| 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 World, when reversed: World out of balance. Incompleteness, Vain striving, Gracelessness. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Five of Cups (Disappointment): Serious, but not irreversible mistake. A betrayal born of lack of faith. Beauty found and lost, where ugliness was expected. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Equanimity. Suspension of conflict. Balance of power. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Seven of Swords (Futility), when reversed: Uncertainty. Disagreements. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Separation. Dissolution. Unhappy love. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Ace of Coins: Prosperity. Security. Well-being. Material riches and spiritual richness. |
 | 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. Knight of Coins, when reversed: Small-mindedness. Insistence on the concrete. Lack of conviction in important matters. Lack of frankness in matters of the heart. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Five of Coins (Worry): Impoverishment and barrenness. Yearning for one absent. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Nine of Coins (Gain): Balance. Compromise. Security. The cycle of nature. The protection of family. A season of dormancy which makes later fertility possible. |
