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

It Deals with This
King of Hearts
Pisces
A very sensitive, yet shallow man, who is quick to respond to attraction.

Do NOT Do This
Eight of Clubs
'Swiftness'
Mercury in SagittariusAction, explosive energy, electricity, fast communication, gain of rapid speed, light, quickness.

DO This
Jack of Clubs
Leo
A young man, just, noble, generous, impulsive, humorous, strong.

It Leads to This
Five of Hearts
'Disappointment'
Mars in ScorpioDisturbance ending pleasure. Grief, misfortune, sadness, regret, loss, treachery, bitterness, frustration, bad marriage, expectations unfulfilled.