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 Diamonds |
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It Deals with This![]() Four of Hearts |
Do NOT Do This![]() Eight of Clubs |
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It Leads to This![]() Seven of Hearts |
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It Deals with This
Four of Hearts
'Luxury'
Moon in CancerGiving in to desire. Excess, luxury, insatiability.
![](https://tarotsmith.com/images/playingcards/clubs08.jpg)
Do NOT Do This
Eight of Clubs
'Swiftness'
Mercury in SagittariusAction, explosive energy, electricity, fast communication, gain of rapid speed, light, quickness.
![](https://tarotsmith.com/images/playingcards/diamonds03.jpg)
DO This
Three of Diamonds
'Works'
Mars in CapricornConstruction, business, commerce, employment, material gain, growth.
![](https://tarotsmith.com/images/playingcards/hearts07.jpg)
It Leads to This
Seven of Hearts
'Debauch'
Venus in ScorpioLoss or lack of moral values. Deception, shameless indulgence, lust, fornication, intoxication, delusion, promises unfulfilled.