| The Hagall spread is a tool for revealing the path of spiritual growth in difficult situations. It is a favorite of mystics and those confronting a major life challenge. 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 in the middle of the circle represents the core or central issue of the situation. Ten of Swords (Ruin): Calamity. The failure of a hero, foretold in prophesy, but brought about by the hero's own choices. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Five of Staves (Strife), when reversed: A cautious step ahead without the aid of others. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Queen of Coins, when reversed: A cornucopia emptied. A heart of stone. Crystalline coldness. A field barren and gone to seed. Preoccupation of wealth and security that stifles enjoyment of both. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Strength, when reversed: Weakness. Unresolved conflict. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Death: Death. Loss. Death and rebirth. End of an old situation and the beginning of a new one. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. The World, when reversed: World out of balance. Incompleteness, Vain striving, Gracelessness. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Page of Swords, when reversed: An impostor or unmasked agent. Misguided search. Voyeurism. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Nine of Swords (Cruelty): Revenge. Excessive or violent response to a problem. Jealousy. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Six of Coins (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. A wise and compassionate decision. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Three of Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Balance of forces in conflict. Rest from struggle. |
