The THREE ENCLOSURES is a divination spread used in association with divination cards (Illustrated here with Merlin Tarot by R.Stewart). It comprises 9 cards in three rows of three cards.The three cards furthest left depict the situation in the immediate PAST (Over last approx 6 - 12 months); the middle three cards indicate the PRESENT, with the central card being the significant card or the theme of the spread. The three cards furthest right represent the potential FUTURE based on the other six cards. It indicates a time period of 6 -12 months from the present day.
The top three cards are the 'upper worlds' and are read as The Virtues of the situation, and therefore in their most positive aspects. The mid three cards represent the middle world, or earth plane, and are read on face value. The bottom three cards are the 'lower worlds' and are read as The Vices of the situation, and therefore in their most negative aspects.