| 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 Devil, when reversed: Irresponsible pleasures. Prankishness. Childish panic. Undignified behavior. Fare baccano, to "paint the town." |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. The Star: Blessedness. Tranquility. Beauty. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. 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 at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Queen of Cups: A person of generous and loving nature, graceful and sparkling as a mountain stream, or deep and serene as a country lake. A poetess, musician or actress. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Two of Cups (Love): The flower of first love, of love at first sight. The bond between two people, invisible but formidable. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present 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 upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Chariot: Victory. Triumph over opposition. New order. Change by force. The chariot of the soul pulled to one side by the force of vigilance and restraint, or drawn to the other side by the force of passions. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Three of Swords (Sorrow): Conflict of two mighty forces for the possession or mastery of something or someone. A dangerous triangle. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. The Moon, when reversed: Gradual clarity. New hope. Light of dawn. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Eight of Staves (Swiftness), when reversed: Bewilderment. Awe. Temporary immobility. |
