| 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. Aeon: Renewal. Optimism in spite of a painful period of change. Change. Spontaneity. All things are possible. Old world seen through new eyes. |
 | 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 Star, when reversed: Fears for the future. Isolation. Tension or anxiety. Hope. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Alchemy, when reversed: Going to extremes. Excessive behavior. Conserve energy. A person out of control. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Five of Wands (Conflict), when reversed: Personal and aggressive conflicts. Bitterness towards others. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Daughter of Wands (Radha): Abundance. Joy. Good sense. Culture. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Three of Swords (Mourning): Oppressive situations. Mourning. Sorrow. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Three of Stones (Work): Work. Satisfaction. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Ace of Stones, when reversed: Unappreciated gifts. Materialism. Conflicts over money or property. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Son of Wands (Krishna): Love of life. Interest in the arts. Trickster. Attractiveness. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Hierophant, when reversed: Social pressure. Doctrines and ideas that have lost meaning. Originality. Gullibility. |
