| 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. Queen of Coins, when reversed: A cornucopia emptied. A heart of stone. Crystalline coldness. A field barren and gone to seed. Preoccupation of wealth and security that stifles enjoyment of both. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. King of Swords: A man of volatile temperament. A born fighter and ruler. A person in complete command. Self-mastery. Expertise. A person who prefers action to reflection - above all, dramatic, decisive action. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Strength, when reversed: Weakness. Unresolved conflict. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Nine of Staves (Strength), when reversed: Barriers, difficulties. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Awareness. Perseverance. Optimism. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Fraudulent emotion. A charming, but irresponsible person. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Magician: Mastery of words and of matter. Eloquence, including eloquent silence and Hermetic wisdom. Mediator, messenger, and communicator. The Magician may be a sage or just a quick talker. He is a master-manipulator of the material world, but the miracles he effects may be true physical and metaphysical transformation of mere illusion and technical tricks. With Hermes, one never knows; he is the god of orators and liars, merchants and thieves, trickery and arcane science. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Ace of Swords, when reversed: The brutal aspect of power. Violence. Consuming heat. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. King of Coins: A master of the material world. A man of affairs who is successful, expert and pragmatic. One who extracts wealth from its hiding places. A builder. A pillar of family, clan and community. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Ace of Coins: Prosperity. Security. Well-being. Material riches and spiritual richness. |
