| 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. The Emperor, when reversed: Blocked possibility. Development of sensitivity. |
 | 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. Ace of Stones, when reversed: Unappreciated gifts. Materialism. Conflicts over money or property. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Aeon: Renewal. Optimism in spite of a painful period of change. Change. Spontaneity. All things are possible. Old world seen through new eyes. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Lovers: The importance of love. Depending on the place in the spread, the state of a specific relationship. |
 | 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. Seven of Stones (Failure), when reversed: Recovery. Fresh start. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Father of Stones (Old Man), when reversed: Cold and uncaring. Lack of success. Pain at the suffering of the world. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Hermit: Withdrawal from outside interests. Self-reliance. Self-creation. Developing one's personality. Gaining wisdom. Powerful dreams. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Four of Stones (The Power of the Earth), when reversed: Losing a sense of place. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Hanged Man, when reversed: Being overly influenced by outside ideas. Pressure to conform. Demands. Sacrificing something to get passed hang-ups. Lack of purpose. |
