Ami Strachan

36. Cross

In Lenormand, the Cross (Card 36) symbolizes burdens, challenges, and spiritual matters. This card often represents the weight of responsibility and the trials we face in life. While it can indicate hardship, the Cross also embodies themes of faith, endurance, and spiritual growth.

Core Meanings of the Cross Card

  1. Challenges and Burdens: The Cross signifies difficulties or burdens that may be weighing you down. It represents the struggles you encounter in various aspects of life.
  2. Spiritual Growth: This card can indicate a journey of spiritual development and self-discovery. It encourages you to seek meaning and understanding in your challenges.
  3. Faith and Belief: The Cross represents faith, suggesting that maintaining a sense of belief or trust can help you navigate hardships. It encourages you to lean on your spiritual or religious beliefs during tough times.
  4. Endurance and Resilience: This card embodies the idea of perseverance in the face of adversity. It emphasizes the importance of strength and determination to overcome obstacles.
  5. Sacrifice: The Cross can also symbolize the sacrifices we make for others or in pursuit of our goals. It reflects the idea that sometimes we must endure difficulties to achieve greater things.

When Paired with Other Cards

  • With the Anchor: Enduring stability through challenges, indicating that a strong foundation will help you navigate burdens.
  • With the Heart: Emotional struggles in relationships, suggesting that love may come with challenges that require commitment and faith.
  • With the Scythe: Sudden endings or changes that bring relief from burdens, indicating that difficult situations may come to a close unexpectedly.
  • With the Tree: Long-standing health or emotional challenges, indicating that issues may be deeply rooted and require time to heal.

The Cross card emphasizes the reality of burdens and challenges in life while also highlighting the potential for spiritual growth and resilience. It encourages you to face difficulties with faith and perseverance, recognizing that even the toughest experiences can lead to deeper understanding and personal development. By embracing the lessons that come with the Cross, you can find strength and meaning in your journey.