| 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. Strength: Inner strength. Love and gentleness. Confidence. Ability to give love. |
 | 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 Cups (Disappointment), when reversed: Coming out of disappointment. A realistic view of the past. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Four of Swords (Truce): A moment of calm. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Three of Swords (Mourning): Oppressive situations. Mourning. Sorrow. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Daughter of Cups (Brigid of Treland), when reversed: Loss of self-assurance. Importance of personal history ignored. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Ten of Cups (Success): Successful development, with some effort required. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Hierophant, when reversed: Social pressure. Doctrines and ideas that have lost meaning. Originality. Gullibility. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: No interference. Avoiding responsibility. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Ace of Cups: Happiness. Love, joy, optimism. Love flowing openly between two people. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Seven of Swords (Uselessness), when reversed: Attempting to deal with feelings of usefulness. |
