I wish i had known this spread when i started reading tarot, instead of a mind-boggling Celtic Cross. The Horseshoe spread is really great – to the point, non complicated and yet can reach some issues very deeply. Don’t be fooled because they look small and simple 
The two Horseshoes i use are the ones i learnt at Aeclectic Tarot Forum. They were posted there by Umbrae (Dan Pelletier). I’m not sure if he created this way of reading himself or if he got it from book (very unlikely), but i give him all credits for these two spreads.
Five Card Horseshoe/Small Horseshow
1. Recent Past
2. Present
3. The Unexpected
4. Near Future
5. Further Future
(Near future = 2 weeks)
Seven Card Horseshoe/ Big Horseshoe
1. Recent Past
2. Present
3. Hopes and Fears
4. The Unexpected
5. The Gate
6. Near Future
7. Further Future
(Near future = 2 weeks, Further 4-6 weeks)
(Hopes and fears = Internal influence. Unexpected = hidden external influence. The Gate = that which must be experienced – the lesson)
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