| 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. Son of Cups (Parsival), when reversed: Avoiding responsibility. Callousness. |
 | 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 Swords (Truce): A moment of calm. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Seven of Swords (Uselessness): Depression. Possibly, the need to leave a situation for new possibilities. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Father of Wands (Brahma), when reversed: Snobbishness, especially intellectual. Devotion Doubts, weakness, confusion. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Three of Stones (Work): Work. Satisfaction. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Happiness is blocked. Trouble communicating. Value of life questioned. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Daughter of Cups (Brigid of Treland), when reversed: Loss of self-assurance. Importance of personal history ignored. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Nine of Wands (Power), when reversed: Weakness. Passivity. Arrogance or misuse of power. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. 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 at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Daughter of Swords (Isis): A powerful figure, confident and dynamic. |
