| 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. Ace of Cups: Happiness. Love, joy, optimism. Love flowing openly between two people. |
 | 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. Justice: Examine your life, weigh things in the balance. A relationship is going badly. Analysis. Take a balanced view. |
 | 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. Five of Wands (Conflict): Strife and battle, without hatred and bitterness. Avoidance. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: Idealism used for selfish ends. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Five of Cups (Disappointment): Be patient. Confusion and disappointment are exaggerated. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Daughter of Cups (Brigid of Treland), when reversed: Loss of self-assurance. Importance of personal history ignored. |
 | 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. 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. Son of Wands (Krishna), when reversed: Difficulty. Conflict. Problems may bring out depths in a person. |
