| The Fourfold Vision spread offers a progression of different ways of looking at an object, person, or situation. It is a powerful tool for gaining deeper insight into the specific subjects of other readings. 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 on the far right represents the object being viewed, be it an idea, relationship, or the self. Temperance: Balance. Moderation. Harmony. "Nothing in excess." Blending of opposites. Androgyny. |
 | The card second from the right represents the physical vision: how the object is seen at a base or mechanical level. Knight of Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
 | The card in the middle represents the mental vision: the object personified and seen through a humanized perspective. The Empress: Feminine fertility and power. Civilization. Domestic tradition. Family and childrearing. The active, fecund aspect of the anima. The mother and the queen, on earth and in heaven. |
 | The card second from the left represents the emotional vision: how passions and values are creatively stimulated by the mental vision. Justice: The vindication of the just and the punishment of the unjust. Rule of reason. Balance of power. |
 | The card on the far left represents the fourfold or mystical vision: still viewing through the previous three, we now add a spiritual element, revealing unseen aspects of the object. Three of Coins (Works), when reversed: Imbalance. Imperfection. Mediocrity. |
