| 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. Knight of Swords, when reversed: Opinionated person who is too quick to condemn others. Bigotry. Action without forethought. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Ace of Coins: Prosperity. Security. Well-being. Material riches and spiritual richness. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Page of Swords: A Passionate young person given to seeking out the heart of the matter, even to the point of spying. Vigilance and quiet intensity. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Five of Coins (Worry), when reversed: Reversal of a difficult situation. Gradual improvement. Encouraging news. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Knight of Cups, when reversed: Fraudulent emotion. A charming, but irresponsible person. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Four of Staves (Completion), when reversed: Preoccupations. Discord in relationships. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Lovers, when reversed: Love unrequited, star-crossed, soured, illicit, blind or foolish. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Strength: Strength and fortitude. Moral resolve. Triumph over base instincts. Mens sana in corpore sana (Sound mind in a sound body). |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. The Fool, when reversed: A false step. Impetuous beginning. Rash and irrational behavior. Childishness. Bacchic intoxication, oblivion and violence. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Queen of Swords, when reversed: Consuming fire; the flames of the martyrdom of Joan of Arc, Phaedra's misguided passion, Medea's jealousy, Lady Macbeth's ambition. Fire, if left to burn unchecked, can consume the soul. |
