# End of the labyrinth: path game A detailed reading · 56 positions End of the labyrinth: path game explores a suit-directed path through all minor cards. The diagram identifies 56 roles; the instructions explain how to draw and read them. Numbers identify positions; the reading sequence is explained below. Other versions may assign different roles. Practice deck: 56 Minor Arcana ## Version and dealing convention This is a physical card game, not a standard random spread. The diagram and instructions cover its changing state; follow them with your own deck. No ordinary draw button is offered for this game. ## A question to try What would you like to examine about a suit-directed path through all minor cards? ## Before you draw - Write one open question and define its scope. Keep factual questions separate from symbolic reflection. - Choose the position order and decide whether to include reversals before drawing. - Read each card in its role, then compare the positions. Note uncertainty and one practical next question. ## Position guide ### 1. Path cell 1 Use this role to explore “Path cell 1” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 2. Path cell 2 Use this role to explore “Path cell 2” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 3. Path cell 3 Use this role to explore “Path cell 3” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 4. Path cell 4 Use this role to explore “Path cell 4” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 5. Path cell 5 Use this role to explore “Path cell 5” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 6. Path cell 6 Use this role to explore “Path cell 6” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 7. Path cell 7 Use this role to explore “Path cell 7” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 8. Path cell 8 Use this role to explore “Path cell 8” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 9. Path cell 9 Use this role to explore “Path cell 9” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 10. Path cell 10 Use this role to explore “Path cell 10” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 11. Path cell 11 Use this role to explore “Path cell 11” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 12. Path cell 12 Use this role to explore “Path cell 12” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 13. Path cell 13 Use this role to explore “Path cell 13” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 14. Path cell 14 Use this role to explore “Path cell 14” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 15. Path cell 15 Use this role to explore “Path cell 15” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 16. Path cell 16 Use this role to explore “Path cell 16” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 17. Path cell 17 Use this role to explore “Path cell 17” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 18. Path cell 18 Use this role to explore “Path cell 18” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 19. Path cell 19 Use this role to explore “Path cell 19” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 20. Path cell 20 Use this role to explore “Path cell 20” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 21. Path cell 21 Use this role to explore “Path cell 21” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 22. Path cell 22 Use this role to explore “Path cell 22” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 23. Path cell 23 Use this role to explore “Path cell 23” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 24. Path cell 24 Use this role to explore “Path cell 24” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 25. Path cell 25 Use this role to explore “Path cell 25” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 26. Path cell 26 Use this role to explore “Path cell 26” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 27. Path cell 27 Use this role to explore “Path cell 27” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 28. Path cell 28 Use this role to explore “Path cell 28” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 29. Path cell 29 Use this role to explore “Path cell 29” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 30. Path cell 30 Use this role to explore “Path cell 30” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 31. Path cell 31 Use this role to explore “Path cell 31” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 32. Path cell 32 Use this role to explore “Path cell 32” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 33. Path cell 33 Use this role to explore “Path cell 33” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 34. Path cell 34 Use this role to explore “Path cell 34” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 35. Path cell 35 Use this role to explore “Path cell 35” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 36. Path cell 36 Use this role to explore “Path cell 36” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 37. Path cell 37 Use this role to explore “Path cell 37” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 38. Path cell 38 Use this role to explore “Path cell 38” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 39. Path cell 39 Use this role to explore “Path cell 39” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 40. Path cell 40 Use this role to explore “Path cell 40” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 41. Path cell 41 Use this role to explore “Path cell 41” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 42. Path cell 42 Use this role to explore “Path cell 42” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 43. Path cell 43 Use this role to explore “Path cell 43” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 44. Path cell 44 Use this role to explore “Path cell 44” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 45. Path cell 45 Use this role to explore “Path cell 45” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 46. Path cell 46 Use this role to explore “Path cell 46” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 47. Path cell 47 Use this role to explore “Path cell 47” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 48. Path cell 48 Use this role to explore “Path cell 48” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 49. Path cell 49 Use this role to explore “Path cell 49” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 50. Path cell 50 Use this role to explore “Path cell 50” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 51. Path cell 51 Use this role to explore “Path cell 51” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 52. Path cell 52 Use this role to explore “Path cell 52” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 53. Path cell 53 Use this role to explore “Path cell 53” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 54. Path cell 54 Use this role to explore “Path cell 54” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 55. Path cell 55 Use this role to explore “Path cell 55” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ### 56. Path cell 56 Use this role to explore “Path cell 56” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion. ## How to connect the positions Reading sequence (read grouped roles together as explained below): 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 10 → 11 → 12 → 13 → 14 → 15 → 16 → 17 → 18 → 19 → 20 → 21 → 22 → 23 → 24 → 25 → 26 → 27 → 28 → 29 → 30 → 31 → 32 → 33 → 34 → 35 → 36 → 37 → 38 → 39 → 40 → 41 → 42 → 43 → 44 → 45 → 46 → 47 → 48 → 49 → 50 → 51 → 52 → 53 → 54 → 55 → 56 Shuffle all 56 Minor Arcana and deal face down in seven rows of eight, numbered left to right. Reveal cell 1. Cups and Pentacles move one cell right; Swords and Wands move one row down. Reveal the new cell and repeat until the required move would leave the grid; there is no wrapping. Read the final revealed card. Traditionally the first card sets a symbolic theme: Cups numbered cards/ace/courts relate to affection/marriage/family; Pentacles to resources/help/work; Swords to wellbeing/competition/difficulties; Wands to friendship/school/study. These are game labels, not diagnoses or factual forecasts. ## What to watch for A symbolic interpretation does not establish hidden facts or guarantee an outcome. Separate observations from assumptions and use direct communication for questions involving another person. ## Cards to explore alongside this spread [The Hermit ↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/hermit/)[Justice ↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/justice/)[The Star ↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/star/) [Study guide →](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/study-guide/) ## Explore another structure [Reading layout · Getting started · 3 positions ### Holy triangle Holy triangle uses 3 positions to examine cause, current situation and conditional development. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning. ↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/holy-triangle/)[Reading layout · A detailed reading · 4 positions ### Self-exploration I: four aspects Self-exploration: four aspects uses 4 positions to examine personality, reasoning, feelings and values. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning. ↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/self-exploration/)