| 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. Ten of Staves (Oppression), when reversed: Avoidance of pain and absence of pleasure. Obscurity and domesticity. |
 | 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 Coins (Assessment): A step forward, accomplished with grace and skill. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: A bluff. Deceptive show of force. A desperate attempt to impress. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Death: Death. Loss. Death and rebirth. End of an old situation and the beginning of a new one. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. The Star, when reversed: Fleeting peace. Melancholy. Pensiveness. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Five of Swords (Defeat): Stubbornness. Refusal to move into the future, to forget the past or to face pressing responsibilities. Dishonor. Stagnation. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Five of Cups (Disappointment), when reversed: New friends and renewal of old friendships. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Chariot: Victory. Triumph over opposition. New order. Change by force. The chariot of the soul pulled to one side by the force of vigilance and restraint, or drawn to the other side by the force of passions. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Queen of Coins: A person who embodies richness and fertility, generous, opulent, gracious and noble. A cornucopia of delights. A rock of security. A brilliant crystal of insight. A rich field for new growth. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The World, when reversed: World out of balance. Incompleteness, Vain striving, Gracelessness. |
