| The Celtic Cross
spread is one of the most popular Tarot spreads, providing varied
insight into many aspects of a complex situation and your role in it.
The Cat People Tarot paints a picture of faraway lands trod by
mystical archetypes and their feline companions. This deck is a perfect
tool for dreamers and idealists, and is a great choice for divining the
nature of human imagination. |
 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. The Chariot, when reversed:
To be unsuccessful. Defeat. Failure. At the last minute to lose
something otherwise within grasp. Sudden collapse of plans.
Vanquishment. |
 | The card visible at the center of the cross represents the obstacle that stands in your way - it may even be something that sounds good but is not actually to your benefit. The Lovers, when reversed:
Failure to meet the test. Unreliability. Separation. Frustration in
love and marriage. Interference by others. Fickleness.
Untrustworthiness. Unwise plans. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The High Priest:
Mercy. Kindness. Goodness. Forgiveness. Inspiration. Compassion.
Servitude. Overt reserve. Captivity to one's own ideas. Tendency to
cling to ideas and principles even if outdated. A person to whom one
has recourse. Conformity. A religious r spiritual leader. A person with
a sense of historical importance. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Star, when reversed:
Unfulfilled hopes. Disappointment. Pessimism. Bad luck. Lack of
opportunity. Stubbornness. Imbalance. Conclusion of an unsatisfactory
business experience or friendship. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Strength, when reversed: Weakness. Pettiness. Impotence. Sickness. Tyranny. Lack of faith. Abuse of power. Succumbing to temptation. Indifference. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Two of Pentacles (Change), when reversed: Literary ability. Agility in handling matters. Simulated enjoyment. Enforced gaiety. Letter. Message. Missive. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Seven of Wands (Valor), when reversed: Consternation. Anxiety. Embarrassment. Indecision. Hesitancy causing losses. Perplexity. Doubt. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Five of Cups (Disappointment):
Partial loss. Regret. Friendship without real meaning. Marriage without
real love. Imperfection. Flaw. Delayed inheritance. Incomplete union or
partnership. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Knight of Wands, when reversed: Discord. Interruption. Unexpected change. Quarreling. Breakup of personal relationships. Rupture. Discontinuance. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Change. Alteration. Erosion. Instability. Sterility. Unrequited love. Clouded joy. False heart. Inconsistency. |