| 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 Star: Blessedness. Tranquility. Beauty. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Cautious recommencement of activity. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Seven of Coins (Assessment), when reversed: Unwise decision. Stagnation. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. 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 upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Knight of Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Ten of Cups (Satiety): The union of love and the soul. Happiness in love. Balance in friendship. Joyful equanimity in oneself. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Hierophant, when reversed: Dogmatic beliefs. Spiritual authoritarianism. Enfeebled philosophizing. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. The Hermit: Introspection. Retreat. Pilgrimage. Spiritual quest. The search in oneself and in the world for the "Honest Man" of Diogenes the philosopher. Meditation on the passage of time and the dissolution of matter. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Ten of Staves (Oppression): A final trial before an enduring reward. The greater the struggle, the greater the reward. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Six of Coins (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. A wise and compassionate decision. |
