| 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. Eight of Swords (Interference): Interference. Gossip. Help or advice. |
 | 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. Five of Stones (Material Difficulty): Wintry times. Money troubles. Illness. Isolation. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Six of Stones (Success), when reversed: Moment beginning to end. Save or invest money carefully during prosperity. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Ten of Swords (Ruin), when reversed: Troubles passing. Relief. Need to rest. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Hierophant, when reversed: Social pressure. Doctrines and ideas that have lost meaning. Originality. Gullibility. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Chariot, when reversed: Lack of will. Passivity or weakness. It may be best to let things run their course. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Death: The Death card rarely refers to physical death. Rather, it has to do with one's feelings about Death. Psychologically letting go. New opportunities. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Son of Cups (Parsival): Sweet tempered, but naïve person. A good heart. A test. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Alchemy, when reversed: Going to extremes. Excessive behavior. Conserve energy. A person out of control. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Five of Wands (Conflict), when reversed: Personal and aggressive conflicts. Bitterness towards others. |
