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Classic Celtic Cross Spread

A classic tarot spread -- best used when answering a specific question

Card #1 represents the present.

You've drawn Page of Pentacles as the the present.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Practicality and shows up in concepts like dependability, seeking abundance, business opportunity.

This card indicates the present heart of the matter. It includes your present environment (both internal and external) and primary factor or dominant characteristic of the situation.

Card #2 represents immediate challenge.

You've drawn Wheel of Fortune as the immediate challenge.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Destiny and shows up in concepts like turning point, life cycles, awakening, big picture vision.

This card indicates the immediate challenge you face. Even if your seems positive, keep in mind that it represents a challenge that must be overcome.

Card #3 represents the foundation.

You've drawn Nine of Wands as the the foundation.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Determination and shows up in concepts like stamina, courage, persisting despite setbacks.

This card represents the distant past, the root cause, and the foundation upon which the present was built.

Card #9 represents hopes & fears.

You've drawn Eight of Swords as the hopes & fears.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Restriction and shows up in concepts like lacking direction, powerless, trapped, limiting beliefs.

This card can be confusing because so often our hopes and fears are tightly enmeshed. It can be what you are afraid of, a secret desire, what you suspect is true, what you long for, or what you’re avoiding.

#10

Card #10 represents overall outcome.

You've drawn The Magician as the overall outcome.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Realizing Potential and shows up in concepts like power, purpose, resourcefulness, skill determination.

This is the most likely result, or where everything is leading. If this card is too ambiguous, consider drawing three extra cards to clarify.

Card #4 represents the recent past.

You've drawn The Lovers as the the recent past.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Relationships and shows up in concepts like love, communication, union, harmony, choices.

This card indicates events that have happened in the recent past, though not necessarily related to the question. It can also be something that is complete or something of now fading importance.

Card #5 represents the best outcome.

You've drawn Four of Cups in reversed orientation as the the best outcome.

Since you've drawn the reversed version, you're getting a reversed version of Self Absorption energy, so it's manifesting as Over Indulgence and shows up looking like being aloof, emotional shutdown, too self-absorbed.

This card represents your conscious goals and purpose, and the best outcome of those goals. A negative card may indicate it is time to cut one’s losses.

Card #6 represents the immediate future.

You've drawn Judgment in reversed orientation as the the immediate future.

Since you've drawn the reversed version, you're getting a reversed version of Awakening energy, so it's manifesting as Avoidance and shows up looking like stagnation, refusal of self-examination, indecision.

This card indicates events upcoming in the next few days or weeks. It signifies what is pending or what is gaining in significance.

Card #7 represents internal influences.

You've drawn Three of Cups as the internal influences.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Community and shows up in concepts like camaraderie, friends, group success, neighbors.

This card indicates you as you are presently or how you could be. This includes inner feelings and underlying internal forces that are affecting the situation.

Card #8 represents outside influences.

You've drawn Page of Cups in reversed orientation as the outside influences.

Since you've drawn the reversed version, you're getting a reversed version of Creative Beginnings energy, so it's manifesting as Emotional and shows up looking like oversensitive youth, repressed intuition, refusing good advice.

This card represents external forces that influence the situation and are beyond your control. It could be the outside environment, how others see you, or others’ expectations will affect you.

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