| 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. Death: Death. Loss. Death and rebirth. End of an old situation and the beginning of a new one. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. The Judgment, when reversed: Delay. Procrastination. Mediocrity. Indecision. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Love unsatisfied or unrequited. Love trickling away, eroded by time, thoughtlessness and selfishness. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Knight of Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Chariot, when reversed: Bullying. Grandstanding. Sword rattling. A setback or defeat. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Nine of Swords (Cruelty), when reversed: Slander. Suspicion. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Eight of Coins (Prudence): Frankness, honesty and innocence. Candid confrontation of circumstances. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. The World: Completion and perfection. Focus. Synthesis. Interweaving. The vast design of nature. The interconnecting patterns of experience. Fulfillment and success. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Living in a world of fantasy and illusion. Unrealistic and vain hopes. Dependence on external and even supernatural aid. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Ace of Swords, when reversed: The brutal aspect of power. Violence. Consuming heat. |
