| 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. Six of Coins (Success), when reversed: Refusal to help others. Pomposity. Stinginess. |
 | 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. Eight of Swords (Interference): Emotional disaster. Loss of a beloved person or a valued situation. A sadness that creates a new strength and resolve. |
 | 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): A daring expedition. An excursion or trip. Courageous act. Show of bravery. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Page of Swords: A Passionate young person given to seeking out the heart of the matter, even to the point of spying. Vigilance and quiet intensity. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Temperance, when reversed: Excess. Imbalance. Indulgence. Polarization. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Ace of Cups: The free reign of the heart in overflowing joy and abundant love. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Emperor, when reversed: Tyranny. Pomposity. Jove-like self-indulgence. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Hanged Man, when reversed: Masochism. Self-imposed confinement. Potential release from bondage. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Strength: Strength and fortitude. Moral resolve. Triumph over base instincts. Mens sana in corpore sana (Sound mind in a sound body). |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Nine of Swords (Cruelty): Revenge. Excessive or violent response to a problem. Jealousy. |
