For example, the Lovers card can represent a relationship, a deep level of feeling, or a decision that must be reached. Use your intuition as to which of these meanings is the correct one. Let the cards speak to your soul. Take a look at the reading as a whole, the sum of its parts. Keep it simple.
Spreads using more than ten cards can become unfocused.
If you need further clarification, pull one more card to represent the overall theme of the spread. Try not to use reverse meanings of cards. There are a number of books that utilize reversed meanings. Use your intuition. You can usually tell more from the position of the card than whether or not it's upside-down.