| 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. Nine of Cups (Happiness), when reversed: Misleading freedom. Refusal to cleave to others. |
| 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. The Tower, when reversed: Disaster avoided. Dramatic rescue. False alarm. |
| 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 Swords (Futility): Favorable turn of events. Hope for sustained success. Vigilance and strength. |
| The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Two of Coins (Change), when reversed: Admirable flexibility. Agility. Expertise. |
| The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Knight of Coins: A responsible and hardworking young person, efficient and persevering. An organizer, cataloguer, and pathfinder. A person attached to the realities of life, but with a quixotic streak. A person who is serious yet quick to laugh. |
| The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Hanged Man: Sacrifice. Vigilance. Martyrlike forbearance. Suspension or paralysis of the soul. A mind divided and undecided. Stasis and constraint. |
| The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Queen of Staves: A person of sunny disposition, accomplished, graceful and gracious. A patroness or adept of the fine arts and sciences. A wedding of intelligence and creativity, giving flower in fruitfulness. |
| The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Ten of Swords (Ruin): Calamity. The failure of a hero, foretold in prophesy, but brought about by the hero's own choices. |
| The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Love unsatisfied or unrequited. Love trickling away, eroded by time, thoughtlessness and selfishness. |
| The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Three of Coins (Works), when reversed: Imbalance. Imperfection. Mediocrity. |