| 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. Seven of Swords (Futility), when reversed: Arguments. Uncertain counsel or advice. Circumspection. Slander. Babbling. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Knight of Coins, when reversed: Stagnation. Inertia. Lack of determination or direction. Narrow-mindedness. Limits set by dogmatic views. Idleness. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Ten of Cups (Satiety): Home. Joy. Pleasure. Peace. Love. Contentment. Good family. Honor. Esteem. Virtue. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Six of Cups (Pleasure), when reversed: The future. Opportunities ahead. Coming events. New vistas. Plans that may fail. That which will shortly arrive. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Activity. Circumspection. Precaution. Economy. Guarded advancement. Desire to recover what is lost. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Justice: Reasonableness. Justice Proper balance. Harmony. Equity. Righteousness. Virtue. Honor. Virginity. Just reward. The eventual outcome, whether favorable or unfavorable, will be truly fair to the person concerned. Equilibrium. Poise. Impartiality. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Nine of Swords (Cruelty), when reversed: Suspicion. Slanderous gossip. Shame. Scruple. Timidity. Shady character. Reasonable fear. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Two of Coins (Change), when reversed: Literary ability. Agility in handling matters. Simulated enjoyment. Enforced gaiety. Letter. Message. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Subtlety. Artifice. Trickery. A sly and cunning person. A person capable of swindling. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Three of Coins (Works): Great skill in trade or work. Mastery. Perfection. Artistic ability. Dignity. Renown. Rank. Power. |
