| 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. Ten of Swords (Ruin): Ruin. Pain Affliction. Anguish. Desolation. Misfortune. Disappointment. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Six of Cups (Pleasure): Memories. Past influences. Things that have vanished. Childhood past. Nostalgia. Faded images. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Knight of Clubs, when reversed: Interruption. Unexpected change. Quarreling. Breakup of personal relationships. Rupture. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. The Lovers: Love. Beauty. Perfection. Harmony. Trust. Beginning of a romance. Deep feeling. Optimism. Freedom of emotion. The necessity of testing or subjecting to trial. Struggle between sacred and profane love. A meaningful affair. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. King of Swords, when reversed: A person who may pursue a matter to ruin. Cruelty. Conflict. Selfishness. Sadism. One who causes unnecessary disturbance and sadness. Perversity. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. The Empress, when reversed: Vacillation. Inaction. Lack of interest. Lack of concentration. Indecision. Delay. Anxiety. Infertility. Infidelity. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Four of Cups (Luxury): Weariness. Aversion. Disgust. Disappointment. Bitter experience. Stationary period in life. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. The World: Attachment. Completion. Perfection. Ultimate change. The end result of all efforts. Success. Synthesis. Fulfillment. Capability. Triumph in undertakings. The rewards that come from hard work. Eternal life. Admiration of others. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. King of Clubs: An honest and conscientious person. Mature. Wise. Devoted. Friendly. Sympathetic. Educated. A gentleman. Generally married. Fatherly. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Two of Swords (Peace), when reversed: Duplicity. Misrepresentation. Dishonor. Treachery. False friends. Lies. |
