| 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. Ace of Swords, when reversed: Debacle. Tyranny. Disaster. Self-destruction. Violent temper. Embarrassment. Obstacle. Infertility. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Eight of Coins (Prudence), when reversed: Lack of ambition. Vanity. Conceit. Disillusionment. Usury. Hypocrisy. Flattery. Intrigue. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Change. Erosion. Instability. Sterility. Unrequited love. Clouded joy. False heart. Inconsistency. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Ace of Clubs: Creation. Beginning. Invention. Start of an undertaking. Fortune. Enterprise. Gain. Inheritance. Birth of a child. Beginning of a meaningful experience. An adventure. Escapade. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Five of Swords (Defeat), when reversed: Uncertain outlook. Chance of loss or defeat. Weakness. Possible misfortune misfalling a friend. Seduction. Burial. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Page of Swords: Vigilance. Agility. Spying. A discreet person. An active youth. A lithe figure. A person adept at perceiving, discerning and uncovering the unknown or that which is less than obvious. Insight. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Two of Swords (Peace), when reversed: Duplicity. Misrepresentation. Dishonor. Treachery. False friends. Lies. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Queen of Clubs, when reversed: Jealousy. Deceit. Possible infidelity. Unstable emotions. Fickleness. Resistance. Opposition. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Four of Cups (Luxury), when reversed: New possibilities. New relationships. New approaches to old problems. New knowledge. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Subtlety. Artifice. Trickery. A sly and cunning person. A person capable of swindling. |
