| 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 Cups (Temptation), when reversed: Determination and resolve. Independent resolution to move ahead with eyes open. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Queen of Staves, when reversed: A dilettante. An impatient or jaded connoisseur. A superficial or pretentious person. A frustrated artist. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Page of Cups, when reversed: Emotional excess. Distraction. Seduction. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. King of Cups, when reversed: An ineffectual, unsteady person, talented but emotionally at sea. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Knight of Swords: An enthusiastic man of action. One who confronts the world at full speed, with head held high. Sunny but fierce and leonine person. An uncompromising judge of character, like Michael the archangel. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. The Hermit: Introspection. Retreat. Pilgrimage. Spiritual quest. The search in oneself and in the world for the "Honest Man" of Diogenes the philosopher. Meditation on the passage of time and the dissolution of matter. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Death: Death. Loss. Death and rebirth. End of an old situation and the beginning of a new one. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Seven of Coins (Assessment), when reversed: Unwise decision. Stagnation. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Ten of Coins (Wealth), when reversed: Risk. Future in doubt. Gambling with one's well being. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. The Emperor: Worldly authority. Professional success. Social power. The life of action and decision, especially in politics and business. Patriarch, clan leader, and pater familias. |
