Celtic Cross Tarot Spread Tarot Spread

The Celtic Cross is the most iconic and comprehensive tarot spread, using 10 cards to reveal every dimension of a situation.

Card Positions Explained

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1. Present
The central issue or energy at the heart of your question.
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2. Challenge
What crosses or challenges the central energy.
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3. Past
Recent past events that have led to the current situation.
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4. Future
The energy moving into the near future.
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5. Above
Your conscious goal or ideal outcome.
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6. Below
Unconscious influences, the hidden foundation.
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7. Advice
How you see yourself or the advice you need.
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8. External
How others see the situation or external influences.
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9. Hopes & Fears
What you hope for or fear in this situation.
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10. Outcome
The most likely outcome based on current energies.

How to Interpret This Spread

Begin by placing your cards face down in the spread positions, then turn them over one at a time. Read each card in the context of its position — let the position meaning color how you interpret the card.

After reading each position individually, step back and look for patterns, tensions, or harmonies across all three cards. The most powerful insights often emerge from the relationships between cards rather than any single card in isolation.

When to Use This Spread

Use the Celtic Cross for deep, complex questions where you need comprehensive insight rather than a quick answer. Ideal for major life decisions.

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