| 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 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 bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Temperance, when reversed: Excess. Imbalance. Indulgence. Polarization. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. The Empress: Feminine fertility and power. Civilization. Domestic tradition. Family and childrearing. The active, fecund aspect of the anima. The mother and the queen, on earth and in heaven. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Eight of Cups (Indolence): A moment of surrender to external forces. Capitulation to inner promptings. Giving in to temptation. Giving oneself over to oblivion, to intoxication, to sleep. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Love unsatisfied or unrequited. Love trickling away, eroded by time, thoughtlessness and selfishness. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Four of Coins (Power): Lustful or greedy pursuit of someone or something. Irrational action. Unreasonable desire for wealth. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Emperor, when reversed: Tyranny. Pomposity. Jove-like self-indulgence. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Seven of Swords (Futility), when reversed: Uncertainty. Disagreements. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Eight of Coins (Prudence): Frankness, honesty and innocence. Candid confrontation of circumstances. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Ten of Coins (Wealth), when reversed: Risk. Future in doubt. Gambling with one's well being. |