| 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 Swords (Interference), when reversed: The lingering presence of a betrayal. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. The Devil, when reversed: Irresponsible pleasures. Prankishness. Childish panic. Undignified behavior. Fare baccano, to "paint the town." |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. The Empress, when reversed: Stifling domesticity. Bourgeois limitations. High-handed matriarchy. Junoesque jealousy. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Nine of Staves (Strength): Attempted betrayal in the guise of aid. Hidden enemies, risk and conflict. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. King of Cups, when reversed: An ineffectual, unsteady person, talented but emotionally at sea. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Queen of Staves, when reversed: A dilettante. An impatient or jaded connoisseur. A superficial or pretentious person. A frustrated artist. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Two of Coins (Change): Unusual turn of events. Unexpected difficulties. Untried emotions. Uncharacteristic behavior. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. The Sun: Glory and rejoicing. The light of reason. The flower of manhood. Inspiration in poetry and music. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Three of Cups (Abundance), when reversed: Superficial pleasure. Excessive emotion. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Page of Coins, when reversed: An unrealistic deluded state of mind. Rationalizations. Pseudoscience. |
