| 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. Five of Stones (Material Difficulty), when reversed: Movement for the better. Wait. Act cautiously. |
 | 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. Four of Stones (The Power of the Earth), when reversed: Losing a sense of place. |
 | 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: Imaginations. Fantasies, daydreams, strong dreams. The sources of creativity. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Three of Wands (Virtue), when reversed: Being out of harmony with the situation. Difficulty in finding the point of life or in discovering worthy goals. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Daughter of Cups (Brigid of Treland): Calmness and radiance. Peacefulness and strength of character. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Daughter of Wands (Radha): Abundance. Joy. Good sense. Culture. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Son of Wands (Krishna), when reversed: Difficulty. Conflict. Problems may bring out depths in a person. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Father of Wands (Brahma), when reversed: Snobbishness, especially intellectual. Devotion Doubts, weakness, confusion. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Seven of Cups (Illusions of Success), when reversed: Hidden problems emerging. More realistic outlook. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: No interference. Avoiding responsibility. |
