| 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. Eight of Swords (Interference): Emotional disaster. Loss of a beloved person or a valued situation. A sadness that creates a new strength and resolve. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. 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 left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Nine of Coins (Gain): Balance. Compromise. Security. The cycle of nature. The protection of family. A season of dormancy which makes later fertility possible. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Four of Staves (Completion), when reversed: Preoccupations. Discord in relationships. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Ten of Coins (Wealth): Prosperity. Tranquility. Family affection. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. The Star, when reversed: Fleeting peace. Melancholy. Pensiveness. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Eight of Staves (Swiftness): An explosion of movement and activity. A dramatic event. An unusual manifestation. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Love unsatisfied or unrequited. Love trickling away, eroded by time, thoughtlessness and selfishness. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. The Hierophant, when reversed: Dogmatic beliefs. Spiritual authoritarianism. Enfeebled philosophizing. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Seven of Coins (Assessment), when reversed: Unwise decision. Stagnation. |
