| The Relationship spread provides insight into the interaction between two people or entities. It is the spread of choice for questions about partnerships, be they in romance or business. 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 at the top left represents how you see yourself. King of Staves, when reversed: Talent turned to pomposity. Complacency. Egocentricity. Provincial attitude. Sophistry which masks lack of principle of conviction. |
 | The card at the top right represents how you see your partner. Queen of Swords, when reversed: Consuming fire; the flames of the martyrdom of Joan of Arc, Phaedra's misguided passion, Medea's jealousy, Lady Macbeth's ambition. Fire, if left to burn unchecked, can consume the soul. |
 | The card in the center left represents how you feel about your partner. The World, when reversed: World out of balance. Incompleteness, Vain striving, Gracelessness. |
 | The card in the center right represents what stands between you and your partner. Nine of Coins (Gain): Balance. Compromise. Security. The cycle of nature. The protection of family. A season of dormancy which makes later fertility possible. |
 | The card in the lower left represents how your partner sees you. Page of Swords, when reversed: An impostor or unmasked agent. Misguided search. Voyeurism. |
 | The card in the lower right represents what your partner feels about you. Justice: The vindication of the just and the punishment of the unjust. Rule of reason. Balance of power. |
 | The card in the center represents the present status or challenge of the relationship. Nine of Cups (Happiness), when reversed: Misleading freedom. Refusal to cleave to others. |
