Review of the ten card Celtic Spread.
The the deck is first spread out face down in the middle of the table and mixed up thoroughly. The cards are then gathered and played out one card at a time, face up as follows.
The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most common tarot spreads. There is a cross in the center, with a row of 4 cards along the side. This spread will provide a fairly in-depth look at a situation including past, present and external influences. Beginners may want to start with a spread with fewer cards.
This is a more advanced spread utilising ten cards (see diagram). It is unusual as card number two is placed sideways across card number one. This card should be read as dignified when interpreting the meaning. The cards should be turned over one at a time and addressed individually before being brought together to present a unified reading.
1. The Question: This card relates to the question that is being asked and also the motives behind it. It also indicates the emotions or issues on the seeker's mind.
2. Possible Obstacles: This card has an important influence on the seeker or the question that is being asked.
3. The Past: The background to the need for the requested question to be answered. The history that produced the question itself
4. The Present: The here and now. Present emotional states and feelings
5. The Near Future: That which lies just around the corner.
6. The Far Future: That which can be anticipated but not yet seen.
7. Personal attitudes: The Seeker's attitudes towards the question that has been asked. Also an indicator of how they see themselves.
8. An Outside Perspective: How those around the Seeker see or interpret the issue at hand.
9. Hopes and Fears: The positive and negative connotations of the question.
10. The outcome: The final result or answer.
Here is the reading.
Cover: General atmosphere
King of Cups
SOMEONE WILL BE OF AID TO YOU, OR BE A BENEFACTOR FOR YOU.
Crossing: Opposing forces
The Chariot
YOU MAY BE GOING ON A TRIP IN THE NEAR FUTURE, THIS TRIP MAY BE DONE BY LAND AND BE WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF YOUR HOME.
Foundation: Past basis
The Moon
DECEPTIONS ARE BEING USED AGAINST YOU, AND SECRETS ARE BEING KEPT FROM YOU, NOT ALL THAT YOU SEE IS REAL, BE CAREFUL.
Behind You: Passing influences
Ten Of Swords
YOU WILL BE FEELING SAD AND DEPRESSED, AND YOU WILL EXPERIENCE A LOSS IN YOUR LIFE THAT WILL SOLVE AN ISSUE OR END A CYCLE IN YOUR LIFE.
Crowining: Possible future
The Devil
YOU WILL BE BLINDED BY AN INTENSE DESIRE OR OBSESSION THAT WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO SEE CLEARLY THE SITUATION AT HAND, YOU WILL ALSO BE INDULGING YOURSELF, SPENDING MONEY UNWISELY, AND ALCOHOL AND OR SEX MAY BECOME A MAJOR PART OF YOUR LIFE.
Before You: Soon to come
Nine of Swords
YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM INTENSE ANXIETY, EXPECTING THE WORST FROM A SITUATION.
Hopes: Goals or aspirations
Nine of Wands
YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A PAUSE IN A SITUATION JUST BEFORE THINGS START MOVING AGAIN.
Opinions: What others think
Ace of Swords
YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE TRUTH ABOUT A SITUATION, AND ONCE YOU FIND IT YOU WILL MAKE A DECISION THAT WILL HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE.
Feelings: Fears
Eight of Cups
YOU ARE WALKING AWAY FROM A SITUATION IN YOUR LIFE, IN SEARCH OF SOMETHING BETTER.
Outcome: Resolution
Eight of Pentacles
YOU WILL BE LEARNING A LIFE LESSON OR IMPROVING YOUR SKILLS OR ABILITIES.
Quintessence:
The Wheel of Fortune
RECOGNIZE YOUR PURPOSE, AND DEDICATE YOURSELF, YOU HAVE THE POWER AND SKILL TO MASTER ANY SITUATION.
Later,
Kenaz
