Tarot Spread
Péladan–Wirth French Cross (Drawn Synthesis)
Balance affirmation, negation, judgment, conclusion, and synthesis around one specific question.
Affirmation
Forces, resources, and merits that support the matter
Negation
Forces, limits, and drawbacks that oppose the matter
Judgment
The standard of judgment and the perspective that mediates the tension
Conclusion
The outcome more likely under present conditions
Synthesis (Drawn Substitute)
The central theme and caution that integrate the first four cards
Position guide
1
Affirmation
Forces, resources, and merits that support the matter
2
Negation
Forces, limits, and drawbacks that oppose the matter
3
Judgment
The standard of judgment and the perspective that mediates the tension
4
Conclusion
The outcome more likely under present conditions
5
Synthesis (Drawn Substitute)
The central theme and caution that integrate the first four cards
Suitable scenarios
Ritual tips
- Historical versions calculate the fifth synthesis card from the first four; this fixed-draw flow draws Card 5 as a modern substitute.
- Compare affirmation and negation before using judgment to name the standard of decision.
- Write the question as one precise sentence and keep the wording unchanged until the spread is complete.
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