| 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. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Subtlety. Artifice. Trickery. A sly and cunning person. A person capable of swindling. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Two of Clubs (Dominion): Mature individual. Ruler. Attainment of goals and needs. Boldness. Courage in undertakings. A dominant personality. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. The Chariot: Adversity, possible already overcome. Conflicting influences. Turmoil. Vengeance. Success. Possibly a voyage or journey. Escape. Rushing to a decision. Need to pay attention to details. Urgency to gain control of one's emotions. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Excessive pleasures. Overabundance. Superfluity. Loss of prestige. Delays. Lack of appreciation. |
 | 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): Partial loss. Regret. Friendship without real meaning. Marriage without real love. Inheritance. Incomplete union or partnership. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: Stalemate. Unwanted proposal. Confession. Declaration. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Eight of Clubs (Swiftness), when reversed: Thorns of dispute. Jealousy. Harassment. Stagnation. Domestic quarrels. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Nine of Cups (Happiness), when reversed: Mistakes. Material loss. Imperfections. Misplaced trust. False freedom. Opposition. Differences. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Ace of Clubs: Creation. Beginning. Invention. Start of an undertaking. Fortune. Enterprise. Gain. Inheritance. Birth of a child. Beginning of a meaningful experience. An adventure. Escapade. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Temperance: Moderation. Temperance. Patience. Accomplishment through self-control and frugality. Accommodation. Harmony. The mixing or bringing together in perfect union. Management. Fusion, Adjustment. Good influence. Consolidation. |
