| The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most popular Tarot spreads, providing varied insight into many aspects of a complex situation and your role in it. The Haindl Tarot weaves a tapestry of haunting beauty from the traditions of Native America, the Holy Grail, the I Ching, Kabbalah and the Norse Runes, and is the deck of choice for mystics and those seeking enlightenment. If you would like your own copy of the Haindl Tarot, you can buy it now! |
 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Seven of Stones (Failure), when reversed: Recovery. Fresh start. |
 | The card visible at the center of the cross represents the obstacle that stands in your way - it may even be something that sounds good but is not actually to your benefit. The Star: Renewal. Reality and feeling. Cleansing. Humility. Hope. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Chariot: Willpower in dealing with problems. Will to continue. Deep fear driving a person. Triumph over fear. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Five of Cups (Disappointment): Be patient. Confusion and disappointment are exaggerated. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Wheel of Fortune: Change of circumstances. Taking hold of one's life. Grabbing hold of fate. Time to take what life has given you. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Six of Stones (Success): Great success and joy, possibly short-lived. Find inner truth in happiness. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Moon, when reversed: The time to return to "solar", rational activities. Conscious mind blocking the unconscious. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Justice, when reversed: Do not act out of habit. Imbalance. You may be acting unfairly. Trying to avoid an honest evaluation. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Son of Wands (Krishna), when reversed: Difficulty. Conflict. Problems may bring out depths in a person. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Devil, when reversed: Resisting temptation. Not a time for sensuality. Fear of one's own decisions. |
