| 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. King of Swords: A man of volatile temperament. A born fighter and ruler. A person in complete command. Self-mastery. Expertise. A person who prefers action to reflection - above all, dramatic, decisive action. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. The Hermit, when reversed: Barrenness. Loneliness. Cynicism. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Two of Swords (Peace): Friendship, especially between student and teacher or younger and older. The adventure and excitement of childhood and adolescence. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. King of Cups, when reversed: An ineffectual, unsteady person, talented but emotionally at sea. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. King of Staves, when reversed: Talent turned to pomposity. Complacency. Egocentricity. Provincial attitude. Sophistry which masks lack of principle of conviction. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Knight of Swords: An enthusiastic man of action. One who confronts the world at full speed, with head held high. Sunny but fierce and leonine person. An uncompromising judge of character, like Michael the archangel. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Two of Cups (Love): The flower of first love, of love at first sight. The bond between two people, invisible but formidable. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Ace of Staves, when reversed: A beginning that is faulty from lack of conviction or from an excess of complacency. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. 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. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Two of Staves (Dominion), when reversed: Wavering in the charge ahead. Victories delayed. Stalemate. |
