| 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. Wheel of Fortune, when reversed: Inauspicious atmosphere. Strange omens. Dark auguries. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: The lingering presence of a betrayal. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. 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 bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Three of Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Balance of forces in conflict. Rest from struggle. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Star: Blessedness. Tranquility. Beauty. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. The Devil: Wickedness and danger. Darkness and licentiousness. Slavery to the senses. Imprisonment by baser instincts. Temptation. Selfishness. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Love unsatisfied or unrequited. Love trickling away, eroded by time, thoughtlessness and selfishness. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Five of Cups (Disappointment), when reversed: New friends and renewal of old friendships. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: A bluff. Deceptive show of force. A desperate attempt to impress. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Ten of Cups (Satiety): The union of love and the soul. Happiness in love. Balance in friendship. Joyful equanimity in oneself. |
