| 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 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 bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Ten of Coins (Wealth), when reversed: Risk. Future in doubt. Gambling with one's well being. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Five of Staves (Strife), when reversed: A cautious step ahead without the aid of others. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. Three of Staves (Virtue), when reversed: Dishonesty and conflict in affairs. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Devil, when reversed: Irresponsible pleasures. Prankishness. Childish panic. Undignified behavior. Fare baccano, to "paint the town." |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Death, when reversed: Death averted. Brush with danger. Rising from a deathlike sleep. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. Six of Staves (Victory), when reversed: Fear of failure and fear of success. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Eight of Swords (Interference), when reversed: The lingering presence of a betrayal. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Ten of Cups (Satiety): The union of love and the soul. Happiness in love. Balance in friendship. Joyful equanimity in oneself. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. 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. |
