A horseshoe spread is a tarot layout made up of seven cards arranged in an arc, with positions often representing the past, present, and future, the person's own influence, outside influences, obstacles or advice, and the likely outcome. It's generally used for getting a fuller picture of a specific situation than a three-card spread allows, offering a step-by-step narrative of how things got here and where they're headed rather than a deep dive into any single relationship or decision.