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![]() Queen of Cups |
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It Deals with This![]() The Emperor |
Do NOT Do This![]() Fortitude |
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It Leads to This![]() 10 of Cups |

It Deals with This
The Emperor
In this case King Sargon of Akkad. A great ruler in his own time rarely even makes the history books in ours.

Do NOT Do This
Fortitude
Bravery and strength can get one killed, but they're still pretty badass. Don't fear what you needn't fear, but don't get carried away.

DO This
Queen of Cups
Queen Bees begin developing in specially constructed cells within the hive. They are often oriented differently from other cells in the honeycomb, and are filled with Royal Jelly, a substance which determines the physiology of the queen to be.

It Leads to This
10 of Cups
The most valuable things in the world are worthless if you throw them down the drain. And yes, those are Zebetites.