| 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. Nine of Cups (Happiness), when reversed: Misleading freedom. Refusal to cleave to others. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Eight of Coins (Prudence): Frankness, honesty and innocence. Candid confrontation of circumstances. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. King of Swords, when reversed: Abuse of power. Tyranny. Cruelty. The empty striving for control. A failed attempt at mastery. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. 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. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: A bluff. Deceptive show of force. A desperate attempt to impress. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. The Hermit, when reversed: Barrenness. Loneliness. Cynicism. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Ten of Cups (Satiety), when reversed: Emotional turbulence. Unrequited love. Family disagreements. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Eight of Cups (Indolence), when reversed: Awareness. Perseverance. Optimism. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Page of Cups, when reversed: Emotional excess. Distraction. Seduction. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Seven of Swords (Futility), when reversed: Uncertainty. Disagreements. |
