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The Celtic Cross Spread is an essential tool for many Tarot readers. But for a Tarot newbie it can be overwhelming. While it’s true that this in-depth ten card spread is basically the jackknife of Tarot spreads, there are certain questions the Celtic Cross is more appropriate for than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re wondering when to use the Celtic Cross spread \u2013 the answer is for just about everything, even when you don’t have a specific question in mind. The Celtic Cross can be used for everything from manifesting your goals to gaining insight on romantic relationships to discovering your life path.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Celtic Cross is referenced in any beginner Tarot resource worth reading \u2013 authors rarely delve into the question of when to use it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to reading Tarot \u2013 vague questions beget vague answers and using the right spread for the right question is a must. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re an experienced professional in need of a refresher or a newbie who simply wants to learn more about when you should use the Celtic Cross \u2013 we\u2019ve got you covered!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I want to focus on when to use the Celtic Cross Spread. To get more details about the Celtic Cross Spread, read this article that discusses each position and its meanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celtic Cross Spread: A Brief History <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Celtic Cross is probably the most well-known of all Tarot Spreads. It is often used by professionals and novices alike due to its flexibility, adaptability, and ability to provide comprehensive answers to the seeker on almost any topic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Celtic Cross is a 10-card Tarot spread made famous by Arthur Edward Waite \u2013 co-creator of\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the widely used Rider-Waite Tarot deck \u2013 in his seminal 1910 Tarot guide, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While its true origins are murky \u2013 Waite claimed in his guide that the Celtic Cross is \u201ca short process which has been used privately for many years past in England, Scotland, and Ireland.\u201d <\/strong>He referred to it as an \u201cAncient Celtic Method of Divination\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waite advised Tarot readers that the Celtic Cross was best suited for \u201cobtaining an answer to a definite question,\u201d but also said that it will \u201cserve all purposes\u201d. He then went into a fairly detailed guide of when and how to use the Celtic Cross.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(The Pictorial Key to the Tarot is now in the public domain, and available for free online on any number of websites. Just Google it, and you can download your very own copy legally. It\u2019s a true must-have for every Tarot enthusiast.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an example of when to use the Celtic Cross spread, Waite asked, \u201cWill a lawsuit be necessary,\u201d and suggested using the Major Arcana card of Justice as a significator card to represent the law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Waite\u2019s classic Celtic Cross spread the cards are laid out as shown in the illustration.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many modern-day Tarot readers have adapted Waite\u2019s version of the Celtic Cross to suit their purposes and you can too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Celtic Cross Spread Could be Considered the Jack Knife of Tarot Spreads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Celtic Cross can be used for just about any question under the sun \u2013 even if you don\u2019t have a specific question in mind! (Although, like all things Tarot, the clearer your question is, the clearer the answer will be).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key to properly interpreting this spread \u2013 and knowing when to use it \u2013 is to remember that the cards reveal a narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll drive yourself nuts trying to interpret each card on its own, one at a time, so it\u2019s really important to be familiar with the Tarot cards and their meanings before delving into the Celtic Cross.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out these 2 articles that provide details about the meanings of the Major and Minor Arcana and some strategies to quickly learn how to read these cards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n