| 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. Ace of Staves, when reversed: A beginning that is faulty from lack of conviction or from an excess of complacency. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Ten of Staves (Oppression), when reversed: Avoidance of pain and absence of pleasure. Obscurity and domesticity. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. 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. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Knight of Swords, when reversed: Opinionated person who is too quick to condemn others. Bigotry. Action without forethought. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Six of Staves (Victory), when reversed: Fear of failure and fear of success. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Five of Staves (Strife), when reversed: A cautious step ahead without the aid of others. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. 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 left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. King of Cups, when reversed: An ineffectual, unsteady person, talented but emotionally at sea. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Ten of Swords (Ruin): Calamity. The failure of a hero, foretold in prophesy, but brought about by the hero's own choices. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Two of Coins (Change): Unusual turn of events. Unexpected difficulties. Untried emotions. Uncharacteristic behavior. |
