| 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. Justice, when reversed: Justice miscarried or delayed. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. The Lovers, when reversed: Love unrequited, star-crossed, soured, illicit, blind or foolish. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Nine of Coins (Gain): Balance. Compromise. Security. The cycle of nature. The protection of family. A season of dormancy which makes later fertility possible. |
 | 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. Ace of Staves, when reversed: A beginning that is faulty from lack of conviction or from an excess of complacency. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Seven of Coins (Assessment), when reversed: Unwise decision. Stagnation. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The World, when reversed: World out of balance. Incompleteness, Vain striving, Gracelessness. |
 | 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. Nine of Swords (Cruelty): Revenge. Excessive or violent response to a problem. Jealousy. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. King of Staves: A renaissance man, practical and imaginative, active and contemplative, forceful and chivalrous. Appreciation of the lessons and pleasures of life. Worldliness in the best sense. An intellectual, an artist or an inventor. |
