The friend or foe tarot spread is a simple yet insightful 3-card spread that provides guidance on whether a situation or relationship will prove beneficial or harmful.
To perform this spread, first shuffle your tarot deck and clear your mind. Focus your intention on gaining clarity about a specific relationship or situation that you are unsure about. Ask the question "Will this prove to be a friend or foe?"
Next, lay out 3 cards in a horizontal line face down. Turn over the cards one by one, from left to right, and interpret them as follows:
Card 1 represents the current state of the situation. This card gives you a snapshot of where things currently stand and what energies are at play right now.
Card 2 represents the potential outcome if the friend or foe tarot the situation continues on its current path. This card acts as a warning, showing you what could happen if you don't make any changes.
Card 3 represents advice or guidance for how to navigate the situation most positively. This final card offers wisdom on how to steer the relationship or situation in a fruitful direction.
Take time to reflect on how the combination of cards provides you with clarity. Do they paint a picture of a "friend" situation that has potential to be nurturing and supportive? Or do they point to this being more of a "foe" scenario that may prove difficult or harmful? The tarot can help guide your decision making by offering an objective perspective on the energies at play.
