How to read the Tarot: The Year Spread

The Celtic Cross Spread

How to spread the cards

	Here we have the traditional Celtic Cross spread. Every reader has their own variation of this spread, and in this case, where a 'Significator' (1st card) would be chosen to represent the querent, I have gone straight into the reading with the first card drawn to represent the question or situation.
		To see how the Tarot cards are spread, please click on the icon like the one shown here to the left and watch the cards in motion. If you need to see this again, click on the icon to clear the board, and again to watch the cards be spread.
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	If this movie fails to load, please go to the non Flash version The first card represents the situation in general. The second card shows us more about the situation and which direction it is going.

The third card shows us the obstacles, if any that are in the way. If it is a favourable card, then the obstacles are minimal.

The fourth card is what crowns you. It is a future influence and what is soon to be.

The fifth card is what is below you. It shows a passing influence and the basis of the matter.

The sixth card is what is behind you and shows a passed influence.

The seventh card is what is before you and indicates near future happenings and influences.

The eighth card represents the influences governing, and what will directly affect the self,

The ninth represents similar, but where the 'home/domain' is concerned.

The tenth card represents our hopes and fears, but also the best that can be achieved under the current circumstances.

The eleventh card shows us the eventual outcome of the matter. Though this may not always be conclusive, it will show us the way we should be going in.