| 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. The Emperor: Worldly authority. Professional success. Social power. The life of action and decision, especially in politics and business. Patriarch, clan leader, and pater familias. |
 | 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. Ace of Cups: The free reign of the heart in overflowing joy and abundant love. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. 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 bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. The Tower: Comeuppance. Setback. Disaster. Arrogance of pride cast down by Providence. Unforeseen event. Calamity. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Eight of Staves (Swiftness), when reversed: Bewilderment. Awe. Temporary immobility. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Eight of Coins (Prudence): Frankness, honesty and innocence. Candid confrontation of circumstances. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Nine of Staves (Strength): Attempted betrayal in the guise of aid. Hidden enemies, risk and conflict. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The World, when reversed: World out of balance. Incompleteness, Vain striving, Gracelessness. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Moon: Mystery. Changeability. Unseen and unknown forces of the night, and unpredictable transformations from the mutable moon. Young womanhood. Feminine beauty. Ordeal and honor of childbearing. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. The Hanged Man, when reversed: Masochism. Self-imposed confinement. Potential release from bondage. |
