| 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 Russian Tarot of Saint Petersburg is the final commissioned work of Yuri Shakov, a master in the lost art of Russian miniature painting. The rich, dark images lend themselves to questions regarding the struggle of the human spirit in trying times. If you would like your own copy of the Russian Tarot of Saint Petersburg, you can buy it now! |
 | The card in the middle of the circle represents the core or central issue of the situation. Nine of Swords (Cruelty): Concern. Miscarriage. Anxiety over a loved one. Despair. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Excessive pleasures. Overabundance. Superfluity. Loss of prestige. Delays. Lack of appreciation. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Wheel of Fortune, when reversed: Bad luck. Broken sequence. Interruption or inconsistency due to unexpected events. Outside influences not contemplated. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Seven of Clubs (Valor), when reversed: Consternation Anxiety. Embarrassment. Hesitancy causing losses. Perplexity. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Empress: Feminine progress. Fruitfulness. Accomplishment. Mother. Sister. Wife. Marriage. Children. Feminine influences. Ability to motivate others. Practicality. Intuition. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Queen of Swords, when reversed: Narrow-mindedness. Maliciousness. Bigotry. Deceitfulness. Vengefulness. Prudishness. A treacherous enemy. An ill-tempered person. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Six of Cups (Pleasure): Memories. Past influences. Things that have vanished. Childhood past. Nostalgia. Faded images. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Page of Clubs: A faithful, loyal, person. An envoy. Emissary. Trusted friend. A stranger with good intentions. A consistent person. A bearer of important news. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Three of Clubs (Virtue), when reversed: Assistance with an ulterior motive. Diminishing adversity. Beware of help offered. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Five of Clubs (Strife): Unsatisfied desires. Struggle. Labor. Violent strife. Obstacles. |
