| 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. Eight of Cups (Failure): Failure. Arrogance and greed. Accept help from others. |
| 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 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 top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Son of Swords (Osiris), when reversed: Weakness, possibly corruption. |
| The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Daughter of Swords (Isis): A powerful figure, confident and dynamic. |
| The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ace of Cups: Happiness. Love, joy, optimism. Love flowing openly between two people. |
| The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Five of Swords (Defeat): An overwhelming situation. Need to hold onto principles until the time comes to make a change. |
| The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Father of Wands (Brahma), when reversed: Snobbishness, especially intellectual. Devotion Doubts, weakness, confusion. |
| The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: No interference. Avoiding responsibility. |
| The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Lovers, when reversed: A relationship ending. Trouble in a relationship. Lack of love. Insecurity, loneliness. Loss of balance. |
| The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Hierophant, when reversed: Social pressure. Doctrines and ideas that have lost meaning. Originality. Gullibility. |