The Crowley Thoth tarot deck was designed by Aleister Crowley and illustrated by Lady Frieda Harris. Click any of the 15 spreads below to get an instant tarot reading using Crowley's Book of Thoth tarot cards with his original written card meanings. Spreads' card positions are briefly explained along with the reading on the following page.
Elemental Energies
There are no reversals in these readings because Thoth readings rely upon your awareness of elemental charges. When a card of one suit or element is positioned adjacent to another card of the same element, the cards positively charge each other. However, when cards are positioned against the opposing element (ex: wands adjacent cups or fire/water), these cards bear a negative charge. Cards that do not represent either the same or the opposite (ex: cups adjacent swords) are neutral and don't affect the elemental charges. Card dignities are determined by the balance of each card with its environment.
Draw One Card
The most basic and perhaps practical spread is only one card. Use this spread repeatedly in succession and it will tell a story as your conversation with the cards unfolds.
Cross
A nice versatile 4-card spread which has the power to simplify your decisions and weigh your options.
Golden Dawn Reading
This advanced 15-Card spread was the method employed by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the only spread officially endorsed in Crowley's Book of Thoth. It may be the most difficult spread to read, but perhaps also the most insightful.
Achievement Reading
Explore your goals and discover your potential to reach them using this career-oriented spread.
Self Analysis Reading
Use this basic 5-card spread to explore fascets of your personality.
Personal Growth Reading
Explore your personality in depth and see which aspects have room for personal development.
Relationship Reading #1
This is a commonly used relationship spread that breaks things down into thoughts, emotions, and posture. In this spread, court cards are supposed to signal people with the same characteristics.
Relationship Reading #2
Use this nine card relationship spread to explore matters of the heart.
Astrology Reading
This in depth personality spread uses astrology to help take your self-awareness into new and exciting territory.
Horse Shoe Reading #1
The Horse Shoe is an old classic tarot spread. This versatile past-present-future style 7-card method can be used for all kinds of questions.
Horse Shoe Reading #2
Find solutions for specific situations using this alternate version of the classic Horse Shoe spread.
Celtic Cross
A very popular tarot spread involving 10 cards, this is one of the most commonly called upon spreads. You will find it useful for questions of all types.
Path Reading #1
Ask for suggestions on how to behave in order to achieve a desired result. This spread shows how you have been acting and how you should adjust your posture in order to achieve your desires.
Path Reading #2
This seven card spread is used to explore the essence of your life's journey.