| 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. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Superficial pleasure. Excessive emotion. |
 | 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. Temperance, when reversed: Excess. Imbalance. Indulgence. Polarization. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Four of Cups (Luxury): Jealousy and envy. Suspicion of a loved one. Nagging doubts. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Four of Staves (Completion): Calm, pleasurable and perhaps amorous interlude. A playful balance of opposites, like the exchange made by Herakles and Queen Omphale. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. 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 right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Separation. Dissolution. Unhappy love. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Ten of Coins (Wealth): Prosperity. Tranquility. Family affection. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Four of Coins (Power): Lustful or greedy pursuit of someone or something. Irrational action. Unreasonable desire for wealth. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Tower: Comeuppance. Setback. Disaster. Arrogance of pride cast down by Providence. Unforeseen event. Calamity. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Living in a world of fantasy and illusion. Unrealistic and vain hopes. Dependence on external and even supernatural aid. |
