| 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 Hanged Man: Sacrifice. Vigilance. Martyrlike forbearance. Suspension or paralysis of the soul. A mind divided and undecided. Stasis and constraint. |
| The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: A bluff. Deceptive show of force. A desperate attempt to impress. |
| The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Queen of Cups, when reversed: A melodramatic scene stealer. A sentimental hypochondriac. A person prey to wild and shifting emotional fancies. |
| The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. The Hierophant: The abstract, spiritual and intellectual side of the animus, or masculine nature of the soul. Spiritual authority. Religious tradition. Avuncular wisdom. The old order and the old school. |
| The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Seven of Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Determination and resolve. Independent resolution to move ahead with eyes open. |
| 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. Page of Swords: A Passionate young person given to seeking out the heart of the matter, even to the point of spying. Vigilance and quiet intensity. |
| The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. The Magician, when reversed: Mercurial chicanery. Fraudulent activity. Demagoguery. Sophistry. Misused technology. Sideshow thrills. |
| The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. The High Priestess, when reversed: Obfuscation. Mumbo jumbo. Heresy. |
| The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Six of Cups (Pleasure), when reversed: Renunciation of the past. New resolve to face the future. |