| 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 Cups, when reversed: A melodramatic scene stealer. A sentimental hypochondriac. A person prey to wild and shifting emotional fancies. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Strength, when reversed: Weakness. Unresolved conflict. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Temperance, when reversed: Excess. Imbalance. Indulgence. Polarization. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. The Emperor, when reversed: Tyranny. Pomposity. Jove-like self-indulgence. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Hermit, when reversed: Barrenness. Loneliness. Cynicism. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Ten of Swords (Ruin), when reversed: Fame or glory blooming forth from misfortune. Cruel reality ennobled by art. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Two of Staves (Dominion): A decisive, perhaps early, accomplishment. Confirmation of boldness and courage. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Ten of Staves (Oppression), when reversed: Avoidance of pain and absence of pleasure. Obscurity and domesticity. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Knight of Swords, when reversed: Opinionated person who is too quick to condemn others. Bigotry. Action without forethought. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Nine of Staves (Strength): Attempted betrayal in the guise of aid. Hidden enemies, risk and conflict. |
