| 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. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Superficial pleasure. Excessive emotion. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. 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 bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. The Star, when reversed: Fleeting peace. Melancholy. Pensiveness. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Devil, when reversed: Irresponsible pleasures. Prankishness. Childish panic. Undignified behavior. Fare baccano, to "paint the town." |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Death, when reversed: Death averted. Brush with danger. Rising from a deathlike sleep. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Seven of Coins (Assessment), when reversed: Unwise decision. Stagnation. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Nine of Swords (Cruelty), when reversed: Slander. Suspicion. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. The Hanged Man: Sacrifice. Vigilance. Martyrlike forbearance. Suspension or paralysis of the soul. A mind divided and undecided. Stasis and constraint. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity. |
