| 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 Staves: A person of sunny disposition, accomplished, graceful and gracious. A patroness or adept of the fine arts and sciences. A wedding of intelligence and creativity, giving flower in fruitfulness. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Page of Staves, when reversed: An unstable, indecisive and perhaps malicious person. A heartbreaker, gossiper, or bringer of bad news. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Nine of Cups (Happiness), when reversed: Misleading freedom. Refusal to cleave to others. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Ten of Cups (Satiety): The union of love and the soul. Happiness in love. Balance in friendship. Joyful equanimity in oneself. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Moon, when reversed: Gradual clarity. New hope. Light of dawn. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. 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 upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Seven of Swords (Futility): Favorable turn of events. Hope for sustained success. Vigilance and strength. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Three of Staves (Virtue), when reversed: Dishonesty and conflict in affairs. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. The Chariot: Victory. Triumph over opposition. New order. Change by force. The chariot of the soul pulled to one side by the force of vigilance and restraint, or drawn to the other side by the force of passions. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Five of Staves (Strife), when reversed: A cautious step ahead without the aid of others. |
