| 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. The Emperor: Worldly authority. Professional success. Social power. The life of action and decision, especially in politics and business. Patriarch, clan leader, and pater familias. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Five of Staves (Strife), when reversed: A cautious step ahead without the aid of others. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Nine of Coins (Gain), when reversed: Stormy relationships. Unstable circumstances. Unseasonable activity. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Eight of Staves (Swiftness): An explosion of movement and activity. A dramatic event. An unusual manifestation. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Fool: The personality in the primal state, the willful child in all of us. Instinct. Innocence. Impulsive actions. Setting off in a new direction in life. Liberation of the impulses. Insight and wit from instinct rather than instruction. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Seven of Staves (Valor): Splendid award or valuable prize earned by one's wits, and by tricks and counter moves. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Ace of Staves, when reversed: A beginning that is faulty from lack of conviction or from an excess of complacency. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Queen of Coins, when reversed: A cornucopia emptied. A heart of stone. Crystalline coldness. A field barren and gone to seed. Preoccupation of wealth and security that stifles enjoyment of both. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Nine of Staves (Strength), when reversed: Barriers, difficulties. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Ace of Swords: In the realm of events, the card signifies triumphant power. Whether for good or ill. For the life of the mind it represents the active, passionate impulses. It declares the dominance of the will and zealous, even fanatical, political or religious convictions. It is the sword of righteousness. |
