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Celtic Cross Spread Keywords

Celtic Cross Spread Keywords

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y Z
Ca Ce Ch Ci Cl Co Cr Cu Cy
Ced Cel

The Celtic Cross Spread is arguably the most famous spread you will typically find in every tarot book. It provides a wealth of information about any situation, with enough cards to offer plenty of material to work with. It gives a clear overview of a situation and the probable outcome. It can be read as a large spread or as a series of smaller spreads. As you work with it, if you notice areas or types of information you’d like, add positions and see how they work out.

PositionKeywords
Position 01Heart of the Matter, Present Environment (Outer), Present Environment (Inner), Primary Factor
Position 02Opposing Factor, Factor for Change, Secondary Factor, Reinforcing Factor
Position 03Root Cause, Unconscious Influence, Deeper Meaning, Unknown Factor
Position 04Past, Receding Influence, Resolved Factor, Quality to Let Go
Position 05Attitudes and Beliefs, Conscious Influence, Goal or Purpose, Alternate Future
Position 06Future, Approaching Influence, Unresolved Factor, Quality to Embrace
Position 07You as You Are, You as You Could Be, You as You Present Yourself, You as You See Yourself
Position 08Outside Environment, Another’s Point of View, Another’s Expectations, You as Others See You
Position 09Guidance, Key Factor, Hopes and Fears, Overlooked Factor
Position 10Outcome (Overall), Outcome (Inner State), Outcome (Actions), Outcome (Effects)
  • 1. This card represents the person, situation, or whatever issue you are reading about.
  • 2. What crosses you – this is a good or bad thing that is causing the question to arise.
  • 3. The hidden or unseen forces behind the question. This provides more insight.
  • 4. The recent past regarding the situation.
  • 5. What crowns you – this is what you know about the situation.
  • 6. This comes next if the path continues as is.
  • 7. Fear – This could be what you are afraid will happen or what you are ignoring.
  • 8. This is what the other person or other people are feeling about the situation.
  • 9. This is your hopes & dreams regarding the situation.
  • 10. This is the end result if the path is followed. (refer back to card 6 for what will happen before the end result)

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