Okay, so today I tried out the Celtic Cross spread with my Nextarot deck. It’s a pretty popular spread, you know, the one with ten cards that’s supposed to give you a deep dive into a situation. I’ve seen it around, but never actually tried it myself until now.
First, I cleared my space. I like to light a candle and maybe put on some chill music, just to get in the right headspace. Nothing fancy, just something to help me focus. Then, I shuffled the deck while thinking about my question. I was feeling a bit stuck on a project, so I asked, “What’s the best way to move forward with this project?”
Laying Out the Cards
The Celtic Cross has a specific layout, so I followed that:
- Card 1: The Present. This card represents the current situation.
- Card 2: The Challenge. This crosses the first card, and shows what’s blocking or challenging you.
- Card 3: The Past. Influences from the past.
- Card 4: The Future. What’s likely to happen soon.
- Card 5: Above. This is your goal, or the best outcome you can achieve.
- Card 6: Below. This represents the subconscious influences.
- Card 7: Advice. What action to take to handle.
- Card 8: External Influences. How others see the situation.
- Card 9: Hopes and Fears.
- Card 10: Outcome. The final result, if you continue on the current path.
I laid out each card, one by one, face down first. Then I flipped them over and… wow. It was a lot to take in.I mean I draw the first card to represent my current situation.
I slowly draw the remain cards and then flip them.
Making Sense of It All
Honestly, it took me a while to figure out what it all meant. I looked at each card individually, thought about the imagery, and then tried to see how they all connected. The “Challenge” card definitely resonated – it showed up something I’d been avoiding dealing with. The “Outcome” card was a bit surprising, but it gave me something to think about.I have write down all the cards I draw and try to make the explaination to them.
It wasn’t like a sudden “aha!” moment, more like a gradual understanding. I jotted down some notes in my journal, just to get my thoughts in order. I think I’ll need to sit with this reading for a few days and see what else comes up. It felt very insightful!
Overall, I’d say it was a pretty powerful experience. It definitely gave me some new perspectives on my project, and I feel like I have a better sense of direction now. I’m not sure if I’ll do the Celtic Cross every time, but it’s a good tool to have in my tarot toolbox.
