell 7
Use this role to explore “Path cell 7” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 8
Path cell 8
Use this role to explore “Path cell 8” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 9
Path cell 9
Use this role to explore “Path cell 9” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 10
Path cell 10
Use this role to explore “Path cell 10” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 11
Path cell 11
Use this role to explore “Path cell 11” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 12
Path cell 12
Use this role to explore “Path cell 12” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 13
Path cell 13
Use this role to explore “Path cell 13” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 14
Path cell 14
Use this role to explore “Path cell 14” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 15
Path cell 15
Use this role to explore “Path cell 15” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 16
Path cell 16
Use this role to explore “Path cell 16” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 17
Path cell 17
Use this role to explore “Path cell 17” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 18
Path cell 18
Use this role to explore “Path cell 18” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 19
Path cell 19
Use this role to explore “Path cell 19” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 20
Path cell 20
Use this role to explore “Path cell 20” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 21
Path cell 21
Use this role to explore “Path cell 21” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 22
Path cell 22
Use this role to explore “Path cell 22” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 23
Path cell 23
Use this role to explore “Path cell 23” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 24
Path cell 24
Use this role to explore “Path cell 24” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 25
Path cell 25
Use this role to explore “Path cell 25” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 26
Path cell 26
Use this role to explore “Path cell 26” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 27
Path cell 27
Use this role to explore “Path cell 27” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 28
Path cell 28
Use this role to explore “Path cell 28” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 29
Path cell 29
Use this role to explore “Path cell 29” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 30
Path cell 30
Use this role to explore “Path cell 30” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 31
Path cell 31
Use this role to explore “Path cell 31” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 32
Path cell 32
Use this role to explore “Path cell 32” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 33
Path cell 33
Use this role to explore “Path cell 33” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 34
Path cell 34
Use this role to explore “Path cell 34” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 35
Path cell 35
Use this role to explore “Path cell 35” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 36
Path cell 36
Use this role to explore “Path cell 36” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 37
Path cell 37
Use this role to explore “Path cell 37” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 38
Path cell 38
Use this role to explore “Path cell 38” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 39
Path cell 39
Use this role to explore “Path cell 39” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 40
Path cell 40
Use this role to explore “Path cell 40” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 41
Path cell 41
Use this role to explore “Path cell 41” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 42
Path cell 42
Use this role to explore “Path cell 42” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 43
Path cell 43
Use this role to explore “Path cell 43” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 44
Path cell 44
Use this role to explore “Path cell 44” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 45
Path cell 45
Use this role to explore “Path cell 45” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 46
Path cell 46
Use this role to explore “Path cell 46” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 47
Path cell 47
Use this role to explore “Path cell 47” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 48
Path cell 48
Use this role to explore “Path cell 48” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 49
Path cell 49
Use this role to explore “Path cell 49” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 50
Path cell 50
Use this role to explore “Path cell 50” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 51
Path cell 51
Use this role to explore “Path cell 51” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 52
Path cell 52
Use this role to explore “Path cell 52” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 53
Path cell 53
Use this role to explore “Path cell 53” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 54
Path cell 54
Use this role to explore “Path cell 54” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 55
Path cell 55
Use this role to explore “Path cell 55” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 56
Path cell 56
Use this role to explore “Path cell 56” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
How to connect the positions
Reading sequence (read grouped roles together as explained below): 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 10 → 11 → 12 → 13 → 14 → 15 → 16 → 17 → 18 → 19 → 20 → 21 → 22 → 23 → 24 → 25 → 26 → 27 → 28 → 29 → 30 → 31 → 32 → 33 → 34 → 35 → 36 → 37 → 38 → 39 → 40 → 41 → 42 → 43 → 44 → 45 → 46 → 47 → 48 → 49 → 50 → 51 → 52 → 53 → 54 → 55 → 56
Shuffle all 56 Minor Arcana and deal face down in seven rows of eight, numbered left to right. Reveal cell 1. Cups and Pentacles move one cell right; Swords and Wands move one row down. Reveal the new cell and repeat until the required move would leave the grid; there is no wrapping. Read the final revealed card. Traditionally the first card sets a symbolic theme: Cups numbered cards/ace/courts relate to affection/marriage/family; Pentacles to resources/help/work; Swords to wellbeing/competition/difficulties; Wands to friendship/school/study. These are game labels, not diagnoses or factual forecasts.
What to watch for
A symbolic interpretation does not establish hidden facts or guarantee an outcome. Separate observations from assumptions and use direct communication for questions involving another person.
Try it with a physical deck
Follow the rules above with your own deck. Matching, extra cards and path reveals are part of the game, so a standard random draw would not reproduce it.