A versatile seven-card arc providing clarity on decision points, hidden factors, and tactical actions.
Overview of the Layout
Shaped like a traditional crescent horseshoe, this seven-card layout opens wide at the base and curves through critical turning points.
✦ Reading Architecture
Visual Layout Schema & Card Positions
Visual representation of card placement on the table. Hover or tap any position to inspect its role and dynamic tension in the spread.
✦ Physical Laying Sequence (Auslegeordnung)
1
Card 1 (Past Influences): Place at the lower-left base of the horseshoe. Sets the historical conditions.
2
Card 2 (Present Situation): Place above Card 1 along the left upward curve. Maps immediate concerns.
3
Card 3 (Hidden Influences): Place at the upper-left of the arch. Uncovers unseen factors operating behind the scenes.
4
Card 4 (Obstacles / Challenges): Place at the apex/summit of the horseshoe. The central turning point and obstacle.
5
Card 5 (External Attitudes): Curve downward and place at upper-right. Reveals other people’s perspectives.
6
Card 6 (Best Course of Action): Place at the middle-right. Outlines the tactical step to resolve the Card 4 obstacle.
7
Card 7 (Probable Outcome): Place at the lower-right base. The natural culmination when applying Card 6.
Position Breakdown & Interpretive Roles
Detailed guide to each card position in the layout. Positions correlate directly with the diagram above.
1Position 1: Past Influences
Past events still impacting the question.
2Position 2: Present Situation
The current status and immediate concerns.
3Position 3: Hidden Influences
Factors operating behind the scenes not yet visible.
4Position 4: Obstacles / Challenges
What must be negotiated, overcome, or accepted.
5Position 5: External Attitudes
How other people view or influence the matter.
6Position 6: Best Course of Action
The recommended pragmatic attitude or tactical step.
7Position 7: Probable Outcome
The likely outcome if the guidance of Card 6 is applied.
How to Read This Spread with the Codex Method
Examine Card 4 (Obstacle) against Card 6 (Action). The recommended action often reveals how to turn the obstacle into an ally or step around it cleanly.
