| 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): Wintry times. Money troubles. Illness. Isolation. |
 | 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 Devil, when reversed: Resisting temptation. Not a time for sensuality. Fear of one's own decisions. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Hierophant, when reversed: Social pressure. Doctrines and ideas that have lost meaning. Originality. Gullibility. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Daughter of Stones (White Buffalo Woman), when reversed: Difficulty getting across ideas or emotions. Feeling out of place. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Two of Wands (Dominion): Power. Strong will. The power of spiritual truth. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Nine of Wands (Power), when reversed: Weakness. Passivity. Arrogance or misuse of power. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Tower, when reversed: Similar to upright meanings, but less severe. A shaking up. Minor disturbance. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Chariot: Willpower in dealing with problems. Will to continue. Deep fear driving a person. Triumph over fear. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Six of Wands (Victory), when reversed: Loss of belief. Negative attitude can lead to failure. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Eight of Stones (Knowledge), when reversed: Lack of moderation. Impatience. Ignorance. |
