Compiled by David C. Jones (djones@ponder.csci.unt.edu)

Copyright, 1996, David Clark Jones.  Please see the table of
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1.10) Four Seasons Spread (#8, C5, S) (Cortese/Reed)
Layout:
               3
             4     6

          1         5

             2     8
               7

Deal: Numerically as shown.

Reading:
Card 1: Dominant for Spring, symbolizing the conception or
     initiation of an action or ambition, the planting of the seed,
     so to speak.  The modifier for spring is card 8.
Card 2: Modifier for Card 3.
Card 3: Dominant for Summer, symbolizing the progression of a
     plan, the way in which an idea will flower.  The modifier for
     summer is card 2.
Card 4: Modifier for Card 5.
Card 5: Dominant for Autumn, symbolizing the resolution of the 
     plan, how events will "wind themselves up."  The modifier for
     autumn is card 4.
Card 6: Modifier for Card 7.
Card 7: Dominant for Winter, symbolizing the period of reflection
     after an action or plan has been completed, or what the
     querent may wish to learn from the progression of events.  The
     modifier for winter is card 6.
Card 8: Modifier for Card 1.

Comment 1: "This spread is used to examine motivations for plans or
ambitions. The cards are arranged so as to call to mind the
progression of the seasons and also the progression of any action
or plan through the four stages of conception, progression,
resolution, and reflection." - Cortese

Comment 2: Cortese obtained this spread from Ellen Cannon Reed's
_The Witches Tarot_.