| 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. Two of Wands (Dominion): Power. Strong will. The power of spiritual truth. |
 | 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: Joy and simplicity. Life is wonderful. Energy. Activity, excitement, optimism. Rational approach. Confidence. Sexual desire. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Seven of Stones (Failure), when reversed: Recovery. Fresh start. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Ten of Swords (Ruin): Pain, confusion. Personal difficulties. Problems. |
 | 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. Death, when reversed: Resisting change. Stagnation. Inertia. Pain of giving something up. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Ace of Swords, when reversed: Anger. Aggression. Distorted thinking. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Lovers: The importance of love. Depending on the place in the spread, the state of a specific relationship. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Five of Wands (Conflict), when reversed: Personal and aggressive conflicts. Bitterness towards others. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. 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. |
