Decision 5-Card
The Decision 5-Card spread is essential for major life choices. It provides a balanced comparison of two options, showing potential outcomes and challenges for each path, plus guidance on the decision itself.
Card Positions
1. Current Situation
Where you are now and what's influencing this decision.
2. Option A Outcome
What's likely to happen if you choose the first path.
3. Option A Challenge
Potential difficulties or obstacles with the first choice.
4. Option B Outcome
What's likely to happen if you choose the second path.
5. Option B Challenge
Potential difficulties or obstacles with the second choice.
When to Use This Spread
- •Major life decisions (career, relationships, moves)
- •When you have two clear options to compare
- •Important choices with long-term consequences
- •When you need to see potential challenges ahead
- •Decisions requiring careful consideration
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Choosing based on easier challenges
✅ Solution: Consider which challenges you're better equipped to handle, not which are easier to avoid.
❌ Ignoring the current situation card
✅ Solution: This card provides crucial context for understanding why this decision matters now.
❌ Looking for a 'perfect' option
✅ Solution: Both paths will have challenges. Focus on which aligns better with your values and goals.
Example Reading
Question: "Should I take the promotion that requires relocating, or stay in my current role?"
Current Situation: Eight of Pentacles
You've been developing your skills and are ready for growth, but feel comfortable in your current expertise.
Promotion Outcome: The Fool
New beginnings and exciting opportunities, but requires faith in the unknown.
Promotion Challenge: Five of Pentacles
Financial stress during transition and feeling like an outsider initially.
Stay Outcome: Four of Pentacles
Security and stability, but potential stagnation and missed opportunities.
Stay Challenge: Seven of Cups
Regret and wondering 'what if' - too many unrealized possibilities.
Reading Synthesis:
The reading suggests you're at a growth point where staying safe may lead to regret, while the promotion offers genuine new beginnings despite temporary challenges. Consider whether you're prepared for the transition difficulties in exchange for long-term growth.