| The Shadow Truth spread provides insight into your attitudes and hidden feelings. This spread is used when you are having trouble confronting something, or fear that you are concealing something from yourself. 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 in the center represents the attitude you assume. Three of Staves (Virtue): Achievement attained after a long chase. A rare and glowing prize. |
 | The card to the right represents the thoughts and feelings that underly your attitudes. Nine of Cups (Happiness), when reversed: Misleading freedom. Refusal to cleave to others. |
 | The card at the top represents how your attitude is evolving and will evolve in the future. Eight of Staves (Swiftness), when reversed: Bewilderment. Awe. Temporary immobility. |
 | The card to the left represents how others perceive your attitude. Queen of Cups, when reversed: A melodramatic scene stealer. A sentimental hypochondriac. A person prey to wild and shifting emotional fancies. |
 | The card at the bottom represents what you cannot confront or are hiding from yourself. Ten of Staves (Oppression): A final trial before an enduring reward. The greater the struggle, the greater the reward. |