| 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. Father of Cups (Odin): A powerful, domineering person. Intelligence. Creativity. Generous and loving. |
 | 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 Magician, when reversed: Natural expression of energy blocked. Inner resistance. Arrogance. Misuse of personal power. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Moon, when reversed: The time to return to "solar", rational activities. Conscious mind blocking the unconscious. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. 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 at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Eight of Wands (Swiftness), when reversed: Scattered energy. Contradictory activities. Fear of taking action. Shyness, or jealousy. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Five of Swords (Defeat): An overwhelming situation. Need to hold onto principles until the time comes to make a change. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Six of Stones (Success): Great success and joy, possibly short-lived. Find inner truth in happiness. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Son of Stones (Chief Seattle), when reversed: Despair. Selfishness leads to feeling lost. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Son of Cups (Parsival), when reversed: Avoiding responsibility. Callousness. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Ten of Cups (Success): Successful development, with some effort required. |
