The Celtic Cross spread

10 cards

The great ten-card reading. The full weather map of a life question.

The positions, in order

1. 1. The Heart of It — The core of the situation, the querent's present position
2. 2. What Crosses You — The immediate challenge or force crossing the situation, for good or ill
3. 3. The Root — The foundation of the matter, deep past or subconscious base
4. 4. Passing Behind — Recent past influence now fading
5. 5. The Crown — What crowns the situation, the best that can be achieved or what occupies the conscious mind
6. 6. Coming Before You — The near future, the next turn of events
7. 7. How You Stand — The querent's own attitude and stance towards the matter
8. 8. Your House — The influence of home, family and close environment
9. 9. Hopes & Fears — The querent's hopes and fears, often the same thing wearing two faces
10. 10. The Outcome — The final outcome, the sum of all the currents in the spread