| 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. Page of Cups: A young person of sensitive and meditative nature, capable of deep loyalty and profound affection. A conscientious worker. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. The Emperor, when reversed: Tyranny. Pomposity. Jove-like self-indulgence. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Queen of Swords, when reversed: Consuming fire; the flames of the martyrdom of Joan of Arc, Phaedra's misguided passion, Medea's jealousy, Lady Macbeth's ambition. Fire, if left to burn unchecked, can consume the soul. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Ace of Coins: Prosperity. Security. Well-being. Material riches and spiritual richness. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Separation. Dissolution. Unhappy love. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. 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 upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Four of Staves (Completion): Calm, pleasurable and perhaps amorous interlude. A playful balance of opposites, like the exchange made by Herakles and Queen Omphale. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Four of Cups (Luxury), when reversed: New faith. New hope. A return to trust. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Seven of Staves (Valor), when reversed: Embarrassment. Missed opportunities. Hesitation resulting in predicament. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Five of Cups (Disappointment), when reversed: New friends and renewal of old friendships. |
