Celtic Cross Tarot Spread

If you’re just starting out with tarot or are well into your tarot journey, the Celtic Cross spread should be a familiar friend. It’s one of the most popular and versatile tarot spreads out there, ideal for giving you deep insight into a situation or offering general guidance.

When I first started exploring tarot, I remember this ten-card spread being the first one which I truly understood and felt good about. Now, the layout is almost second nature. These Celtic Cross Tarot Spread Journals are designed to help you track your readings and reflect on each card’s reading you do. It’s (at least in my opnion) the best way to grow your craft – writing down your interpretations and more importantly reading back over them and reflecting on their accuracy.

These Celtic Cross journals have spaces for information such asthe deck used, querent and reader moods, plus space for your own interpretations of the cards. Use them on others, or use them on yourself. It doesn’t really matter – as long as you take the time to truly appreciate WHAT you are doing. As a bonus, being able to look back at past spreads is a great way to see patterns and growth in your tarot journey.

If the Celtic Cross Spread is a bit too advanced for your needs, we also have these 3 Card Tarot journals and 6 Card Tarot Journals. We also have these handy Tarot Card Cheat sheets if you are a beginner in need of a handy reference guide.

What is the Celtic Cross Tarot Spread?

The Celtic Cross spread is a classic in tarot reading, known for providing detailed answers and insights. It’s made up of ten cards, each representing different aspects of your situation—past influences, present circumstances, challenges, and possible outcomes. It’s commonly used when seeking clarity on a big decision or when you just want general guidance. The Celtic Cross gives a full picture of what’s going on beneath the surface and is a highly adaptable spread. There is a reason why it is so pupular, and why you will be told to learn it from almost any experienced reader.

How To Read The Celtic Cross Tarot Spread

I talked about this in more depth in my Tarot Spread Cheat Sheet Article, but I will mention it agin here briefly. Each spread will have a lot of different interpretations, whether it be the card order, meaning or positioning. Thats okay – there will never be a correct way. There is only the way you choose – BEFORE laying out the cards. Below is my interpretation (and a very common one) – if you decide to change it up a little or use a different interpretation, that is perfectly fine!

Each card in the Celtic Cross has a specific position and meaning:

Represents your current situation: This card shows where you currently stand and the main theme or issue you are dealing with.
Represents any obstacles or challenges that may be in the way: This card reveals the main challenge or block that is preventing you from moving forward.
Represents any potential opportunities: This position highlights any opportunities or strengths that can help you overcome obstacles.
Represents the foundation of the situation: This card looks at the root cause or underlying factors that have led to the current situation.
Represents the past: This position reflects past events or influences that are still affecting you now.
Represents the future: This card offers insight into the near future or the next step on your journey.
Represents your attitude towards the situation: This card shows how you are approaching the situation emotionally or mentally.
Represents other people’s attitudes / external influences: This position indicates how those around you, or external forces, are impacting the situation.
Represents your hopes and fears: This card reflects your deepest desires or concerns about the outcome.
Represents the likely outcome: The final card offers a glimpse into the most likely result or resolution if things continue as they are.

It’s easy to get lost in all the details, but with practice, you’ll start to see the relationships between the cards and how they tell a story together. You can also download the cheat sheet if you need a gentle reminder with your readings.

Celtic cross cheat sheet - this printable provides an overview of the Celtic Cross tarot spread, detailing each card's position and its significance in a complex reading. It features a light green and white color scheme with numbered card positions laid out in a structured format. — Download this Celtic Cross Cheat Sheet at our **Tarot Spread Cheat Sheets** Article

How to Download These Celtic Spread Tarot Journals

To grab these handy printables, simply scroll through the options above and click on the one that resonates with you. This will open up a PDF, where you can save or print it directly. Be sure to take a look at all the designs and choose the one that suits your tarot style best!

Celtic cross tarot spread journal - this printable journal features a structured layout for conducting a Celtic cross tarot reading with sections for questions, card placements, and interpretations.

Celtic cross spread tarot - this printable journal features a clean and minimalist design ideal for recording tarot readings with the Celtic cross spread. It includes a dedicated section labeled 'interpretation' with lined spaces for notes, enhancing the user's ability to reflect on their readings.

Celtic cross journal for tarot - this printable features a structured layout designed for conducting Celtic Cross tarot readings. The document includes sections for the question, deck, reading type, reader information, querent details, and various moods, all presented in a clean and minimalist style with soft purple accents.

Celtic cross tarot reading - this printable journal features a structured layout designed for recording insights from a Celtic Cross tarot reading. The background is soft pastels with sections labeled for the question, deck, reader, querent, and moods, providing ample space for note-taking.

Celtic cross tarot spread template - this printable features a structured layout for a ten-card tarot reading, designed with pastel green headers and borders against a clean white background. Each section includes spaces for recording the date, reader, querent, question, and interpretations of the drawn cards.

Tarot celtic cross layout - this is a printable template designed for conducting a Celtic Cross tarot reading, featuring multiple sections for organizing key details. The layout includes spaces for the date, time, reader, querent, and the primary question or purpose of the reading, along with designated areas for each of the ten cards and their interpretations.

Celtic cross tarot card reading - this printable layout features a clean, minimalist design with sections dedicated to the tarot deck, reading type, reader, mood, querent, question, and interpretations. The predominant colors are soft green tones against a white background, ensuring clarity and ease of use during readings.

Celtic cross tarot journal pages - This printable journal offers a structured format for recording Celtic Cross tarot readings. It features designated areas for the deck, reading type, reader mood, querent information, and provides space for card placement and interpretation.

Celtic cross tarot planner - this printable features a structured layout for the Celtic Cross tarot spread, designed for easy journaling during readings. It includes sections for the tarot deck used, reading type, reader's name, querent's name, and designated spaces for filling in up to ten card interpretations.

Celtic cross tarot log - this printable journal is designed for recording Celtic Cross tarot readings. It features sections for the date, question, deck, reader, querent, reading type, mood of both reader and querent, and interpretation of each card in a structured layout.

Tarot spread celtic cross - This printable features a structured layout for performing the Celtic Cross tarot spread, providing ample space for interpretation notes. The design is simple and elegant, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced tarot readers.

Celtic cross tarot interpretation - This printable features a clean and minimalist design for conducting a Celtic cross tarot reading, with designated spaces for the question, deck, reader, mood, and querent. It includes multiple empty boxes for card placements, providing a structured layout that aids in organizing the reading.

Tarot reading celtic cross - This printable journal page is designed for recording details of a Celtic Cross tarot reading. Featuring a soft pastel color palette, it includes sections for the question, deck, reader, querent, and their moods, as well as spaces for drawing cards.

Celtic cross tarot guide - this printable features a structured layout for conducting a ten card tarot spread, including space for the date, reader, querent, and an open-ended question. The design is minimalistic with clear sections for cards and their interpretations, making it easy to use during a tarot reading.

Celtic cross tarot layout template - this is a printable template designed for performing a Celtic Cross tarot reading, featuring a simple and clean black and white layout. It includes labeled sections for date, time, reader, querent, and interpretations of each drawn card.

Celtic cross tarot tracker - this printable features a structured layout for conducting a Celtic cross tarot reading. It includes sections for recording the deck used, reading type, reader and querent details, along with space for questions and card interpretations.

Celtic cross tarot card spread journal - This printable features a layout designed for conducting a Celtic Cross tarot reading, highlighted by sections for recording details like deck, reading type, and querent mood. The soft yellow background enhances readability while providing a calming aesthetic for reflective journaling.

Tarot reflection celtic cross - This printable features a structured layout for conducting a Celtic Cross tarot reading, including sections for the deck, reading type, reader, querent, and ten card placements. It has a clean white background with minimalist design elements and uses elegant green text for headers.