| 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. The Chariot, when reversed: Bullying. Grandstanding. Sword rattling. A setback or defeat. |
| The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Six of Coins (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. A wise and compassionate decision. |
| The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. 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. |
| The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Strength: Strength and fortitude. Moral resolve. Triumph over base instincts. Mens sana in corpore sana (Sound mind in a sound body). |
| The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Three of Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Balance of forces in conflict. Rest from struggle. |
| The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Queen of Staves: A person of sunny disposition, accomplished, graceful and gracious. A patroness or adept of the fine arts and sciences. A wedding of intelligence and creativity, giving flower in fruitfulness. |
| The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Nine of Swords (Cruelty), when reversed: Slander. Suspicion. |
| The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Two of Coins (Change), when reversed: Admirable flexibility. Agility. Expertise. |
| The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Six of Staves (Victory): Triumph over great difficulties. A glorious victory. "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." |
| The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Ten of Cups (Satiety), when reversed: Emotional turbulence. Unrequited love. Family disagreements. |