Celtic Cross Spread

What is Celtic Cross Spread?

The Celtic Cross is the best-known ten-card tarot spread, popularised largely through A. E. Waite's The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, published in 1910. It has two parts: six cards in a cross on the left describe the situation, and four cards in a column on the right describe the person and the likely course of events. In a common ordering, the first card shows the present situation and the second, laid across it, the obstacle or influence. The next cards cover the root of the matter, the recent past, the conscious aim and the near future; the column covers the person's attitude, their surroundings, their hopes and fears, and the likely outcome. Position order varies between sources. A common misconception is that the tenth card announces a fixed future; traditionally it shows where things are heading if the present course continues. You can have your cards read in this layout by choosing the Celtic Cross in a tarot reading on Faltastik.

• Three Card Spread

  The most common and versatile spread. Interpreted through triads such as Past-Present-Future, Body-Mind-Spirit, or Situation-Action-Outcome.

• Horseshoe Spread

  A 7-card spread including positions for past, present, hidden influences, obstacles, environment, advice, and outcome.

• Single Card Reading

  Drawing a single card from the deck for quick guidance. Used in daily card pull practices, as a meditation focus, or for yes/no questions.

• Relationship Spread

  Specialized spreads analyzing the dynamics between two people. Reveals both parties' perspectives, the relationship's foundation, challenges, and potential.

• Zodiac Spread

  A 12-card spread where each card represents an astrological house. Used for annual readings or an overview of all life areas.

• Significator

  A card chosen to represent the querent or the topic of the reading. Typically selected from court cards or a meaningful Major Arcana card.