| 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. The Tower, when reversed: Disaster avoided. Dramatic rescue. False alarm. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Ace of Cups: The free reign of the heart in overflowing joy and abundant love. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. The Star: Blessedness. Tranquility. Beauty. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. 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 upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Seven of Staves (Valor), when reversed: Embarrassment. Missed opportunities. Hesitation resulting in predicament. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Five of Cups (Disappointment): Serious, but not irreversible mistake. A betrayal born of lack of faith. Beauty found and lost, where ugliness was expected. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. King of Coins: A master of the material world. A man of affairs who is successful, expert and pragmatic. One who extracts wealth from its hiding places. A builder. A pillar of family, clan and community. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Ten of Staves (Oppression): A final trial before an enduring reward. The greater the struggle, the greater the reward. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Nine of Swords (Cruelty), when reversed: Slander. Suspicion. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Ace of Staves, when reversed: A beginning that is faulty from lack of conviction or from an excess of complacency. |
