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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

White Dragon
 
Hidden Influences

Bamboo 9
  External Influences

Summer
The Present

Circles 1
  Suggestion

Bamboo 2
The Past

Wan 8
  The Outcome

Bamboo 4

 

 

 

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

 

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.

 

 

 

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

 

Circles 1

The Pearl symbolises attainment luxury and wealth. It also warns of the need for humility. Do not allow things to go to your head or you may inadvertently squander your blessing and lose the respect of those around you.

 

 

 

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

 

Bamboo 9

The Willow stands for diplomacy and adaptability, especially regarding tough times and harsh environments. Strength and flexibility are traits of this sign, as the willow bends but will not break. This sign often foretells a need for compromise.

 

 

 

Obstacle - This is the challenge.

 

White Dragon

The White Dragon represents the unknown mysterious influences of the universe at work. Unknown factors may come into play, so be prepared for potential surprises.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Summer

The Woodcutter represents success through activity. The woodcutter puts Fire, Wood and Metal to work for him in his craft. He represents skilled labour, ambition, and creativity.

 

 

 

Suggestion - The recommended course of action.�

 

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.

 

 

 

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

 

Bamboo 4

The Carp signifies peace, contentment, tranquillity, and freedom from the pressures of everyday life. The tile's vibrant colours symbolise a gain of material and/or spiritual wealth.