| 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. Ten of Wands (Oppression), when reversed: Emerging from a bad situation. Wisdom gained from adversity. |
 | 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. Six of Stones (Success): Great success and joy, possibly short-lived. Find inner truth in happiness. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Hierophant, when reversed: Social pressure. Doctrines and ideas that have lost meaning. Originality. Gullibility. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Daughter of Wands (Radha): Abundance. Joy. Good sense. Culture. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Father of Swords (Ra): Dominant, autocratic person. Delegating authority to others. Strong, creative intellect. Fairness. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Three of Stones (Work), when reversed: Work not going well. Unemployment. Laziness. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Star, when reversed: Fears for the future. Isolation. Tension or anxiety. Hope. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Eight of Stones (Knowledge), when reversed: Lack of moderation. Impatience. Ignorance. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. 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 top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Son of Cups (Parsival), when reversed: Avoiding responsibility. Callousness. |
