| 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. Daughter of Wands (Radha): Abundance. Joy. Good sense. Culture. |
 | 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. Son of Stones (Chief Seattle), when reversed: Despair. Selfishness leads to feeling lost. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Justice, when reversed: Do not act out of habit. Imbalance. You may be acting unfairly. Trying to avoid an honest evaluation. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Six of Wands (Victory): Triumph. Confidence and firm action will lead to triumph. Inspiration. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Lovers, when reversed: A relationship ending. Trouble in a relationship. Lack of love. Insecurity, loneliness. Loss of balance. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Movement away from silence and peace. New beginnings or old troubles. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Hanged Man: Attachment. Deep spiritual awareness. Independence. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Three of Cups (Overflowing), when reversed: Feelings dammed up. Instability. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Eight of Wands (Swiftness), when reversed: Scattered energy. Contradictory activities. Fear of taking action. Shyness, or jealousy. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Six of Stones (Success), when reversed: Moment beginning to end. Save or invest money carefully during prosperity. |
