The most popular forms of divination with the Rider–Waite tarot deck are, of course, predictions of the future. Below you will learn how to lay spreads for the development of a situation, for events expected within a given period of time, and how to identify difficulties and prospects.

These spreads explore talents and abilities, what helps you realize your plans and the obstacles you may face. They also examine whether you can start your own business and what it would take.

Relationship spreads explore your loved one's character, compatibility, meeting a partner and obstacles to finding love. They consider possible relationship developments, infidelity and ways to prevent it.

These spreads consider lost objects, worthwhile purchases, financial gains or losses and when luck may bring a win.

Wish fulfillment

In the traditional Rider–Waite practice described here, individual cards are associated with well-being, so separate health spreads are not always used. The source proposes this layout for a prolonged illness affecting you or a loved one.