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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019ve always wanted to learn the Celtic Cross spread but were too overwhelmed to try \u2013 we\u2019ve got you covered. The key to learning this classic 10 card spread is to understand the relationship between the positions and to read it as a narrative.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not enough to know the meaning of each individual card \u2013 to truly gain insight \u00a0\u2013 you must read it as a whole. And that\u2019s exactly what we\u2019re going to show you how to do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve also written an article related to this that discusses \u201cWhen to use the Celtic Cross Spread<\/a>\u201d. At the end of this post, I’ve also included links to other articles that relate to this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you search \u201clearn the Celtic Cross Tarot spread\u201d online, you\u2019ll find many different takes on it. I\u2019m using a slightly modified version of the original \u2013 with a few position names changed and moved for clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Significator card is optional. \u00a0<\/em>This card, if you choose to use it, represents the querent or the question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, if your question is about how to proceed in a relationship, you might choose card number six of the Major Arcana, the Lovers<\/a>. (read more about all the Major Arcana cards here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the Lovers<\/a> card is probably the most misunderstood card in the Tarot \u2013 it\u2019s more about important choices and our life path than about soul mates \u2013 it fits here on both levels. Court cards are also commonly used to represent the querent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The drawback of using a significator is that there will only be 77 cards left in the deck. When using one it\u2019s best to choose it from another deck so you still have all 78 cards left to answer your question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Waite \u2013 father of the widely-used Rider Waite Tarot deck: \u201cThis card gives the influence which is affecting the person or matter of inquiry, generally the atmosphere of it in which the other currents work.\u201d He called this card \u201cWhat Covers You\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In plain modern English card, one of the Celtic Cross represents the present and everything going on in the querent\u2019s life right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Waite called this card \u201cWhat Covers You\u201d and wrote: \u201cIt shows the nature of the obstacles in the matter. If it is a favorable card, the opposing forces will not be serious, or it may indicate that something good in itself will not be productive of good in the particular connection.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since it crosses card one, it helps to think of the challenge card as your cross to bear or what stands in the way of what you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the card in the second position is a \u2018positive card\u2019, it means there won\u2019t be any major obstacles between you and the desired outcome. If it\u2019s a \u2018negative\u2019 card, like Death or the Devil, that means that it will be harder to get what you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many Tarot readers choose to apply the upright meaning to this card regardless of how it falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Waite referred to this as \u201cWhat is Beneath him\u201d and said: \u201cIt shows the foundation or basis of the matter, that which has already passed into actuality and which the Significator has made his own.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n In plain English \u2013 this card is a snapshot of what you\u2019re asking about \u2013 it\u2019s the foundation of the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It could represent unconscious attitudes toward the question \u2013 for example, seeing the Five of Pentacles if you\u2019re asking about finances would mean that you have a poverty mindset and don\u2019t believe your situation will improve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you ask about love and see the Ten of Swords here, it could indicate that painful past relationships make you feel that you\u2019re unworthy of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever it is, card 3 tends to show us why we are asking what we\u2019re asking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Waite wrote of the position he referred to as \u201cWhat is Behind him\u201d: \u201cIt gives the influence that is just passed, or is now passing away.\u201d That usually means past events that are still affecting your current situation or mindset. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n This card may have a strong influence on the foundation of the matter (card three).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Waite, \u201cit represents (a) the Querent\u2019s aim or ideal in the matter; (b) the best that can be achieved under the circumstances, but that which has not yet been made actual.\u201d This card is also called \u201cWhat Crowns him\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words, you can think of card five as the best-case scenario given the circumstances or a possible outcome. While there are many variations on this position, \u201cunconscious factors\u201d is popular, I think of it as what\u2019s likely to happen based on the current circumstances and as a result of the recent past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Waite said card six: \u201cshows the influence that is coming into action and will operate in the near future.\u201d He called it \u201cWhat is Before him\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether this card manifests as a person, event, or obstacle in your life \u2013 you can be sure it will affect the outcome. Whatever it is will happen soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Waite wrote: \u201cThe seventh card of the operation signifies himself\u2014that is, the Significator \u2013whether person or thing\u2014and shows its position or attitude in the circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The seventh card represents you in the now. It\u2019s a reflection of your state of mind, attitude surrounding the inquiry, and actions you are taking in the situation. Some Tarot readers also call this the advice card and refer to it to change an undesired outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Eighth Card signifies his house, that is, his environment and the tendencies at work therein which have an effect on the matter\u2014for instance, his position in life, the influence of immediate friends, and so forth,\u201d Waite said. He referred to position 8 as \u201cHis House\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A \u2018negative\u2019 card here is a warning that someone close to you may not have your best interests in mind and may actively try to negatively impact the outcome. A \u2018positive\u2019 card here usually indicates someone or something that can help you to get what you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Waite didn\u2019t elaborate much on card 9 of the Celtic Cross. This position causes much confusion among both novice and experienced readers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It helps to think of the Hopes and Fears position as insight into your expectations in the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the card is \u2018positive\u2019 \u2013 it shows that you have what it takes to create the desired outcome \u2013 while a \u2018negative\u2019 card indicates potential struggles \u2013 usually caused by your actions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of the final card, called \u201cWhat Will Come,\u201d Waite wrote: \u201cThe Tenth is what will come, the final result, the culmination which is brought about by the influences shown by the other cards that have been turned up in the divination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the card you\u2019ve been waiting for \u2013 the answer to your question. However, it\u2019s important to read it within the context of the other cards. It\u2019s also important to remember that this is the likely outcome <\/em>\u2013 what will happen if nothing changes? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tarot Reading, 5-Minutes Free!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I’ve recently started working with an online psychic reading company and I’ve received some great feedback. Check it out, then let me know your experience.<\/p>\nClick here to receive a Tarot Reading<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n So if you don\u2019t like that final card \u2013 or any of the cards, remember that you have the power to change them by changing your course of action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you\u2019ve learned the card positions it\u2019s time to put it all together. The easiest way to read the spread is to break it down into two parts: The small cross (cards 1-6 on the left) and the staff (cards 7-10 on the right).<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can think of cards 1-6 in the cross as a picture of your life now, while cards 7-10 in the staff focus on you in your environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cards 1 and 2 can be read together to determine the core issues of the question, and then card 3 represents the foundation of the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, interpret cards 4 (Past), 1 (Present), and 6 (Future) as a three-card past, present, and future spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then look at the dynamics between cards 5 (Above), 6 (Future), and 10 (Outcome) to see what the future looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also compare card 4 (Past) and card 9 (Hopes\/Fears) to get a sense of how past events have shaped your beliefs and attitudes toward the situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Red cards 7 (You) and 8 (Your Environment) together to better understand how you and those around you perceive the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever you do \u2013 don\u2019t try to interpret each card in the spread individually because it won\u2019t make any sense. In life we don\u2019t regard each event that happens as something separate from the rest of our lives \u2013 we view it as a small part of a whole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The same rules apply when reading the cards in the Celtic Cross. The reading represents many dynamics within one situation \u2013 and our past is not excluded from that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also important to remember that in most circumstances you have the power to change the outcome. For more insight, you could draw a clarifier card on the outcome \u2013 or try another Celtic Cross using the outcome card to see what you can do to change course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I also talk about how to use the Celtic Cross spread to manifest your reality. Read that in this article, “When to use the Celtic Cross Spread<\/a>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like everything else, the only way to master this 10-card Tarot spread is with frequent practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are interested in getting a tarot reading, then as a VekkeSind reader, you can get 5 minutes free<\/a>. Try it now, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019d love to hear about your experience. Please connect with me, after you\u2019ve had a reading\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you ever wanted the sound of the ocean splashing in the background as you work at your desk, or cook dinner in the kitchen?<\/p>\n\n\n\nLearning the Celtic Cross: The Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Should I use a Significator Card?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Card 1: The Present<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Card 2: The Challenge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Card 3: Below <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Card 4: The Past<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Card 5: Above<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Card 6: Future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Card 7: You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Card 8: Your Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Card 9: Hopes and Fears<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Card 10: The Outcome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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