| 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. The Moon: Imaginations. Fantasies, daydreams, strong dreams. The sources of creativity. |
 | 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. Three of Swords (Mourning): Oppressive situations. Mourning. Sorrow. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Ten of Wands (Oppression): Oppression. Depression. Transformation from cruelty to liberation. Possible fail. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Nine of Cups (Fortune): Fortune. Wealth. Emotional breakthrough. Generosity. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Tower: Long standing activity or approach that may bring disaster if continued. Pressure is building up. Long buried emotions let loose. News. A flash of understanding. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Movement away from silence and peace. New beginnings or old troubles. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Three of Stones (Work): Work. Satisfaction. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Daughter of Cups (Brigid of Treland), when reversed: Loss of self-assurance. Importance of personal history ignored. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Death, when reversed: Resisting change. Stagnation. Inertia. Pain of giving something up. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Son of Wands (Krishna), when reversed: Difficulty. Conflict. Problems may bring out depths in a person. |
