| 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 Coins (Change): Unusual turn of events. Unexpected difficulties. Untried emotions. Uncharacteristic behavior. |
 | 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. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Living in a world of fantasy and illusion. Unrealistic and vain hopes. Dependence on external and even supernatural aid. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Tower, when reversed: Disaster avoided. Dramatic rescue. False alarm. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Seven of Staves (Valor), when reversed: Embarrassment. Missed opportunities. Hesitation resulting in predicament. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Two of Cups (Love): The flower of first love, of love at first sight. The bond between two people, invisible but formidable. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The World: Completion and perfection. Focus. Synthesis. Interweaving. The vast design of nature. The interconnecting patterns of experience. Fulfillment and success. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Justice: The vindication of the just and the punishment of the unjust. Rule of reason. Balance of power. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Superficial pleasure. Excessive emotion. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Five of Staves (Strife): A project or adventure abandoned or cut short because of the departure or disappearance of a necessary colleague, partner, friend or lieutenant. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Ace of Staves, when reversed: A beginning that is faulty from lack of conviction or from an excess of complacency. |
