| 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. Six of Staves (Victory): Triumph over great difficulties. A glorious victory. "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." |
 | 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. Seven of Coins (Assessment): A step forward, accomplished with grace and skill. |
 | The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Seven of Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Determination and resolve. Independent resolution to move ahead with eyes open. |
 | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Ace of Coins, when reversed: Wealth without happiness. Obsession with money. Avarice. Greed. Worry. |
 | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Three of Swords (Sorrow): Conflict of two mighty forces for the possession or mastery of something or someone. A dangerous triangle. |
 | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Queen of Cups: A person of generous and loving nature, graceful and sparkling as a mountain stream, or deep and serene as a country lake. A poetess, musician or actress. |
 | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity. |
 | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. The Judgment: Resurrection and rebirth. Perfection of the body and soul. Final reward or punishment. |
 | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Five of Coins (Worry): Impoverishment and barrenness. Yearning for one absent. |
 | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Death, when reversed: Death averted. Brush with danger. Rising from a deathlike sleep. |
