| 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. The Lovers: Romantic passion. Amorous attachment. The stages of love: discovery, attraction, pursuit, flirtation, courtship and consummation. The gifts of Aphrodite: beauty, youth, dalliance and delight. |
 | 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 Devil: Wickedness and danger. Darkness and licentiousness. Slavery to the senses. Imprisonment by baser instincts. Temptation. Selfishness. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Page of Staves: A young person of faithful countenance who, even unintentionally, helps others. An unofficial Hermes: a carrier of important news, an envoy, a guide, a pleasant stranger. A suave, bring and noble soul. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Ten of Cups (Satiety), when reversed: Emotional turbulence. Unrequited love. Family disagreements. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Four of Cups (Luxury): Jealousy and envy. Suspicion of a loved one. Nagging doubts. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Eight of Coins (Prudence): Frankness, honesty and innocence. Candid confrontation of circumstances. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Six of Cups (Pleasure), when reversed: Renunciation of the past. New resolve to face the future. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. King of Cups, when reversed: An ineffectual, unsteady person, talented but emotionally at sea. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Six of Coins (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. A wise and compassionate decision. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Tower, when reversed: Disaster avoided. Dramatic rescue. False alarm. |
