9 cards are arranged in a loose W shape, with #1, #5, and #9 at the top points.

The Yellow Brick Road Spread

Card #

  1. The Farmhouse – This is where the story starts. The first card represents the nature of the question and the path being explored.
  2. The Two Witches or Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch? This represents the querent’s underlying attitude or beliefs about the question.
  3. The Ruby Slippers – The unrealized power the querent has.
  4. Toto – The person, belief, or strength acting as the querent’s guide.
  5. The Scarecrow – The thoughts behind the question.
  6. The Tin Man – The feelings and emotions behind the question
  7. The Cowardly Lion – The courage the querent feels that inspired the question
  8. The Man Behind the Curtain – The things or feelings that are not easily seen.
  9. Waking Up at Home – How the journey can change you.