nah.
anywho, jacked from a website, here is an example of this spread:
Card 1: The present
Card 2: The immediate challenge facing the querent. You will often pull a difficult card here, which will indicate an obstacle that must be overcome. When you pull a "good" card here, examine it carefully because it will still represent a challenge.
Card 3: Distant past, foundation. This card should indicate the root of the subject matter of the question
Card 4: More recent past, including events. This will indicate events taking place, not necessarily directly connected to the question. For example, if a love affair going wrong Card 3 would show the root of why it is going wrong, whereas Card 4 will show something that recently happened to reflect this. You could see this as a "check comment" card - a way of seeing that the reading is sound.
Card 5: The best that can be achieved. This is directly related to the question. Note that this may not necessarily gel against Card 10 - it depends whether you are able to get the best. However, a negative card here probably means that it is worth cutting your losses rather than putting any more effort into the situation.
Card 6: Immediate Future. This indicates events in the next few days or week(s). This reading does not cover months.
Card 7: Factors or inner feelings affecting the situation. Compare this against Card 1 in order to understand underlying forces/trends. If there is conflict between them this tends to indicate that the querent is going in the wrong direction.
Card 8: External influences. People, energies or events which will affect the outcome of the question and are beyond the querent's control.
Card 9: Hopes or fears around the situation. This may produce a card that confuses us badly. Always bear in mind that hopes and fears are closely intertwined, therefore that which we hope for may also be that which we fear, and so may fail to happen. Sometimes it is useful to draw a second card for clarification after the reading has been laid, and to read the two together.
Card 10: Final outcome. This is a fairly self explanatory card. However it is worth saying that if the card comes up somewhat ambiguous, once again it may be worth drawing three extra cards to clarify. These should be interpreted through the lens of Card 10. So if the card drawn is the Tower and we draw the Ace of Cups, Princess of Cups and Four of Cups in a reading about a relationship, the Tower would indicate that it is time to move on. The Ace of Cup suggests that a new relationship is promised with better things ahead. The Princess of Cups brings new love (and possibly pregnancy). The Four of Cups shows deep levels of contentment and happiness, and many options for progress.
and now, for your viewing pleasure, is a totally-fer-real celtic cross spread i did for a friend:
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1) You at Present: Rev. Star
- Cynicism, pessimism. Both things you're horribly self-admittedly guilty of.
2) Immediate Challenge: 8 of Wands
- Totally Aries card, meaning rapid movement with little forethought. It could be a good or bad thing. I think this means your current life challenge is to just get up and DO something, instead of quietly piddling about.
3) Distant Past: Rev. King of Swords
- You mention your ex Jay a bit, so because I know nothing else, this would probably be it. Bad experiences with past loves, or they ended up that way.
4) Recent Past/Influences: Moon
- You may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial, a time when you'll do things that seem to make sense to you, yet when you come out of it you'll wonder, "Why did I do that? It makes no sense!" Your mind will be playing tricks on you, and so this is not a good time for making decisions that require rational thought and a clear head.
5) Higher-Self Advice: Rev. Queen of Pentacles
- Get out of the damn house. Go to more than just the store and back. Make an effort to connect with others, family or otherwise. There's plenty of free shit to do if you're willing to find it. You should be willing to.
6) Factors Affecting Situation: Ace of Swords
- The Ace of Swords represents a period of great insight and mental clarity. It signifies a ‘break-through’ or an ‘aha’ moment where suddenly conscious understanding and mental reasoning reach their peak, and achievement of goals suddenly becomes a lot easier. You have a new understanding of some issue that has been of concern, or, in a broader sense, a new world view. This is a perfect time to clear away the fog that has kept you from seeing the inner truth, so that you can now cut to the heart of the matter. This is also a good time to act, and if you set your mind to accomplishing your goals, you can achieve anything you desire.
The Ace of Swords highlights a new idea, inspiration, original thinking and creative vision. It represents a point at which you have a new way of thinking and the energy to go with it. You are excited to pursue new opportunities that draw upon your creative and mental abilities. (Biddy Tarot is awesome, and I feel this applies here.)
7) Factors Affecting Situation/Self-Image: Rev. Hierophant
- Someone who doesn't like following tradition, who doesn't see the point in them. Speaks of being unconventional.
8) External Influences: Rev. 3 of Pentacles
- You're now needing to actually think of a life plan for yourself, even if it's just something for next month. "If you do not have a clear view of how you will accomplish your goals, then it will be beneficial to stop work momentarily and plan out your next steps at a detailed level."
9) Hopes & Fears: Rev. 4 of Pentacles
- This is PERFECT here. Letting go. We all have that image of ourselves in our heads of who we want to be, but we so seldom ARE actually those people in our real lives. So I think, quite simply, you want to grow up and be the person who you want to be, but you're afraid of the steps necessary to do that. Veryvery common.
10) Possible Outcome: Rev. 7 of Cups
- A little more educated, a little less naive, perspective on life. Or, you know, growing up a little. Realism vs. cynicism, which are so not quite the same thing. (To say they are, is cynical
;) )
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