This card spread will help the new user of the Path and Tarot deck obtain excellent results from the cards.

The reading space must be large enough to contain nine tarot cards in a three by three matrix. To begin one must shuffle the deck very well. Simply overhand shuffling the deck is not sufficient for putting the deck in a random state. Clumps will form over time without a proper shuffle, and your readings will become ineffective. My suggestion is that before attempting this card spread take notes on shuffle methods from my article on shuffling your tarot cards.

Begin by cutting the deck once and drawing the top card. Place this card in the center of your reading space. This is the beginning card and represents the center of the intention or query you have.

The next card you draw is placed in any space above, below, or diagonally to your center card. In this way, you will be surrounding the center card with eight other cards. Keep drawing cards until you have created your three-by-three matrix.