| 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. Seven of Swords (Futility), when reversed: Uncertainty. Disagreements. |
 | 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. Knight of Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. 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 upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Wheel of Fortune: The intrusion of chance into affairs. Unlikely coincidence. "What goes up, must come down." The intercession of good fortune in life. A sudden opportunity that must be exploited deftly and promptly; according to Machiavelli, in The Prince, Fortune is "bald behind", that is, once she runs past, it will be too late to grab her, and so she must be seized as she approaches, "by the forelock". |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Death, when reversed: Death averted. Brush with danger. Rising from a deathlike sleep. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Cautious recommencement of activity. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Temperance: Balance. Moderation. Harmony. "Nothing in excess." Blending of opposites. Androgyny. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. The Tower, when reversed: Disaster avoided. Dramatic rescue. False alarm. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Page of Cups: A young person of sensitive and meditative nature, capable of deep loyalty and profound affection. A conscientious worker. |
