| 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. 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 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 Lovers: Romantic passion. Amorous attachment. The stages of love: discovery, attraction, pursuit, flirtation, courtship and consummation. The gifts of Aphrodite: beauty, youth, dalliance and delight. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Ace of Coins: Prosperity. Security. Well-being. Material riches and spiritual richness. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Page of Staves, when reversed: An unstable, indecisive and perhaps malicious person. A heartbreaker, gossiper, or bringer of bad news. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Love unsatisfied or unrequited. Love trickling away, eroded by time, thoughtlessness and selfishness. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Three of Coins (Works), when reversed: Imbalance. Imperfection. Mediocrity. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Knight of Coins, when reversed: Small-mindedness. Insistence on the concrete. Lack of conviction in important matters. Lack of frankness in matters of the heart. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Five of Cups (Disappointment), when reversed: New friends and renewal of old friendships. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The High Priestess, when reversed: Obfuscation. Mumbo jumbo. Heresy. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Four of Cups (Luxury): Jealousy and envy. Suspicion of a loved one. Nagging doubts. |
