Tarot Guide: How To Do the Celtic Cross Spread

What is the Celtic Cross Spread?

The Celtic Cross Spread is a powerful tool best for comprehensive readings. Use it when seeking in-depth insights into a specific situation, such as a complex decision, relationships, or major life changes. This spread’s unique configuration allows for a nuanced exploration of past influences, current challenges, and potential outcomes, creating a holistic perspective.

Comprising of ten cards laid out in a specific pattern, each position in the spread represents different influences, challenges, and energies, offering a comprehensive overview. It is no wonder that The Celtic Cross Spread is one of the most popular and widely used Tarot spreads.

How To Do the Celtic Cross Tarot Spread.

1. Shuffle the Deck: Begin by setting an intention. It could be a question, situation, or person. Or you can simply just clear your mind and ask for a general sign from the Tarot Cards. Hold this intention in your mind and stop shuffling when it feels right. 

2. Draw your cards.

1. PRESENT SITUATION: The energy or obstacles you face right now.

2. IMMEDIATE CHALLENGE: The energy that is blocking or influencing your situation.

3. THE ROOT CAUSE: The foundation or unconscious energies that your situation is based on.

4. THE RECENT PAST: What you have just left behind that affects your present situation.

5. MESSAGE FROM ABOVE: Information from your higher self regarding the situation. This can also be signs from your spirit guide or the universe.

6. IMMEDIATE FUTURE: Likely events that lie just ahead of you.

7. YOUR THOUGHTS & FEELINGS: Ask yourself, How are you feeling about the matter at hand?

8. OTHER PEOPLE’S THOUGHTS & FEELINGS: How others’ opinions influence the situation.

9. YOUR HOPES OR FEARS: What you hope or fear out of the situation.

10.  POTENTIAL OUTCOME: Likely outcome of the entire situation.

The Celtic Cross Spread, Graphic by Made Musings Tarot

“Look for Connections: Pay attention to how the cards relate to each other, noting any repeating themes or symbols”

— Made Musings

Tips and Tricks for Mastering the Celtic Cross Spread

The Celtic Cross spread can be overwhelming to learn at first, but with practice, it becomes a powerful tool for deep insights. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your reading.

• 1. Understand Each Position.

  Description text goes hereFamiliarize yourself with the meaning of each position in the spread, such as the present situation, immediate challenge, distant past, recent past, and near future.

• 2. Look for Connections.

  Description text goes herePay attention to how the cards relate to each other, noting any repeating themes or symbols.

• 3. Consider Card Combinations.

  Description text goes hereSome combinations can significantly alter interpretations, like multiple Major Arcana cards indicating major life events.

• 4. Trust Your Intuition.

  While traditional meanings are important, your intuition plays a crucial role, so trust your gut feelings.

• 5. Take Your Time.

  Don’t rush; thoroughly interpret each card and its position to capture important nuances.

• 6. Use a Guide or Reference.

  I highly recommend using our Celtic Cross Tarot Cloth, which many have found incredibly helpful.

  The cloth already has the guided positions printed on it, making readings go much smoother without needing to constantly look up the spread layout. Check it out here!

  (special note: These handy little cloths were designed & tested by yours truly at Made Musings Tarot. I can testify how much I LOVE having these guides for my own daily practice!)