| 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! |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/renaissance/r/r40.jpg) | The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Four of Coins (Power): Lustful or greedy pursuit of someone or something. Irrational action. Unreasonable desire for wealth. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/renaissance/r/r/r5.jpg) | 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 Emperor, when reversed: Tyranny. Pomposity. Jove-like self-indulgence. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/renaissance/r/r71.jpg) | 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 Staves (Valor): Splendid award or valuable prize earned by one's wits, and by tricks and counter moves. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/renaissance/r/r29.jpg) | The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Living in a world of fantasy and illusion. Unrealistic and vain hopes. Dependence on external and even supernatural aid. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/renaissance/r/r/r34.jpg) | The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Fraudulent emotion. A charming, but irresponsible person. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/renaissance/r/r30.jpg) | The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. Eight of Cups (Indolence): A moment of surrender to external forces. Capitulation to inner promptings. Giving in to temptation. Giving oneself over to oblivion, to intoxication, to sleep. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/renaissance/r/r15.jpg) | The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Temperance: Balance. Moderation. Harmony. "Nothing in excess." Blending of opposites. Androgyny. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/renaissance/r/r41.jpg) | The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Five of Coins (Worry): Impoverishment and barrenness. Yearning for one absent. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/renaissance/r/r55.jpg) | The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Five of Swords (Defeat): Stubbornness. Refusal to move into the future, to forget the past or to face pressing responsibilities. Dishonor. Stagnation. |
![Click for Details](https://images.facade.com/i/t/renaissance/r/r/r42.jpg) | The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Six of Coins (Success), when reversed: Refusal to help others. Pomposity. Stinginess. |