| 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. Six of Cups (Pleasure): Memories. Past influences. Things that have vanished. Childhood past. Nostalgia. Faded images. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Nine of Swords (Cruelty), when reversed: Suspicion. Slanderous gossip. Shame. Scruple. Timidity. Shady character. Reasonable fear. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Subtlety. Artifice. Trickery. A sly and cunning person. A person capable of swindling. |
 | 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. Kindness. Gratification. Gifts. Material gain. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Two of Cups (Love): Love. Friendship beginning or renewed. Passion. Union. Engagement. Understanding. Cooperation. Partnership. Marriage. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Change. Erosion. Instability. Sterility. Unrequited love. Clouded joy. False heart. Inconsistency. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Ace of Coins, when reversed: Prosperity without happiness. Misused wealth. Wasted money. Corruption by money. Miserliness. Greed. Fool's gold. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Seven of Clubs (Valor), when reversed: Consternation Anxiety. Embarrassment. Hesitancy causing losses. Perplexity. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. The Lovers, when reversed: Failure to meet the test. Unreliability. Separation. Frustration in love and marriage. Interference. Fickleness. Unwise plans. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. The Magician, when reversed: Weakness of will. Ineptitude. Insecurity. Disquiet. Delay. The use of one's skills for destructive ends. |
