When I first decided to learn how to read the Celtic cross tarot spread, I was super excited but also a bit nervous. I mean, it looked so complicated!
Step 1: Gathering My Tools
I started by getting a good tarot deck. I just went to a local bookstore and picked one that had nice – looking cards. I also grabbed a notebook to jot down my thoughts and interpretations later on. Then I found a quiet corner in my room where I could focus without any distractions.
Step 2: Understanding the Spread Layout
I sat down with my deck and a guidebook I’d bought. The Celtic cross spread has a specific pattern. There are cards that represent different things like the current situation, challenges, and future possibilities. I spent a long time just staring at the diagram in the book, trying to wrap my head around how it all fit together. I even drew the layout on a piece of paper to make it clearer in my mind.
Step 3: Shuffling and Cutting the Deck
Okay, so it was time to start using the deck. I shuffled the cards like crazy, thinking about my question all the while. I was asking about my career path, by the way. Then I cut the deck into three piles and put them back together. It felt kind of magical, you know?
Step 4: Laying Out the Cards
I carefully placed the cards in the Celtic cross pattern one by one. As I was doing it, I was already trying to make sense of each card’s position. The first card, which represented the current situation, was The Magician. I was like, “What does that even mean?” But I just kept going and laid out the rest of the cards.
Step 5: Interpreting the Cards
This was the toughest part. I went back to my guidebook and started looking up each card. For The Magician, it said something about having the power to make things happen. That got me thinking about my skills and how I could use them in my career. I did this for every single card in the spread, writing down my thoughts in my notebook. Sometimes, the meanings in the book didn’t really click with me, so I had to come up with my own interpretations based on my life and the question I’d asked.
Step 6: Reflecting on the Reading
After I’d interpreted all the cards, I sat back and thought about the whole reading. It was like putting together a puzzle. Some parts were clear, like the challenges I might face, and some were still a bit fuzzy. But overall, it gave me a lot to think about. I realized that I needed to be more proactive in my career and take advantage of the opportunities that came my way.
Conclusion
Reading the Celtic cross spread for the first time was a wild ride. It was challenging, but also really rewarding. I learned that with a bit of patience and practice, anyone can learn to read this complex spread. And it’s not just about getting answers; it’s about the process of self – discovery. So, if you’re a beginner like me, don’t be afraid to give it a try!
