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Celtic Cross Layout

 

The Celtic Cross is the most well-known tarot spread and also the largest layouts available here, involving ten tiles. This layout begins with a pair of crossing tiles at the center of the issue, essentially being two significators. When two significators are involved, they may strengthen or oppose each other, which speaks of the nature of the situation. Above and below the initial cross, we have two tiles which are symbolic of the intellectual (top) and emotional (bottom) basis of the issue. The Before and After tiles show the past and immediate future.

At the right, four tiles are laid out, going upward. At the bottom you have a tile representing yourself, and the next tile shows how others may affect the situation. Tile #9 indicates what you may be hoping for, or possibly, what you hope will not happen. Finally at the top is the outcome, meaning the distant or ultimate future.

Layout Positions

  1. This is it (what you asked about)
  2. This crosses it (strengthens or opposes)
  3. This crowns it (higher influences)
  4. It rests upon this (lower influences)
  5. This came before
  6. This comes next
  7. This is you
  8. The external world around you
  9. Your hopes, fears, and secret desires
  10. The result or outcome

 

 

 

Celtic Cross

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Celtic Cross Reading

The Crown

Wan 3

The Outcome

Circles 6


Hopes and Fears

Bamboo 8


External Forces

Orchid


The Querent

Wan 6

The Recent Past

Bamboo 1

The Crossing Tile

Wan 1


The Significator

South Wind

The Future

Circles 4


Foundation tile


Circles 2

 

 

The Significator represents what the main theme of the reading deals with, the initial situation.

 

 

South Wind

The South Wind tile is a particularly favourable sign. It foretells an end to problems allowing for new progress.

Red, summer, fire, phoenix

 

 

 

 

The Crossing Tile denotes an added impulse that compounds the initial tile, whether complimentary or contradictory.

 

Wan 1

The Entering tile suggests that although doors may be closed to you at the moment, they will soon begin to open. You will soon overcome the ideas that have been blocking you. Opportunities are coming, so be prepared to take advantage of them.

 

 

 

 

The Crown stands for what the asker is aware of consciously.

 

Wan 3

The Earth tile signifies land and stability, a solid base that can be built upon. Or perhaps this base is already built and in fact thriving. In any case it represents security and self-sufficiency.

 

 

 

 

Foundation tile reveals unconscious driving forces that the querent may not be aware of.

 

Circles 2

The Pine Tree symbolises firmness, strength, and resolve. It sometimes foretells of a powerful man with diplomatic talents, someone who knows exactly what he wants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Recent Past represents past events and concerns.

 

Bamboo 1

The first tile of the mah-jong set represents success in general. At the same time the "peacock" also warns that success can lead to egotism and arrogance. A positive change in your life path is foretold.

 

 

 

 

The Future depicts that which lies ahead.

 

Circles 4

The Jade tile is about lasting values and convictions. It indicates strong commitments, longevity, and vibrant health. It sometimes foretells hard work resulting in impressive gains.

 

 

 

 

The Querent represents the asker and their attitude towards the subject of the reading.

 

Wan 6

The Fire tile stands for inspiration, passion, and intelligence, but also warns of the potential great danger. To not heed the warning from this tile could result in disaster beyond your wildest imagination. Keep an eye on your resources. This tile indicates they may be in jeopardy.

 

 

 

 

External Forces represents the influence of others in your life as well as trends in your relationships with others.

 

Orchid

The Orchid represents refinement, luxury, and the attainment of rare and precious things. Enjoy these times, but be careful not to give it to excess.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hopes and Fears shows the expectations you have concerning the outcome of your question.

 

Bamboo 8

The Mushroom represents variety and uniqueness. It reminds that surprises can spring up anyplace at any time and leave lasting impressions. Persistence, progress, and regeneration are strong with this sign.

 

 

 

 

The Outcome of your question. Interpret this tile in the context of the entire reading and as an indicator of the path you are currently on, but not necessarily bound to.

 

Circles 6

The Peach stands for feminine beauty, extravagance, and unfortunately indolence. It means femininity in general, and more specifically suggests that a particular woman is a factor in this reading.