| 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. Knight of Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. The Sun, when reversed: Poignance of dusk. Twilight shadows. Nostalgia. Haunting memories. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Seven of Staves (Valor), when reversed: Embarrassment. Missed opportunities. Hesitation resulting in predicament. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Equanimity. Suspension of conflict. Balance of power. |
 | 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. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Awareness. Perseverance. Optimism. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Ten of Cups (Satiety): The union of love and the soul. Happiness in love. Balance in friendship. Joyful equanimity in oneself. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Temperance: Balance. Moderation. Harmony. "Nothing in excess." Blending of opposites. Androgyny. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Five of Coins (Worry): Impoverishment and barrenness. Yearning for one absent. |