| 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. Ace of Coins, when reversed: Wealth without happiness. Obsession with money. Avarice. Greed. Worry. |
 | 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. Queen of Swords, when reversed: Consuming fire; the flames of the martyrdom of Joan of Arc, Phaedra's misguided passion, Medea's jealousy, Lady Macbeth's ambition. Fire, if left to burn unchecked, can consume the soul. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. King of Cups, when reversed: An ineffectual, unsteady person, talented but emotionally at sea. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Moon, when reversed: Gradual clarity. New hope. Light of dawn. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Ace of Swords, when reversed: The brutal aspect of power. Violence. Consuming heat. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Five of Staves (Strife): A project or adventure abandoned or cut short because of the departure or disappearance of a necessary colleague, partner, friend or lieutenant. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Nine of Staves (Strength), when reversed: Barriers, difficulties. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Seven of Staves (Valor): Splendid award or valuable prize earned by one's wits, and by tricks and counter moves. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Devil, when reversed: Irresponsible pleasures. Prankishness. Childish panic. Undignified behavior. Fare baccano, to "paint the town." |
