| 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 Wands (Swiftness): Definite movement. Progress. A worthy goal. Finding a direction in life. Development of a new love affair. |
 | 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. Six of Stones (Success), when reversed: Moment beginning to end. Save or invest money carefully during prosperity. |
 | 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 Stones (Work), when reversed: Work not going well. Unemployment. Laziness. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Father of Cups (Odin), when reversed: Father's power disrupted. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Justice: Examine your life, weigh things in the balance. A relationship is going badly. Analysis. Take a balanced view. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Universe, when reversed: Stagnation. Lack of willpower and confidence. Self-defined limitations. Resistance or opposition. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Aeon, when reversed: Rebirth. Resisting change. A new life, possibly not acknowledged. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Son of Wands (Krishna), when reversed: Difficulty. Conflict. Problems may bring out depths in a person. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Son of Stones (Chief Seattle): Taking action to make positive change - with the benefit of the next seven generations in mind. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Star, when reversed: Fears for the future. Isolation. Tension or anxiety. Hope. |
