| 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. Ace of Swords, when reversed: The brutal aspect of power. Violence. Consuming heat. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Six of Staves (Victory): Triumph over great difficulties. A glorious victory. "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. King of Staves: A renaissance man, practical and imaginative, active and contemplative, forceful and chivalrous. Appreciation of the lessons and pleasures of life. Worldliness in the best sense. An intellectual, an artist or an inventor. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Four of Staves (Completion): Calm, pleasurable and perhaps amorous interlude. A playful balance of opposites, like the exchange made by Herakles and Queen Omphale. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The High Priestess, when reversed: Obfuscation. Mumbo jumbo. Heresy. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Knight of Swords: An enthusiastic man of action. One who confronts the world at full speed, with head held high. Sunny but fierce and leonine person. An uncompromising judge of character, like Michael the archangel. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Hierophant, when reversed: Dogmatic beliefs. Spiritual authoritarianism. Enfeebled philosophizing. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. The Chariot, when reversed: Bullying. Grandstanding. Sword rattling. A setback or defeat. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. The Judgment, when reversed: Delay. Procrastination. Mediocrity. Indecision. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Seven of Staves (Valor): Splendid award or valuable prize earned by one's wits, and by tricks and counter moves. |
