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One thing I love about reading for others is creating personalized spreads. It makes the process more collaborative, and each reading feels very special. Plus, I get to leave with a new spread to experiment with later.

My lovely friend, Aliyah, recently came to me with an outline of what she wanted to read about. This outline became an incredibly powerful multi-part spread. After a very illuminating session, I decided to try the reading and record it for both myself and this post. Just like when I was reading with Aliyah, I felt similarly shellshocked and immediately decided I would go back and take notes (which I rarely do during or after personal readings).

I wanted to share this reading outline for you to experiment with, because it’s just that good. If you’re not a tarot reader, you can always use these spreads as journaling prompts for reflection. I’m also able to do the reading for you during a 60-minute session, which is available for request on my website. You can also focus only on the parts of the outline that interest you, whichever way you decide to use it.

In addition, I decided to share the notes I took during the reading, along with the reading recording itself. Listening back to it was so much fun, it feels like a hang. The messages that emerged were so fascinating, and it’s fun to reflect with you. Maybe there’s even a message for you that snuck its way in there. Plus, the recording low-key works as a podcast/sleep audio if you need it.

Enjoy this outline and the reading. My personal reading and notes will be behind a paywall since it is, well, personal.

Aliyah’s Shellshocker Reading Outline:

For each bullet point, pull an initial card and then a clarifying card. I use the same tarot deck throughout, resetting for each part, but feel free to use multiple if it feels right to you.

Part 1:

* Where to take a risk (1 card, 1 clarifier)

* Where to fall back (1 card, 1 clarifier)

Part 2: How to embody/obtain the ___ I desire

* Confidence (1 card, 1 clarifier)

* Money (1 card, 1 clarifier)

* Freedom (1 card, 1 clarifier)

* Love (1 card, 1 clarifier)

* Pleasure (1 card, 1 clarifier)

Part 3:

* Obstacle unforeseen (1 card, 1 clarifier)

* Support unforeseen (1 card, 1 clarifier)