The Bridge
16 cardsCategory: Love & Relationships
An information-rich spread showing the relationship in perspective, its weaknesses and strengths.
Overview
A very information-rich spread that shows relationships in perspective, their weaknesses and strengths, as well as partner characteristics and the hidden state of affairs.
Spread Diagram
Card Positions
S1 — The Querent
The card representing the querent or the feminine side in the relationship.
S2 — Partner
The card representing the partner or the masculine side in the relationship.
S1's feelings
The querent's feelings toward the partner.
S1's thoughts
The querent's thoughts about the relationship.
S2's feelings
The partner's feelings toward the querent.
S2's thoughts
The partner's thoughts about the relationship.
Bridge (beginning)
The first bridge card between partners — the beginning of events.
Bridge (development)
The second bridge card — development of events between partners.
Bridge (outcome)
The third bridge card — how events will develop further.
What partner likes
What the partner likes about the querent.
What partner dislikes
What the partner dislikes about the querent.
Partner's intentions
The partner's intentions regarding the querent.
Partner's actions
The partner's deeds and actions regarding the querent.
Relationship outcome
The conclusion or outcome, the result of the relationship.
Karmic lesson for S1
The karmic lesson in this relationship for the querent.
Karmic lesson for S2
The karmic lesson in this relationship for the partner.
How to Read
Choose two significators — S1 (querent) and S2 (partner). Shuffle the deck and draw 14 cards. The left group (1, S1, 2, 8, 9) — the querent's portrait. The right group (3, S2, 4, 10, 11) — the partner's portrait. The center group (5, 6, 7) — the bridge between them, showing the development of events. Card 12 at the top — the outcome. Cards 13 and 14 at the bottom — karmic lessons for each.
Tips & Advice
Compare card pairs 1–3 (both partners' feelings) and 2–4 (both partners' thoughts) — alignment or contrast between them will show the degree of mutual understanding. Read the bridge (5, 6, 7) as a sequential story of relationship development. Cards 8 and 9 are the key to understanding what attracts and repels the partner. Karmic lessons (13, 14) — the deeper meaning of this relationship for both.
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