A detailed reading · 10 positions
Mirror spread: ten cards
Mirror spread: ten cards explores the key, your situation, overlooked factors and action. The diagram identifies 10 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them.
Practice deck: all 78 RWS cards
Version and dealing convention
This page defines one numbered version. The local exercise uses the displayed deck and draw method; other traditions may change the arrangement or roles. Agree on the version before drawing.
A question to try
What would you like to examine about the key, your situation, overlooked factors and action?
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
- 0
Key to the question
Use this role to explore “Key to the question” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 1
Current personal situation
Use this role to explore “Current personal situation” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 2
Thinking pattern
Use this role to explore “Thinking pattern” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 3
Emotional state
Use this role to explore “Emotional state” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 4
Unexpected possibility
Use this role to explore “Unexpected possibility” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 5
Near-future situation
Use this role to explore “Near-future situation” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 6
Others’ perspectives and actions
Use this role to explore “Others’ perspectives and actions” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 7
Overlooked dimension
Use this role to explore “Overlooked dimension” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 8
Consequence of action
Use this role to explore “Consequence of action” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.
- 9
Overall outcome
Use this role to explore “Overall outcome” 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): 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9
Read key 0 with centre 1, then compare thinking and feelings (2+3), uncertainty and near future (4+5), others and blind spots (6+7), action and conclusion (8+9). The displayed numbering is 0–9, ten positions, not nine.
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.
Your practice
Practise this spread
Draw distinct cards to practise matching a meaning to a position. Read the prompts and compare them with the complete card meanings.
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