| 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. Four of Cups (Mixed Happiness): Find a moment of peace and balance. Action is possible and will lead to growth. |
 | 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. Ten of Wands (Oppression): Oppression. Depression. Transformation from cruelty to liberation. Possible fail. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Empress: Passion. Love of nature. Motherhood. Joyous activity. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Seven of Stones (Failure), when reversed: Recovery. Fresh start. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Son of Cups (Parsival), when reversed: Avoiding responsibility. Callousness. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Lovers, when reversed: A relationship ending. Trouble in a relationship. Lack of love. Insecurity, loneliness. Loss of balance. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Five of Stones (Material Difficulty): Wintry times. Money troubles. Illness. Isolation. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Seven of Wands (Courage): Courage and daring - possibly, the courage to retreat. Using one's power for transformation. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Tower: Long standing activity or approach that may bring disaster if continued. Pressure is building up. Long buried emotions let loose. News. A flash of understanding. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Mother of Cups (Venus of Willendorf): Earthy, plain, honest person. Matriarch. Ancient forces. |
