| 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 Chariot: Adversity, possible already overcome. Conflicting influences. Turmoil. Vengeance. Success. Possibly a voyage or journey. Escape. Rushing to a decision. Need to pay attention to details. Urgency to gain control of one's emotions. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Page of Clubs, when reversed: Indecision. Reluctance. Instability. A gossip. Bearer of bad tidings. A heart breaker. Displeasure. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Roguery. Danger. Storms. Bad faith. Possible loss of a valued friendship or a treasured possession. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. The Empress: Feminine progress. Fruitfulness. Accomplishment. Mother. Sister. Wife. Marriage. Children. Feminine influences. Ability to motivate others. Practicality. Intuition. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Ten of Cups (Satiety), when reversed: Loss of friendship. Unhappiness. Family quarrel. Pettiness. Rage. Difference of opinion. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Ace of Clubs, when reversed: False start. Cloudy outlook. Unrealized goal. Decadence. Empty existence. Vexation. Cancellation of plans. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Lovers: Love. Beauty. Perfection. Harmony. Trust. Beginning of a romance. Deep feeling. Optimism. Freedom of emotion. The necessity of testing or subjecting to trial. Struggle between sacred and profane love. A meaningful affair. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Effort continued until full success is attained. Festivity. Gaiety. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Judgment, when reversed: Delay. Disappointment. Failure to face facts. Indecision. Divorce. Procrastination. Theft. Alienation of affections. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Three of Clubs (Virtue), when reversed: Assistance with an ulterior motive. Diminishing adversity. Beware of help offered. |
