| 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 Swords, when reversed: Consuming fire; the flames of the martyrdom of Joan of Arc, Phaedra's misguided passion, Medea's jealousy, Lady Macbeth's ambition. Fire, if left to burn unchecked, can consume the soul. |
| The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. King of Coins: A master of the material world. A man of affairs who is successful, expert and pragmatic. One who extracts wealth from its hiding places. A builder. A pillar of family, clan and community. |
| The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Two of Coins (Change): Unusual turn of events. Unexpected difficulties. Untried emotions. Uncharacteristic behavior. |
| The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Wheel of Fortune, when reversed: Inauspicious atmosphere. Strange omens. Dark auguries. |
| The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Eight of Coins (Prudence), when reversed: Vanity. Dishonesty. |
| The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Three of Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Balance of forces in conflict. Rest from struggle. |
| The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Seven of Coins (Assessment): A step forward, accomplished with grace and skill. |
| The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Page of Coins: An intelligent and sensible young person. Dependable and practical person who yet hides mysterious corners of himself and hoards secret treasures. An admirer of the patterns of heavens, the makeup of nature, or the language of numbers. |
| The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Ten of Swords (Ruin): Calamity. The failure of a hero, foretold in prophesy, but brought about by the hero's own choices. |
| The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Knight of Coins, when reversed: Small-mindedness. Insistence on the concrete. Lack of conviction in important matters. Lack of frankness in matters of the heart. |