| 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. King of Swords: An active and determined person. Experienced. Authoritative. Controlled. Commanding. A professional man. Highly analytical person. Justness. Force. Superiority. A person having many ideas, thoughts and designs. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Ace of Coins: Perfection. Attainment. Prosperity. Felicity. Bliss. Gold. Valuable coins or artifacts. Treasures. The combination of material and spiritual riches. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. King of Coins, when reversed: Corruption. Using any means to achieve the desired end. Vice. Avarice. Unfaithfulness. An old and vicious man. Peril. Thriftlessness. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Knight of Coins: A mature and responsible person. Reliable. Methodical. Patient. Persistent. Ability to conclude a task. Laborious. Organized. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Lovers: Love. Beauty. Perfection. Harmony. Trust. Beginning of a romance. Deep feeling. Optimism. Freedom of emotion. The necessity of testing or subjecting to trial. Struggle between sacred and profane love. A meaningful affair. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Queen of Cups, when reversed: Dishonesty. Unreliability. Vice. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Star: Hope. Faith. Inspiration. Bright prospects. Mixing of the past and present. Optimism. Insight. Good omen. Spiritual love. Astrological influence. Fulfillment. Pleasure. The proper balance of desire and work, hope and effort, love and expression. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. The Hermit, when reversed: Imprudence. Hastiness. Rashness. Prematurity. Incorrect advice. Failure caused by dullness. Over-prudence causes unnecessary delays. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Strength: Strength. Courage. Conviction. Energy. Defiance. Action. Confidence. Zeal. Matter over mind or mind over matter. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. The Sun, when reversed: Unhappiness. Loneliness. Possibly a broken engagement or marriage. Canceled plans. Triumph delayed although not necessarily completely lost. Clouded future. |
