| 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. Five of Swords (Defeat): Stubbornness. Refusal to move into the future, to forget the past or to face pressing responsibilities. Dishonor. Stagnation. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Two of Cups (Love), when reversed: Separation. Dissolution. Unhappy love. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. The Chariot, when reversed: Bullying. Grandstanding. Sword rattling. A setback or defeat. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Equanimity. Suspension of conflict. Balance of power. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Five of Cups (Disappointment), when reversed: New friends and renewal of old friendships. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. The Lovers, when reversed: Love unrequited, star-crossed, soured, illicit, blind or foolish. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Knight of Cups: A person of turbulent, poetic, romantic cast. An opportunity or favorable event in the near future. Deep feeling transformed into verse, music or visions. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Queen of Staves: A person of sunny disposition, accomplished, graceful and gracious. A patroness or adept of the fine arts and sciences. A wedding of intelligence and creativity, giving flower in fruitfulness. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Seven of Swords (Futility), when reversed: Uncertainty. Disagreements. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Knight of Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
