| 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 Cups (Mixed Happiness): Find a moment of peace and balance. Action is possible and will lead to 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. The Sun, when reversed: Sun is clouded over. Day-to-day problems, though happiness remains. Loss of confidence. Frustration. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Three of Cups (Overflowing): Great feeling. Extreme joy that can turn to tears. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Five of Swords (Defeat): An overwhelming situation. Need to hold onto principles until the time comes to make a change. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Fool, when reversed: Difficulty believing in your instincts. Fear of stepping into the unknown. Do not be reckless. |
 | 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 Lovers: The importance of love. Depending on the place in the spread, the state of a specific relationship. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Four of Wands (Perfection), when reversed: Errors. Impatient for new start. Wait for genuine opportunity. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Son of Cups (Parsival), when reversed: Avoiding responsibility. Callousness. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Father of Stones (Old Man), when reversed: Cold and uncaring. Lack of success. Pain at the suffering of the world. |
