Two Options Spread: Notes Before Comparing Paths

Spread Guide

The two-options spread is designed for moments when you are deciding between Option A and Option B. It does not choose for you, but it helps organize the atmosphere and possible consequences around each path.

The first card shows the overall state behind the choice. The next two cards describe Option A, while the final two cards describe Option B. Reading them side by side makes it easier to see contrast, pressure, and hidden assumptions.

This spread works best when the options are concrete. Instead of asking which path is absolutely right, ask what each option asks from you, what it may open, and what limitation or cost may come with it.

Question Examples

• What should I consider before choosing between Option A and Option B?
• What is the current energy around each option?
• What could develop if I move toward Option A?
• What could develop if I move toward Option B?
• What tradeoff am I not seeing clearly yet?