| 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 Coins: A person who embodies richness and fertility, generous, opulent, gracious and noble. A cornucopia of delights. A rock of security. A brilliant crystal of insight. A rich field for new growth. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Five of Swords (Defeat), when reversed: Entering new experiences after persuasion or seduction. Undertaking new adventures. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. The Star, when reversed: Fleeting peace. Melancholy. Pensiveness. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Nine of Cups (Happiness): Difficulties overcome. Favorable agreement. Reconciliation. A new beginning. Renewal of trust. Bestowal of forgiveness. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Page of Swords: A Passionate young person given to seeking out the heart of the matter, even to the point of spying. Vigilance and quiet intensity. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Seven of Staves (Valor): Splendid award or valuable prize earned by one's wits, and by tricks and counter moves. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Ace of Swords, when reversed: The brutal aspect of power. Violence. Consuming heat. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. The Fool: The personality in the primal state, the willful child in all of us. Instinct. Innocence. Impulsive actions. Setting off in a new direction in life. Liberation of the impulses. Insight and wit from instinct rather than instruction. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. 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 right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Nine of Staves (Strength), when reversed: Barriers, difficulties. |
