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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

Bamboo 9
 
Hidden Influences

West Wind
  External Influences

Bamboo 4
The Present

Bamboo 6
  Suggestion

Wan 8
The Past

Red Dragon
  The Outcome

Wan 4

 

 

 

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

 

Red Dragon

The Red Dragon represents the centre or middle, as in the core or bullseye. It foretells success and the skilful fulfilment of your goals.

 

 

 

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

 

Bamboo 6

The Water tile is about communication and traveling. You may be looked to for advice on something regarding your unique experience.

 

 

 

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

 

West Wind

The West Wind tile signifies some kind of obstacle blocking your path that must be overcome before you can make true progress.

White, autumn, metal, tiger

 

 

 

Obstacle - This is the challenge.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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.

 

 

 

Suggestion - The recommended course of action.�

 

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 Outcome - What will happen if the suggestion is followed.

 

Wan 4

The Lute suggests that it would be a great time to take a vacation. Relaxation and a temporary disconnection from the duties of everyday life would be especially beneficial at this time. If you can't get away too long, at least take a break and meditate. The clarity will surprise you.