| 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. Six of Clubs (Victory): Conquest. Triumph. Good news. Advancement. Expectation. Desires realized as a result of efforts. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Ace of Coins: Perfection. Attainment. Prosperity. Felicity. Bliss. Gold. Valuable coins or artifacts. Treasures. The combination of material and spiritual riches. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Three of Coins (Works), when reversed: Sloppiness. Mediocrity. Money problems. Commonplace ideas. Lack of skill. Preoccupation. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Death, when reversed: Stagnation. Immobility. Slow changes. Partial change. Inertia. Narrowly avoiding a serious accident. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Nine of Swords (Cruelty): Concern. Miscarriage. Anxiety over a loved one. Despair. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Setbacks in material matters. Opposition to further gain. Suspense and delay. Spendthrift. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Eight of Swords (Interference): Crisis. Conflict. Domination. Imprisonment. Turmoil. Bad news. Criticism. Sickness. Calumny. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. The Hanged Man: Life in suspension. Transition. Change. Reversal of the mind and of one's way of life. Apathy and dullness. Abandonment. Renunciation. The changes of life forces. The period of respite between significant events. Sacrifice. Repentance. Readjustment. Regeneration. The approach of new life forces. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Page of Clubs: A faithful, loyal, person. An envoy. Emissary. Trusted friend. A stranger with good intentions. A consistent person. A bearer of important news. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Ten of Swords (Ruin), when reversed: Benefit. Profit. Temporary gain. Improvement. Passing success. Momentary advantage. |
