| 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. Page of Swords, when reversed: An impostor or unmasked agent. Misguided search. Voyeurism. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Queen of Staves, when reversed: A dilettante. An impatient or jaded connoisseur. A superficial or pretentious person. A frustrated artist. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Seven of Cups (Temptation): Living in a world of fantasy and illusion. Unrealistic and vain hopes. Dependence on external and even supernatural aid. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Three of Swords (Sorrow): Conflict of two mighty forces for the possession or mastery of something or someone. A dangerous triangle. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: The lingering presence of a betrayal. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Four of Staves (Completion): Calm, pleasurable and perhaps amorous interlude. A playful balance of opposites, like the exchange made by Herakles and Queen Omphale. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Six of Staves (Victory), when reversed: Fear of failure and fear of success. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Three of Cups (Abundance): Rescue from difficulty. Comfort in apprehension. A strange but beautiful occurrence. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Page of Cups: A young person of sensitive and meditative nature, capable of deep loyalty and profound affection. A conscientious worker. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: A bluff. Deceptive show of force. A desperate attempt to impress. |
