| 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 Sun, when reversed: Poignance of dusk. Twilight shadows. Nostalgia. Haunting memories. |
 | 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. The Chariot: Victory. Triumph over opposition. New order. Change by force. The chariot of the soul pulled to one side by the force of vigilance and restraint, or drawn to the other side by the force of passions. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Fool, when reversed: A false step. Impetuous beginning. Rash and irrational behavior. Childishness. Bacchic intoxication, oblivion and violence. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Queen of Cups, when reversed: A melodramatic scene stealer. A sentimental hypochondriac. A person prey to wild and shifting emotional fancies. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Superficial pleasure. Excessive emotion. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Separation. Dissolution. Unhappy love. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Page of Cups, when reversed: Emotional excess. Distraction. Seduction. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Nine of Cups (Happiness), when reversed: Misleading freedom. Refusal to cleave to others. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. The Hierophant, when reversed: Dogmatic beliefs. Spiritual authoritarianism. Enfeebled philosophizing. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Cautious recommencement of activity. |
