| 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. Knight of Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. 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 bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Seven of Staves (Valor), when reversed: Embarrassment. Missed opportunities. Hesitation resulting in predicament. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Ten of Coins (Wealth), when reversed: Risk. Future in doubt. Gambling with one's well being. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Five of Coins (Worry), when reversed: Reversal of a difficult situation. Gradual improvement. Encouraging news. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Temperance, when reversed: Excess. Imbalance. Indulgence. Polarization. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Two of Coins (Change), when reversed: Admirable flexibility. Agility. Expertise. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Three of Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Balance of forces in conflict. Rest from struggle. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Three of Staves (Virtue), when reversed: Dishonesty and conflict in affairs. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Queen of Swords: A person of sharp insight, persuasive, powerful and thorough. If extroverted, an administrator, an organizer, a firebrand, splendid as a summer's day - and sometimes as overwhelming. If introverted, a person of deep sentiment, susceptible to flights of ecstasy, of the flames of inner torment. |
