| 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. King of Coins: A master of the material world. A man of affairs who is successful, expert and pragmatic. One who extracts wealth from its hiding places. A builder. A pillar of family, clan and community. |
 | 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. Nine of Staves (Strength), when reversed: Barriers, difficulties. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Eight of Coins (Prudence), when reversed: Vanity. Dishonesty. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Three of Swords (Sorrow): Conflict of two mighty forces for the possession or mastery of something or someone. A dangerous triangle. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Knight of Swords: An enthusiastic man of action. One who confronts the world at full speed, with head held high. Sunny but fierce and leonine person. An uncompromising judge of character, like Michael the archangel. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Six of Swords (Science): A daring expedition. An excursion or trip. Courageous act. Show of bravery. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Page of Swords, when reversed: An impostor or unmasked agent. Misguided search. Voyeurism. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Four of Staves (Completion), when reversed: Preoccupations. Discord in relationships. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Wheel of Fortune, when reversed: Inauspicious atmosphere. Strange omens. Dark auguries. |
