Cross Layout
Difficulty: Easy
The Cross Spread is good for questions asking for advice. It can also be used to determine the meaning of a confusing ogham from a previous reading, or for that matter, to shed light on other points of confusion.
In questions asking advice, this layout is self-explanatory. The main thing is to determine the difference between oghams #2 and #3. #1 is the topic and #4 is the result.
In questions regarding confusion, such as: "What was the meaning of Ogham (X) in the last layout?" the main thing is also to determine the difference between oghams #2 and #3. In this case, #2 will show what the ogham was not referring to, and Ogham #3 will show what was really meant. Ogham #1 is the topic and #4 represents the purpose it serves.
Your Cross Reading
DO This![]() Huathe Blocked |
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It Deals with This![]() Gort |
Do NOT Do This![]() Ailm Blocked |
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It Leads to This![]() Uilleann |

It Deals with This
Gort
- Tree/Plant: Ivy
- Kenning: ‘Tenacity of the Green Path’
- Spiritual Lesson: Persistence must serve true growth.
- Reflective Question: What am I climbing toward—and is it worth it?
- Affirmation: ‘I cling to the light that feeds me.’

Do NOT Do This
Ailm Blocked
- Tree/Plant: Silver Fir
- Kenning: ‘Pillar of Resilience’
- Spiritual Lesson: True resilience bends without breaking.
- Reflective Question: What inner root keeps me alive through winter?
- Affirmation: ‘I endure, evergreen and steadfast.’

DO This
Huathe Blocked
- Tree/Plant: Hawthorn
- Kenning: ‘Thorn of Protection’
- Spiritual Lesson: True protection is conscious, not reactionary.
- Reflective Question: What am I defending, and is it truly sacred?
- Affirmation: ‘I protect without imprisoning.’

It Leads to This
Uilleann
- Tree/Plant: Honeysuckle
- Kenning: ‘Hidden Sweetness’
- Spiritual Lesson: Not all that tempts is treasure—but real treasure rarely announces itself.
- Reflective Question: What unseen blessing have I ignored?
- Affirmation: ‘I follow sweetness hidden in shadow.’