Meaning of the Celtic Cross Spread

by Varoushka
(Canada)

Meaning of Celtic Cross Spread

Hi Avia, I LOVE all your websites! I have a question about the meaning of the Celtic cross spread.

I'm specifically confused about the "above you" and "below you" positions (just above and below the center card) in the Celtic cross spread.

What does that mean? What's below me? Above me? Try as I might, I just can't seem to grasp this.

Can you help me understand?

Thanks Avia, for all you do!

Love,
Varoushka

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Meaning of the Celtic Cross Spread

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Nov 12, 2010

Meaning of Celtic Cross positions
by: Avia Venefica

Hi Varoushka,

Thanks for your positive feedback about the websites.

Here are some thoughts about the card placement meaning of the Celtic cross spread:

The "above you" card I interpret as a higher level of consciousness that we am aware of. This card can tell you what you really know about a situation and confirm the right course of action (you know how sometimes we really KNOW the right thing to do, but are unwilling to do it? That's what this position can confirm). It also indicates higher intentions. In a problem-based spread, this upper position will clue you in on your higher self's true (higher) intent for a solution to the problem. It's the righteous and love-powered self that shines through this card. This position represents the positive-potential for enlightement and growth in a situtaion (that is represented in the cards). It may also represent your higher self, your spirit guides, angels, or your personal ancestral energies that are protective and helpful.

The "below you" card I interpret similarly, only in polarity. That is to say, this position reveals clues into a situation/problem that you are NOT fully aware of, or that you are unwilling to accept or identify. This card will reveal lower-level energy cycling through your life, and will cue you into to ego-based intentions. Where the "above you" card is a higher ideal, the "below you" card is a lower level of ideals. It will reveal the attitudes and emotional settings within you that are keyed to dysfunction, ego, self-sabotage, or even outer influences you allow to defeat your progress. These elements are slippery, and we let them go unnoticed because it is difficult to face our shadow sides.

Sep 13, 2012

Meaning of the Celtic Cross Spread NEW
by: Chris

Hi Aviva!
Love your insights!
As to the question about the "above and below" I eventually eliminated them as I had the same problem as your other reader had. I just didn't GET them!
You mention to make the cards your own, so what I did was simply not use those two placements and it works for me!
Keep up the amazing work!
Chris

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