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Cross Tarot Spread: 4-Card Situation Overview

4-card spread analyzing the core situation, obstacles, resources, and final outcome.

How to ask your question

Describe one situation you want to examine from multiple angles. For a closed binary choice, use Yes or No. For a deep 10-card analysis, choose Celtic Cross.

Question examples

  • How should I assess the choice between my current role and an offer from another company?
  • What supports and what slows our agreement to collaborate on a joint project?
  • Where will the conflict with my colleague lead if I continue avoiding the conversation?

What the four positions mean

The center reveals the essence of the situation. Above sits what works against it (resistance), to the left is what supports it (resources), and to the right is the probable outcome.

Positions

  1. 1 Essence of the situation
  2. 2 What works against it
  3. 3 What supports it
  4. 4 Outcome

If support and resistance seem evenly matched

Examine the outcome card and the practical cost of each path. Do not pull additional cards for the same question. If you need to pinpoint the root cause of a problem, choose Pyramid.

Other spreads

Four cards provide an efficient overview. Celtic Cross explores background history, personal mindset, and outside influences in greater depth.

Frequently asked questions

The Cross uses 4 cards for an express overview. The Celtic Cross uses 10 cards for deep contextual analysis.

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