| 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. Nine of Wands (Power): Great energy. Arrogance, especially toward those who feel weak. Life's resiliency. |
 | 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. Three of Swords (Mourning): Oppressive situations. Mourning. Sorrow. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Emperor: Influence of society, law. Resurgence of energy. Sexual potency. Arrogance. Insensitivity. Energy and desire. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Aeon, when reversed: Rebirth. Resisting change. A new life, possibly not acknowledged. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The High Priestess: A time for quiet, for looking inward. Seek peace. Use intuition and feeling. Peace and joy. Possibly, a lover who needs solitude or is avoiding commitment. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Son of Swords (Osiris): Someone gentle, yet persuasive. An initiate to esoteric mysteries. Kindness. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Two of Stones (Harmony), when reversed: Disharmony. A time for solitude. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Father of Cups (Odin): A powerful, domineering person. Intelligence. Creativity. Generous and loving. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Death, when reversed: Resisting change. Stagnation. Inertia. Pain of giving something up. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Eight of Wands (Swiftness), when reversed: Scattered energy. Contradictory activities. Fear of taking action. Shyness, or jealousy. |
