| 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. Son of Stones (Chief Seattle), when reversed: Despair. Selfishness leads to feeling lost. |
 | 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. Death, when reversed: Resisting change. Stagnation. Inertia. Pain of giving something up. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Magician: Power. Strength. Being in control of one's life. Transforming old situations, bringing in new ones. A burst of energy. Creativity. Focused will. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Moon: Imaginations. Fantasies, daydreams, strong dreams. The sources of creativity. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Daughter of Wands (Radha): Abundance. Joy. Good sense. Culture. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Four of Swords (Truce): A moment of calm. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Nine of Stones (Material Gain), when reversed: Misusing material gain. Greed. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Nine of Swords (Cruelty), when reversed: Relief from cruel conditions. Confusion. Manipulation. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. 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. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Six of Cups (Happiness), when reversed: The happy moment may be passing. Not recognizing happiness. Unbalanced or excessive behavior. |
