Celtic Cross Tarot Spread

The Celtic cross tarot spread is a classic and versatile way to explore any aspect of your life, from your current situation to your future possibilities. It consists of 10 cards that are arranged in a cross and a staff, forming a grid that covers all the relevant factors and influences. Each card has a specific meaning and position that can help you gain insight and guidance on any question or topic you have.

Some of the benefits of using the Celtic cross tarot spread are:

• It offers a deep wealth of insights involving external forces and your own internal thoughts, feelings and beliefs¹.
• It is flexible and can be used for any purpose, such as personal growth, career guidance, relationship advice, spiritual exploration, etc².
• It provides a comprehensive view of a situation, allowing for nuance and detail in each card’s interpretation³.
• It helps you craft a narrative that connects the cards together and shows how they relate to each other².
• It reveals both what you secretly desire and what you secretly dread regarding your situation².
  
  

The 10 parts of the Celtic cross tarot spread are:

• The Querent: This card represents you, the person who is asking the question or seeking advice. It shows your personality, strengths, weaknesses, and motivations.
• The Situation: This card indicates the main issue or challenge that you are facing at this time. It shows what is happening now, what is preventing you from achieving your goals, or what is causing you stress or confusion.
• The Foundation: This card reveals the underlying causes or influences that have shaped your situation. It shows how your past experiences, beliefs, values, and habits have affected your current reality.
• The Recent Past: This card depicts the events and actions that have occurred in the past few months that have contributed to your situation. It shows how things have changed or stayed the same since then.
• The Short-Term Outlook: This card forecasts what will happen in the near future if nothing changes. It shows how your situation will evolve or develop over the next few weeks or months.
• The Present State of the Problem: This card evaluates how close you are to resolving your situation. It shows whether you are making progress, facing obstacles, or stuck in a rut.
• The Future Outcome: This card predicts what will happen in the long term if things continue as they are. It shows how your situation will end up after a year or more.
• Your Influence: This card reflects how you perceive yourself and how others perceive you in relation to your situation. It shows what role you play in creating or changing your reality.
• External Influence: This card indicates how other people and factors outside of yourself affect your situation. It shows who or what is supporting or opposing you, as well as any opportunities or threats that may arise.
• Hopes and Fears: This card reveals both what you secretly desire and what you secretly dread regarding your situation. It shows what motivates you and what scares you.