| 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. Two of Staves (Dominion), when reversed: Wavering in the charge ahead. Victories delayed. Stalemate. |
 | 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. Eight of Coins (Prudence), when reversed: Vanity. Dishonesty. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The High Priestess, when reversed: Obfuscation. Mumbo jumbo. Heresy. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Seven of Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Determination and resolve. Independent resolution to move ahead with eyes open. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Knight of Staves: A traveler. A journey. The call of far away places. The arrival or return of a pilgrim or wanderer. A person of far-ranging interests and restless curiosity who is desirous of change and transformation. Inventive and artistic, but sometimes absent-minded person. Having one's "head in the clouds." |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Knight of Swords: An enthusiastic man of action. One who confronts the world at full speed, with head held high. Sunny but fierce and leonine person. An uncompromising judge of character, like Michael the archangel. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Page of Swords, when reversed: An impostor or unmasked agent. Misguided search. Voyeurism. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Ace of Coins, when reversed: Wealth without happiness. Obsession with money. Avarice. Greed. Worry. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Queen of Swords: A person of sharp insight, persuasive, powerful and thorough. If extroverted, an administrator, an organizer, a firebrand, splendid as a summer's day - and sometimes as overwhelming. If introverted, a person of deep sentiment, susceptible to flights of ecstasy, of the flames of inner torment. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Six of Coins (Success), when reversed: Refusal to help others. Pomposity. Stinginess. |
