| 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. Four of Coins (Power), when reversed: Equanimity. Suspension of conflict. Balance of power. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Ace of Staves, when reversed: A beginning that is faulty from lack of conviction or from an excess of complacency. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. The Magician, when reversed: Mercurial chicanery. Fraudulent activity. Demagoguery. Sophistry. Misused technology. Sideshow thrills. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Four of Swords (Truce): Retreat from the battlefield of life. A rest from the conflicts with colleagues or competitors. Calm in the storm. Self-imposed exile. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Star: Blessedness. Tranquility. Beauty. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Ten of Staves (Oppression), when reversed: Avoidance of pain and absence of pleasure. Obscurity and domesticity. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Emperor: Worldly authority. Professional success. Social power. The life of action and decision, especially in politics and business. Patriarch, clan leader, and pater familias. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. The Hanged Man, when reversed: Masochism. Self-imposed confinement. Potential release from bondage. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Fraudulent emotion. A charming, but irresponsible person. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Six of Swords (Science): A daring expedition. An excursion or trip. Courageous act. Show of bravery. |
