Celtic Cross Spread

Positions

1. 1Current situationThe heart of the question; the situation the querent is in now.“What am I going through right now?”Essence
2. 2Crossing influenceLaid crosswise over card 1; the factor that challenges or supports the situation.“What is affecting this situation?”ObstacleLaid crosswise over card 1
3. 3Conscious aimWhat the querent consciously wants or thinks.“What do I think I want?”Conscious
4. 4Unconscious foundationThe unrecognized cause beneath the situation.“What is the deeper source of this?”Unconscious
5. 5Recent pastRecent events whose influence is fading.“What am I leaving behind?”Past
6. 6Near futureThe influence that will appear in the short term.“What lies ahead of me?”Possible outcome
7. 7Your attitudeHow the querent sees themselves and the situation.“How do I position myself in this situation?”Self
8. 8SurroundingsThe influence of other people and outer conditions.“How are my surroundings affecting this?”The other
9. 9Hopes and fearsThe querent's inner expectation and anxiety; often both sit in the same card.“What do I hope for, and what do I fear?”Hope and fear
10. 10Possible directionWhere the course may arrive if all these influences continue.“Where is this path taking me?”Possible outcome