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 Gebo			The Outcome Naudhiz Hopes and Desires Wunjo External Forces Wyrd The Querent Raidho
The Recent Past Sowilo	The Crossing Rune Ehwaz The Significator Ingwaz	The Future Perthro
	The Foundation Laguz

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

The "Horse Rune" is a sign of adaptability, transition, movement and travels. You may be closing in on your goals. Most basically, this rune means progress.

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.

Gebo

When gifts are given, be careful to consider unseen obligations. This rune suggests strong bonds with others. It often refers to family, deep friendships, and even marriage.

The Foundation addresses the origin of your question.

Laguz

Laguz reversed may mean sensual numbness and lack of creativity. Passivity, weakness, and lack of initiative can lead to stagnation.

The Recent Past represents past events and concerns.

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 Future depicts that which lies ahead.

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

Raidho

You may be embarking on some type of journey soon, whether it be actually traveling to a new place or a spiritual journey. This journey represents a major change.

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

Wyrd

The blank rune is 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.

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

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 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.

Naudhiz

This rune warns to tread lightly. There may be friction in relationships and unmet needs. Sometimes hard lessons are necessary in life. Some things we just don't want to learn. Be careful not to burn your bridges.