| 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. Knight of Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
 | 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. Ace of Cups: The free reign of the heart in overflowing joy and abundant love. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Two of Cups (Love): The flower of first love, of love at first sight. The bond between two people, invisible but formidable. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. King of Staves: A renaissance man, practical and imaginative, active and contemplative, forceful and chivalrous. Appreciation of the lessons and pleasures of life. Worldliness in the best sense. An intellectual, an artist or an inventor. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: A bluff. Deceptive show of force. A desperate attempt to impress. |
 | 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. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Six of Cups (Pleasure), when reversed: Renunciation of the past. New resolve to face the future. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Seven of Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Determination and resolve. Independent resolution to move ahead with eyes open. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Hermit, when reversed: Barrenness. Loneliness. Cynicism. |
