| 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. The Wheel of Fortune, when reversed: Difficulty adjusting to changes. Resistance to change. |
 | 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 Swords (Science): Need for objectivity and honesty. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Daughter of Stones (White Buffalo Woman): Willingness to take responsibility for something greater than oneself. Love, courage and dedication. Inner beauty. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Father of Stones (Old Man), when reversed: Cold and uncaring. Lack of success. Pain at the suffering of the world. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Father of Wands (Brahma), when reversed: Snobbishness, especially intellectual. Devotion Doubts, weakness, confusion. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The High Priestess, when reversed: A time for action, for involvements with others. Commitment in romance. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Justice: Examine your life, weigh things in the balance. A relationship is going badly. Analysis. Take a balanced view. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Four of Cups (Mixed Happiness), when reversed: Loss of balance. Suppressed emotions. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Alchemy: Measurement and combination. Do not allow setbacks to turn enthusiasm into its mirror image of dejection. Take control. Moderation. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Four of Swords (Truce): A moment of calm. |
