Today's Tarot for William Shakespeare
| The Cross and Triangle spread is a powerful means of understanding complex situations, developed by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. This spread is rich in occult and mystical symbolism, and one of our favorites here at Facade. 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 first card, the significator, is placed in the center of the cross. This card represents the prime energy manifest in your life. Son of Stones (Chief Seattle), when reversed: Despair. Selfishness leads to feeling lost. |
 | The second card, placed above the significator, represents Air. It describes your spirit, process of thought, and the influence of reason. The Tower, when reversed: Similar to upright meanings, but less severe. A shaking up. Minor disturbance. |
 | The third card, placed to the right of the significator, represents Fire. It describes your motivations, creative energies, and the influence of passion. The Universe: Success. Becoming happier, more fulfilled. Recovery from illness. An exciting future. Satisfaction. Justified pride. Life opening up. |
 | The fourth card, placed below the significator, represents Water. It describes your emotions, meditations, and the influence of love. Father of Wands (Brahma), when reversed: Snobbishness, especially intellectual. Devotion Doubts, weakness, confusion. |
 | The fifth card, placed to the left of the significator represents Earth. It describes your physical presence, position in life, and the influence of the material world. Eight of Cups (Failure): Failure. Arrogance and greed. Accept help from others. |
 | At this point the cross is complete and the triangle is formed. The sixth card, placed on the bottom left of the triangle represents one of two opposing forces. Alchemy: Measurement and combination. Do not allow setbacks to turn enthusiasm into its mirror image of dejection. Take control. Moderation. |
 | The seventh card, placed on the bottom right of the triangle represents the force that opposes the bottom left card. These forces may be external, but they are frequently one's own inner archetypes in conflict. Three of Swords (Mourning): Oppressive situations. Mourning. Sorrow. |
 | The eighth card, the reconciler, is placed below the cross in the third vertex of the triangle. This is the force that will resolve the conflict between the bottom left and bottom right cards. By meditating on this force and bringing more of it into your life, you can bring the matter at hand to a swifter conclusion than would naturally occur. Mother of Cups (Venus of Willendorf): Earthy, plain, honest person. Matriarch. Ancient forces. |
 | The ninth and final card, placed in the center bottom of the triangle, represents the final outcome unless you change course. Two of Stones (Harmony), when reversed: Disharmony. A time for solitude. |
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