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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

White Dragon

The Outcome

Bamboo 6


Hopes and Fears

Orchid


External Forces

Wan 4


The Querent

Bamboo

The Recent Past

West Wind

The Crossing Tile

East Wind


The Significator

North Wind

The Future

Circles 5


Foundation tile


Wan 3

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

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 Crown stands for what the asker is aware of consciously.

 

White Dragon

The White Dragon represents the unknown mysterious influences of the universe at work. Unknown factors may come into play, so be prepared for potential surprises.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Wan 3

The Earth tile signifies land and stability, a solid base that can be built upon. Or perhaps this base is already built and in fact thriving. In any case it represents security and self-sufficiency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Bamboo

The Bamboo tile symbolises school and times of learning. You may benefit from learning a new skill. This tile suggests that now is the ideal time for writing or teaching.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Wan 4

The Lute suggests that it would be a great time to take a vacation. Relaxation and a temporary disconnection from the duties of everyday life would be especially beneficial at this time. If you can't get away too long, at least take a break and meditate. The clarity will surprise you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Orchid

The Orchid represents refinement, luxury, and the attainment of rare and precious things. Enjoy these times, but be careful not to give it to excess.

 

 

 

 

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 6

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