My Celtic Cross Spread Tarot Reading
Present: Six of Wands (Reversed)
Egotism. Disrepute. Lack of confidence. Fall from grace.
This card warns against either overconfidence and arrogance, or a lack of confidence and fear in creative projects or business.
Challenge: Strength
Strength. Self-control. Being solid. Patience. Compassion. Composure. Stability. Perseverance. Moderation. Kindness. Gentleness. Slowness. Softness. Serenity. Comprehension. Discipline. Inner strength. Courage.
The Strength card was originally named Fortitude. Fortitude originally meant a moderation in attitudes towards pain and danger, neither avoiding nor desiring either. Originally, it was often symbolised by a woman breaking a pillar, or an individual of either sex subduing a lion. The modern interpretation of Strength is to have self-control, solidity, patience, compassion, and gentleness. It may require the questioner to have inner strength and self-discipline, to persevere and have courage. It advises the questioner that they will likely face a challenge that requires strength and a strong response, but not brute force. The questioner must have the willpower to overcome their challenge whilst remaining in control of their thoughts, emotions, and actions.
Past: Knight of Cups
Cups are also referred to as chalices and may be represented by religious grails or goblets. They correspond to the playing card suit of Hearts. This suit represents the element Water, and the social class of Clergy. Cups are considered a Feminine suit. Cups typically represent emotions, love, and spiritual beliefs.
The Knights typically concern teenagers or young adults. They may represent impulsiveness, higher learning, enthusiasm, questing for experience and knowledge, change and opportunity, growth, and confidence, sometimes false confidence.
Romance. Charm. Knight in shining armour. Imagination.
This card can represent change and new excitements, particularly of a romantic nature. It can mean invitations, opportunities, and offers. The Knight of Cups is a person who is a bringer of ideas, opportunities and offers. He is constantly bored, and in constant need of stimulation, but also artistic and refined. He represents a person who is amiable, intelligent, and full of high principles, but a dreamer who can be easily persuaded or discouraged.
Future: The Hanged Man
Sacrifice. Letting go. Surrendering. Passivity. Suspension. Acceptance. Renunciation. Patience. New point of view. Contemplation. Inner harmony. Conformism. Non-action. Waiting. Giving up. Restriction.
The Hanged Man, known in historical decks as The Traitor, is usually depicted as hanging from a tree branch by one foot. He is sometimes interpreted as Odin, the Norse god who hung from the World Tree for nine days to earn the knowledge of the Runes. In the oldest tarot decks, he was considered a criminal or an outlaw. The Hanged Man is therefore an ambiguous card with an ambiguous history. Modern interpretation usually considers The Hanged man to be a symbol of sacrifice. He may advise the questioner to surrender, be passive, patient, and wait. He may also suggest letting go, surrendering, or giving up.
Above: The Pope
Education. Knowledge. Status quo. Institution. Conservatism. Discipline. Maturity. Formality. Deception. Power. Respect. Duality. Social convention. Belief system. Group identification. Experience. Tradition. Naïve. Religion. Conformity. Tradition. Beliefs.
The Hierophant is also known in some decks as The High Priest, or The Pope. He represents traditional education, orthodox knowledge and theology, and religion. In his positive aspect, he is a benevolent teacher, possibly of holy knowledge, and a moral advisor who prepares the questioner spiritually for life. He may be an enlightened spiritual prophet, or an intermediary with the divine. He is a conservative force, and may advise the questioner to do the right thing, to stick with what is tried and tested, and to have faith.
Below: Four of Swords
Swords were typically depicted with curved blades in ancient tarot decks to distinguish them from staves. They correspond to the playing card suit of Spades, (in Italian, spada means sword). This suit represents the element Air, and the social classes of Nobility and Military. Swords are considered a Masculine suit. Swords typically represent intellect, reason, mental clarity, and the sciences. They may also represent conflicts surrounding the questioner.
The Fours typically concern consolidation, stability, peacefulness, harmony, completion, perfection, and family. Four can also represent not sharing, selfishness, cliques, self-involvement, and a lack of concern or acknowledgment of others.
Contemplation. Recuperation. Passivity. Relaxation. Rest. Solitude.
Vigilance, retreat, solitude, hermit's repose, exile, tomb and coffin. This card is mostly associated with a peaceful, still place. It reflects withdrawal, getting away and shifting the focus inwardly so that recovery and healing can take place.
Advice: Six of Swords
Swords were typically depicted with curved blades in ancient tarot decks to distinguish them from staves. They correspond to the playing card suit of Spades, (in Italian, spada means sword). This suit represents the element Air, and the social classes of Nobility and Military. Swords are considered a Masculine suit. Swords typically represent intellect, reason, mental clarity, and the sciences. They may also represent conflicts surrounding the questioner.
The Sixes typically concern choice, gratification, completion, good news, success in struggle or conflict, reward, recognition, triumph, innocence, nostalgia, solutions, movement away from danger, and passage from pain. Sixes may also represent desire and envy.
Regretful but necessary transition. Rite of passage.
Gradual change, movement, or travel away from difficulty or imminent danger. The solution to current problems. Long journeys and passage from pain. Obstacles that are overcome.
Influences: Eight of Wands
Wands are also referred to as Staves, Staffs, or Batons. They correspond to the playing card suit of Clubs, and many early tarot decks depict this suit as wooden clubs. This suit represents the element Fire, and the social class of Peasantry. Wands are considered a Masculine suit. Wands typically represent creative or entrepreneurial projects, information, travel, and will - whether it be free will, or strength of willpower.
The Eights typically concern solidity, thick walls, skill, patience, achievement, change, and future contentment. Eights may also concern being enmeshed in the material world, trapped, caught between a rock and a hard place, revolution, travel, and showing strength to move quickly and escape a difficult situation.
Speed. Action. Movement. Swift change. Hasty actions. Journey. Travel. Flight. Motion. End to a delay.
A card of action; swiftness. Rapid growth in a business or creative project. Conveys immediate information or action. News swiftly travelling. Because the suit of Wands relates to information, look for new communication and unexpected news. Depending on surrounding cards in the draw, may indicate the speed of these events.
Hopes & Fears: King of Swords
Swords were typically depicted with curved blades in ancient tarot decks to distinguish them from staves. They correspond to the playing card suit of Spades, (in Italian, spada means sword). This suit represents the element Air, and the social classes of Nobility and Military. Swords are considered a Masculine suit. Swords typically represent intellect, reason, mental clarity, and the sciences. They may also represent conflicts surrounding the questioner.
The Kings typically concern men: fathers, brothers, or male friends. They may represent maturity, social, political and economic power, strength and intellect, and kind-hearted fatherly benevolence.
Clear thinking. Intellectual power. Authority. Truth.
The King of Swords is often used to depict a mature man with sound intellectual understanding and reasoning. This card depicts a man who is strong-hearted, decisive, and intellectually oriented. This card can also depict a man who is ruthless or excessively judgmental; the questioner is therefore advised to balance intellectual orientation with a bit of emotional understanding.
Outcome: The Star
Calmness. Free-flowing love. Trust. Tranquillity. Peace of mind. Pure essence. Hope. Serenity. Inspiration. Generosity. Optimism. Joy. Faith. Regeneration. Good will. Optimism. Harmony. Renewal of forces. Spirituality. Renewal.
The Star card represents tranquillity and calmness. It is a very positive card and may indicate good things to come. It represents a moment of renewed hope and inspiration, and a breakthrough – a new opportunity to rise to a higher state of consciousness than before. It also indicates a greater clarity. The Star can represent hope, serenity, generosity, faith, rejuvenation, good will, and spirituality.
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