| 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 Coins: A responsible and hardworking young person, efficient and persevering. An organizer, cataloguer, and pathfinder. A person attached to the realities of life, but with a quixotic streak. A person who is serious yet quick to laugh. |
 | 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. Queen of Coins, when reversed: A cornucopia emptied. A heart of stone. Crystalline coldness. A field barren and gone to seed. Preoccupation of wealth and security that stifles enjoyment of both. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Empress, when reversed: Stifling domesticity. Bourgeois limitations. High-handed matriarchy. Junoesque jealousy. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Star: Blessedness. Tranquility. Beauty. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: The lingering presence of a betrayal. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Superficial pleasure. Excessive emotion. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Seven of Coins (Assessment), when reversed: Unwise decision. Stagnation. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Ace of Swords: In the realm of events, the card signifies triumphant power. Whether for good or ill. For the life of the mind it represents the active, passionate impulses. It declares the dominance of the will and zealous, even fanatical, political or religious convictions. It is the sword of righteousness. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Queen of Staves, when reversed: A dilettante. An impatient or jaded connoisseur. A superficial or pretentious person. A frustrated artist. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Strength: Strength and fortitude. Moral resolve. Triumph over base instincts. Mens sana in corpore sana (Sound mind in a sound body). |
