| 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. Daughter of Wands (Radha), when reversed: Unfulfilled potential. |
 | 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. Son of Cups (Parsival), when reversed: Avoiding responsibility. Callousness. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Five of Wands (Conflict): Strife and battle, without hatred and bitterness. Avoidance. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Hanged Man, when reversed: Being overly influenced by outside ideas. Pressure to conform. Demands. Sacrificing something to get passed hang-ups. Lack of purpose. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Seven of Stones (Failure): Disharmony. Without careful redirection, failure is possible. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Father of Stones (Old Man), when reversed: Cold and uncaring. Lack of success. Pain at the suffering of the world. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Four of Cups (Mixed Happiness): Find a moment of peace and balance. Action is possible and will lead to growth. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Son of Wands (Krishna), when reversed: Difficulty. Conflict. Problems may bring out depths in a person. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Wheel of Fortune, when reversed: Difficulty adjusting to changes. Resistance to change. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Empress, when reversed: Passion blocked. Difficulty expressing oneself. Problems with one's mother. |
