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Celtic Cross Layout

 

The Celtic Cross is the most well-known tarot spread and also the largest layouts available here, involving ten tiles. This layout begins with a pair of crossing tiles 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 tiles which are symbolic of the intellectual (top) and emotional (bottom) basis of the issue. The Before and After tiles show the past and immediate future.

At the right, four tiles are laid out, going upward. At the bottom you have a tile representing yourself, and the next tile shows how others may affect the situation. Tile #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

Circles 5

The Outcome

Bamboo 4


Hopes and Fears

East Wind


External Forces

Circles 8


The Querent

Red Dragon

The Recent Past

West Wind

The Crossing Tile

Bamboo 6


The Significator

Wan 7

The Future

Bamboo 2


Foundation tile


North Wind

 

 

The Significator represents what the main theme of the reading deals with, the initial situation.

 

 

Wan 7

The Seven Stars tile indicates imagination, creativity, and inspiration. This is the time to apply your creativity, to let your imagination run wild. You are the creator of your own future.

 

 

 

 

The Crossing Tile denotes an added impulse that compounds the initial tile, whether complimentary or contradictory.

 

Bamboo 6

The Water tile is about communication and traveling. You may be looked to for advice on something regarding your unique experience.

 

 

 

 

The Crown stands for what the asker is aware of consciously.

 

Circles 5

The Dragon tile embodies good fortune. It tends to mean a massive and sudden gain not tied to any specific efforts made on your part. This tile suggests that a pleasant surprise may be right around the corner.

 

 

 

 

Foundation tile reveals unconscious driving forces that the querent may not be aware of.

 

North Wind

The North Wind tile warns that you may hit a rough patch in your journey. Be watchful and you can navigate this bump in the road without losing much. If the South Wind is also present, this tile will be nullified.

Black, winter, water, tortoise

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Recent Past represents past events and concerns.

 

West Wind

The West Wind tile signifies some kind of obstacle blocking your path that must be overcome before you can make true progress.

White, autumn, metal, tiger

 

 

 

 

The Future depicts that which lies ahead.

 

Bamboo 2

The Duck symbolises enduring partnerships – long lasting relationships with the strength to overcome all obstacles. It suggests fidelity and trustworthiness, just as ducks are monogamous for life.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Red Dragon

The Red Dragon represents the centre or middle, as in the core or bullseye. It foretells success and the skilful fulfilment of your goals.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Circles 8

The White Tiger is a masculine symbol of power, bravery, and authority. It often speaks of a man who is not afraid to stand up for himself or to assert himself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hopes and Fears shows the expectations you have concerning the outcome of your question.

 

East Wind

The East Wind tile represents you. Tiles adjacent to the East tile in a reading should be given added weight.

Green, spring, wood, dragon

 

 

 

 

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

 

Bamboo 4

The Carp signifies peace, contentment, tranquillity, and freedom from the pressures of everyday life. The tile's vibrant colours symbolise a gain of material and/or spiritual wealth.