| 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. Eight of Coins (Prudence), when reversed: Vanity. Dishonesty. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Six of Cups (Pleasure): Regret and nostalgia for a time past or a love lost. Disillusionment. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Four of Cups (Luxury), when reversed: New faith. New hope. A return to trust. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Temperance: Balance. Moderation. Harmony. "Nothing in excess." Blending of opposites. Androgyny. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Three of Coins (Works), when reversed: Imbalance. Imperfection. Mediocrity. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. The Empress, when reversed: Stifling domesticity. Bourgeois limitations. High-handed matriarchy. Junoesque jealousy. |
 | 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. Two of Swords (Peace), when reversed: False friendship. Misunderstanding or duplicity, particularly between mentor and student. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. The Hanged Man, when reversed: Masochism. Self-imposed confinement. Potential release from bondage. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Page of Cups: A young person of sensitive and meditative nature, capable of deep loyalty and profound affection. A conscientious worker. |
