| 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. Eight of Swords (Interference): Emotional disaster. Loss of a beloved person or a valued situation. A sadness that creates a new strength and resolve. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Six of Coins (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. A wise and compassionate decision. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Five of Coins (Worry): Impoverishment and barrenness. Yearning for one absent. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Fraudulent emotion. A charming, but irresponsible person. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Strength, when reversed: Weakness. Unresolved conflict. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Five of Staves (Strife): A project or adventure abandoned or cut short because of the departure or disappearance of a necessary colleague, partner, friend or lieutenant. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Ace of Swords: In the realm of events, the card signifies triumphant power. Whether for good or ill. For the life of the mind it represents the active, passionate impulses. It declares the dominance of the will and zealous, even fanatical, political or religious convictions. It is the sword of righteousness. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Cautious recommencement of activity. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Two of Swords (Peace): Friendship, especially between student and teacher or younger and older. The adventure and excitement of childhood and adolescence. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. The Emperor: Worldly authority. Professional success. Social power. The life of action and decision, especially in politics and business. Patriarch, clan leader, and pater familias. |
