| 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. Five of Staves (Strife), when reversed: A cautious step ahead without the aid of others. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Ace of Staves: Creativity. Change. Success in new undertakings. "A breath of fresh air." "New blood." The sanguine temperament of the Ace promotes experiment, reform and appreciation of beauty, both of people and of nature. |
 | 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. Three of Swords (Sorrow): Conflict of two mighty forces for the possession or mastery of something or someone. A dangerous triangle. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Justice: The vindication of the just and the punishment of the unjust. Rule of reason. Balance of power. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. 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. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Empress: Feminine fertility and power. Civilization. Domestic tradition. Family and childrearing. The active, fecund aspect of the anima. The mother and the queen, on earth and in heaven. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Two of Swords (Peace): Friendship, especially between student and teacher or younger and older. The adventure and excitement of childhood and adolescence. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Knight of Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Knight of Cups: A person of turbulent, poetic, romantic cast. An opportunity or favorable event in the near future. Deep feeling transformed into verse, music or visions. |
