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 Jera			The Outcome Laguz Hopes and Desires Isa External Forces Sowilo The Querent Uruz
The Recent Past Thurisaz	The Crossing Rune Dagaz The Significator Elhaz	The Future Tiwaz
	The Foundation Kenaz

The Significator represents you and your current state of being.

Elhaz

It would be wise to watch out for hidden traps. It is a great time to search yourself for weaknesses and fill the gaps where necessary.

The Crossing Rune denotes that which opposes or influences you.

Dagaz

Dagaz represents the first rays of a new dawn. You are on the verge of some kind of breakthrough. You have the will and the ability to change reality. You may experience a period of lucidity that borders on the surreal.

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.

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. Jera denotes fruitful, recurring cycles, and strong fertility.

The Foundation addresses the origin of your question.

Kenaz

There will be trouble getting the information you are looking for. The information may or may not be available, but you will need to be open to receiving it if you wish to. You may be pleasantly surprised if you reach out to someone.

The Recent Past represents past events and concerns.

Thurisaz

This often represents inability to come to terms with repressed issues. When one is not willing or able to process trauma, one's demons will always need to be kept at bay. This would not be a good time to act impulsively.

The Future depicts that which lies ahead.

Tiwaz

The Warrior Rune represents pure, masculine power and the ability to fight for what you want and win it. Be careful to mitigate your aggression, as the cost of attaining your goals can outweigh the gains.

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

Uruz

This is often the omen of a transition or new beginning. Uruz represents the rune of harmony, order and personal power. You will be able meet the challenge so effectively that it may surprise you.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.