| 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 Hierophant, when reversed: Dogmatic beliefs. Spiritual authoritarianism. Enfeebled philosophizing. |
 | 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 World, when reversed: World out of balance. Incompleteness, Vain striving, Gracelessness. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Strength, when reversed: Weakness. Unresolved conflict. |
 | 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. The Magician, when reversed: Mercurial chicanery. Fraudulent activity. Demagoguery. Sophistry. Misused technology. Sideshow thrills. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Five of Cups (Disappointment), when reversed: New friends and renewal of old friendships. |
 | 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. Two of Cups (Love): The flower of first love, of love at first sight. The bond between two people, invisible but formidable. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Six of Cups (Pleasure): Regret and nostalgia for a time past or a love lost. Disillusionment. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Two of Swords (Peace), when reversed: False friendship. Misunderstanding or duplicity, particularly between mentor and student. |
