| 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. Page of Swords, when reversed: An impostor or unmasked agent. Misguided search. Voyeurism. |
 | 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 Chariot, when reversed: Bullying. Grandstanding. Sword rattling. A setback or defeat. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Death: Death. Loss. Death and rebirth. End of an old situation and the beginning of a new one. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Six of Staves (Victory), when reversed: Fear of failure and fear of success. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Eight of Coins (Prudence): Frankness, honesty and innocence. Candid confrontation of circumstances. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Devil: Wickedness and danger. Darkness and licentiousness. Slavery to the senses. Imprisonment by baser instincts. Temptation. Selfishness. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Judgment, when reversed: Delay. Procrastination. Mediocrity. Indecision. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Three of Staves (Virtue), when reversed: Dishonesty and conflict in affairs. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Two of Coins (Change): Unusual turn of events. Unexpected difficulties. Untried emotions. Uncharacteristic behavior. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Love unsatisfied or unrequited. Love trickling away, eroded by time, thoughtlessness and selfishness. |
