Celtic Cross Reading with Playing Cards

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Celtic Cross Spread

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

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

Spread 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 10 of Diamonds			The Outcome 8 of Spades Hopes and Fears Queen of Diamonds External Forces Queen of Clubs The Querent 2 of Diamonds
The Recent Past 4 of Clubs	The Crossing Card 2 of Hearts The Significator 9 of Diamonds	The Future King of Diamonds
	Foundation card 8 of Diamonds

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

9 of Diamonds

Material gains are heralded by this card. There will be an increase in resources through accomplishment or inheritance, or perhaps some other surprise. Business may pick up.

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

2 of Hearts

This card symbolises harmony and good feelings, even love. Fulfilment of the heart is often connected to relationships with others, but can also come from activities we deeply enjoy. Either way, this symbol stands for strong feelings.

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

10 of Diamonds

There will be surprising financial opportunities. Material prosperity will be certain. This is the card of established material wealth.

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

8 of Diamonds

This card suggests knowledge of construction, agriculture, or material affairs. There is a slow and steady, unwavering progression – perhaps one who is late to bloom or saving the best for last.

The Recent Past represents past events and concerns.

4 of Clubs

This signifies completion and fulfilment – the satisfaction of relaxation after a job well done. This can also mean the solidification of a bond.

The Future depicts that which lies ahead.

King of Diamonds

This symbolises a fair-haired man who has natural magnetism in pursuits of material gain. He may be a skilful farmer, builder, natural scientist, or business man. In his stubbornness he may appear dull or unsophisticated to some.

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

2 of Diamonds

This can mean a major change is coming. It is possible that a great love affair may be indicated. If so, it is growing stronger, but opposition from outside sources may be growing just as quickly.

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

Queen of Clubs

This queen represents a dark-haired woman. Her traits include strength of character, attractiveness, and helpfulness. She is a nice person but can sometimes be temperamental.

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

Queen of Diamonds

This card symbolises a fair-haired woman who may like to gossip or meddle in other people's business. She is intelligent, charismatic, and practical, and perhaps flirtatious.

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

8 of Spades

Not being able to see the forest for the trees is the general vibe of this card – overlooking the most obvious details. Something or someone may have diverted your attention. This card embodies deception, interference, misdirection, deceit, jealousy and gossip. Division in all things is indicated.