| 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. Two of Staves (Dominion), when reversed: Wavering in the charge ahead. Victories delayed. Stalemate. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Six of Cups (Pleasure), when reversed: Renunciation of the past. New resolve to face the future. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Three of Staves (Virtue): Achievement attained after a long chase. A rare and glowing prize. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Four of Staves (Completion), when reversed: Preoccupations. Discord in relationships. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Moon: Mystery. Changeability. Unseen and unknown forces of the night, and unpredictable transformations from the mutable moon. Young womanhood. Feminine beauty. Ordeal and honor of childbearing. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Nine of Coins (Gain): Balance. Compromise. Security. The cycle of nature. The protection of family. A season of dormancy which makes later fertility possible. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. 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 left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. King of Staves: A renaissance man, practical and imaginative, active and contemplative, forceful and chivalrous. Appreciation of the lessons and pleasures of life. Worldliness in the best sense. An intellectual, an artist or an inventor. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Page of Coins: An intelligent and sensible young person. Dependable and practical person who yet hides mysterious corners of himself and hoards secret treasures. An admirer of the patterns of heavens, the makeup of nature, or the language of numbers. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Death, when reversed: Death averted. Brush with danger. Rising from a deathlike sleep. |
