The Celtic Cross is one of the most multifaceted and informative Tarot card layouts. It covers all the key aspects of the situation - the past, present, future, goals, obstacles, external and internal influences. This allows you to build a holistic and in-depth picture of what is happening.
- The central card (position 1) - this is the essence of the problem, the main theme of the reading, the very reason for which the layout is being performed.
- The card laid across the central one (position 2) - constraining factors, obstacles, problems that hinder the resolution of the situation.
- The card on top (position 3) - thoughts, shows what we know and see about the topic of the question.
- The card under the central one (position 4) - hidden causes, the realm of the unconscious, the deep root cause of the situation.
- The card on the left (position 5) - the past, what preceded and led to this situation.
- The card on the right (position 6) - upcoming events, the future, the result of the current situation.
- The bottom card in the right column (position 7) - shows how the querent perceives the situation.
- The second card in the right column (position 8) - the attitude of others, the influence of other people.
- The third card in the right column (position 9) - the person's concerns, their fears associated with the situation.
- The top card in the right column (position 10) - the final result, the final outcome of events taking into account all factors.
