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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 Eight of Cups as the the present.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Unfulfilled and shows up in concepts like walking away, new direction, no turning back, burning bridges.

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 Seven of Cups as the immediate challenge.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Day Dreaming and shows up in concepts like choices, decisions, wishful thinking, fantasy.

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 King of Cups as the the foundation.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Loving and shows up in concepts like wise, tolerant, caring, helps others grow, subtle influence.

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 The High Priestess as the hopes & fears.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Intuition and shows up in concepts like higher powers, wisdom, secrets, subconscious mind.

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 Nine of Wands in reversed orientation as the overall outcome.

Since you've drawn the reversed version, you're getting a reversed version of Determination energy, so it's manifesting as Defensiveness and shows up looking like unprepared, isolation, resistance, paranoia.

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 Four of Wands as the the recent past.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Harmony and shows up in concepts like celebration, excitement, stable home, partnership.

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 Temperance as the the best outcome.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Balance and shows up in concepts like moderation, combining, healing, patience.

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 Ten of Pentacles as the the immediate future.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Legacy and shows up in concepts like affluence, family money, inheritance, sum of money.

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 Four of Pentacles as the internal influences.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Wealth and shows up in concepts like hold onto money, budget, stability, conservatism.

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 The Emperor as the outside influences.

You've drawn this card upright which has a theme of Authority and shows up in concepts like father-figure, leadership, structure, regulations.

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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