| 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 Moon, when reversed: Gradual clarity. New hope. Light of dawn. |
 | The card at the bottom of the circle represents something you did to bring the situation about. Queen of Swords: A person of sharp insight, persuasive, powerful and thorough. If extroverted, an administrator, an organizer, a firebrand, splendid as a summer's day - and sometimes as overwhelming. If introverted, a person of deep sentiment, susceptible to flights of ecstasy, of the flames of inner torment. |
 | The card at the bottom left of the circle represents your beliefs, impressions, or expectations. Knight of Staves, when reversed: Travel canceled or postponed. |
 | The card at the bottom right of the circle represents the most likely outcome of the situation given present circumstances. King of Swords, when reversed: Abuse of power. Tyranny. Cruelty. The empty striving for control. A failed attempt at mastery. |
 | The card at the upper left of the circle represents the spiritual history of the situation the things you've learned. The Judgment, when reversed: Delay. Procrastination. Mediocrity. Indecision. |
 | The card at the top of the circle represents the spiritual tasks and challenges of the present situation. Ten of Swords (Ruin), when reversed: Fame or glory blooming forth from misfortune. Cruel reality ennobled by art. |
 | The card at the upper right of the circle represents the metamorphosis of the spiritual situation, and how your knowledge will evolve. The Hierophant: The abstract, spiritual and intellectual side of the animus, or masculine nature of the soul. Spiritual authority. Religious tradition. Avuncular wisdom. The old order and the old school. |
 | The card at the left of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will sustain your spiritual journey. Queen of Staves: A person of sunny disposition, accomplished, graceful and gracious. A patroness or adept of the fine arts and sciences. A wedding of intelligence and creativity, giving flower in fruitfulness. |
 | The card in the middle of the lower line represents the qualities that you express in this circumstance. Two of Swords (Peace): Friendship, especially between student and teacher or younger and older. The adventure and excitement of childhood and adolescence. |
 | The card at the right of the lower line represents the person or qualities that will reveal spiritual knowledge. Nine of Staves (Strength), when reversed: Barriers, difficulties. |
