Celtic Cross Reading with Runes

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Celtic Cross Layout

The Celtic Cross is the most well-known tarot spread and also the largest layout available here, involving ten runes. This layout begins with a pair of crossing runes at the center of the issue, essentially being two significators. When two significators are involved, they may strengthen or oppose each other, which speaks of the nature of the situation. Above and below the initial cross, we have two runes which are symbolic of the intellectual (top) and emotional (bottom) basis of the issue. The Before and After runes show the past and immediate future.

At the right, four runes are laid out, going upward. At the bottom you have a rune representing yourself, and the next rune shows how others may affect the situation. Rune #9 indicates what you may be hoping for, or possibly, what you hope will not happen. Finally at the top is the outcome, meaning the distant or ultimate future.

Layout Positions

This is it (what you asked about)
This crosses it (strengthens or opposes)
This crowns it (higher influences)
It rests upon this (lower influences)
This came before
This comes next
This is you
The external world around you
Your hopes, fears, and secret desires
The result or outcome

Celtic Cross

Your Celtic Cross Reading


The Crown Isa			The Outcome Eihwaz Hopes and Desires Ansuz External Forces Perthro The Querent Laguz
The Recent Past Berkano	The Crossing Rune Ehwaz The Significator Ingwaz	The Future Thurisaz
	The Foundation Elhaz

The Significator represents you and your current state of being.

Ingwaz

Ingwaz signifies completion, success, agriculture and fertility. You are firing on all cylinders. You will soon be able to realise your ambitions. Unification, peace, and harmony are in the air.

The Crossing Rune denotes that which opposes or influences you.

Ehwaz

Ehwaz reversed indicates boredom and restlessness. Although you may hunger for something different, do not act in haste. Wait patiently for the right opportunity to present itself.

The Crown issues that are significant in the present or may come to pass in the future. This rune foretells future events which you may or may not occur, depending upon how you respond to the present situation.

Isa

The Ice Rune represents stagnation and a cold, passionless reality. Your life may seem to be going nowhere at the moment, but if you persevere you will soon see better days.

The Foundation addresses the origin of your question.

Elhaz

It would be wise to watch out for hidden traps. It is a great time to search yourself for weaknesses and fill the gaps where necessary.

The Recent Past represents past events and concerns.

Berkano

The Rune of birth may symbolise a time of great personal insight and development. Naturally this is also a sign of abundance and fertility, so love may very well be in the air.

The Future depicts that which lies ahead.

Thurisaz

This often represents inability to come to terms with repressed issues. When one is not willing or able to process trauma, one's demons will always need to be kept at bay. This would not be a good time to act impulsively.

The Querent represents the asker and their attitude towards the subject of the rune cast.

Laguz

The feminine rune stands for strong fertility, as in deep sensuality. Laguz represents the life cycle of water in its different forms – constant renewal and rebirth. Femininity and intuition.

External Forces represents the influence of others in your life as well as trends in your relationships with others.

Perthro

The "Gambler's Rune" reversal warns that this is not a good time to take risks. Games of chance are not favoured. Do not give in to loneliness and despair.

Hopes and Desires stands for the hopes and desires you have for the outcome of your question.

Ansuz

This signifies communication difficulties. Disconnection with the self may lead to missed opportunities and personal failures. In times of uncertainty, do not give in to rumour.

The Outcome of your question. Interpret this rune in the context of the entire reading and as an indicator of the path you are currently on, but not bound to.

Eihwaz

Do not allow yourself to give in to confusion. That which you have built may be in jeopardy of crumbling. During times of weakness, we often discover what we are made of.