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![]() Duir |
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It Deals with This![]() Ngetal |
Do NOT Do This![]() Tinne |
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It Leads to This![]() Coll |

It Deals with This
Ngetal
- Tree/Plant: Reed
- Kenning: ‘Voice of the Waters’
- Spiritual Lesson: The purest messages are the simplest.
- Reflective Question: What truth needs my voice right now?
- Affirmation: ‘I am the voice of clear waters.’

Do NOT Do This
Tinne
- Tree/Plant: Holly
- Kenning: ‘Warrior’s Crown’
- Spiritual Lesson: Victory is hollow without a worthy cause.
- Reflective Question: What is truly worth fighting for now?
- Affirmation: ‘I wear the crown of sacred battle.’

DO This
Duir
- Tree/Plant: Oak
- Kenning: ‘Door to Strength’
- Spiritual Lesson: Power without purpose is decay.
- Reflective Question: Where must I claim authority—or surrender pride?
- Affirmation: ‘I am the door that withstands all storms.’

It Leads to This
Coll
- Tree/Plant: Hazel
- Kenning: ‘Wellspring of Wisdom’
- Spiritual Lesson: Wisdom must be lived, not stored.
- Reflective Question: What hidden knowledge am I being invited to embrace?
- Affirmation: ‘I drink from the sacred well.’