| 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. Six of Coins (Success): Generosity. Philanthropy. Charity. A wise and compassionate decision. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. 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 left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. The Emperor, when reversed: Tyranny. Pomposity. Jove-like self-indulgence. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Ace of Cups: The free reign of the heart in overflowing joy and abundant love. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Page of Coins, when reversed: An unrealistic deluded state of mind. Rationalizations. Pseudoscience. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Five of Staves (Strife): A project or adventure abandoned or cut short because of the departure or disappearance of a necessary colleague, partner, friend or lieutenant. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Hanged Man, when reversed: Masochism. Self-imposed confinement. Potential release from bondage. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. The Sun: Glory and rejoicing. The light of reason. The flower of manhood. Inspiration in poetry and music. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. 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 right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Equanimity. Suspension of conflict. Balance of power. |
