| 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. The Hermit, when reversed: Barrenness. Loneliness. Cynicism. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Ace of Swords, when reversed: The brutal aspect of power. Violence. Consuming heat. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Living in a world of fantasy and illusion. Unrealistic and vain hopes. Dependence on external and even supernatural aid. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. The Hierophant, when reversed: Dogmatic beliefs. Spiritual authoritarianism. Enfeebled philosophizing. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Temperance, when reversed: Excess. Imbalance. Indulgence. Polarization. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. The Lovers, when reversed: Love unrequited, star-crossed, soured, illicit, blind or foolish. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Three of Swords (Sorrow): Conflict of two mighty forces for the possession or mastery of something or someone. A dangerous triangle. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. King of Cups: A dignified and accomplished person, compassionate and intuitively accurate. A successful professional, humanitarian and idealistic. One who appreciates the Dionysian side of the arts and the wild, mysterious aspect of nature. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Seven of Staves (Valor): Splendid award or valuable prize earned by one's wits, and by tricks and counter moves. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Strength, when reversed: Weakness. Unresolved conflict. |
