| 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 Russian Tarot of Saint Petersburg is the final commissioned work of Yuri Shakov, a master in the lost art of Russian miniature painting. The rich, dark images lend themselves to questions regarding the struggle of the human spirit in trying times. If you would like your own copy of the Russian Tarot of Saint Petersburg, you can buy it now! |
 | The card in the middle of the circle represents the core or central issue of the situation. The High Priestess: Wisdom. Sound judgment. Common sense. Serenity. Objectivity. Penetration. Foresight. Intuition. Perception. Self-reliance. Emotionlessness. Platonic relationships. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. The Hermit, when reversed: Imprudence. Hastiness. Rashness. Prematurity. Incorrect advice. Failure caused by dullness. Over-prudence causes unnecessary delays. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Seven of Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Desire. Determination. Strong willpower. A goal nearly attained. Intelligent choice. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Roguery. Danger. Storms. Bad faith. Possible loss of a valued friendship or a treasured possession. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Ten of Coins (Wealth), when reversed: Bad odds. Possible loss. Hazard. Robbery. Loss of inheritance. Dissipation. Gambling. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Ace of Coins, when reversed: Prosperity without happiness. Misused wealth. Wasted money. Corruption by money. Miserliness. Greed. Fool's gold. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Eight of Cups (Indolence): Discontinuance of effort. Disappointment. Abandonment of previous plans. Shyness. Modesty. Abandoned success. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Page of Coins, when reversed: An unrealistic person. Failure to recognize obvious facts. Dissipation of ideas. Illogical thinking. Rebelliousness. Wastefulness. Unfavorable news. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Six of Clubs (Victory), when reversed: Indefinite delay. Fear. Apprehension. Disloyalty. Superficial benefit. Inconclusive gain. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. The Fool: Thoughtlessness. Folly. Extravagance. Lack of discipline. Immaturity. Irrationality. Insecurity. Frivolity. Delirium. Frenzy. Enthusiasm. Naiveté. |
