| 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. Queen of Coins: A person who embodies richness and fertility, generous, opulent, gracious and noble. A cornucopia of delights. A rock of security. A brilliant crystal of insight. A rich field for new growth. |
 | 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. Strength, when reversed: Weakness. Unresolved conflict. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Three of Coins (Works), when reversed: Imbalance. Imperfection. Mediocrity. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Six of Swords (Science): A daring expedition. An excursion or trip. Courageous act. Show of bravery. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. King of Staves, when reversed: Talent turned to pomposity. Complacency. Egocentricity. Provincial attitude. Sophistry which masks lack of principle of conviction. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Page of Coins, when reversed: An unrealistic deluded state of mind. Rationalizations. Pseudoscience. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Three of Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Balance of forces in conflict. Rest from struggle. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Awareness. Perseverance. Optimism. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Superficial pleasure. Excessive emotion. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Sun, when reversed: Poignance of dusk. Twilight shadows. Nostalgia. Haunting memories. |
