| 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. Ten of Swords (Ruin): Calamity. The failure of a hero, foretold in prophesy, but brought about by the hero's own choices. |
| The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. The Sun: Glory and rejoicing. The light of reason. The flower of manhood. Inspiration in poetry and music. |
| The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. The Fool, when reversed: A false step. Impetuous beginning. Rash and irrational behavior. Childishness. Bacchic intoxication, oblivion and violence. |
| The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. The Devil: Wickedness and danger. Darkness and licentiousness. Slavery to the senses. Imprisonment by baser instincts. Temptation. Selfishness. |
| The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Ace of Cups: The free reign of the heart in overflowing joy and abundant love. |
| The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Five of Swords (Defeat), when reversed: Entering new experiences after persuasion or seduction. Undertaking new adventures. |
| The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Page of Swords: A Passionate young person given to seeking out the heart of the matter, even to the point of spying. Vigilance and quiet intensity. |
| The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Page of Coins: An intelligent and sensible young person. Dependable and practical person who yet hides mysterious corners of himself and hoards secret treasures. An admirer of the patterns of heavens, the makeup of nature, or the language of numbers. |
| The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. The Empress: Feminine fertility and power. Civilization. Domestic tradition. Family and childrearing. The active, fecund aspect of the anima. The mother and the queen, on earth and in heaven. |
| The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Queen of Coins: A person who embodies richness and fertility, generous, opulent, gracious and noble. A cornucopia of delights. A rock of security. A brilliant crystal of insight. A rich field for new growth. |