Cross Spread
Difficulty: Easy
The Cross Spread is good for questions asking for advice. It can also be used to determine the meaning of a confusing card from a previous reading, or for that matter, to shed light on other points of confusion.
In questions asking advice, this tarot spread is self-explanatory. The main thing is to determine the difference between cards #2 and #3. #1 is the topic and #4 is the result.
In questions regarding confusion, such as: "What was the meaning of Card (X) in the last spread?" the main thing is also to determine the difference between cards #2 and #3. In this case, #2 will show what the card was not referring to, and Card #3 will show what was really meant. Card #1 is the topic and #4 represents the purpose it serves.
Your Cross Reading
DO This Three of Cups |
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It Deals with This Ten of Cups |
Do NOT Do This VIII – Justice |
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It Leads to This Ten of Staves |
It Deals with This
Ten of Cups
The Ten of Cups represents emotional completion, harmony, and fulfilment. It signifies a time of lasting happiness, contentment, and the realisation of emotional dreams. This card speaks to family, love, and the joy of emotional unity.
Symbolism: The ten chalices arranged in two rows of five suggest a perfect balance and alignment of emotional forces. The detailed decoration of the cups emphasises the richness of emotional life and the culmination of desires fulfilled.
In Relationships: The achievement of emotional harmony and fulfilment in your relationships. The Ten of Cups signals lasting love, happiness, and emotional contentment.
In Work: A sense of emotional fulfilment in your professional life, especially in work that aligns with your values and passions.
Spiritually: Complete emotional and spiritual harmony. This card invites you to embrace the fulfilment of your soul's desires and live in emotional balance.
When ill-dignified: Emotional discontent, disharmony, over-indulgence, or a sense that things are not as perfect as they appear. The Ten of Cups warns against taking happiness for granted.
Do NOT Do This
VIII – Justice
Justice represents fairness, balance, and accountability. It signifies the importance of truth and the consequences of one's actions, urging you to act with integrity.
Symbolism: The seated figure holds a sword and scales, embodying fairness and the enforcement of law. The richly adorned gown and golden background highlight the divine and universal nature of justice, while the knight in the background underscores executive authority.
In Relationships: A need for honesty and balance. Justice may signal the resolution of conflicts or the importance of mutual respect.
In Work: Fair rewards for effort and accountability for mistakes. Justice encourages acting with integrity and taking responsibility.
Spiritually: Justice emphasises the law of karma and the importance of living a life aligned with truth and fairness.
When ill-dignified: Bias, dishonesty, or imbalance. It warns against unfair judgements or evading accountability.
DO This
Three of Cups
The Three of Cups represents celebration, community, and joyful reunions. It speaks to the power of friendship, collaboration, and shared experiences. This card is often associated with a time of happiness and gathering, where emotional connections are strengthened.
Symbolism: The three chalices arranged with one on its side symbolise unity, community, and the strength of mutual support. The simple yet elegant design reflects harmony and shared joy among individuals. The card highlights the importance of celebration and connection in your emotional life.
In Relationships: Joyful celebrations, whether a reunion, an engagement, or sharing happy moments with a partner. It's a card of communal happiness and togetherness.
In Work: Successful collaborations or team efforts that lead to achievement. This card can also suggest celebrating your professional accomplishments with others.
Spiritually: A sense of spiritual community and shared experiences. The Three of Cups invites you to celebrate your spiritual growth with others and honour the joy of collective connection.
When ill-dignified: Overindulgence, exclusion from a group, or conflicts within a community. This card may warn against neglecting your emotional connections or becoming too focused on external celebrations.
It Leads to This
Ten of Staves
The Ten of Staves represents burden, responsibility, and the weight of obligations. It suggests a time when you may feel overwhelmed or overextended by the demands placed upon you.
Symbolism: The ten staves, tightly clustered, evoke the image of a heavy load or responsibility that is difficult to bear. The densely packed design highlights the weight and complexity of the situation, while the pale tan background provides a calm counterpoint to the intensity of the composition.
In Relationships: Being overburdened by responsibilities or feeling weighed down by obligations. This card may indicate that you're taking on too much, or the relationship is becoming a source of stress.
In Work: A period of overwhelming responsibility or pressure at work. The Ten of Staves advises you to assess whether you are spreading yourself too thin or neglecting self-care.
Spiritually: Feeling weighed down by obligations or spiritual duties. You may be carrying too much responsibility, making it difficult to find peace or progress.
When ill-dignified: Burnout, exhaustion, or an inability to delegate. This card warns against carrying too much on your shoulders without seeking help or finding balance.