| 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. The Hierophant, when reversed: Foolish generosity. Susceptibility. Impotence. Vulnerability. Frailty. Unorthodoxy. Renunciation. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Four of Cups (Luxury): Weariness. Aversion. Disgust. Disappointment. Bitter experience. Stationary period in life. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Three of Coins (Works): Great skill in trade or work. Mastery. Perfection. Artistic ability. Dignity. Renown. Rank. Power. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Three of Swords (Sorrow): Absence. Sorrow. Disappointment. Strife. Removal. Dispersion. Diversion. Opposition. Separation. Delay. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Four of Swords (Truce), when reversed: Activity. Circumspection. Precaution. Economy. Guarded advancement. Desire to recover what is lost. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Seven of Coins (Assessment), when reversed: Impatience. Uneasiness. Imprudent actions. Loss of money. Unwise investments. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Falling Tower, when reversed: Continued oppression. Following old way. Living in a rut. Inability to effect any worthwhile change. Entrapment in an unhappy situation. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Ten of Clubs (Oppression), when reversed: Difficulties. Intrigues. A traitor. Deceiver. Subterfuge. Some losses will occur. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Effort continued until full success is attained. Festivity. Gaiety. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Death, when reversed: Stagnation. Immobility. Slow changes. Partial change. Inertia. Narrowly avoiding a serious accident. |
