| 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. Knight of Coins, when reversed: Stagnation. Inertia. Lack of determination or direction. Narrow-mindedness. Limits set by dogmatic views. Idleness. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Nine of Clubs (Strength): Expectation of difficulties and changes. Anticipation. Hidden enemies. Deception. Discipline. Order. A pause in a current struggle. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Ace of Coins, when reversed: Prosperity without happiness. Misused wealth. Wasted money. Corruption by money. Miserliness. Greed. Fool's gold. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Three of Cups (Abundance): Resolution of a problem. Conclusion. Solace. Healing. Satisfactory result. Fulfillment. Compromise. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Lovers, when reversed: Failure to meet the test. Unreliability. Separation. Frustration in love and marriage. Interference. Fickleness. Unwise plans. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Four of Cups (Luxury), when reversed: New possibilities. New relationships. New approaches to old problems. New knowledge. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Nine of Cups (Happiness): Success. Material attainment. Advantage. Well-being. Abundance. Good health. Difficulties surmounted. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Five of Swords (Defeat): Conquest. Defeat. Destruction of others. Degradation. Adversary may arise. Revocation. Infamy. Dishonor. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Ten of Clubs (Oppression), when reversed: Difficulties. Intrigues. A traitor. Deceiver. Subterfuge. Some losses will occur. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. The Hierophant, when reversed: Foolish generosity. Susceptibility. Impotence. Vulnerability. Frailty. Unorthodoxy. Renunciation. |
