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Horse Shoe Layout #1

 

The seven-card Horse Shoe is a convenient, basic layout that can be used to answer different types of questions, especially concerning questions where insight would be helpful. Like several other layouts, it has tiles representing the past, present, and future.

The pinnacle of the Horse Shoe, looking like the top of the mountain, shows the obstacle or challenge that needs to be addressed and overcome. Tile #6 suggests a course of action to meet this challenge. The final tile shows the outcome or future, should this advice be followed.

Other clues are provided in Tiles #3 and #5, which indicate hidden or outside influences that come into play, affecting the journey to your goal.

Layout Positions

  1. Past Influences
  2. Present Influences
  3. Hidden Influences
  4. The Obstacle
  5. External Influences
  6. Suggested Course
  7. The Outcome

 

 

 

Horse Shoe Layout #1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Horse Shoe #1 Reading

  Obstacle

Spring
 
Hidden Influences

Wan 8
  External Influences

Circles 8
The Present

Bamboo 2
  Suggestion

East Wind
The Past

Circles 7
  The Outcome

Plum Blossom

 

 

 

The Past Tile represents past events that are affecting the question.

 

Circles 7

The Insect represents gain in the short term. It suggests temporary work, small projects, and perhaps freelance. There will be short term gains, but don't rely upon this for too long. This is a transitional time when you should be planning for the future.

 

 

 

The Present Tile represents the current state or immediately approaching influence.

 

Bamboo 2

The Duck symbolises enduring partnerships – long lasting relationships with the strength to overcome all obstacles. It suggests fidelity and trustworthiness, just as ducks are monogamous for life.

 

 

 

Hidden Influences - Things that you may not be aware of, or barely be aware of.

 

Wan 8

The Knot tile stands for both tying and setting loose. If this tile appears in the reading with the Sword tile (2 Wan), it suggests that the time to sever your connection to someone or something has arrived. However, if the Duck tile (2 Bamboo) is in this reading, this indicates the strengthening of an existing bond.

 

 

 

Obstacle - This is the challenge.

 

Spring

The Fisherman symbolises common sense and the rewards that come with patience. Do not simply sit back and expect things to fall into your lap. Instead, this tile suggests that you bait the hook and cast your line before sitting back. Have a beer if you like.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External Influences - Attitudes about this situation from people around the querent.

 

Circles 8

The White Tiger is a masculine symbol of power, bravery, and authority. It often speaks of a man who is not afraid to stand up for himself or to assert himself.

 

 

 

Suggestion - The recommended course of action.�

 

East Wind

The East Wind tile represents you. Tiles adjacent to the East tile in a reading should be given added weight.

Green, spring, wood, dragon

 

 

 

The Outcome - What will happen if the suggestion is followed.

 

Plum Blossom

The Plum represents spring, youth, innocence, inexperience, and childlike happiness. It may be a sign that you need a fresh perspective on something. Something in your life may need to be re-evaluated.