| 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 Russian Tarot of Saint Petersburg is the final commissioned work of Yuri Shakov, a master in the lost art of Russian miniature painting. The rich, dark images lend themselves to questions regarding the struggle of the human spirit in trying times. If you would like your own copy of the Russian Tarot of Saint Petersburg, you can buy it now! |
 | The card in the middle of the circle represents the core or central issue of the situation. The Lovers, when reversed: Failure to meet the test. Unreliability. Separation. Frustration in love and marriage. Interference. Fickleness. Unwise plans. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Knight of Cups: An invitation or opportunity may soon arise. Arrival. Approach. Advancement. Attraction. Inducement. Appeal. Challenge. Proposal. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Three of Clubs (Virtue): Practical knowledge. Business acumen. Enterprise. Negotiation. Trade. Commerce. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Knight of Coins, when reversed: Stagnation. Inertia. Lack of determination or direction. Narrow-mindedness. Limits set by dogmatic views. Idleness. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Eight of Cups (Indolence): Discontinuance of effort. Disappointment. Abandonment of previous plans. Shyness. Modesty. Abandoned success. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. King of Swords, when reversed: A person who may pursue a matter to ruin. Cruelty. Conflict. Selfishness. Sadism. One who causes unnecessary disturbance and sadness. Perversity. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Page of Cups, when reversed: Inclination. Deviation. Susceptibility. Temporary distraction. Seduction. A flatterer. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Queen of Swords, when reversed: Narrow-mindedness. Maliciousness. Bigotry. Deceitfulness. Vengefulness. Prudishness. A treacherous enemy. An ill-tempered person. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. King of Clubs: An honest and conscientious person. Mature. Wise. Devoted. Friendly. Sympathetic. Educated. A gentleman. Generally married. Fatherly. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Four of Swords (Truce): Respite. Rest after illness. Repose. Replenishment. Solitude. Exile. Retreat. Abandonment. |
