The spread of the Celtic cross is a method of divination by cards that shows a path, or rather, it is the game of life and therefore, when the cosmos decides, the query’s doubts will be answered, since each one of them hides a secret, which should only be revealed at the most opportune moment, when the cards allow it.
Like all Oracles, it can be used in various situations, many use it to be inspired by a problem, to find a solution or determine the best way to proceed in a situation, as a guide or consolation.
The spread of the Celtic cross is one of the best known divination methods, and it is possible to find it in most of the manuals that come with many Tarot decks, and even in a large part of the books on the subject the spread is mentioned. of the Celtic cross.
At the preference of each tarot reader, only the Major Arcanaor use the complete deckthis depends on the preferences and what you want to consult, each one will decide how they prefer to work, since even the meanings and interpretations vary.
In general, it seeks to know the current situation of the consultant, what is going on, as well as the influence or obstacles that arise in this situation, then a possible future is sought, and variable according to the decisions made.
From there, the origins of the situation are sought, or the distant past that helped the current situation to exist, past ideas or strategies, then the recent past, and finally, a probable future, which is closer in time. time than the possible future obtained in the third letter.
Other factors to consider are the mood and environment of the querent, it is necessary to have an idea of how he is or how he feels at that moment or what he thinks about the situation consulted; and it is also necessary to know the people around him and the circumstances that accompany him.
Next, it seeks to know the fears and hopes of the consultant, to know what really worries him, his most intimate concerns and perspectives, as well as his future projects, in other words, the subconscious of the consultant.
To conclude the spread, depending on the case, it can be understood as advice or a certain aspect to be taken into account to achieve the resolution of the problem is highlighted.
It is quite true that this method is, if not the most popular, then one of them, since the results are usually very good and accurate, and the interpretations of the cards, as a whole, fit perfectly, as if it were a puzzle. Many tarot readers prefer this method over others due to its simplicity and precision, however, it depends on each person, on the tarot reader’s skills, and on the wishes and needs of the consultant, to obtain the desired or needed answer for each problem.