| 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. Four of Wands (Perfection): New life. Take action at the right moment. Excitement and growth. |
 | 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. Daughter of Cups (Brigid of Treland): Calmness and radiance. Peacefulness and strength of character. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Daughter of Stones (White Buffalo Woman), when reversed: Difficulty getting across ideas or emotions. Feeling out of place. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Mother of Wands (Kali), when reversed: Kali-like energy suppressed. Destructiveness outweighs joy and love. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The High Priestess: A time for quiet, for looking inward. Seek peace. Use intuition and feeling. Peace and joy. Possibly, a lover who needs solitude or is avoiding commitment. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Two of Wands (Dominion), when reversed: Voluntarily giving up a position of power. Seeking adventures. Misuse of power. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Ten of Cups (Success), when reversed: Success blocked. Negativity, apathy. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Strength, when reversed: Feeling blocked from one's power. Weak. Overwhelmed. Meditation or some form of relaxation may help restore strength. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Aeon: Renewal. Optimism in spite of a painful period of change. Change. Spontaneity. All things are possible. Old world seen through new eyes. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Ten of Stones (Richness): Good life. Health. A sense of solid reality. |
