| The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most popular Tarot spreads, providing varied insight into many aspects of a complex situation and your role in it. The Renaissance Tarot is a modern deck, with symbolism drawn from the heroic age and rendered in renaissance style. This deck is an excellent choice for exploring questions of passion, mastery, and the inner workings of human reason. If you would like your own copy of the Renaissance Tarot, you can buy it now! |
 | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Queen of Cups: A person of generous and loving nature, graceful and sparkling as a mountain stream, or deep and serene as a country lake. A poetess, musician or actress. |
 | The card visible at the center of the cross represents the obstacle that stands in your way - it may even be something that sounds good but is not actually to your benefit. Three of Cups (Abundance): Rescue from difficulty. Comfort in apprehension. A strange but beautiful occurrence. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Seven of Coins (Assessment): A step forward, accomplished with grace and skill. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Ten of Coins (Wealth): Prosperity. Tranquility. Family affection. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Hermit, when reversed: Barrenness. Loneliness. Cynicism. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Six of Cups (Pleasure), when reversed: Renunciation of the past. New resolve to face the future. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Ace of Coins: Prosperity. Security. Well-being. Material riches and spiritual richness. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Four of Staves (Completion): Calm, pleasurable and perhaps amorous interlude. A playful balance of opposites, like the exchange made by Herakles and Queen Omphale. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Four of Cups (Luxury): Jealousy and envy. Suspicion of a loved one. Nagging doubts. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Sun: Glory and rejoicing. The light of reason. The flower of manhood. Inspiration in poetry and music. |
