| 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. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Happiness is blocked. Trouble communicating. Value of life questioned. |
 | 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 Emperor, when reversed: Blocked possibility. Development of sensitivity. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Tower: Long standing activity or approach that may bring disaster if continued. Pressure is building up. Long buried emotions let loose. News. A flash of understanding. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Lovers: The importance of love. Depending on the place in the spread, the state of a specific relationship. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ten of Wands (Oppression): Oppression. Depression. Transformation from cruelty to liberation. Possible fail. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Seven of Cups (Illusions of Success), when reversed: Hidden problems emerging. More realistic outlook. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Two of Stones (Harmony): Harmonic situations. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Son of Cups (Parsival), when reversed: Avoiding responsibility. Callousness. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Father of Stones (Old Man), when reversed: Cold and uncaring. Lack of success. Pain at the suffering of the world. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Alchemy: Measurement and combination. Do not allow setbacks to turn enthusiasm into its mirror image of dejection. Take control. Moderation. |
