Celtic Cross
Starting in the center with card one, then place card two horizontally across card one (noting which direction is “top” if you’re using reversals). Starting directly underneath them, in a clockwise motion, line each edge of the cards in the center with cards three to six to form a cross. To the right in line with and ascending from the bottom of the cross, place cards seven to ten (or 11 if you want an outcome clarifier) in a vertical line.
Cards count: 11
- Card 1 - The Querent / The Significator
- Card 2 - Obstacles, hinderances and challenges that are “blocking” the situation/inquirer.
- Card 3 - The Surface / Conscious Influences / Conspicuous Influences
- Card 4 - The Root / Subconscious Influences / Hidden Influences
- Card 5 - The Past
- Card 6 - The Near Future
- Card 7 - The Attitude of The Querent/The Significator
- Card 8 - The Environment of The Querent/The Significator
- Card 9 - Hopes & Fears of The Querent/The Significator
- Card 10 - The Outcome
- Card 11 - The Outcome (clarifier)
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Created: 2023-04-08 by user
Jolie Theresa
Two of Wands
Four of Swords
Ten of Pentacles
World
Queen of Pentacles
Hermit
Four of Cups
Knight of Pentacles
Three of Swords
Eight of Cups
Six of Wands
Chariot
Five of Swords
Three of Pentacles
Five of Wands
Seven of Pentacles
Ace of Pentacles
Moon
Judgement
Ace of Wands
Six of Cups
Ten of Swords
Five of Pentacles
Queen of Cups
Magician
Ace of Cups
Nine of Cups
King of Wands
Fool
Queen of Wands
Page of Swords
Hanged Man
Five of Cups
Eight of Swords
Lovers
Devil
King of Pentacles
Three of Cups
Nine of Swords
Tower
Page of Pentacles
Empress
Knight of Cups
Ten of Cups
Hierophant
Four of Wands
Six of Pentacles
Sun
Emperor
Star
King of Cups
Six of Swords
Ace of Swords
Knight of Swords
Ten of Wands
Three of Wands
Seven of Cups
Two of Swords
Death
Knight of Wands
High Priestess
Seven of Swords
Two of Pentacles
Nine of Pentacles
Temperance
Justice
Nine of Wands
Page of Cups
Four of Pentacles
Page of Wands
Strength
Wheel of Fortune
Queen of Swords
Eight of Wands
Eight of Pentacles
Two of Cups
King of Swords
Seven of Wands
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Very similar custom tarot spreads
The cross spread using only 6 cards for a simplified version of the Celtic cross spread.
Cards count: 6
Cards:
1) Your experience to date;
2) Where you are now;
3) The near future;
4) You in the environment of the near future;
5) Best you can hope for;
6) Outcome.
Cards count: 6
Cards:
1) Your experience to date;
2) Where you are now;
3) The near future;
4) You in the environment of the near future;
5) Best you can hope for;
6) Outcome.
Adapted from Quiero Aprender Tarot YouTube Channel. It’s a Celtic cross simple version. For relationships spreads.
Cards count: 6
Cards:
1) Central connecting card;
2) You - Partner 1 (right side);
3) Partner 2 (left side);
4) Past of the relationship (above);
5) Immediate future of the relationship (downside);
6) Final advice card.
Cards count: 6
Cards:
1) Central connecting card;
2) You - Partner 1 (right side);
3) Partner 2 (left side);
4) Past of the relationship (above);
5) Immediate future of the relationship (downside);
6) Final advice card.
The version of the Celtic cross I prefer
Cards count: 10
Cards:
1) This covers him (where he is now);
2) This crosses him (his obstacles);
3) This is above him ( what he wants for his own);
4) This is beneath him ( what is already his own);
5) This is behind him ( his recent past);
6) This is before him ( near future);
7) His attitude and personality at the time;
8) Other people and outside influences;
9) His hopes and fears;
10) Final outcome.
Cards count: 10
Cards:
1) This covers him (where he is now);
2) This crosses him (his obstacles);
3) This is above him ( what he wants for his own);
4) This is beneath him ( what is already his own);
5) This is behind him ( his recent past);
6) This is before him ( near future);
7) His attitude and personality at the time;
8) Other people and outside influences;
9) His hopes and fears;
10) Final outcome.