Celtic Cross Spread

 

 

Difficulty: Average

This is probably the most well-known tarot spread. A good, basic spread for beginners to practise with, the Celtic Cross is useful for questions of all types. In this spread, it can be helpful to notice the relationships between the pairings of cards #5 & #9, #1 & #2, #3 & #4, and #6 & #10.

1. The significator epitomizes what the reading deals with, the initial situation.
2. An added impulse that compounds the significator, which may be either complimentary or contradictory.
3. This is what is consciously known (thoughts).
4. Unconscious driving forces that may not be known fully (emotions).
5. The immediate past regarding the current situation.
6. The first future card indicates the immediate future.
7. This card represents the reader and their attitude towards cards #1 and #2.
8. The external influences, the places and people which influence the topic.
9. This tarot card suggests expectations; what is secretly hoped for or feared.
10. The second future card reveals the long-term outcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Celtic Cross Reading

	The Crown King of Hearts		The Outcome King of Clubs Hopes and Fears Ace of Diamonds External Forces King of Spades The Querent Eight of Clubs
The Recent Past Five of Hearts	The Crossing Card Six of Clubs The Significator Two of Diamonds	The Future Queen of Diamonds
	Foundation card Nine of Spades

 

 

 

The Significator represents what the main theme of the reading deals with, the initial situation.

 

 

Two of Diamonds

'Change'

Jupiter in Capricorn

Constant change, likely a pleasant change, visit to friends, wandering.

 

 

 

 

 

The Crossing Card denotes an added impulse that compounds the initial card, whether complimentary or contradictory.

 

Six of Clubs

'Victory'

Jupiter in Leo

Triumph after strife. Success and gain, good news, expectations fulfilled.

 

 

 

 

 

The Crown stands for what the asker is aware of consciously.

 

King of Hearts

Pisces

A very sensitive, yet shallow man, who is quick to respond to attraction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foundation card reveals unconscious driving forces that the querent may not be aware of.

 

Nine of Spades

'Cruelty'

Mars in Gemini

Suffering, pain, malice, loss, lies, despair, slander.

 

 

 

 

 

The Recent Past represents past events and concerns.

 

Five of Hearts

'Disappointment'

Mars in Scorpio

Disturbance ending pleasure. Grief, misfortune, sadness, regret, loss, treachery, bitterness, frustration, bad marriage, expectations unfulfilled.

 

 

 

 

 

The Future depicts that which lies ahead.

 

Six of Clubs

'Victory'

Jupiter in Leo

Triumph after strife. Success and gain, good news, expectations fulfilled.

 

 

 

 

 

The Querent represents the asker and their attitude towards the subject of the reading.

 

Eight of Clubs

'Swiftness'

Mercury in Sagittarius

Action, explosive energy, electricity, fast communication, gain of rapid speed, light, quickness.

 

 

 

 

 

External Forces represents the influence of others in your life as well as trends in your relationships with others.

 

King of Spades

Gemini

An active, skilful, witty, clever, fierce man.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hopes and Fears shows the expectations you have concerning the outcome of your question.

 

Ace of Diamonds

The Root of Earth

Materialistic concerns, contentment, earthly power and success.

 

 

 

 

 

The Outcome of your question. Interpret this card in the context of the entire reading and as an indicator of the path you are currently on, but not necessarily bound to.

 

King of Clubs

Sagittarius

A man of action, generosity, pride, and impetuousness.