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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

  1. This is it (what you asked about)
  2. This crosses it (strengthens or opposes)
  3. This crowns it (higher influences)
  4. It rests upon this (lower influences)
  5. This came before
  6. This comes next
  7. This is you
  8. The external world around you
  9. Your hopes, fears, and secret desires
  10. The result or outcome

 

 

 

Celtic Cross

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Celtic Cross Reading

The Crown

Sowilo

The Outcome

Jera


Hopes and Desires

Berkano


External Forces

Elhaz


The Querent

Laguz

The Recent Past

Perthro

The Crossing Rune

Isa


The Significator

Wyrd

The Future

Wunjo


The Foundation

Uruz

 

 

The Significator represents you and your current state of being.

 

 

Wyrd

Used only in rune casts, Wyrd is not part of the runic alphabet. When this rune appears, it often symbolises a major change. If this rune is drawn in a single-rune cast, it suggests to ask this question again at a later time.

 

 

 

 

The Crossing Rune denotes that which opposes or influences you.

 

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 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.

 

Sowilo

The Sun Rune symbolises power, warmth, growth and stability. Mental clarity in work and added warmth to your relationships is foretold by this rune. You will be able to achieve your objectives boldly.

 

 

 

 

The Foundation addresses the origin of your question.

 

Uruz

This symbolises a disconnection from one's spiritual source. If you are in a rut, you may need to reconnect with your roots, to rediscover your strengths.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Recent Past represents past events and concerns.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

The Future depicts that which lies ahead.

 

Wunjo

The reversal of this rune suggests tough times. Everyone hits a slump at some time or another. It speaks to one's strength of character as to how one meets such challenges. You will get through this and become stronger.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Elhaz

This rune is about the thrill of the hunt. You have the power and stability to support and protect those near you. You have what it takes to maintain what you have built and reach your current goals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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 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.

 

Jera

This rune literally means "year" and stands for the harvest of a good year's labours. It represents a permanent change for the better.