| The Relationship spread provides insight into the interaction between two people or entities. It is the spread of choice for questions about partnerships, be they in romance or business. 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 at the top left represents how you see yourself. Four of Coins (Power): Lustful or greedy pursuit of someone or something. Irrational action. Unreasonable desire for wealth. |
| The card at the top right represents how you see your partner. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Fraudulent emotion. A charming, but irresponsible person. |
| The card in the center left represents how you feel about your partner. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Superficial pleasure. Excessive emotion. |
| The card in the center right represents what stands between you and your partner. Wheel of Fortune: The intrusion of chance into affairs. Unlikely coincidence. "What goes up, must come down." The intercession of good fortune in life. A sudden opportunity that must be exploited deftly and promptly; according to Machiavelli, in The Prince, Fortune is "bald behind", that is, once she runs past, it will be too late to grab her, and so she must be seized as she approaches, "by the forelock". |
| The card in the lower left represents how your partner sees you. Six of Cups (Pleasure), when reversed: Renunciation of the past. New resolve to face the future. |
| The card in the lower right represents what your partner feels about you. Ace of Cups: The free reign of the heart in overflowing joy and abundant love. |
| The card in the center represents the present status or challenge of the relationship. The Star: Blessedness. Tranquility. Beauty. |