| 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. Eight of Wands (Swiftness): Definite movement. Progress. A worthy goal. Finding a direction in life. Development of a new love affair. |
 | The second card, placed above the significator, represents Air. It describes your spirit, process of thought, and the influence of reason. Father of Stones (Old Man): Fundamental male principle. Someone who cares deeply for family and for the nature. Hard worker. |
 | The third card, placed to the right of the significator, represents Fire. It describes your motivations, creative energies, and the influence of passion. Daughter of Cups (Brigid of Treland), when reversed: Loss of self-assurance. Importance of personal history ignored. |
 | The fourth card, placed below the significator, represents Water. It describes your emotions, meditations, and the influence of love. Alchemy, when reversed: Going to extremes. Excessive behavior. Conserve energy. A person out of control. |
 | 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. Three of Wands (Virtue), when reversed: Being out of harmony with the situation. Difficulty in finding the point of life or in discovering worthy goals. |
 | 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. Five of Stones (Material Difficulty), when reversed: Movement for the better. Wait. Act cautiously. |
 | 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. The Chariot: Willpower in dealing with problems. Will to continue. Deep fear driving a person. Triumph over fear. |
 | 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. Five of Swords (Defeat): An overwhelming situation. Need to hold onto principles until the time comes to make a change. |
 | The ninth and final card, placed in the center bottom of the triangle, represents the final outcome unless you change course. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Quarreling or jealousy. Uncertain future. Lack of commitment. |
