| 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. Ten of Staves (Oppression), when reversed: Avoidance of pain and absence of pleasure. Obscurity and domesticity. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Nine of Swords (Cruelty), when reversed: Slander. Suspicion. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Five of Coins (Worry): Impoverishment and barrenness. Yearning for one absent. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Six of Coins (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. A wise and compassionate decision. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Ace of Swords: In the realm of events, the card signifies triumphant power. Whether for good or ill. For the life of the mind it represents the active, passionate impulses. It declares the dominance of the will and zealous, even fanatical, political or religious convictions. It is the sword of righteousness. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. The Magician: Mastery of words and of matter. Eloquence, including eloquent silence and Hermetic wisdom. Mediator, messenger, and communicator. The Magician may be a sage or just a quick talker. He is a master-manipulator of the material world, but the miracles he effects may be true physical and metaphysical transformation of mere illusion and technical tricks. With Hermes, one never knows; he is the god of orators and liars, merchants and thieves, trickery and arcane science. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Four of Coins (Power): Lustful or greedy pursuit of someone or something. Irrational action. Unreasonable desire for wealth. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. 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 in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Six of Staves (Victory), when reversed: Fear of failure and fear of success. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Page of Coins: An intelligent and sensible young person. Dependable and practical person who yet hides mysterious corners of himself and hoards secret treasures. An admirer of the patterns of heavens, the makeup of nature, or the language of numbers. |
