# Seven-card relationship overview

Relationships · 7 positions

Seven-card relationship overview explores the situation, two people, causes, cautions and a response. The diagram identifies 7 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: all 78 RWS cards

## Version and dealing convention

This page defines one numbered version. The local exercise uses the displayed deck and draw method; other traditions may change the arrangement or roles. Agree on the version before drawing.

## A question to try

What would you like to examine about the situation, two people, causes, cautions and a response?

## 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. Current situation

Use this role to explore “Current situation” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.

### 2. You

Use this role to explore “You” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.

### 3. The other person

Use this role to explore “The other person” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.

### 4. Cause

Use this role to explore “Cause” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.

### 5. What needs attention

Use this role to explore “What needs attention” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.

### 6. Method or response

Use this role to explore “Method or response” in the context of the whole layout, rather than treating the card as a standalone conclusion.

### 7. Possible outcome

Use this role to explore “Possible outcome” 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

Compare 2+3 as perspectives, then connect 4, 5 and 6 to the situation at 1 before reading 7. The traditional word “forecast” names the layout; the cards cannot establish what another person thinks or what must happen.

## 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 · Relationships · 4 positions

### Lovers’ pyramid

Lovers’ pyramid uses 4 positions to examine your position, the other perspective and the relationship. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.

↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/lovers-pyramid/)[Reading layout · Relationships · 5 positions

### Tree of love: five cards

Tree of love: five cards uses 5 positions to examine your relationship through past, present, potential and hidden influences. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.

↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/love-tree/)