| The Relationship spread provides insight into the interaction between two people or entities. It is the spread of choice for questions about partnerships, be they in romance or business. 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 at the top left represents how you see yourself. Six of Swords (Science), when reversed: Stalemate. Unwanted proposal. Confession. Declaration. |
| The card at the top right represents how you see your partner. The Emperor, when reversed: Immaturity. Ineffectiveness. Indecision. Inability. Weakness of character. Failure to control petty emotions. |
| The card in the center left represents how you feel about your partner. The Sun, when reversed: Unhappiness. Loneliness. Possibly a broken engagement or marriage. Canceled plans. Triumph delayed although not necessarily completely lost. Clouded future. |
| The card in the center right represents what stands between you and your partner. Five of Swords (Defeat): Conquest. Defeat. Destruction of others. Degradation. Adversary may arise. Revocation. Infamy. Dishonor. |
| The card in the lower left represents how your partner sees you. Queen of Cups, when reversed: Dishonesty. Unreliability. Vice. |
| The card in the lower right represents what your partner feels about you. Wheel of Fortune: Destiny. Fortune. Fate. Outcome. Culmination. Approaching the end of a problem. Good or bad luck, depending on influences of nearby cards. Inevitability. The Wheel suggests the course of event from beginning to end. Advancement for better or worse. |
| The card in the center represents the present status or challenge of the relationship. The Magician, when reversed: Weakness of will. Ineptitude. Insecurity. Disquiet. Delay. The use of one's skills for destructive ends. |