| 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. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Awareness. Perseverance. Optimism. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Three of Swords (Sorrow), when reversed: Balance of forces in conflict. Rest from struggle. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. The Hierophant, when reversed: Dogmatic beliefs. Spiritual authoritarianism. Enfeebled philosophizing. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. The Fool: The personality in the primal state, the willful child in all of us. Instinct. Innocence. Impulsive actions. Setting off in a new direction in life. Liberation of the impulses. Insight and wit from instinct rather than instruction. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Three of Staves (Virtue): Achievement attained after a long chase. A rare and glowing prize. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. The High Priestess, when reversed: Obfuscation. Mumbo jumbo. Heresy. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Queen of Cups: A person of generous and loving nature, graceful and sparkling as a mountain stream, or deep and serene as a country lake. A poetess, musician or actress. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. The World, when reversed: World out of balance. Incompleteness, Vain striving, Gracelessness. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Seven of Staves (Valor), when reversed: Embarrassment. Missed opportunities. Hesitation resulting in predicament. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Justice: The vindication of the just and the punishment of the unjust. Rule of reason. Balance of power. |
