help interpreting the fool in a celtic cross spread?
so I did a celtic cross for the first time in a while and got The Fool in the "crossing" position (the card that crosses the significator)
I was asking about whether to go back to school for a career change. the reader guide I have says the crossing card represents obstacles or challenges but... the fool doesn't feel like an obstacle??
maybe it's saying my own leap-of-faith energy is getting in my way? or that I'm being TOO impulsive about this decision?
idk I keep going back and forth. anyone have experience with the fool showing up in the crossing position specifically?
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Ah, The Fool in the crossing position is such an interesting placement!
The crossing card doesn't always mean obstacle in the negative sense - it can also represent the energy you need to work WITH or the force that's currently influencing your situation.
With The Fool here, I'd read it as: your willingness to take a leap is both your strength AND what you need to be mindful of. It's not saying "don't jump" - it's asking you to honor that adventurous spirit while still doing your homework.
Trust your inner knowing, but also maybe look at what practical steps you can take alongside the leap.
omg I got the fool in my crossing position last month too! for me it ended up meaning I was so excited about a new opportunity that I wasn't seeing some practical stuff I needed to handle first
not a bad thing at all, just a gentle nudge to balance the excitement with some planning
From a symbolic perspective, the crossing position in the Celtic Cross represents forces that may help or hinder - it's really more nuanced than pure "obstacle."
The Fool is the card of infinite potential and beginnings. In this position for a career change question, I'd interpret it as the energy of new beginnings itself crossing your path. Perhaps the question isn't whether to leap, but how to honor both your pioneering spirit AND the practical wisdom the other cards might be offering.
What did you get in the advice or outcome positions? Those might add helpful context.
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