| 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. Mother of Wands (Kali): A wild, female energy. Dark power, sexual energy. |
 | 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: Renewal. Reality and feeling. Cleansing. Humility. Hope. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Ace of Wands: Gift of fire. Energy. Optimism. Confidence. Desire. Beginnings. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Six of Swords (Science): Need for objectivity and honesty. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ten of Stones (Richness): Good life. Health. A sense of solid reality. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Four of Stones (The Power of the Earth): Creativity and new ideas. Overwhelming energy. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Wheel of Fortune: Change of circumstances. Taking hold of one's life. Grabbing hold of fate. Time to take what life has given you. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Three of Cups (Overflowing): Great feeling. Extreme joy that can turn to tears. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The High Priestess: A time for quiet, for looking inward. Seek peace. Use intuition and feeling. Peace and joy. Possibly, a lover who needs solitude or is avoiding commitment. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Five of Wands (Conflict): Strife and battle, without hatred and bitterness. Avoidance. |
