Anatomy of a case
A case includes the original question, relevant facts, spread, card states, interpretation, alternatives, decision, mundane action, review date and outcome. It also records what the reading did not claim.
Anonymize identifying details and collect only what the analysis needs.
Follow the decision, not just the symbol
Record what the person actually did after the reading and what information became available. A case is incomplete if it ends at interpretation. The quality of the decision process matters more than whether later events can be made to resemble the cards.
Avoid treating a favorable outcome as proof that every interpretive step was sound.
Retrospective correction
At review, compare the original record with events. Mark supported, unsupported and still-unknown claims. Identify where ambiguity, confirmation bias or an unclear question affected the result.
Corrections belong beside the original entry so the learning trail remains visible.
Publishable worked examples
A public case should state that it is illustrative, preserve consent and remove sensitive information. Explain selection, limits and mundane action so readers can inspect the method rather than merely admire the outcome.