| 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. Six of Cups (Pleasure), when reversed: The future. Opportunities ahead. Coming events. New vistas. Plans that may fail. That which will shortly arrive. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Six of Swords (Science): A trip or journey. Headstrong attempts to overcome difficulties. Expedient manner. Success after anxiety. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. The Star, when reversed: Unfulfilled hopes. Disappointment. Pessimism. Bad luck. Lack of opportunity. Stubbornness. Bull-headedness. Imbalance. Conclusion of an unsatisfactory business experience or social friendship. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Queen of Clubs, when reversed: Jealousy. Deceit. Possible infidelity. Unstable emotions. Fickleness. Resistance. Opposition. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Seven of Clubs (Valor): Success. Gain. Overwhelming odds surmounted. Advantage. Victory. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Ten of Swords (Ruin), when reversed: Benefit. Profit. Temporary gain. Improvement. Passing success. Momentary advantage. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Ten of Coins (Wealth), when reversed: Bad odds. Possible loss. Hazard. Robbery. Loss of inheritance. Dissipation. Gambling. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Eight of Cups (Indolence): Discontinuance of effort. Disappointment. Abandonment of previous plans. Shyness. Modesty. Abandoned success. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Strength, when reversed: Weakness. Pettiness. Impotence. Sickness. Lack of faith. Abuse of power. Succumbing to temptation. Indifference. |
 | 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. |
