Virtual Tarot Celtic Cross Spread
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Cards are displayed below in the traditional Celtic Cross Spread.
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![]() Ten: World (XXI) |
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![]() Nine: Six (6) of Pentacles |
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![]() Eight: Page (11) of Swords |
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![]() Seven: Knight (12) of Swords |
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A few words on the possible meanings of the above cards and their positions:
- Position One (The heart of the matter, the present environment, or the primary factor.)
- Queen (13) of Pentacles (Practicality, security, material concerns, Earth, nature, wealth Quiet, relaxed, natural, feminine, mature representation of suit's themes )
- Position Two (The Opposing factor, a factor for change, a secondary or reinforcing factor.)
- Magician (I) (Action, Consciousness, Concentration, Personal power, Practicality, Energy, Creativity, Movement, Precision, Conviction, Manipulation, Self confidence, Being objective, Focusing, Determination, Initiative)
- Position Three (The root cause, the unconscious influence, the deeper meaning, the unknown factor.)
- Ace (1) of Cups (Spiritual experience, emotions, inner feelings Suit's Theme The Ace of Cups's meaning is that of joy and inner peace from friends and family. The 5 streams pouring out of the cup represent the 5 senses: sight, sounds, hearing, taste and touch.)
- Position Four (The past, a receding influence, a resolved factor, a quality to let go.)
- Ace (1) of Swords (Intellect, thought, reason, justice, truth Suit's Theme Mental Force, Truth, Justice, Fortitude)
- Position Five (Attitudes and beliefs, conscious influence, the goal or purpose, an alternate future.)
- Eight (8) of Cups (Spiritual experience, emotions, inner feelings presents a different aspect of a suit. This card usually carries the meaning of disillusionment and abandonment of things which have not been emotionally fulfilling.)
- Position Six (The future, an approaching influence or unresolved factor, a quality to embrace.)
- Hermit (IX) (Introspection, Silence, Guidance, Reflection, Solitude, Looking inward, Reclusion, Being quiet, Inner search, Deep understanding, Isolation, Distance, Retreat, Philosophical attitude)
- Position Seven (You as you are, could be, present yourself or as you see yourself.)
- Knight (12) of Swords (Intellect, thought, reason, justice, truth Spirited, energetic effort to express suit's theme, like an immature teenager )
- Position Eight (The outside environment, another's viewpoint, another's expectations, you as others see you.)
- Page (11) of Swords (Intellect, thought, reason, justice, truth Acts out suit's qualities with childlike pleasure and abandon )
- Position Nine (Guidance, a key factor, hopes and fears, or an overlooked factor.)
- Six (6) of Pentacles (Practicality, security, material concerns, Earth, nature, wealth presents a different aspect of a suit. Having/Not Having: Resources, Knowledge, or Power)
- Position Ten (The outcome--be it overall, the outcome's inner state, actions, or effects.)
- World (XXI) (Fulfillment, Completeness, The end, Integration, Personal realization, Involvement, Peace of mind, Prosperity, Accomplishment, Satisfaction, Contentment, Success, Good feelings, Finding vocation, Happiness, Wholeness, Harmony)
Virtual Tarot Cards System © Cranial Herbs & Rice, 2009.
Card faces are from the public domain Rider-Waite deck.
Text is taken and/or adapted from Wikipedia's Tarot Reading and Learn Tarot.








