Goal Spread

Posted on 7/27/2022 admin

A goal is generally defined as something that an individual or group is trying to achieve. People often set goals within a specific time frame so there is a deadline for completion. Both short- and long-term goals may need to be broken down into a set of tasks — doing so essentially turns one goal into several mini-goals. Goal setting and sticking to those goals can be difficult, and sometimes we need a little extra help staying on track. Tarot work is an excellent tool for planning, and this Tarot Spread for Working on Goals is designed to hone in on this. It helps us to focus on what needs our immediate attention. Example of a Hockey Point Spread: Washington Capitals +2.5 (-115) Florida Panthers -2.5 (+270) Again, let us use the example above to illustrate how one would win a wager or place a wager. If you choose the team that is favored, the Washington Capitals in this case, then they must win by the point spread number indicated next to the money line.

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Here, I am going to teach you Tarot spread for achieving goals. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can use your Tarot cards to help you plan for success.

Sometimes, Tarot reading can be brutal. This art form is not just about learning the meanings and then getting the answers you love. You either get an outcome you do not like, or the cards are not what you would have preferred.

I love Tarot spreads, I even wrote an e-book on love Tarot spreads. I know that having the right spread can really make the difference in your Tarot reading.

If you have performed a spread which gives you negative or neutral cards (cards which are silent on the matter at hand) then you should try another spread to see how you can get the outcome you desire.

How Sally Can Achieve Her Goals

For this post, I am going to use an imaginary seeker called Sally because I have used this example previously in the yes/no posts. Sally is a dress-maker who wants to make a career from her passion. In her last readings, the outcome was not what she wanted so I am going to do a spread that can show her the steps she is to take to make her business a success.

If the cards are somewhat neutral (positive but silent on the matter at hand), then I would say you should perform another spread to see how the seeker can get the outcome they desire. This spread outlines ways in which the seeker can achieve their desired outcome in several steps.

The Tarot Spread

Here are the steps for creating this spread:

1. Decide if you prefer using 5, 7, or 9 cards for this spread. I am sticking to 5 for the sake of making this post shorter in real life probably go for 7.

2. Pick your question. “How can the seeker achieve their goals of x” is pretty safe. In Sally’s case, we are asking how she can reach her goal and make a good living from her business.

3. Go through your deck and select whichever card represents the seeker’s current situation. Sally, I will take as being represented by an Ace of Wands because she has the basic foundations of her business and has already received the first financial rewards for her hard work. Place whichever card you chose down on your work surface.

4. Go through your deck again and pick a card that represents what the seeker wishes to obtain. Sally wants a half-decent living so for this I shall select a 9 of Pentacles but other, similar cards will do. Place this card next to your first card with some distance like this:

5. Shuffle your deck and lay the number of cards that you have decided to use on your work surface.

6. Turn the cards over. Your reading should now look something like this:

7. Interpret these cards. These cards predict the steps which the seeker needs to take to receive the life which they would like. Here is my interpretation.

A Tarot Spread for Achieving Goals – My Interpretation

“Sally firstly receives a Page of Pentacles which I would read as her having the resources which she needs to make her business successful (talent) but not the money to do so. There are also things she needs to learn, possibly how to manage her money. The King of Swords represents an expert who gives decent yet costly advice. Sally doesn’t know the first thing about business so may need to invest in a coach or consultant to assist her. Sally also needs to think out logically how she can make a business successful as, in business, passion is not enough. A logical approach mirrors the idea in the 7 of Pentacles which is associated with planning for the future. She must make long-term plans for her business instead of taking it day by day. I would say that a business plan is a necessity if she is to achieve any of her goals. After this, her business will be sustainable”.

In a real-life reading, Sally would be given an action plan to work through and then told to come back once she has done those things. If she has, then her reading would have changed, and she will be living happily ever after. If not, then she will not be in the position which she wants to be in the future.

Some may wonder why I go into an ‘advisory’ reading when I specialize in prediction. It is falsely assumed that those who read for prediction believe that the future is fixed. Destiny, fortune-telling, and free will is something in which I deal with at length in other parts of this website.

Tarot Spread for Achieving Goals – My Conclusions

While there are many Tarot spreads you can use to help you achieve your goals, I believe that this goal achieving Tarot spread is up there with the best. Give this spread and try and see how you get on!

I’m interested to know your thoughts – feel free to share in the comment section. How did you like this Tarot spread? Do you intend on using it in your Tarot practice?

(Please note that I do not interpret other people’s readings for them. If you’re looking for help interpreting your Tarot readings, feel free to check out the Love Tarot Spreads e-book).

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Since this post is about increasing efficiency, let’s cut the fluff and get to the point. If you wonder where your days go and want to get more done instead, then you’re in the right place. Accomplish bigger and better things with these practical bullet journal goals and routines spreads to achieve laser focus.

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Goal journal ideas

Give yourself a sense of purpose by setting goals and working towards a specific outcome. Here are some bujo spread ideas to organize them.

Goals as a list

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The first step to creating a goal is writing it down. Create a list of things you’d like to achieve (remember to make them specific!) and then categorize them. In this spread, it’s simply broken down into fitness, finance, and fun. Nice alliteration. (via @emschwartzrdn)

And to break these down into to-do lists, why not use cute free planner stickers to help you stick to your goals?

Goals matrix

Or you can make the categories more visually distinct like this spread of 4 rectangles, each for an area of life to focus on. Here, it’s spirituality, health and fitness, career, and kindness. (via @rainbow.bujo)

Goals theme

If you’re fond of themes as much as I am, then how about using it for your goal categories to keep things a little more fun in your bullet journal? Love how this bullet journal font lettering fits each Friends cast member perfectly. (via @bujournalism)

Yearly goals

Another fun approach to keeping your motivation levels up is to use it in a bingo spread. Give your goals a goal (getting bingo). (via @craftyshoe)

You know how I know bingo works? I don’t procrastinate as long when I use it for bullet journal house cleaning.

Bullet journal bucket list

You can also create a list of all kinds of enjoyable things you wouldn’t mind doing or learning.

You can also target these bucket lists to the season. Or, try it for your bullet journal travels. (via @abbeysy)

Rewards and challenge

Or turn it into a challenge if you want to give yourself a little competition. Perfect if you use your bullet journal for weight loss or other goals that take time and persistence. These easy doodle designs can give you some extra themed motivation. (via @gettoworkbook)

Bullet journal time management with time trackers

Now another area to focus on if you want to make yourself more productive, is to track where your time is actually spent. It’s so easy to underestimate how long you think something will take, or get lost in mindless tasks, or spend more time than needed due to inefficiency. So to stop wasting your time, you’ll first need to track where you’re losing it.

Bullet journal time log

This idea is pretty straightforward. Mark a timeline by the type of activity you’re engaged in (eg. sleep, work, mealtime, getting ready, etc). Assess the amount of free time you have as well as find out if you’re spending way more time than you’d like on other things. (via Productive and Pretty)

Ideal routine and wake up time

Then, use that information to map out what your ideal day would look like and gauge an appropriate time to wake up. (via Pin source)

Vertical time ladder

I like the clean look of this minimalist bullet journal spread, with the hours of the day running down the center. Great way to divide your schedule, such as by work vs personal, tasks with set time vs flexible tasks, or mom schedule vs kids schedule, just to give you a few ideas. (via Pin source)

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Ideal day pie chart

Formatting your ideal day like this will give you a visual breakdown of the percentage of time spent on what types of tasks. (via @rainbow.bujo)

Bullet journal countdown

Count down the days until a big event or change. How about days to go until you welcome your newest addition to the family, if you use your bullet journal for moms and newborn baby? Or counting down to a holiday or vacation to track finances in your bullet journal? (via Pin source)

Routine and organization in your bullet journal

Establishing consistency and routine will make you more productive as you create systems for the everyday things that have to happen and turn your goals into habit. Here are a few bullet journal layouts to help you with developing that.

Bullet journal morning routine

We covered ideal routines earlier, but sometimes it’s hard to structure an entire day. Start with a small part of your day that will usually be the same from day to day, such as your morning routine. You can hone in on ways to make getting up and ready smoother, which will set the mood right for your entire day. (via All Round Better Me)

Weekly schedule

If you do have a pretty consistent predictable activities throughout the day, consider creating a bullet journal weekly time block schedule. Perfect for using your bullet journal as a student. (via @penpapersoul)

15 minute tasks

For those pockets of free time, insert short 15-minute tasks that you can do to get more things done. By creating a list of such tasks beforehand, you will be able to refer to it quickly and get right into a task instead of thinking up what you could be doing and that cutting into your extra time. (via @rainbowbulletjournal)

Bullet journal habit tracker

Keeping track of your habits in your bullet journal every day makes you more cognizant of the areas you want to be more consistent with and hopefully encourages you to give more thought to these areas as the days go by. (via Pin source)

Focus tracker

Or, dedicating a spread to tracking a single habit, like your focus, would be beneficial and effective in changing it for the better. (via Pin source)

Bullet journal daily challenge

Creating a daily challenge can make you feel more obligated to dedicate a small chunk of time to a particular task every single day. Done consistently over time, this could become habit for you. For example, this doodle a day challenge gives you a creative outlet to exercise that part of your brain or can even be a stress reliever. (via @ingasbujo)

Bullet journal review and reflection

As important as it is to track habits in a bullet journal, you also need to do something about it! The act of reflection allows you to process the data and see what next steps to take moving forward.

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Taking stock

This is an in-the-moment kind of spread. You basically pick a bunch of different things in which you log your current state. This is a fun spread to look back on to capture that particular moment in time. (via @decadethirty)

Month in review

Assessing yourself every month is the perfect amount of time to do this because you have let enough time pass where you can do a review and assess what factors may have contributed to your successes and areas to improve. And very doable to keep up with rather than weekly or biweekly reviews. (via @craftyenginerd)

Year in review

It’s also beneficial to do an annual review to look back on your accomplishments and where you felt you fell short. Gives you a better sense of the overall picture of where you’d like to see yourself in a year, which you can break down into smaller goals by month.

I like how this one looks like a roadmap. (via @kendra.bullets)

There’s also this minimalist bullet journal version reminiscent of a constellation-themed mindmap. (via Evy Draws)

Bullet journal self-care and mental health

One area that’s easy to overlook is self-care and mental health in your bullet journal. Here are many great ideas for how to give yourself much-needed TLC. (via Mommy Over Work)

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Level 10 life

The level 10 life concept is measuring your personal growth in key areas of your life. It’s based on the Level 10 Success idea of Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning, which has helped thousands to regain time, energy, and sense of purpose.

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The 10 areas to assess are:

Family and friends
Personal development
Spirituality
Finances
Career and business
Marriage
Fun and recreation
Giving and contributions
Physical environment
Health and fitness

The ideas is to determine where you are at on a scale of 1-10, as well as where you’d like to see yourself. Create mini goals or steps to work your way towards the new level you wish to aspire to and start taking action.

Here’s a square version. (via @the.pretty.planner)

There you have it, lots of beautiful bullet journal goals and productivity spreads to conquer time management and turn your dreams into actionable reality.

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