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![]() Three of Spades |
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It Deals with This![]() Four of Spades |
Do NOT Do This![]() Three of Clubs |
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It Leads to This![]() Ten of Spades |

It Deals with This
Four of Spades
'Truce'
Jupiter in LibraRecovery from a period of trouble. An oasis. Authority in the realm of intellect. Establishment of dogma.

Do NOT Do This
Three of Clubs
'Virtue'
Sun in AriesRealisation of hope. Noble cause. Pride and arrogance.

DO This
Three of Spades
'Sorrow'
Saturn in LibraMelancholy, disruption, discord, delay, separation.

It Leads to This
Ten of Spades
'Ruin'
Sun in GeminiReason divorced from reality, the end of sanity, disaster, failure. Spiritually may mean the end of delusion.