| 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. Death, when reversed: Stagnation. Immobility. Slow changes. Partial change. Inertia. Narrowly avoiding a serious accident. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Knight of Clubs: A journey. Advancement into the unknown. Alteration. Fight. Absence. Change of residence. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: Treachery in the past. Difficulty. Hard work. Depression. Disquiet. Accident. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. King of Coins: An experience and successful leader. A person of character and intelligence. Business acumen. Mathematical ability. Loyal friend. Reliable marriage partner. Wise investment. Ability to acquire money and valuable possessions. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Fantasy. Imagination. Daydreams. Foolish whims. Wishful thinking. Illusionary success. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Activity. Circumspection. Precaution. Economy. Guarded advancement. Desire to recover what is lost. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Setbacks in material matters. Opposition to further gain. Suspense and delay. Spendthrift. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Six of Cups (Pleasure): Memories. Past influences. Things that have vanished. Childhood past. Nostalgia. Faded images. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: Stalemate. Unwanted proposal. Confession. Declaration. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Two of Clubs (Dominion), when reversed: Sadness. Trouble. Restraint caused by others. Loss of faith. Surprise. |
